Some sad pictures
01-05-2016, 10:11 AM
#41
After doing some reading it appears that the reason is the Toyota problem is a combination of two factors... a design flaw in their frame which causes it to accumulate moisture more than other designs like the typical Chevy frame and a failure to use the right materials and surface coatings on the Toyota frames. Even if both Chevy and Toyota use the same contractor to build frames it doesn't mean they specify the same design, materials, coatings or other specs. Those contractors are supposed to build to spec. Apparently in the case of the Tacoma frames the specs were bad and the contractor even was short on that.
Another question for the previous poster would be... why aren't Tundras snapping in half? The problem is just with the Tacoma, that reinforces the design flaw being the bigger part of the problem.
I've had several Chevy trucks both Silverado and S10 and even when I lived in the north I never had rust issues that compromised frame integrity.
Another question for the previous poster would be... why aren't Tundras snapping in half? The problem is just with the Tacoma, that reinforces the design flaw being the bigger part of the problem.
I've had several Chevy trucks both Silverado and S10 and even when I lived in the north I never had rust issues that compromised frame integrity.
01-05-2016, 11:24 AM
#42
01-05-2016, 06:05 PM
#43
Race Director
The same people make chevy and Toy frames. Chevy and Toyota have numerous ties in parts. In example electrical frame and suspension along with the technology associated with said parts. Honda hybrid stuff is toyota tech. Tesla also used limited amounts of Toyota hybrid tech.
Due to the fires the Tesla should not rust as the heat should dry out the frame..
only kidding...
01-05-2016, 10:57 PM
#44
Drifting
Thread Starter
Just trying to get the door to shut decent again and get a windshield to fit let alone getting the window to roll up right. Probably has some damage in the diff from the axle ramming into it.
01-06-2016, 05:29 AM
#45
Instructor
My Sincerest Condolences. What a tragedy.
Thanks for the timely reminder to be careful.
Andy
01-06-2016, 05:30 AM
#46
Instructor
The toyota truck undoubtedly has to be a play on pictures. Those frames are stout. However they did have an issue with frame rust. Weird to say the least.
01-06-2016, 11:38 AM
#47
Burning Brakes
I'm very sorry to hear that. It could have been me about 30 years ago. I was working under my '63 with one jackstand. Just as I was crawling out, I heard a creak and the car fell down. The rear drum missed me by inches. Also had a friend in Dallas who died many years ago pulling a motor with a come-along on a tree limb. He was under the motor when the limb broke. It's very sad to see young people go like this.
