Frame rust update on the cheap 3rd gen 4Runner, about what we expected but prognosis is looking good

[@4runners496]

I had a split muffler also. Wrapped it with aluminum sheet and then secured it with stainless steel zip ties in about 5-6 places. Still a little noisy but sure beats buying a new muffler. Be careful on the frame rust, most of the rust works it way from the inside out. Got to figure out a way to coat the inside with fluid film or similar.

[@kauffmansgarage]

It was a disappointing find but also gave me a reason to buy a welder and start learning. 🙂

[@Estephan2013]

Going thru the same issue right now, considering buying a reinforcement kit to weld on after i clean the frame up.

[@kauffmansgarage]

My way is not the right way but you get the idea of what to do. I will eventually redo this at some point once my skills improve. Check this out www.autorust.com/product-category/toyota/4-runner-1996-2002-3rd-gen/

[@Estephan2013]

@@kauffmansgarage Exactly what I was gonna order 🤙🏼