First picture shows the transmission cossmember splitting form the rot invasion. That would need to be replaced, or at least taken off, cleaned up and re-welded. Where it attaches to the frame needs to be inspected as well... common rust through area... Last image shows the right rear shock all...
This is all that frame needs... Wash, scuff pad, rust converter primer and then semi gloss black paint... will make it look brand new!
There is very little, if any iron oxide showing, it looks more like mud spray. Until you wash and clean the frame, no one answer is going to be the best. But...
The entire frame needs to be checked... it looks like it suffers from severe rust and rot. Post 11, first picture shows the transmission crossmember... it needs to be removed and cleaned at a minimum, possibly replaced. The metal underneath is probably compromised, suggested by the already...
The frame image shows clear blow through... that needs to be cleaned, cut and patched, then treated and coated. The second image of the tank shield also shows blow through, easier to replace than repair, probably cheaper too. The sooner you clean t, the better off you and the truck will be...
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In my quest for 01 LX items these past few months, IMPEX has been best price with best shipping...
I just got a non-Nav bezel with climate control knobs, along with new Focal speakers. Planned on doing the swap with a new Kenwood system, but this could save me some time and searching. I will send you my cell number, would like to see a video of one installed and working, and we can go over a...
We are in Braintree, about 2 miles east of Braintree PD, as you head toward the Landing from RT3... Union becomes Commercial, then left on Mill Lane, #20, door 9, out back...
I have used IMPEX quite a few times...never an issue, just takes a while to get the parts into their warehouse for shipping to the USA. FedEx Priority ususally has the parts at my shop within 5 days after they get the package from IMPEX.
Interested... how complicated is the install? Is the unit "plug and play" ready, or is there software downloads needed? What "glitches" have you encountered? I have an 01 with ML and NAV, same radio cluster as shown.
I have done a nuimber of these frame repairs, along with most of the other "usual toyota suspects". That particular crossmember is the most common rot spot on the 100's. Next would be the frame section behind each front wheel, the rear bumper reinforcement and the transmission crossmember. Have...