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woody with a view
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if he had from new most warrantees were 60k i think, extended platinum was 90k. if he bought the platinum they should cover it no questions. if not,
cross your fingers.
BTW, the dealer price is 3 times a local guy so if you need a good welder let me know.
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
my question...
did you buy the truck "brand new" or did it have a first owner |
It had 7 miles on it when I bought it from the dealer
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
David,
If you had kept the '01 Tacoma, I am sure you might have had major repair issues like Baja Boy does.
It might be time for Baja Boy to trade up to a newer vehicle - his Tacoma has already had a number of warranty and recall issues, and after more than
a decade, any vehicle can get worn down requiring rebuilding/replacement of critical parts. |
We're in the process of buying another place and thus are holding off on a new car purchase. I'm also holding my breath that maybe, just maybe, one
of the new models will get better mpg. But trust me, I've looked at the double cab more than once especially now that the kids are getting bigger.
I'm hoping I can wait a bit longer, though. Again this truck has been just okay....not like my 93 Taco which went anywhere. |
Chris and Sarah were getting pretty uncomfortable by the time they were 14/15 in the small seats of the '01 Xtra Cab (in '05, as a Second Generation
Tacoma they became the 'Access Cab' with doors... which I think is what you now have).
In '05, it was natural to step up to a Double Cab... just as comfortable in back as any medium size sedan back seats. The bed was foot shorter (5'),
but the Second Gen. Tacos got bigger, so I didn't loose needed bed space by going to the Double Cab.
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woody with a view
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a buddy just got the 2012 Tacoma. haven't seen it yet.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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I can put in two-and-a-half-cents worth of opinion if I may.
The "Masters" of chassis frame welders (if things boil down to welding it yourself) are found as recommended sub-contractors to OEM diesel big rig
repair shops like those franchises of Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Freightliner.
It may be worth your time to consult with one of these approved sub-contractors before you do anything at all, even allowing warranty repair to be
performed.
Welding a chassis frame is an art form. Even a certified welder may not do things correctly (notice I wrote "may"). A simple consultation with a true
master of the art may end up being worth more than any cost or time needed to do this.
Just My Humble Opinion :-)
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David K
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I would go to a professional off road racing shop... like Stewart's RaceWorks in Santee, where they build Trophy Trucks and race buggies. I will ask
Josh, as he and his sisters are coming here today for Mother's Day.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Excellent point David K. More options for señor bajaboy.
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David K
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Josh is here now, and RaceWorks has certified MIG and TIG welders on staff... Josh said the frame weld is not any problem at all (to do it right)...
Just the area near the weld has to be clear of anything that could burn if too hot. Zac, I will u2u you the reasonable shop rate so this thread
doesn't become an ad.
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Skipjack Joe
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Zac,
Can you post a picture of the crack?
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edm1
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Many cracks are experienced on the driver side frame caused by the stress passed onto it by both wheels/sides through the steering gearbox which is
usually mounted on the LH frame. The gusset advice is what I'd follow, and using the suitable rod for frames (not the strongest/brittle filler) and
proper cooldown process. The truck is only a half-ton truck so it's not as critical as an airplane, an 80k# GVWR semi, or a 100k psi proof rifle
chamber. I'm not a certified welder but I do my own welds and tend to over-engineer and "put to the test" my rigs and so far haven't had a
catastrophic failure . . . yet.
[Edited on 5-13-2012 by edm1]
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by edm1
Many cracks are experienced on the driver side frame caused by the stress passed onto it by both wheels/sides through the steering gearbox which is
usually mounted on the LH frame. The gusset advice is what I'd follow, and using the suitable rod for frames (not the strongest/brittle filler) and
proper cooldown process. The truck is only a half-ton truck so it's not as critical as an airplane or 80k# GVWR semi. I'm not a certified welder but I
do my own welds and tend to over-engineer and abuse my rigs to their limit and so far haven't had a catastrophic failure . . . yet.
[Edited on 5-13-2012 by edm1] |
Needs to be done properly rather than risk killing someone. That goes for a big rig, airplane of automobile. Plus may be some disclosure that is
going to be required upon selling the vehicle.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Zac,
Can you post a picture of the crack? |
 He's checking with his lawyers... 
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Zac,
Can you post a picture of the crack? |
He's checking with his lawyers... |
I thought maybe he misunderstood me and became offended.
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Zac,
Can you post a picture of the crack? |
He's checking with his lawyers... |
I thought maybe he misunderstood me and became offended. |
I'll get a picture as soon as I get a chance but don't expect anything too soon. My weeks are crazy chasing around the kids.
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Marc
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Please keep us posted on this.
[Edited on 5-14-2012 by Marc]
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Zac,
Can you post a picture of the crack? |
It may be up higher than he thought
Bob Durrell
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chuckie
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Welding a cracked frame isnt rocket science, any decent shop can do it....
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Sprocket
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| Quote: | Originally posted by chuckie
Welding a cracked frame isnt rocket science, any decent shop can do it.... |
We used to stick weld the frames on all our Fords on the farm. That said ,I think if its a known factory issue they would replace the frame ??
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Marc
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Do you have a grill guard? Is it stressing the frame? Like on washboard roads??
[Edited on 5-15-2012 by Marc]
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rts551
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What do they have to say over on the Tacoma forum?
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