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Frame rot

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by maxim552, Jun 17, 2024.

  1. Jun 17, 2024 at 6:22 AM
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    maxim552

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    05 tundra with 122000 klm. Can you get a replacement cross member the rack and pinion bolts to. Frame can be welded but the cross member is gone.


    Also is there still an ongoing frame recall on these trucks in Canada? Any help/info would be greatly appreciated. Tks

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  2. Jun 17, 2024 at 6:46 AM
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    ATBAV8

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    For your sake, I hope the recall is still happening in Canada. I wouldn't weld to that frame, but search this to see what you need. https://autoparts.worldtoyota.com/products/product/crossmember-frame-5125160130#popup-1
     
  3. Jun 17, 2024 at 6:51 AM
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    I was unaware there was a recall on the 05-06 models. I thought it was just 00-02/03.

    You may want to look into www.autorust.com for a safe-t-cap to weld over those rusted out sections of the frame (not crossmember & assuming there’s no active recall).

    I believe the crossmembers should still be available but you’d have to double check online via the parts.toyota.com website.
     
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  4. Jun 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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    NickB_01TRD

    NickB_01TRD You don't need less cars, just more driveway.

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    Correct. It's an 05 this guy is SOL
     
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  6. Jun 17, 2024 at 7:21 AM
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    I think your frame is a bit too far gone, sorry. Where you have the truck supported on the frame in the 2nd picture, I'd be concerned about that steel giving way and the truck coming down if you're under it.
     
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  7. Jun 17, 2024 at 7:25 AM
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    Weight reduction, mostly rust.
     
  8. Jun 17, 2024 at 8:01 AM
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    Yeah right now it's up for sale as a parts vehicle only.
    Just checking cause sin , body wise and mechanical wise it's decent shape for the year. Tks for the replys
     
  9. Jun 17, 2024 at 9:47 AM
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    Another one dies too young...:(
    Shall we pour one out boys?
     
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  10. Jun 17, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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    I say grind the fucker down and see if any non-cancerous metal is left.

     
  11. Jun 17, 2024 at 11:32 AM
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    shifty`

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    Man, that's a shame. Not only because it's a newer year, but also because our Canuckistani friends in The Great North have had a hell of a time getting any dealerships up there to help, even with years that are supported.

    Honestly, if I were you @maxim552, I'd start looking for a clean Regular Cab frame from south of the border to transplant into it. Otherwise, you're parting out. The frame support just isn't there, and not knowing how bad the metal is (it looks too far gone to me from those pics), I can't imagine fixing that. I don't know anyone crazy enough to even try, liability is far too high.
     

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