Recalled truck has a dangerous problem
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Recalled truck has a dangerous problem
Hi folks,
I wanted to put out there a problem that I experienced with my 2003 Tacoma 4X4 recently due to the frame corrosion recall.
I had a tire go bad on the left front of the truck. I got the factory jack out and set it in the correct place on the frame per the owner’s manual (I was on level pavement). I loosened the lug nuts and began cranking the jack, after the wheel was an inch off the ground the jack slipped off the frame due to the greasy corrosion treatment. I tried a second time and the same thing happened. I finally went and got a 3 ton roller jack and a block of wood and jacked it from the a-arm...problem solved, but if I was on the road I would of had that luxury.
I don't know if any one else has noticed this but I wanted to put this out there as a FYI so no one ends up hurt.
I wanted to put out there a problem that I experienced with my 2003 Tacoma 4X4 recently due to the frame corrosion recall.
I had a tire go bad on the left front of the truck. I got the factory jack out and set it in the correct place on the frame per the owner’s manual (I was on level pavement). I loosened the lug nuts and began cranking the jack, after the wheel was an inch off the ground the jack slipped off the frame due to the greasy corrosion treatment. I tried a second time and the same thing happened. I finally went and got a 3 ton roller jack and a block of wood and jacked it from the a-arm...problem solved, but if I was on the road I would of had that luxury.
I don't know if any one else has noticed this but I wanted to put this out there as a FYI so no one ends up hurt.
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The stuff does not wipe off with out a solvent. Its kind of like tar. It never really dries either from what Toyota said. I do not like it but I guess its better than frame rot!
"Frame corrosion? Hmm no problems here, but I'm in CA
Get a high lift jack and you'll be set for any situation "
Yeah Toyota had a recall for certain year Tacomas for frame corrosion... if you lived in states that salt the roads in winter.
I have a lift jack, I just like to use the factory jack in the cab to make sure it works every now and then. I drop the spare and check it too about once a year. I'm glad I keep it aired up now that I have needed it.
I guess it would not hurt to keep a small hydro jack in the tool box for that reason.
"Frame corrosion? Hmm no problems here, but I'm in CA
Get a high lift jack and you'll be set for any situation "
Yeah Toyota had a recall for certain year Tacomas for frame corrosion... if you lived in states that salt the roads in winter.
I have a lift jack, I just like to use the factory jack in the cab to make sure it works every now and then. I drop the spare and check it too about once a year. I'm glad I keep it aired up now that I have needed it.
I guess it would not hurt to keep a small hydro jack in the tool box for that reason.
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