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Old 05-14-2004, 03:57 PM
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hey im new around here and new to the sport. I have an 87 4runner if you dint already figure out. Its my first truck (juss turned 16). Anyway it has some rust i would like to fix ... since i live up here in salt country. Any way i was wonder what you guys would recomend doing to fix this rust .... is bondo a good choice or should i look into anything else. also anything i should look into soin to this truck off hand ... oh and my brakes sem to be quite "skushy" but i think they juss need adjusted and bled out.

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Old 05-14-2004, 07:18 PM
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Welcome!

Check out the Motive Brake Bleeders to help with the squish.
Old 05-14-2004, 07:21 PM
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funny u posted that .... we juss bought after Fin around on our cevy with the brakes so we'll see how this lil honey works
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hey im in the same situation. i also just got a 87 4runner for my first car, and yeah its rusty and i wanna get rid of it, have u had any luck??
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welcome... i second the mod fever
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Look for a rust inhibitor like naval jelly or por15 brush it on and let it sit for a day or two. It will convert the rust to a workable surface,but I suggest sanding or grinding the surface.Re apply then prep for paint. WELCOME!
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