My 2002 Toyota Tacoma had significant frame rust around the rear leaf spring mount. This episode shows welding of the rear section on the truck to remove all rusty metal on the frame. I decided to go all in and replaced all suspension components in the back and make sure that rust was not going to be an issue anytime soon.
Products Used:
Auto Rust Solutions
Quantity(1) # ART-083-S Safe-T-Cap, Rear Forward Spring Area, Toyota Tacoma
Eastwood
Quanitity(2) # 12515Z: Internal Frame Coating 14 oz w/Spray
Quanitity(5) # 16060Z: Eastwood Rust Encapsulator Black Aerosol
Quanitity(1) # 13651Z EW Rubberized Rust Encapsulator Blk Aero
Low Range Off-Road
Quantity(1) TSP-WLH Rear Spring Hanger Kit, Welded (comes with both sides)
Wheelers Off-Road
-Old Man Emu(OME)
Quantity(1) OME GS12 Greasable Shackle Kit
-Daystar:
Quantity(1) DAY KT02017 Greasable Bushing Kit
Quantity(4) Tacoma Poly Spring Eye Bushing
Quantity(4) Tacoma Shackle/Frame Bushing, for GS12 & Factory Shackles
-Wheelers Off-Road Brand
Quantity(1) WHE U6754X U-Bolt Set, (4) U-Bolts w/Hi-Nuts and Washers, 6.75″
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I hope that these videos inspire someone to put in the work to fix their Tacoma if the truck still has value and is solid minus the frame rust. Before starting this project, inspect your frame to make sure there is enough metal to weld to and will be structural, since this is not a light job.
If anyone has any questions about this video or any others, feel free to message me anytime.
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Wow nice job man! Great videos. Thanks. I am in the same boat with mine so deciding the fate of this truck and whether I tackle it.
I know how much is sucks to buy a vehicle and find this kind of rust, sorry you had to go through that but nice job on the repairs.
I just got burned on a tacoma paid full price to find out the frame was covered in bondo and they painted it in black the frame is shut just like yours was now iam wraping my head around the idea that i have to do this if i want to keep the truck .People suck
Hi.I need that for my truck.
You've had the patience to follow through. Good job. I did mine with POR 15, I will follow through everything under the tacoma with LPS3 this october. Mine had only surface rust and no rust through, so I needlegunned it first.
What are the measurements for the metal brace that you put on the frame?
Yeah how long has this lasted? I just bought a 2000 taco and there's frame rot on each chassy
I Luke your work i need the same for my Truck toyota 1996, where can i buy this part?
Damn nice grass
can you share what website do you use to bay all these weld parts
Nice work man. I would love to see how it's holding up.
Great job1 A marathon of work ingenuity and patience. One question any thoughts of putting in a hole in the new material on the low side of the frame to permit drainage??
Hello- What was the DayStar number for the bushing set? I need some as well.
Very nice work. I applaud your welding. Better then mine. I watched to get prepped for doing the same on a 03 4Runner. Great tips and details
Where did you get the frame parts
Good job!!!! Glad I live in the south, shewww!!!!
The only other thing I would do to that truck would be take off you factory rims and have them powder coated to match the color of the truck with some clear coat for extra protection. Lastly, have the exhaust redone in stainless steel. Restore those oxidized headlights.
Why did you get married? You've ruined your life and you don't even know it yet.
What did you pay for this truck when you first bought it? How much?
Man its crazy how many of these people "cover-up" the rust to sell their damn trucks. I'm going to everyone I am thinking about purchasing with a hammer now lol
I just bought 2002 Tacoma a week ago. Had the same thought. Drain holes in areas that trap dirt and water. Good see he same idea.
Loved your 2×4 press.If a guy only needs a press once a year why have a full size stand in the garage in the way?
You really did buy someone else’s problem. Good job on the repair!!!
One option would’ve been to go to Arizona /Texas and buy a wrecked Toyota truck and cut the rear section of the frame off. Then grafted on to the front section of your frame.
That back spring shackle had alot of angle
My 93 Toyota pickup rusted into and broke in half folding up like a taco shell. They been having this problem for decades. And still do.
Did try to contact Toyota Corp and see if they would help you with the construction?. Just wondering because I have the exact problem.