wow this 02 is rusty underneath (pic heavy)
09-28-2009, 08:43 AM
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wow this 02 is rusty underneath (pic heavy)
So I picked up a 2002 SR5 4x4 on Friday. This thing is in great shape - body, interior, engine, only 85k miles. Well it was pouring down rain when I went and looked at it, so I only spent a little amount of time lying on my back in the pavement in a puddle checking out the undercarriage. This is what I found on the exterior:
This is what I found underneath
It obviously didn't stop me from buying it, but it definitely helped my negotiation. Anyways, I don't really have a question or anything, just amazed at the corrosion that's happening down there, and felt like sharing while I should be working
This is what I found underneath
It obviously didn't stop me from buying it, but it definitely helped my negotiation. Anyways, I don't really have a question or anything, just amazed at the corrosion that's happening down there, and felt like sharing while I should be working
09-28-2009, 08:58 AM
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Where are you located? It does seem a bit abnormal to have that much corrosion, but looks like it can be treated with ease. I would invest in a new gas tank protector to keep the wear off the tank itself and then give the truck an oil based undercoating with something like FluidFilm (I love this stuff). Thats an auto trans right? Very nice Runner though, low miles too.
09-28-2009, 09:59 AM
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Where are you located? It does seem a bit abnormal to have that much corrosion, but looks like it can be treated with ease. I would invest in a new gas tank protector to keep the wear off the tank itself and then give the truck an oil based undercoating with something like FluidFilm (I love this stuff). Thats an auto trans right? Very nice Runner though, low miles too.
I'm going to try to see how thick the metal still is on the rear differential, and maybe sanblast/paint/undercoat it. The backing plates on the rear brakes are in bad shape too. I'll give it some attention, not too worried about it, except for developing holes in the rear diff.
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09-28-2009, 10:15 AM
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Oh, c'mon now, you're just showing off
I wish it was like that around here, here in Ohio they like to pour on the salt.
I wish it was like that around here, here in Ohio they like to pour on the salt.
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09-28-2009, 10:33 AM
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09-28-2009, 11:59 AM
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Looks like they forgot to rustproof that skid plate at the factory. Everything else looks fine structurally. That's what cars do, they rust, and have a life expectancy. You are not even half way through it. Just scrape off all the loose rust under that black undercoating. It just traps moisture and makes things worse.
09-28-2009, 02:43 PM
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I don't think the Mag C is as bad as salt but after every snow I take my truck to the carwash and hose it off diligently. The sand they use kinda sucks since it stays around after the snow has melted.
09-28-2009, 02:58 PM
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KROWN OIL SPRAY!!
this is what a 91 from japan look like but i get it krowned and it only seen 1 salt winter and hopefully not another one this year!
your truck is 11 years newer lol
when i bought my truck i was looking for 96-02 but in canada they all looked like that truck with 180 000km plus so i stayed with a second gen and LOVE IT!
this is what a 91 from japan look like but i get it krowned and it only seen 1 salt winter and hopefully not another one this year!
your truck is 11 years newer lol
when i bought my truck i was looking for 96-02 but in canada they all looked like that truck with 180 000km plus so i stayed with a second gen and LOVE IT!
09-28-2009, 06:58 PM
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