My 2002 Tacoma is having it's frame replaced

[cwiert]

Originally Posted by pete3799

Bought it new. Haven't gotten anything in the mail that i can recall.

i'd call a dealer, or bring it in to a dealer and inquire about it. even if your frame is fine, you'll still get some anti-corrosion stuff sprayed on it.

[cwiert]

Originally Posted by BSiple

Sorry, the Tacoma's are not made in California. They are made close to CA, but not in it or the US for that matter.

I have been to the plant.

hmm... i believe my year Tacoma was built in Fremont, CA. If not... someone's lying.

[kaisen]

Some Tacomas are built at the NUMMI plant in/near Van Nuys, CA

[m21sniper]

Originally Posted by BSiple

Sorry, the Tacoma's are not made in California. They are made close to CA, but not in it or the US for that matter.

I have been to the plant.

Mexico right?

[911boost]

I stand corrected. The Tacoma's with the frame issues were built at NUMI, in Freemont. Toyota is stopping production there and some will be built in San Antonio alongside the bigger truck, and the majority in Tijuana.

Sorry 'bout that.

[m21sniper]

The ones built in Kali probably all had illegals building them anyway.

[NICKG]

Originally Posted by BSiple

I stand corrected. The Tacoma's with the frame issues were built at NUMI, in Freemont. Toyota is stopping production there and some will be built in San Antonio alongside the bigger truck, and the majority in Tijuana.

Sorry 'bout that.

the tundras are also buily in the USA....texas and indiana. almost all us market toyotas are made in the USA btw...and the VAST majority of drive trains are made in WV.
what would i know, we only make and sell the exhaust systems to them....(all brands)

[IROC]

I bought my 2001 Double Cab new in 2000. Not a spec of rust on it. It's great to live in the South!!!!

[IROC]

Originally Posted by NICKG

the tundras are also buily in the USA....texas and indiana. almost all us market toyotas are made in the USA btw...and the VAST majority of drive trains are made in WV.

The V8s for Tundras and V6s for Tacomas are made in Huntsville, Alabama. The plant used to be a few miles from where I lived...

[exc911ence]

If Chrysler offered me a fresh new frame for my Jeep TJ, I'd be all over it! I hate rust...

[cwiert]

OK.. I got my truck back. So far, so good. Drove it about 10-15 miles without any issues. The only thing i noticed, and it might be all in my head, was that there seemed to be more engine noise. I don't know how that would be possible, but it kinda sounds a bit louder in the cabin. Maybe it's not and I had just gotten used to the quietness of the 2010 Ram that they gave me as a loaner. But overall, I'm happy. They did tell me to drive it about 100-200 miles and bring it back to them to check out again, just to be sure everything still looks good. SO I'll do that.
Here's some pics of my 2002 Taco and its 2010 frame.

[vash]

damn dude...that is a nice truck. the new frame looks awesome. they replaced alot of stuff..your AC coolant?!!

maybe more sound is transmitting to you in the cabin thru all the night tight bushings between the frame and body?

[legion]

I've never heard of the frame having to be replaced on a domestic truck. They must not build them as well as the Japanese.

[herr_oberst]

my god those eastern winters are harsh on cars. I can't believe how much rust you have on the parts they didn't replace - the shocks, the skid plates, - I have a 92 toyota 4x4 and the undercarriage looks almost new comparatively. At least they galvanize the bodywork to the ends of the earth or you would be driving a pretzel.

[widgeon13]

Check tire wear, they must have done an alignment, hopefully.

[NICKG]

Originally Posted by legion

I've never heard of the frame having to be replaced on a domestic truck. They must not build them as well as the Japanese.

it happens...i have seen domestics have SEVERE chassis/frame rust.... If you complain about them doing this, well, NO WAY ford would EVER warranty it.....nor dodge or gm, Kudos for Toyota stepping up.

you guys on the west side think that is rusty? wow...that is a clean one here, glad they did a good job, looks the goods !

[vash]

are you going to remove that, "caution, heavy part" sticker?

[pete3799]

Wow.
New parts- zero cash Gotta love that.
Mine goes in next Wed. for inspection.
Maybe i'll spray some calcium chloride on the frame and let it soak till then.
How many miles are on your truck?
I've got 112000+ on this one and i'm sure it's got more rust on it then yours.
Good luck with your "new" truck.

[cwiert]

Originally Posted by pete3799

How many miles are on your truck?
I've got 112000+ on this one and i'm sure it's got more rust on it then yours.
Good luck with your "new" truck.

90,500 miles on the truck.
as far as the "heavy part" sticker goes, it's not my first priority removing that.
i think i'll just let this winter's salt and sand do the job for me.
and yeah, the local public works people here in CT get a little carried away and are a bit too excessive with the sand and salt they put on the roads. we'll get an inch or snow and they'll throw another inch of salt and sand on top of it. by spring time, my road looks like a beach. When I go to VT, they're so used to lots of snow that it will snow like 6" and the roads remain untouched. A happy medium would be nice. Perhaps in Massachusetts.

[Heel n Toe]

If you haven't done so already, spend a decent amount of time underneath and in the wheelwells making sure the routing and reinstallation of all wiring, brake lines, hoses, etc. are done intelligently so they aren't crimped even a little and don't chafe against each other or the frame or body.