Sprayed rustproofing on rear axle - TundraTalk.net

seadragon · 06-17-2008, 08:22 PM

Well, after my first year with my Tundra, there is some rust on the rear axle. Particularly the rear diff housing, axle and springs. So I went out and bought some spray rustproofing and it really does a good job of coating everything. Its like a clear gel that coats the metal. It's supposed to dissolve rust and protect the metal. We'll see. I plan on spraying under the rockers and some of the front too.

Here are some pics after spraying the axle. I didn't think to take "before" pics, but you can clearly see the rust I have after 1 winter. Hopefully this stuff will help.

Toxarch · 06-18-2008, 12:53 AM

Some rust? I think I would have a heart attack if my truck had that much rust. Good thing I live in the South.

4x4Balls · 06-18-2008, 01:06 AM

ya... callin that "some rust" is like a 600 pound man saying he's got "a few pounds" to lose.

Andres · 06-18-2008, 04:10 PM

I would take the truck to the dealer

SybErkRimInAL · 06-18-2008, 04:27 PM

Holy Moly! Where do you live?

seadragon · 06-18-2008, 04:45 PM

Okay... now you guys are scaring me!

I live near Toronto, Canada. Welcome to the north. Yeah, the rust worries me a bit. I know there's a big rust debate going on in the trouble forum, but I'm not sure what to think of this.

This truck is a lease so if it turns into a rust bucket, it goes bye-bye back to Toyota.

4x4Balls · 06-18-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by seadragon

Okay... now you guys are scaring me!

I live near Toronto, Canada. Welcome to the north. Yeah, the rust worries me a bit. I know there's a big rust debate going on in the trouble forum, but I'm not sure what to think of this.

This truck is a lease so if it turns into a rust bucket, it goes bye-bye back to Toyota.

are you sure you dont live on an oil rig off the coast of canada?

Vinman · 06-18-2008, 04:53 PM

I think that's pretty typical for a Canadian truck that see's winter use. If you think that's bad, look at a vehicle that went through a maritime winter, it would be at least 3-4 times as rusty as your's.

I usually get under my vehicles once every couple of years and hit the complete undercarrige with a few spray cans of Tremclad or similar rust preventive paint.

Vince

lotust · 06-18-2008, 05:31 PM

that stuff looks like shit man. I would go over that with good old rustoleum.

Yamadog · 06-18-2008, 05:36 PM

most trucks that are 3-4 years old look like that underneath....not normally 1 year old trucks tho

kwarstler · 06-18-2008, 05:50 PM

Another good product to use for those of you concerned about rust underneath is Amsoil's Metal Protectant. Sprays on and drys to a waxy haze. I started to notice some rust - not near that in the picture above, so I purchased this spray and have been using it since. I will hit the whole undercarriage sometime in late October and I think it will do the job up through April.

Mickey · 06-18-2008, 05:53 PM

Man that looks tough.....more than normal I would say.....Way to go in being proactive instead of reactive......

seadragon · 06-23-2008, 07:49 PM

Okay, so I just took these pics tonight. As you can see, the axle is not as wet as it was after I sprayed it. Still, it's not pretty.

07TundraTrd · 06-23-2008, 08:11 PM

you guys should go to a auto parts store or wal mart and get some of this 3m undercoating works really good

fester · 06-27-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamadog

most trucks that are 3-4 years old look like that underneath....not normally 1 year old trucks tho

you are so right!
I am ascared my truck will look like that

06-17-2008, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
seadragon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 117	Sprayed rustproofing on rear axle Well, after my first year with my Tundra, there is some rust on the rear axle. Particularly the rear diff housing, axle and springs. So I went out and bought some spray rustproofing and it really does a good job of coating everything. Its like a clear gel that coats the metal. It's supposed to dissolve rust and protect the metal. We'll see. I plan on spraying under the rockers and some of the front too. Here are some pics after spraying the axle. I didn't think to take "before" pics, but you can clearly see the rust I have after 1 winter. Hopefully this stuff will help.

06-18-2008, 12:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Toxarch Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 735	Some rust? I think I would have a heart attack if my truck had that much rust. Good thing I live in the South. __________________ 2007 SR5 Crewmax 5.7L 4x4 All mod descriptions and pictures © 2007,2008 by Toxarch. They may copied only for personal use and the mods may be done for non-profit only.

06-18-2008, 01:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
4x4Balls Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles->Glendale Posts: 858	ya... callin that "some rust" is like a 600 pound man saying he's got "a few pounds" to lose. __________________

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06-18-2008, 04:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
seadragon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 117	Okay... now you guys are scaring me! I live near Toronto, Canada. Welcome to the north. Yeah, the rust worries me a bit. I know there's a big rust debate going on in the trouble forum, but I'm not sure what to think of this. This truck is a lease so if it turns into a rust bucket, it goes bye-bye back to Toyota.

06-18-2008, 04:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vinman Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 15	I think that's pretty typical for a Canadian truck that see's winter use. If you think that's bad, look at a vehicle that went through a maritime winter, it would be at least 3-4 times as rusty as your's. I usually get under my vehicles once every couple of years and hit the complete undercarrige with a few spray cans of Tremclad or similar rust preventive paint. Vince

06-18-2008, 05:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
lotust Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Island new york Posts: 60	that stuff looks like shit man. I would go over that with good old rustoleum. __________________ ToyotaNation.com truck forum Moderator 08 Dc 5.7 Off road 4x4 exhaust on the way soon... No lift for me.

06-18-2008, 05:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Yamadog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 150	most trucks that are 3-4 years old look like that underneath....not normally 1 year old trucks tho __________________

06-18-2008, 05:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
kwarstler Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 131	Another good product to use for those of you concerned about rust underneath is Amsoil's Metal Protectant. Sprays on and drys to a waxy haze. I started to notice some rust - not near that in the picture above, so I purchased this spray and have been using it since. I will hit the whole undercarriage sometime in late October and I think it will do the job up through April.

06-18-2008, 05:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
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06-23-2008, 07:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
seadragon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 117	Okay, so I just took these pics tonight. As you can see, the axle is not as wet as it was after I sprayed it. Still, it's not pretty.

06-23-2008, 08:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
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