Internal frame has a lot of rust

Asked by C. Feb 23, 2023 at 03:51 PM about the 2002 Toyota Tacoma Xtracab PreRunner V6 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I'm considering buying this vehicle but I'm unsure if
what ramifications could result due to a very rusted
frame

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Ed92626 answered about a year ago

Well, it is a twenty year old truck. Surface rust, which can appear extensive, isn't a problem, and I've never seen a vehicle with so much rust that it was questionable. I can't see the vehicle from here, so take it to a body shop and have them evaluate it. who knows, it might be near collapse.

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beatupchevy answered about a year ago

You won't find that type or year of truck that ain't rotted out unless you keep looking and luck out .

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Gene answered about a year ago

Toyota was replacing badly rusted frames at one time, for more information take the VIN to the dealer and see if it qualified. Rusted frames can become a very serious issue.

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