rust

Thought y'all might be interested in this video from YouTube. (btw GregB is our resident expert 😉). It's that time of year... already!

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum but really appreciate experience learned from here. I just got this GX 460 with 70k miles from a Lexus dealer. When I further checked it manually, noticed several parts that had rust on them (as attached). So, do I need to be concerned about these or they could be...

In case you were holding your breath, it has been dismissed. https://mycarvoice.com/news/toyota-fj-cruiser-class-action-lawsuit-over-frame-rust-defect/

I recently bought a used engine from a Japanese half-cut. It's in great condition, except that it seems to have been left long-term with just a trace of coolant/water in, and the inside of the coolant passages is rusty. I have flushed out a lot of rust sludge with a hose, but I am still concened...

I've just spent a day flushing about about 1 bucketful of mud out of my new (to me) LC200 which once lived on a farm. I assumed that some part of my car must be missing, since an abundance of holes in the wheel arches make no sense. I've just taken a stroll around a holiday park, looking at...

The first 8 pages of this thread are chit-chat and having fun. Go to p. 9 if you are interested in following Zeke's TDI swap. Howdy, Gang, Starting this thread as a place-holder for now. But, I am starting to think about building Zeke (been having a blast driving him this week)...

Hey everybody, Brand new LC owner here. 2004 Cruiser with only 163k on the dash. Before I bought took some time to research in here and felt like despite the age, the potential reliability of these vehicles when cared for far outweighed the potential negatives, especially considering the overall...

Looking for your input... I'm new here (looking to buy a 470), and I made a huge mistake years ago when I bought a 4Runner that was undercoated. I even paid for a PPI and the shop didn't think it was rotted underneath. Well, it was. One time I hit the brakes and the control arm ripped out of the...

Howdy from the 40 corner. I’m tempted to go look at a wagon (350/700R4) that’s been bedlined from the belt line down to the rockers. Seller claims no rust or bondo- but I’ve been told that before. My gut tells me no one puts bedliner on a good body- of course people do crazy things. The pictures...

Much appreciate your input on the following: Referral to a shop in SF Bay Area (preferably north bay / Marin) who can spray the underside. I am beginning to see surface rust in many areas., Recommend a specific type (or brand) of undercoating Vehicle is a 2013 LX570. California car...

I always get a lot out of these forums so I’m finally trying to give a little back. Here’s some pictures of the rust spots we tackled last year.

Hello! First post here so hopefully not doing it all wrong or breaking any forum rules/etiquette... I'm thinking of buying an LC 100, year 2000, with 185k miles for $6,400, but I'm not knowledgeable enough to know what's too much undercarriage rust (or even if it's just normal rust). The body...

I have read several threads over the years (I found this one very informative and helpful: Roof Rack Delete - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/roof-rack-delete.1045183/page-2) about rust under the factory roof rack and always said: "Mine can't have rust, it's lived in the PNW all it's life or...

I am looking at a 2009 Land Cruiser and it looks like rust may have gotten a hold of the frame, but I'm not versed enough to know for sure. Anyone let me know from the pics of any real issues to the undercarriage besides just surface rust?

Hi All, I'm looking to purchase a 2004 LX 470 with extremely low miles 71k based in the northeast - price is $25k, but I'm sure I can negotiate. Outside exterior and interior is pristine, but I noticed some rust on the undercarriage. I'm not an expert on these vehicles and was looking for advice...

All, I came across a 2000 Land Cruiser with 188k. One owner, clean maintenance record. Seller is asking $5,000. The issue is Rust. See pictures attached/below. Looking for your advice and a purchase/no-purchase decision. Looking for reccomended repair cost to frame, components, and body...

Looking at maybe dipping my toe into a GX470... just wondering if anyone has an opinion on a rusty undercarriage. These are cropped from a car buying website, so if that violates something, please let me know. This vehicle is a little too far for me to check it in person, but I would do a PPI...

Hi there, I brought this beast out from Maryland, luckily not much rust, as it was originally from the SW anyway. Since buying, I've replaced the tires and battery, done what I could with the undercarriage rust, probably needs a new starter. It has aftermarket seats and a new stereo. Spare tire...

I’m doing a frame up restoration on my first 40, and no surprise, it’s got some rust spots on the driver’s side floor pan. I’m torn between either replacing the floor pan or patching the holes. At what point do you just replace an area with a new panel vs patching? Here’s photos from above...

Hey all, I have an opportunity to pick up a 2013 570 about $7k below market due to a good bit of rust and an inoperable tailgate. What would you do (or have done) to figure out if the savings is worth the service that's needed? Thanks.