Yet another different Toyota problem – bad frames on Tacomas again

[agsurfr]

Had an older PU w/22R motor. Drove it hard and it never once disappointed me--fair amount of beach duty, sold it w/90,000 miles. It was kicking 3 yrs later. Had been rolled over. Driver and passenger were okay. They got it righted w/the help of a wrecker and apparently went on their way.

I still regret selling that truck. Damn, I'm getting nostalgic thinking about it.

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[2na]

Yeah, it lives on the beach but any truck I have would, and no, I have not received any recall letter. Topwater, thanks for the 411; my last toy went for 14 years and 200k+ and I bought this one right after 9/11 because the prices were down and I figured it was time. It went for another 3 years & 50k before the frame rotted out on that one. This one has a 6 and runs like a top, never had any mechanical problems with it (jinx). Johnny, I’m leaning toward hanging on to it, and if I wasn’t I wouldn’t want to sell it to anyone I know. If they had given me the 150% I’d be in a new rig right now, but in thinking about it, Toyota must be billing the company that made the frame for all of this work – that is the only thing that makes any sense. I mean, how do you pour 12k into a truck worth 10.5k at best?

Tlap, that may be a good move, because I’ve been told that they weld some. But mine was a piece of swiss cheese by the time I brought it in. Every time I’d shift the bed would bump the cab.

The frame rotted through in the matter of 2-3 months. I am vigilant washing it off, and I 1st noticed the rot in August. I was walking up from the low tide line and saw something hanging off under the truck. A foot of the bottom rail of the frame had popped off and I could see the seams everywhere beginning to expand. I get under it every time I bring it in for an oil change and look under, so it was sudden.

[saltfly]

Originally Posted by 2na

Yeah, it lives on the beach but any truck I have would, and no, I have not received any recall letter. Topwater, thanks for the 411; my last toy went for 14 years and 200k+ and I bought this one right after 9/11 because the prices were down and I figured it was time. It went for another 3 years & 50k before the frame rotted out on that one. This one has a 6 and runs like a top, never had any mechanical problems with it (jinx). Johnny, I’m leaning toward hanging on to it, and if I wasn’t I wouldn’t want to sell it to anyone I know. If they had given me the 150% I’d be in a new rig right now, but in thinking about it, Toyota must be billing the company that made the frame for all of this work – that is the only thing that makes any sense. I mean, how do you pour 12k into a truck worth 10.5k at best?

Tlap, that may be a good move, because I’ve been told that they weld some. But mine was a piece of swiss cheese by the time I brought it in. Every time I’d shift the bed would bump the cab.

The frame rotted through in the matter of 2-3 months. I am vigilant washing it off, and I 1st noticed the rot in August. I was walking up from the low tide line and saw something hanging off under the truck. A foot of the bottom rail of the frame had popped off and I could see the seams everywhere beginning to expand. I get under it every time I bring it in for an oil change and look under, so it was sudden.

GEEEE I wonder if has anything to do with running the lowtide line for miles on end.NAAAAAH!!!!!. Splish -Spash takin a bath.I've been looking at them and new 4-runners.

[5/0]

Im glad I bought a Dodge

[PNG]

Sorry to hear about your truck but its nothing new. The prob has migrated over to the 1st gen tundras also. You should see the pile of new frames behind my dealers shop.

Me, I would keep the truck.

If you havent seen this web site check tundrasolutions.com a very good resource for all toyo vehicles

[MAKAI]

Mike, your truck is more submarine than truck.

[2na]

Bobs, what do ya think? Keep or not keep, and why.

[MAKAI]

I would keep it.
It's got good mojo.
Smells like fresh littlenecks.
Not really costing you anything.
It would be like putting down a loyal dog.
Besides you are recognized more for your shorts than your ride.
So your entourage would still find you.


I'm convinced that after hosing down the truck, within a day or two you gotta get it out on the highway to air dry the underneath. Got 300K on the Ram and the frame is still excellent. Replaced most everything else though but the frame is still fine.

[saltfly]

Originally Posted by 2na

Bobs, what do ya think? Keep or not keep, and why.

Well Mike,you got a new frame,you OWN it,insurance costs less,excise costs less,you like it,it's setup the way you want it,the engine and drive train are fine.My 250 is a 96 and is rusting,the tranny slips in overdrive[just shut it off].New ball joints,power steering lines,rear spring brackets,shock mountings,tires.120,000 miles.Crap, I think half are sand miles.I own it[since 99] for the same reasons as above.My 91 wrangler,the same 112,000 on it and OWN it.Insurance on both is $707.The only reason for thinking about a new vehicle is taking Roadtrips to places and not worry about that more than possible,chitty chitty,bang bang,sput sput dead somewhere[hello AAA!!].If you buy new keep the Taco and use it for the beach and the new ride for the trips.Drive the Taco till it blows up.Think of Stevie Kean driving that 4 runner with all that stuff hanging off it and it stills tickin.With the beach driving b/s everywhere including the birds,turtles,seals,erosion,etc.I'd be looking at that boat in the yard and think long and hard about towing it down to the Pamet,Wellfleet,Eastham,Dennis ramps with the Taco and blow off the friggin beach for the most part.I'm doing it this year.Along with the bike for the ditch[which I did 27yrs ago].With the death of Steve last fall that put the world into perspective for me.The "mosquito fleet" is going to sea.The Senior Angler is ready for the change also.JUST A THOUGHT[rant over]

[ecduzitgood]

I wonder how much safety is at issue with a frame that is on it's way out but not quite gone enough. I would think for the amount of money they charge for a new vehicle a person should expect items like the frame and brake lines and power steering rack (lines) to last for at least 20 years. I just replaced all the brake lines on my 97 Explorer and my power steering rack (rotten lines) which in turn lead to new transmission cooling lines along with the shocks, front torsion bar bolts (one went after 6 years due to rot). I wish they would build a vehicle that would not rot out from under you. At least the fuel lines are stainless steel why not the other lines, especially brakes and steering (I forgot those they went about 3 years ago). And I have never taken this on the beach.