Yet another different Toyota problem – bad frames on Tacomas again

[Nebe]

I'd keep it. Having a car that's paid for is a nice feeling
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[Mr. Sandman]

I have nothing against Toyota's...I just wanted to cause trouble and thought I would toss the match and run.

I owned two land cruisers (before they were luxury-ized) and use them exclusively for fishing. Rust was an issue but you could not kill them. Rolled one 3X and replaced windows, used it for 5 years on the rock and sold it for more than I paid for it. I was pleased.

But as I got older, I seem to be turning into my farther...I buy American. Yes I know a lot of parts are made overseas but I still buy American for other reasons. Quality has improved immensely over the years and that is no longer an issue IMO. Yes labor is cheaper in Asia, the fact is in Asia factory workers work long hours for 35 cents and a bowl of rice while our government and labor unions insist we provide health coverage, a good wage and retirement benies. It simply costs more to build in the US with these rules. I understand people wanting to buy things cheap...ie walmart and Sams club culture but there are repercussions...that's part of the reason we have 11+% real unemployment (not to mention local tackle shops going BK).
Capital flows to where it is most cost effective to make things to feed this culture of wanting it cheap. This is why American can not compete on labor. The fix is for the government to provide incentives to build stuff here, this means allowing investors taking the investment risk to make (and keep) good (and big) profits. As long as we have a socialists mentality at the helm, it will not change. Hope all you want, america can not compete, we shot ourselves in the foot.

Back on topic...I would keep the vehicle...there is a lot to be said for a vehicle that is free and clear!

[2na]

Just got back after looking at it from under a lift, and I'd be nuts to sell this - there is no way I'd get what it was worth. New frame, brake lines, E brakes & lines, clamps (they re-used the bushings though). The only rust on it now is the ding on the driver's door I got about a month after I bought it and the rear bumper.

Thanks for all of the input!

[saltfly]

Now that all that stuff is new you should spay the crap out of it.Couple of choices,Boeshield T-9 spray waterproof lube or chainsaw oil[stickey] mixed with thinner and sprayed with a pump sprayer up inside the frame,springs,brackets,bolts,brakelines,fuelines.: uhuh:

[Steve K]

[QUOTE=Mr. Sandman;742846] As long as we have a socialists mentality at the helm, it will not change.QUOTE]

I guess no manufacturing jobs were outsourced to other countries from 2000 - 2008? You have got to be kidding. It is about maximixing shareholders' profits and the compensation of the CEOs who run these companies not about ideologies.

[ray]

HAD ONE SPLIT IN HALF ON MY LIFT TWO WEEK AGO GUY GOT
$ 10400.00 FOR IT. FROM TOYOTA

[fishonnelsons]

You CAN'T let go of it - as they say - Bad MOJO if you do.

Per Bob's thoughts - just try to stay in water less than 3 feet deep and it will last you another ten, then I'll sell you my Sequoia.

[ratblue]

Mike - the seals will be very happy you are leaning toward keeping it.

[ratblue]

I have a 2003 taco. just got a letter from toyota. they are offering "corrosion resistance treatment". they offer 15 yr warranty on the frame, but you have to get this treatment. also mentioned if the frame is perforated, they may opt to repurchase the vehicle @ original MSRP or 1.5 the Kelly blue book. This letter when out to all with 2001 - 2004 trucks in select states