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Old 11-19-2006 | 02:34 PM
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New 4Runner or fix the rusty roof??

While waxing the 4Runner today I discovered some scaly bumpy rust under my roof rack, left front. So I removed the rack and found that where that plastic plug is located for the rack rail cover (stock) rust has developed all around it. Looks like the seal broke or Toyota forgot to seal it, I dunno. Anyway the rust has gone through the metal, I chipped most of it away and treat it with Qurox Polymeric rust converter and painted it. Now I know this is only a temporary fix but what would you do? Sell it and get a 2007 4Runner (what my wife wants) or get it professionally repaired at a body shop?
Old 11-19-2006 | 02:41 PM
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Depends on how much you love the 3rd Gen. I read that 4runner is getting a redo in '09. I don't exactly what that means but it might be worth the wait.
Old 11-19-2006 | 02:48 PM
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Pull the headliner down and see how bad it is.
I'd just fix it.....I don't think I'd sell the truck for a single rust hole.
Old 11-19-2006 | 04:20 PM
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The rust spot is about 2 inches round and the metal is like paper thin due to the length of time its been there. Looks like the roof is double walled, not exactly sure on that but definitely the top is shot. The only fix I see is to cut and weld.

I like all 4Runners and I'm not stuck in on only one generation. The only down fall I see with the 4th G is the lower ground clearance but that can easily be remedied. I may even just sell it, pay off some bills and get used, cheaper 4Runner (no rust of course)
Old 11-19-2006 | 04:27 PM
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At least get a quote and see what kind of cost you're looking at for the repair. I would definately have them cut out the cancer and weld in new sheet metal.....any other way would be a hack job. Sounds like you've already got your mind set on a 4th gen though. If so I say go for it (I'll probably make the plunge in 2-3 years as well.
Old 11-19-2006 | 07:26 PM
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Or.....

Just chop the top and make it a soft top. Probably look pretty bad ass! It's sunny just about everyday in Hawaii too, isn't it??? But the wifey might not dig it too much, though. Oh well...
Old 11-19-2006 | 07:34 PM
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jboy, where are you at? i just moved to oahu.
Old 11-19-2006 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by YotaBum
Just chop the top and make it a soft top. Probably look pretty bad ass! It's sunny just about everyday in Hawaii too, isn't it??? But the wifey might not dig it too much, though. Oh well...
lol..........this is what would happen
Old 11-19-2006 | 07:40 PM
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jboy, where are you at? i just moved to oahu.
Welcome to Hawaii, I'm on Maui
Old 11-19-2006 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner
At least get a quote and see what kind of cost you're looking at for the repair.
I'll be doing that tomorrow and stopping by my local Toy dealer.
Old 11-20-2006 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner
At least get a quote and see what kind of cost you're looking at for the repair. I would definately have them cut out the cancer and weld in new sheet metal.....any other way would be a hack job. Sounds like you've already got your mind set on a 4th gen though. If so I say go for it (I'll probably make the plunge in 2-3 years as well.
Got the quote today and it is $700. to cut/weld/paint. That is very doable for me so now I may just end up keeping it but the thought of selling it and paying off all my debts and be free and clear comes to mind...................

I can always get something new or used later and have only 1 debt. Oh yeah the title may very possibly be replaced with new Tacoma

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Old 11-20-2006 | 04:04 PM
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new tacoma's are saweet
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