Author Archive for Tim Esterdahl
Associate Editor Tim Esterdahl is a married father of three who enjoys all things automotive including wrenching on his collection of old pickups. He also plays an absurd amount of golf. Like really absurd.
Toyota Truck Rust Problems – What’s Going On?
Despite Toyota’s long-standing reputation for quality production, one thing the carmaker can’t seem to shake is persistent rust and corrosion problems. Over the years, Toyota continues to have a pattern of rust and corrosion problems. Why? What’s the deal with Toyota trucks and rust?
Why do Toyota pickups seem to be always dealing with some sort of rust issue? Why can’t this problem simply go away?
2007-12 Toyota Tundra Truck Bed Bolt Rust / Corrosion – TSB
Do you own a 2007-2012 Toyota Tundra? Do you notice any rust on the attachment bolts and washers on your truck bed? If you do, then you may want to contact the service department at your local Toyota dealer for a replacement.
Does your 2007-12 Toyota Tundra bed bolts look like this? If so, Toyota has released a TSB addressing this issue.
2007-11 Toyota Tundra Truck Bed Floor Rust / Corrosion – TSB
Toyota has released a Technical Service Bulletin for a rust condition on the floor area of all 2007-2011 Toyota Tundra pickup truck bed floors. Check out your truck bed and see if you qualify.
Take a close look at the bed of your 2007-11 Toyota Tundra bed. Is the paint bubbling or do you see rust? There is a fix for this, contact your dealer.
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Toyota Tundra Tows Endeavour – Video
In case you missed it, here is the video from the Toyota Tundra pulling the Space Shuttle Endeavour. What an impressive tow job!
Are Lift Kits Causing 2009-2012 Toyota Tundra Steering Rack Failures?
Toyota is investigating a rumor that lift kits could be causing steering rack failures in 2009-2012 Toyota Tundra pickup. How could this be possible? Does this rumor have any merit?
Toyota is investigating a rumor on whether lift kits are causing steering rack failures in 2009-2012 Toyota Tundras. We say not likely.
