chicagopetedagreek1

does any one know if there was a recall for 1997 4 runners frame rusting out ?, Thanks , Pete

wyoming9

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Nope unlike the Tacoma they were made in Japan.

Either repair /replace or sell it as is

chicagopetedagreek1

Thanks Wyoming9, I've been to a few welding places & they're quoting me at least 1000.00 in labor plus parts , the rusted /broken rail is where the left sway bar attaches to the frame & it's right next to the gas tank, so that'll have to be dropped before the can attempt to do anything, i've had it since 1999, & only have 160.000 miles on it, & it runs great, I'm stumped, i'll have to put some serious thought on what i'm going to do

wyoming9

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Pictures would be a great help !!

I can see maybe getting 10 to 12 hours labor Plus what other damage might be found

Gotta be some Members that fabricate up on the North side or Southern Wisc.

Hard call to make !!

Repair Costs compared to replacement

Best of Luck

jakey poo

Maybe search the junkyards for a rolled replacement? The body might be trashed but the frame could still be good.

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here's some pics. Wyoming9

chicagopetedagreek1

Jacky poo, I've searched junk yards across the country & found many frames that they say are grade A, from anywhere from 300.00- 600.00, without shipping, but the cost to remove axels, trans, transfer case, motor, brake lines, gas tank etc. would cost an arm & a leg, it would be like a frame up restoration project

jakey poo

Just giving options, clearly one you've already pursued! BTW your pics don't seem to be loading

chicagopetedagreek1

jakey poo, pic's. are up when i long in, don't know why you can't see them

jakey poo

I'd bet you can see them because they're hosted on your computer. How did you post them to here?

chicagopetedagreek1

jakey, I copied & pasted them

wyoming9

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For sure not here !!