No never had any issues. Our truck wasn't as much surface rust but still was fine.
Opinions on a 200 from NY
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Markuson
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Asking because I really don't know...
You know that guy that was bragging about slipping his rusted-out truck by the trade-in guys? That case you described sounded pretty bad, but I'm trying to figure out the tipping point--as a guy never having lived where it's a real problem.
So my Q for you and other who are experience with that is...
...at what point would you say a truck is beyond easy clean up? What would you look for? Some are SO bad that it's obvious... But I'm thinking about somewhere in between.
I'm curious to know what some of you would judge as the "tipping point" where it's **juuuuust** enough to reject.
Any thoughts on that? As a guy possibly moving to a snow/rust area, I'm really curious what y'all consider the tipping point.
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I would inspect the truck and don't be afraid to bring a screw driver and a metal brush to check some areas. Unfortunately seems like Toyota used some crappy frame paint for a long time. Tipping point for me depends on my gut and how it looks. Body rust I would run. Frame and components as long as just surface than ok but if any doubt move on and find another truck. They are out there.
Markuson
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Ya. I get the gut thing.
I'm wondering if removal of a few non-critical bolts might give a view into how bad. For example... Maybe remove a couple of bolts that attach the running boards, and get a wire or bent cotton swab in the hole and see if nasty rust dust comes out. I dunno. Seems like the worst would be where you can't eyeball it... Just thinkin...
Could be right but not sure how to check there. For the most part everything is replaceable including the frame. I am not afraid of things being replaced. Worn out or rusted out will need replacing at some point. Frame yeah that is expensive and difficult but if no holes and poke with a screwdriver and is just surface rust I would be ok. I would brush and spray paint soon though. Glad I did my wife's. Looks better then new
Markuson
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Photos of that process, before & after, etc. would be super helpful.
Can take after. Was easy. I used a ramp to get in areas and extend shocks and expose more of the frame. Will take some tomorrow after work. Haven't looked in a few months since I did the job so be curious myself. I am sure every year or so wouldn't hurt to freshen up the paint to help protect.
Wow I am rambling now. Good night guys.
Given the surface rust, KDSS is probably frozen. If you intend to lift, I'd take that into account (or get the dealer to open and close the screws one turn just to demonstrate that it's not rusted shut. Actually even if you don't intend to lift, I'd still get the dealer to do that before you buy since any suspension work requires loosening the valves.
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Good point thanks
Markuson
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I recently filled/covered my KDSS adjustment screws with marine grease that seems to be staying put even after 8k miles including wet, dirt and mud.
After reading months-long posts by guys endlessly trying to break their KDSS free, it might be something worth doing even if you're not in a rust zone.
