2000 Toyota Tundra Bed Rust

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2000 toyota tundra bed rust. I have noticed rust on many different places on the shocks on the. Like the Tacoma the Tundras biggest rust issue is the notorious frame rust which has been at the center of many financial settlements lawsuits and recalls. Also Toyota has now have been sued for the 2005-2007 sequoia frames and 2007-2008 Tundras.

Yancey Auto Parts Perry MO 63462. Took my 2000 in for frame inspection todayafter about 20 minutes they came back and said it failed and frame will be replacedProblem is my bed is so rusty I think it may fall apart when mounting bolts are removedit has several large holes in it and bad rust around all of the boltsTruck just hit 144000 miles it is a daily driver only and has been well maintained. 2000 Tundra Limited garage kept factory drop in bed liner bed cover since almost new.

Spray paint with rust converter. Next scrape and cut all rust off. The bed of my 2000 Tundra is rusting out where the cross members are welded to the bed and where the bolts are connected to the frame.

Showed the nice man the rust and he said and with a very blank look on his face. Stopped by my local Toyota dealer today to ask about TSBs on this issue. I have read a lot of the old posts on this issue and it seems theres not much you can do to fix it or prevent it other than maybe slow it down with something like POR-15 paint.

No apology no offer to talk to the manager no help. Hi all I bought a 2014 Tundra Crew max in January as my second vehicle. Discussion Starter 1 May 28 2014.

Turn back over and Re-install and drive it to welders and let them do any structural fixes. My pickup is a 2004 Tundra that has only 200000 km on the odometer and the body is in excellent shape. Finish cost with Rustoleum.