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04-15-2008, 09:03 AM
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2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6
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2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/bl...-lug-nut-rust/
In what may be old news for some people, there is growing evidence that Toyota Tundra bumpers may be rusting much faster than they should be. While exact numbers are hard to guess, it’s safe to say this problem affects a very small percentage of Tundra owners. Based on our correspondence and the handful of forum threads we could find, this problem is mostly confined to areas of the country where rust is already an issue. Here are some pictures of the typical types of rust being described - the first was sent to us, but the rest were found searching TundraTalk.net and TundraSolutions.com. It’s fairly minor rust, but totally unacceptable for such a new vehicle. More at the link.   |
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04-15-2008, 09:52 AM
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6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Banned
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Re: 2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
That is clearly mud in those pictures.
Pay no attention folks. Edit: I just feel so absolutely indignant at these people that try to discredit such a worthy truck.
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04-15-2008, 10:02 AM
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Walking
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Re: 2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
such a worthy truck? bring them to the alberta oilpatch and they dont stand a chance, they fall apart on our roads-they're just not built tough enough. or actually try to pull a trailor with them-you'll be scared s**tless, ya a worthy truck
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04-15-2008, 10:10 AM
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2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC
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Re: 2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
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04-15-2008, 10:12 AM
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6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Windsor Ontario, Canada
Drives: 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71;
1987 Plymouth Reliant
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Re: 2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
Tundra owners have rusty nuts...literally.
 My 2004 Silverado is totally rust free and they salt the roads like crazy here.  That and I literally live on top of a salt mine. 
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04-15-2008, 10:21 AM
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6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NC
Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71
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Re: 2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
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 That is awful quick to be rusting! I wonder what they're doing wrong? Sounds like we're talking about a early 80's Toyota all over again!
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04-15-2008, 11:27 AM
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GMI Staff Member
 Join Date: Sep 2004
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Re: 2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
To play devil's advocate here...
We had to replace a 900 series rear bumper half for corrosion... I believe the plating was porous and no amount of cleaning would restore it... It happens...
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04-15-2008, 01:24 PM
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6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Omaha Nebraska, USA
Drives: '08 Malibu LT
'94 Plymouth Voyager
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04-15-2008, 01:28 PM
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6.2 Liter LS3 V8
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pulaski TN
Drives: 04 Silverado Z71
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Re: 2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
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But, its true, it happens to all of them. I don't have any rust on the underbody of my truck but I did get some rusty pedals inside soon after buying my truck. Nothing a can couldn't take care of though.
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04-15-2008, 01:38 PM
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6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: British Columbia, Canada
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Re: 2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
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I bet in the coming weeks "rust problems" will be added to the list of tundra problems used by GMi members to put down the tundra. Research is not necessary, just as long as it's what you want to hear. |
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04-15-2008, 06:33 PM
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2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Western MA
Drives: 07 Tundra
05 4Runner
Posts: 223
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Re: 2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
I've heard of this happening on the Tacoma as well, it seems to just be the chrome rusting for some reason. Supposedly it just cleans off with a metal polish and waxing the chrome helps fight it off.
The only rust I have on my Tundra is on the trailer hitch......
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04-15-2008, 07:46 PM
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News Contributor
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: West Chester, OH
Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS
Posts: 9,272
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Re: 2007 Tundra - Rust Problems
Unfortunately, this could happen to any car or truck. While bashing the tundra is fun, we've got to keep that in mind.
But I never miss an opportunity to drop this...  
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