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MarcDW · 08-29-2008, 10:04 PM

Toyota makes it possible!
It's the chrome on the plastic and not the plastic of cause.
So it's not realy Chrome either.
Fact is however, it does!
It's on the driver side.

Mickey · 08-29-2008, 10:04 PM

Well gentlemen seeing is believing. Right?

sxd45 · 08-29-2008, 10:06 PM

the chrome is a sticker on a piece of abs plastic, it looks like a burn.

sxd45 · 08-29-2008, 10:06 PM

Just my observation, im not saying your a liar just call it like I see it.

MarcDW · 08-29-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sxd45

... it looks like a burn.

Burn??
What kind of burn form what??
How would I get a burn there in the middle of the winter when it is way below 30F??

sxd45 · 08-29-2008, 10:16 PM

I dont know, just what I can see and I know chrome covered plastic does not rust.

MarcDW · 08-29-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sxd45

... I know chrome covered plastic does not rust.

Not the plastic, but what every Toyota used as "Chrome".
The same happened with the "Tundra" sign's and not only to me.
But since the old threat conveniently was deleted, I guess we can't check who had this problem as well!

nate · 10-04-2008, 05:10 PM

parked it in ocean lmao sorry cant stop. blew beer all over melaptop,prime that stuff asap or spray corrosion x onit. mahalo

Reddach · 10-23-2008, 07:35 PM

To begin with a few facts. My truck is a 2001 Tundra SR5 ext cab. There are 92K miles on the odometer. Also I have owned since it was new. It has been an outstanding vehicle up to this point. Going over it, getting ready for the winter I was shocked at the rust and rot to the main frame. The body panels, rocker panels and every other area are like new. Has anyone else seen a frame go b4 the rockers?? Researching the issue I have found the exact same issue with Tacomas. Contacted both Toyota and my dealer and in a nice, way they both basically told me sorry, tough luck .I even went to the dealership and showed the vehicle to the folks there and they all agreed that this should not have happened. However no one is prepared to offer any help or options .. I do not want to seem to be a crybaby, but I made the assumption that a $32,000 vehicle should last more than 7 years. Again let me state that the rest of the body is nearly perfect, but it main support system is ready to fail. Has anyone experienced the same issue?

nate · 10-23-2008, 07:39 PM

w ai t iss tsharrrd tooo yype througgh thisi plasticc trass bag

Andres · 10-23-2008, 08:05 PM

only comment I can contribute with to this topic is that I had rust in most of my lug nuts. The dealer replaced all of them under warranty.

MarcDW · 10-23-2008, 08:09 PM

Hello Reddach, welcome to the forum.

My only advice is to look into how the Tacoma owners got Toyota into the buy back.
Your best chance is to seek for other Tundra (first Gen) with rust problems and organize yourself.

MarcDW · 10-23-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andres

only comment I can contribute with to this topic is that I had rust in most of my lug nuts...

What in FL?? That can't be!
Ask, ahhh what's his name; there is no rust on Tundra's in FL!!

SRT8TUNDRA · 10-23-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcDW

What in FL?? That can't be!
Ask, ahhh what's his name; there is no rust on Tundra's in FL!!

None on mine!

I think you got a lemon on your hands Marc!

mdavidson217 · 10-24-2008, 06:37 AM

toyota replaced both front and rear bumpers, no questions asked

08-29-2008, 10:04 PM	#32 (permalink)
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sxd45 Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: friendswood tx Posts: 2,733	the chrome is a sticker on a piece of abs plastic, it looks like a burn. __________________ White Tundra Club Member #1

08-29-2008, 10:06 PM	#34 (permalink)
sxd45 Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: friendswood tx Posts: 2,733	Just my observation, im not saying your a liar just call it like I see it. __________________ White Tundra Club Member #1

08-29-2008, 10:16 PM	#36 (permalink)
sxd45 Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: friendswood tx Posts: 2,733	I dont know, just what I can see and I know chrome covered plastic does not rust. __________________ White Tundra Club Member #1

10-23-2008, 08:05 PM	#41 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,986	only comment I can contribute with to this topic is that I had rust in most of my lug nuts. The dealer replaced all of them under warranty. __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: 4.7L Factory Options: Toyoguard, fog lights, sliding rear window, all weather mats, drop in bed liner, bed rails. IBTO Mods: Toyota stainless steel running boards Rugged bed cover Custom Magnaflow exhaust, duals Airaid CAI OEM alloys 35% front windows tint Hitch step Toyota backup camera Black seat covers Pioneer FH-P8000BT stereo Chrome door handles Chrome grill insert Chrome mirror covers Toyota factory alarm activated

08-29-2008, 10:04 PM	#31 (permalink)
MarcDW Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maine USA Posts: 266	Toyota makes it possible! It's the chrome on the plastic and not the plastic of cause. So it's not realy Chrome either. Fact is however, it does! It's on the driver side.

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10-04-2008, 05:10 PM	#38 (permalink)
nate Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,195	parked it in ocean lmao sorry cant stop. blew beer all over melaptop,prime that stuff asap or spray corrosion x onit. mahalo

10-23-2008, 07:35 PM	#39 (permalink)
Reddach Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	To begin with a few facts. My truck is a 2001 Tundra SR5 ext cab. There are 92K miles on the odometer. Also I have owned since it was new. It has been an outstanding vehicle up to this point. Going over it, getting ready for the winter I was shocked at the rust and rot to the main frame. The body panels, rocker panels and every other area are like new. Has anyone else seen a frame go b4 the rockers?? Researching the issue I have found the exact same issue with Tacomas. Contacted both Toyota and my dealer and in a nice, way they both basically told me sorry, tough luck .I even went to the dealership and showed the vehicle to the folks there and they all agreed that this should not have happened. However no one is prepared to offer any help or options .. I do not want to seem to be a crybaby, but I made the assumption that a $32,000 vehicle should last more than 7 years. Again let me state that the rest of the body is nearly perfect, but it main support system is ready to fail. Has anyone experienced the same issue?

10-23-2008, 07:39 PM	#40 (permalink)
nate Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,195	w ai t iss tsharrrd tooo yype througgh thisi plasticc trass bag

10-23-2008, 08:09 PM	#42 (permalink)
MarcDW Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maine USA Posts: 266	Hello Reddach, welcome to the forum. My only advice is to look into how the Tacoma owners got Toyota into the buy back. Your best chance is to seek for other Tundra (first Gen) with rust problems and organize yourself.

10-24-2008, 06:37 AM	#45 (permalink)
mdavidson217 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4	toyota replaced both front and rear bumpers, no questions asked

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