2000 Toyota Tundra Bed Rust
Turn back over and Re-install and drive it to welders and let them do any structural fixes.
2000 toyota tundra bed rust. Choose from pocket style painted extra wide OE and riveted styles. Toyota has recalled 2000-2003 Tundra frames. Toyota Tundra was the second full-size pickup truck built by a Japanese manufacturer and the first full-size pickup to be built in North America from a Japanese manufacturer.
I only use this truck for family vacation tripshuntingfishing etc. According to a letter sent out to Toyota dealers Toyota has extended the warranty on 2000-2003 Tundra frames which allows dealers to replace rusted frames on 2000-20003 Toyota Tundras at no charge to the consumerThis is excellent news for any Toyota Tundra owners dealing with frame rust issues as well as a strong symbol of Toyotas commitment to quality and customer service. When I looked under the truck the mount that holds the leaf spring was torn off the frame.
I have read a lot of the old posts on this issue and it seems theres not much you can do to fix it or prevent it other than maybe slow it down with something like POR-15 paint. Next scrape and cut all rust off. Also Toyota has now have been sued for the 2005-2007 sequoia frames and 2007-2008 Tundras.
The bed of my 2000 Tundra is rusting out where the cross members are welded to the bed and where the bolts are connected to the frame. No apology no offer to talk to the manager no help. Stopped by my local Toyota dealer today to ask about TSBs on this issue.
Took my 2000 in for frame inspection todayafter about 20 minutes they came back and said it failed and frame will be replacedProblem is my bed is so rusty I think it may fall apart when mounting bolts are removedit has several large holes in it and bad rust around all of the boltsTruck just hit 144000 miles it is a daily driver only and has been well maintained. 2000 Tundra Limited garage kept factory drop in bed liner bed cover since almost new. I have noticed rust on many different places on the shocks on the.
Like the Tacoma the Tundras biggest rust issue is the notorious frame rust which has been at the center of many financial settlements lawsuits and recalls. We have a huge selection of high quality rust repair and auto body panels including rockers cab corners wheel arches fenders and more. Toyota Tundra 765 Bed Access Cab 2000 Swept Side Cat-Back Exhaust System with Single Side Exit by Gibson.