Tundra frames

I just read that there are now rust problems with the 2nd gen tundra's?. I thought this generation they had fix this. Anyone have a thoughts on this or more information.

Mark

 

All vehicles have rust problems here in NW PA where we salt the road from November to April. Seeing as we all want our vehicles to last a long time and not be full of holes you need to be proactive. I have a 2002 Tundra which has no rust. Why, because every fall I spray the underside and all the seams with motor oil. It works. I am trying Krown from Line-x on my 2016 and touching it up with Fluid film but when I start driving it in the winter motor oil will be my go to product

 

The 2nd gen tacomas had a TERRIBLE issue that became a recall. The first gen tundra had pretty bad issues with frame rot but this was rectified with the release of second gen tundra.

Just take care of it. Wash it regularly and everything should be kosher.

 

But now Toyota is spending like $15,000 for frame replacement, and paying $60 for the inspections. They are spending in the area of like 3.5 billion to help fix this. This is not a recall.
I thought when they went to a frame more like the U.S. Trucks this would end.

 

Last I heard this was 2nd gen Tacoma and 1st Gen Tundra.

 

Nope mine is a 08 and falls into this frame issue. Google it and you can see the story

 

@Roadglide 103 It appears that Toyota has a CRC open on this particular issue. If your frame is rotting it may be worth a trip down to the dealer to see if they can offer it for you based on your vin. Here is the post -

"Toyota has received reports that, on certain 2007 through 2008 model year Tundra vehicles operated in cold climate areas with high road salt usage, excessive corrosion may be exhibited on the vehicle's frame. Toyota investigated these reports and determined that the frames on some vehicles may not have adequate corrosion resistant protection. This combined with prolonged exposure to other environmental factors may contribute to the development of excessive corrosion on the frame of some vehicles....

What is Toyota going to do for you?

Any Toyota dealer will inspect the condition of the frame on your vehicle for excessive corrosion. Depending on the results of the inspection, one of the following will occur:

i) if excessive corrosion is not found, the dealer will apply a corrosion-resistant compound (CRC) to the frame at no charge to you. The CRC will be applied to both external and internal surfaces of the frame to enhance corrosion protection of the Tundra's frame.

ii) If the inspection of the vehicle confirms excessive corrosion to the frame, Toyota will, as necessary provide an appropriate remedy at no charge to you.

In addition, as the application of the CRC or any frame repair may take one or two days, your Toyota dealership will arrange alternative transportation as required at no charge to you."

 

Thanks for your information on this