I'm sure its in this thread, but did they ever figure out the fender-cracking problems on these trucks? Is it fixed in the newer models?
Any complaints or information on things to look out for?
I'm sure its in this thread, but did they ever figure out the fender-cracking problems on these trucks? Is it fixed in the newer models?
Any complaints or information on things to look out for?
The fenders would bulge and then crack when wheeled hard and over three hundred pounds on the front end (bumper and winch). The frame flexes unbelievable amounts. Toyota never confirmed the issue but it seems to have fixed itself after mid 08 models. It also happened on a lot of Land Cruiser Prado's (same frame and suspension) over seas.
I don't know much about body work so i am just the messenger on this, but they said they spot welded something into the dents and then pulled them out, and then applied the bondo. If I had known the needed to repaint the entire truck I might have gone with a different color but I doubt it. I want to be able to sell it some day.
Today Update...
Silver things painted:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...inalpaint1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...inalpaint2.jpg
Black things painted:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...inalpaint3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...inalpaint4.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...inalpaint5.jpg
Painted on truck because bolts rusted (or cross threaded...)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...inalpaint6.jpg
Waiting for approval to pull rear door glass... they must be removed to install blackout tape. New blackout tape on front door glass run channel:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...inalpaint7.jpg
Blackout tape?
can't say nobody saw this coming :flipoff2:
but on another, sadder note I am now really sorry I didn't fly down for this. Only three people there? With two last names? Did you call Austin? There would have been a few more memorable quotes for sure!
looks good, make sure you yank the TAMOR sticker before you sell it, ;)
I am not selling it any time soon.
She is out of the shop.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/CIMG0715.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/CIMG0709.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/CIMG0727.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/CIMG0713.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/CIMG0708.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/CIMG0734.jpg
And that is how she sits today, completely repainted, bumpers, sliders, mirrors and handles painted, dents popped out and ALL plastic pieces completely replaced.
Sweet! Let's go run Houston Creek Trail again!
Sounds good, I will be driving the Taco. :flipoff2:
purty!
So did insurance pay for everything?
Everything except my deductible. :D