Rust!!

Recently bought a 1997 4Runner with a good amount of rust (that’s on me). Recently had a part of the chassis snap. I got quoted to get it welded & I really don’t mind putting money into as long I know it’ll eventually be fixed. Is there anything I can do to hopefully prevent this happened again? Or is the vehicle too far gone? Would love to hear different options and maybe pricing if possible.

 

Poke around with a screw driver or use a hammer.

 

There's a company that sells that weld in bracket replace both?

 

Wait is this a question or statement? Lol

 

Welcome

 

Guess it was both dont remember the company. Check the upper shock mounts I bet there's holes?

 

welcome

 

Post more pics, if there is similar rust all around it, especially by the passanger side AC drip side, either swap whole frame or dump the truck.

You can weld all you want, it won't help or stop already rusted areas failing apart. You can do frame swap for 2-3K probably, then have it coated with Fluid film or woolwax and enjoy your 4runner.

Also, check brake lines, on my 4runner brake line ruptured by rust and corrosion, so it is very dangerous.

 

From the broken off piece in photo , it seems rust inside the frame is worse than outside the frame.
Get a inspection camera and look around thru the frame holes.
If you plan to keep your rig - the replacement frame idea seems best.

 

WTF the welders going weld to? sure hope not the same frame.

 

Bro that’s not safe

 

The company is Auto Rust and its products are Safe T Cap.

https://www.autorust.com/product-category/toyota/4-runner-1996-2002-3rd-gen/

It's a bit ironic there are more than a few rust queries in the dead of summer. I guess it's a good time to get the rust fixed.

 

Damn buy all the parts and pay to get it welded and its probably more than the 4R is worth.

 

Welcome from Wisconsin! Get it fixed, put a for sale sign on it, and make sure you point out what has been done to it, and what needs to be done to it. Somebody out there will use their resources to rebuild, maybe they have a "good" frame to put under it, who knows? At any rate, don't hide the fact that it has a crappy frame when you sell... you know what they say about karma right?