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TRD Pro Undercarriage Condition After 40 Months in Boston, MA

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by New_DoorDing, Mar 31, 2019.

  1. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:08 PM
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    New_DoorDing

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    This is just for informative purposes for any current/future Tundra owners who live in areas with heavy salt application during winter months.

    This 16 TRD Pro currently has 22,900 miles and I'm second owner. According to well documented CarFax, the vehicle has been in Boston since it was first sold in December of 2015. All maintenance also shows as being done at same Toyota dealership it was purchased from. Considering the long winters and heavy salt use in the Boston area, I would say this is in pretty good condition.

    What do your undercarriages look like and what conditions has your Tundra seen? Also for how long?

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  2. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    I've seen on here before, the people that live in the northern states on the East coast and West coast using that fluid film, you spray it underneath your undercarriage to prevent corrosion
     
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  3. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    Importance of washing as much as possible and paying for undercarriage wash
     
  4. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:12 PM
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    My TRD tailpipes look like crap as well. But mine are only 6 months old in a Chicago winter.
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:14 PM
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    I've heard of it as well but have always underestimated the damage rust can cause. Thank you for reminding me about it. I'm adding it to my to do list. I'm also assuming company that applies bust the existing rust as much as possible before application.
     
  6. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:15 PM
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    Agreed! I currently get the undercarriage wash every Saturday since purchasing 3 weeks ago. Is that overkill? lol
     
  7. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:17 PM
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    Yea it seems inevitable. I saw TundraDude34 on Youtube saying the same after he installed the TRD exhaust on his Tundra. Luckily it hasnt rusted through yet. So at least you'll know that going forward
     
  8. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    Wonder if the former owner ran through some areas when Boston flooded a few years ago, ocean water will really kill it.
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:29 PM
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    For as much as that TRD exhaust cost, those tailpipes look terrible. Compared to the stock exhaust pipes ahead of them it looks like Toyota is using inferior metal for the TRD exhaust.
     
  10. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:34 PM
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    Looks normal and actually not that bad for living in the Northeast.

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  11. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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    I doubt it. This is definitely the Bostonian talking in me, but this is pretty good for a vehicle's undercarriage that has been in Boston a little over 4 years. You should see what these winters did to my Dodge charger's undercarriage after only 2 yrs lol. Definitely had rust holes forming. I was here during those coastal floods last winter. They were the worst in 40 years according to news outlets but the only areas that got bad flooding in the Boston city limits were like the North End and waterfront property. But hey you never know, you may be right.
     
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    Not bad. Go look at a 14’ or 15’ Gm truck. They use a wax or something. Rust buckets. Wax falls off in chunks. Ask me how I know. Nothing to worry about with that truck.
     
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  13. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    I completely agree with you that for the price it should be of better quality. What can you do except inform others
     
  14. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    The salt is bad here in Western MA, but you get hit with the ocean air as well, so a double hit to your cars
     
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  16. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:45 PM
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    I appreciate the insight. First truck I own so learning as much as I can from others
     
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    So true! Let's call it quits and move south lol
     
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    Only had my 15’ crew max for about 4 months. I’m learning with you. Great trucks though.
     
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    On winter days above freezing do this (Ryobi water broom)

     
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    Nice, CrewMax. Really wanted one. Still have my doubts but I sacrificed the extra space for the TRD pro. I fell for it immediately, just not the price tag on the TRD pro crew max lol.
     
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    That thing looks awesome. It sure will save me some money. Currently spending 15 dollars a week for the undercarriage car wash.
     
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    Ok, no one's mentioned it yet so I'll recommend POR 15. It's a fantastic product and a real mess if you're not careful. If I lived in Boston I would take the time and paint the undercarriage with it.
     
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    Great thread OP. I think it that undercarriage looks pretty good.

    Although I am busy with life, so far every winter I have been able to spray my truck with Fluid Film before the roads were salted.

    My truck is a 14' that I bought in November of 2013, so it has 6 harsh Pennsylvania winters under it's belt. After I give it a good spring wash, I plan to post some undercarriage pics in here. Good way to gauge how it is fairing compared to others exposed to the same conditions.
     
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    Thank you I really appreciate it
     
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    I just watched a few videos of POR 15. This product has tons of positive reviews. I will definitely consider doing this in the summer
     
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    I used it, 8 or so years ago, on a boat trailer that lives at the harbor and has a salty boat put on it every week. I'm absolutely amazed how well it's held up.
     
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    Western MA is bad, but I use to drive to the N Shore for work... so I got hit double ocean air and MA Pike salted roads
     
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