rust

I'd have to fly to pick this up so I'm trying to evaluate things beforehand. It's being listed by a dealership who bought it at auction. Naturally they lied and said it was an AZ car when in fact it spent its whole life in IL. $14k with 230k miles. It's got VVTi which is nice. Inside and body...

Any concern with rust based on these pics? Is a little too much?

Hi all, Long time reader of the forum but new poster! Hope you’re all well. I’d love to get some advice on a prospective 60 purchase, I’ve connected with a guy who has a few for sale, but they’re suffering from some fairly significant rust issues. Are they salvegeable? How much would you pay...

Pulled the oil pan on my 91 FJ80 with the 3FE to finally tackle the oil leaks! Valve cover and pushrod cover have been done so this was next on the list. Pulled the pan off and noticed the paint on the left side was pretty bubbly. Got to working on the wire wheel and found a few small spots...

So, I just had my underbody woolwaxed in preparation for installing skids, and I want to say that rust is not inevitable on our vehicles. As I noted in a couple of other discussions, I had zero rust on my KDSS valve and very, very little anywhere else under the vehicle. This was confirmed by...

I have a little surface rust and some missing paint on my interior floor and considering prepping and touching up with Cruiser Corp paint. Wondering how any that have experience with their paint feel about the product?? Thanks!

Hi, Just looked at this LC with 200k miles on it. It’s the 4.5L diesel engine What do you think of the rust situation? It’s spent most of its life in the Netherlands without much snow

I live in a part of the country that sees a lot of rust - so I want to ask the pros their opinion on this undercarriage. Looking at buying this southern owned truck it’s entire life but is honestly too clean and appears to have too much consistency between the frame and fasteners. Please let me...

The fasteners on my burgundy FJ80 is VERY rusty. I have replaced some that were damaged and have rejuvenated ones with light surface rust on the wire wheel. I then got the bright idea to see if I can use a tumbler. First try was with kitty litter as media (FAIL). Then I bought the HF resin...

I would appreciate any input you guys could give me on this. Looking at a low mileage '07 LX470 with some rust on the undercarriage. I've attached some pics and would greatly appreciate your feedback. Buy or punt? Thanks!

Hello all. I got my first 100 series a couple weeks ago, 03 LX, which is completely rust free except as I recently discovered where the front of the 3rd row seats connect near the wheel wells. I searched but didn't see anything so I'm not sure how common this is. I assume based on the carpet...

My red FJ80 has some rust and I have been working diligently on repairing. There are a few spots around the wheels and rockers. I have tried several shops asking for a weld and repair. They all turn me away, saying that it is too big of a vehicle and they make more money with smaller...

So I'm working on taking off my old bumper and recovery points to put on an ironman bumper and I broke the inner welded on nut, so it just spins and spins now. Any ideas or suggestions on how the heck to get the bolt out now? It's the far-back one in the picture and the cover on the frame end...

Hello, I’ve looked through several threads with similar rust questions but I feel like I’m too emotionally invested in the vehicle to make an unbiased decision. Vehicle is a 2006 Lx470 which has spent most of its life in Delaware and is at 180k miles. Buyer is asking $18k. CARFAX shows a good...

Hey guys, First post here, I apologize if this is the wrong sub. I am going to test drive this 4runner tomorrow, it’s got 115k miles for 15k which is a great deal here in NC. I’ve been searching for a couple of months and this is the best deal I’ve seen. I’m tempted to buy it, find someone in...

It seems I am a glutton for punishment. At different points two pigs have found their way into my life. We all are familiar with the challenges of rust with our trucks. I’m having a real challenge finding rear quarter panels for 74 and 75 trucks. If you have any / know of where to source...

So I live in WV. Most body shops around just want to do collision repair. Others that do renovation have long wait lists (was told 2 years by one person). Background, I have a ‘88 FJ 62. Pretty good condition in terms of body, but there are a few areas mostly around the back window and few...

I’ma newbie looking for my first 100 series. I went in person to the dealership and everything looks ok to me aside from some rust which shows in the attached pics of the underside; looks like mostly muffler, and no evidence of overspray. No idea what the source of the green paint splatters...

This is a 2006 LC with 200k miles up for sale near me for 20k at a Toyota dealership. PO traded it in for an 09. It was clearly his offroading Rig. Its got 35's on it, nice wheels, a good front bumper, and the exterior is pretty clean minus some pin striping. I know there's going to be different...

Found some deep rust on my passenger floor board that had made its way through so I decided to cut the small section out and grind the rest of the surface rust down and coat it with some Crc until I could have a new piece welded in. Of course accidentally while I was cutting I nicked the metal...