rust

I know it's always a "concern" but as I've been looking at the a 100-series, I started considering 200-series. The 100's, if they had spent any tine in the "salt belt", seem to be prone to serious rust issues. Do the 200's have the same concern? Sure, I'd check anything I'm serious about...

I’m looking at this one with 120K miles. It’s exceptionally clean but this is the pic of the undercarriage. I can’t get to it in person so thought I’d ask you experts….deal breaker at $18-$22K?

looking at 2004 lx470 several hours from me, price is pretty great honestly. body and interior look clean. I asked for frame pics. I thought it looked okay, except for the first. What do Ya'll think? 250k miles

Looking for a FJ40 one piece hood, surface rust ok, no rot.

Hey all, new LC100 owner and new LC owner in general. Got an automated message to introduce myself. Very very excited to be here. Finally able to join the club. I have a 98 with 179k on the odo. All major services are up to date to include dif fluid and tranny fluid. It’s a rust belt truck as I...

I have a LOT of rot right in front and behind the wheel wells in the back (left and right). Not sure what you call those areas. Dog legs? It stretches up into the rockers. Both inside and outside were rusted out. I kept cutting and kept finding more rust. I had to remove the spot welds and...

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I'm looking at purchasing an 01 LX, and think I found one for a reasonable price near me, in what looks to be a decent condition, sans operable AHC, which to me isn't as important. It's 330k miles, with an asking price of $4,900. Now, I'm relatively handy and have worked on my '99 Isuzu Rodeo...

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First, a big thanks to Bob - TRD48176 - who set the tone with his Resto a couple of years back... https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/06-4runner-frame-resto.1258182/ He generously donated his time to chat with me in depth about my rust issues. Like too many on this forum, the kill-joy of the 4th...

2015 LX 570 129,000 miles Body is mint frame is ????? Pulled the trigger on this and waiting for the PPI I am concerned about the “surface” rust and is it worse than what appears? It needs to be washed so the dirt and salt residue can be removed making it easier to see existing rust. I...

Looking to purchase a FZJ80 remotely for about 22k but mostly stock at 153k miles. After checking car fax looks like it was in Illinois for its life before coming to California. Just wanted to get your thoughts on how bad this rust looks in your opinion and what parts are the biggest issue. Most...

Looking at a low miles 2000 LX at a distance. Asked for photos of underside. Not my area of expertise as far as determining whether this is surface rust, or frame damage stay away rust. Appreciate all comments and experiences. Upper rt of bottom photo has me concerned.

My mother in law just bought a new crv and wants to do rust protection and clear bra/film. She also wants to do bed liner on some 4runner running boards. Who are some good shops to get these done? Thanks!

Bought a somewhat neglected ‘00 LX this summer. PO brought it up from the south, so undercarriage is fairly clean with minimal surface rust. Supposedly T belt was done but I went ahead and replaced it myself along with new radiator. When draining the block, the driver side drain was clogged. I...

I am pulling my rear axle to remove rust, and to check everything over. One side of the passenger upper link mount is suspect and it would be a good time to reinforce it. Does any sell a reinforcement kit for the upper link mounts? Search came up with stuff for 3rd gen 4Runners. It looks...

Hi All, first time poster - thanks for all the wisdom out there! Looking at purchasing a 105 and it has some rust (photos attached) - the main concern is the rust around the left front (passenger) tie-down point (excuse the poor photo angle.) - I've circled in red. Is this a common rust spot...

I literally just got my 80 series delivered last night and it looks good in terms of cleanliness. However I was doing a bit of inspecting to find the small things no one tells you about. When I get to the back bumper near the 4 holes that were meant for the japan hitch I saw rust flakes. I...

Hi everyone - really enjoy the comments and feedback from all you out there. Interested in purchasing a 2020 LX570 and took the following pictures of the frame. Does anyone have thoughts on the degree of rust present? Is this a hell no? Thanks so much in advance. Due diligence...

Hello all! This is my new to me 1990 FJ62. She hails from LA, Lower Alabama. She is virtually rust free but needs some TLC. This is my first Cruiser so I will be learning and leaning on yall for help and advise.