My 2002 Toyota Tacoma had significant frame rust around the rear leaf spring mount. This episode shows welding of the rear section on the truck to remove all rusty metal on the frame. I decided to go all in and replaced all suspension components in the back and make sure that rust was not going to be an issue anytime soon.
Products Used:
Auto Rust Solutions
Quantity(1) # ART-083-S Safe-T-Cap, Rear Forward Spring Area, Toyota Tacoma
Eastwood
Quanitity(2) # 12515Z: Internal Frame Coating 14 oz w/Spray
Quanitity(5) # 16060Z: Eastwood Rust Encapsulator Black Aerosol
Quanitity(1) # 13651Z EW Rubberized Rust Encapsulator Blk Aero
Low Range Off-Road
Quantity(1) TSP-WLH Rear Spring Hanger Kit, Welded (comes with both sides)
Wheelers Off-Road
-Old Man Emu(OME)
Quantity(1) OME GS12 Greasable Shackle Kit
-Daystar:
Quantity(1) DAY KT02017 Greasable Bushing Kit
Quantity(4) Tacoma Poly Spring Eye Bushing
Quantity(4) Tacoma Shackle/Frame Bushing, for GS12 & Factory Shackles
-Wheelers Off-Road Brand
Quantity(1) WHE U6754X U-Bolt Set, (4) U-Bolts w/Hi-Nuts and Washers, 6.75″
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I hope that these videos inspire someone to put in the work to fix their Tacoma if the truck still has value and is solid minus the frame rust. Before starting this project, inspect your frame to make sure there is enough metal to weld to and will be structural, since this is not a light job.
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