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1st Gen Tundra - Rust?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by aswanTX3, Sep 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM.

  1. Sep 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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    aswanTX3 [OP] New Member

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    New member here looking to purchase my first Tundra. I'm looking at a 2000 in Texas with low miles. Does the attached picture show enough to not be concerned about the frame rust issue?

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    aswanTX3, Sep 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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    LCA bushings look potentially tired, and looks like it may have classic valve cover gasket leaks, but I don't see any substantial amount of rust. That said, you're not really showing us what we need to see, at all. The spot pictured isn't a typical bad spot.

    I take it you've read this thread, pre-purchase? https://www.tundras.com/threads/so-you-wanna-buy-just-bought-a-1st-gen-tundra-eh.115928/
     
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    The Black Mamba

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    Welcome. Where in TX is said truck located? Hard to tell anything from this one pic.
     
    The Black Mamba, Sep 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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    Texas trucks were built different. Oddly, you wind up without a front bumper more often than not.
     
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    What frame rust?
     
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