Serious Frame Rust Problem

DDuane19 · 04-26-2006, 02:07 PM

I have a '94 regular cab 4x4. I already had to pull off the rear bumper b/c of severe rust. Now I see that the passenger side rear leaf spring bracket is about to fall off b/c where it attatches to the frame, rust has completely eaten the metal away. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what did they do to fix it? Thanks

mrjohnwayne · 04-26-2006, 10:07 PM

i would treat it with some rust killer and then have it undercoated.

390FE · 04-27-2006, 02:06 PM

Unfortunatly the toyota'a are prone for getting ROT in that area. I thought after 88 they fixed the problem tho. Guess not. Your best bet is to take it to a good welding shop and have the ROT cut out and a new piecs of steel welded in and a new spring mount put on. The shop should be able to tell you if the metal there is savable or not as well.

I had to get some frame work done on my 87 this past December. More than you need done but its a Toyota and worth it.

lukasmcdukas · 04-09-2009, 09:58 AM

while you're there, I'd have them inspect the whole frame, and especially the crossmembers for other potential weak points to save you the hassle of making return trips.

mudseeker · 04-09-2009, 11:18 AM

old thread......

04-26-2006, 02:07 PM	#1
DDuane19 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1	Serious Frame Rust Problem I have a '94 regular cab 4x4. I already had to pull off the rear bumper b/c of severe rust. Now I see that the passenger side rear leaf spring bracket is about to fall off b/c where it attatches to the frame, rust has completely eaten the metal away. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what did they do to fix it? Thanks

04-26-2006, 10:07 PM	#2
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,710	i would treat it with some rust killer and then have it undercoated. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

04-09-2009, 09:58 AM	#4
lukasmcdukas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 550	while you're there, I'd have them inspect the whole frame, and especially the crossmembers for other potential weak points to save you the hassle of making return trips. __________________ 97 Nissan Hardbody SE Kingcab (75,173miles) 86 Yamaha Maxim X (my first bike! 46,102miles)

04-09-2009, 11:18 AM	#5
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,317	old thread...... __________________ i'd rather be hunting

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04-27-2006, 02:06 PM	#3
390FE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. NH Posts: 336	Unfortunatly the toyota'a are prone for getting ROT in that area. I thought after 88 they fixed the problem tho. Guess not. Your best bet is to take it to a good welding shop and have the ROT cut out and a new piecs of steel welded in and a new spring mount put on. The shop should be able to tell you if the metal there is savable or not as well. I had to get some frame work done on my 87 this past December. More than you need done but its a Toyota and worth it.

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