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2012 4Runner rust. Is this maintainable or run?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by fox silver mist, Oct 29, 2024.

  1. Oct 29, 2024 at 8:01 AM
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    fox silver mist

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    Looking at a 2012 4Runner nearby. It has 180,000 miles and is about $13,500

    however it has seen some rust. I am wondering if given the price, and longevity of the 4Runner if this rust means it’s toast or if it can be slowed and maintained with Krown? I do live in Michigan so it will be seeing more snow, slush, salt.

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  2. Oct 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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    Rocko9999

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    Are we seeing the worst? Where the trailing arms attach are usually the worst. If nothing pokes through I would pressure wash, spray the crap out of it with Cosmoline rust converter, in and out of the frame. Wait 48hrs to cure and then Cosmoline 342 Black the heck out of it-in and out. Takes about 5-6 cans.
     
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  3. Oct 30, 2024 at 9:33 AM
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    Lc200

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    I would give this a miss. To much work needs to be done to make it a daily and then make it last. Search on.
     
  4. Oct 31, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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    Take a closer look at the front crossmember below the condenser and rear tow hitch crossmember. They are covered by bumper plastic and trap a lot of water and salt, so they'll go first. If you see perforations, walk away. Aside from that, yearly Krown treatment should keep it going for another 5 years or so.
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2024 at 6:38 PM
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    yikes, my 2011 SR5 with 170k looks brand new compared to that one. Id pass imo
     
  6. Nov 2, 2024 at 11:01 AM
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    kolter45

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    I too would pass.
     

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