Rusty Frame Hammer Test FAIL - 1987 Toyota Pickup

Last week I got this abandoned 1987 Toyota Pickup running and dragged it out of the trees. Today I clean it up and drag it in the garage for the Hammer test on the rusty frame. Spoiler alert- it's not good!
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[@RogerM88]

That's why I hate boxed frames. With time, mud and debris get capture inside the rails retaining moisture, rotting the frame from inside out. My advice, it's to close most inspection holes leaving only the draining ones, and spraying some oil fluid inside them. Besides painting the frame with some anti gravel paint, since grease collects mud, which flakes could end up inside the rails. Keep the frame clean, and once in a while, wash inside the rails preferably parking the truck in a ramp, inserting a thin hose from the rear frame rails.

[@firecatinfernus3534]

@rogerrn9157 I just coat my Hilux frame with a zinc phosphate primer. It's 16 years old and has no rust. Just a bit of surface rust on the welds near the front control arms which I'll be sanding and coating soon. The advantage of a boxed frame is that the bed can carry a lot more weight.

[@RogerM88]

@@firecatinfernus3534 the use of boxed frames allow the Manufacture to use a thinner metal gauge, and the frame is more rigid to torsion. You still see plenty of "C" section frames among heavier trucks.

[@firecatinfernus3534]

@@RogerM88 It seems to be pretty thick but I understand what you're saying. I guess in a C frame the steel would be much thicker to increase the strength of the frame. And, I'm not sure as to why but the rust issues aren't as prevalent on modern Hilux frames. Probably because of more drain holes and well it doesn't snow where I live so no road salt. I can't really talk bout boxed frame rust unless I lived in a country that uses road salt.

[@RogerM88]

@@firecatinfernus3534 I think the modern Hilux frames are thicker to haul more cargo, and have as you said bigger draining holes. The "C" section frames don't allow mud and debris to get captured so easily. Besides that, they are more accessible be be painted.

[@firecatinfernus3534]

@@RogerM88 😅😅, modern Hilux frames are boxed mate. I have a 2007 Hilux. The Hilux 2022 has a similar frame. Fully boxed. I think you're talking about Tacoma's. I've never seen a Tacoma

[@swaguilar9323]

I see what you did there, "Hammer time", at 3:31 "WUP there it is!" Love it, I would love an Acura update whenever you get a chance... Keep on truckin!

[@6thGearGarage]

I traded the Acura for a daily driver 07 Honda Fit that I don't feel bad about putting through an Ohio Winter. I was unable to get an Ohio title for the Acura because the Ohio DMV would not transfer the Vermont title to an Ohio title, so I was stuck driving with VT plates, which I could get a ticket for any time since I'm an OH resident. I'm going to make a video this winter explaining the whole situation of the VT title and how it works for some states and not others.

[@gmccontractors]

Man you come to California you’ll love your life. I’m from Ohio and I love Ohio a lot. But I’m a car guy and that is the only reason why I don’t live in Ohio.

[@6thGearGarage]

I need to come visit CA with a huge trailer and bring back some Toyota beds & frames!

[@jameslakes5019]

I had 90 toyota 4x4 extra cab 500 hundred thousand miles before 6 cylinder expired put new v6 3.4 bigger 6 in it runs great put new clutch new power windows motors in new radiator

[@VeyronBD]

I always thought it was a shame that you cant buy remanufactured frames for these. Especially for what they are worth now. As someone from the UK there are actually many companies here that compete with each other, selling brand new galvinized landrover frames and theyre about £2500. So I can see a market for the toyota trucks for sure. Still though itll be a great parts truck at least.

[@6thGearGarage]

I’m surprised nobody is making frames for them yet, there would be a lot of money to be earned.

[@sidekikz]

Hi can I please have those interior door panels for my ‘88 pickup, thanks in advance 😀 My interior is also blue and i’ve been having trouble finding the same color

[@sidekikz]

greetings from Georgia btw! Luckily not much rust down here! 😆

[@6thGearGarage]

Hey, I have a link in the description to some of my OEM parts for sale. I plan on cleaning up those blue panels and adding them to the page, but it will be a little while. Gotta get as much done in the garage as I can before it gets too cold.

[@lesklower7281]

Firstly live in Australia and own a 1997 Toyota Hilux with the 22R engine and l have no rust problems the cab is good the chassis is good also and the tray been aluminum its in good condition also and it us the original tray it doesn't snow much in Australia and even the newest Toyota Hiluxes have a metal box frame but the rust is terrible l stuck my finger in the frame holes and all that was in there was dry dust and my ute is parked outside in the rain

[@6thGearGarage]

There's Toyota trucks around here 10-15 years old with frames breaking due to rust. They just don't hold up in salt :(

[@lesklower7281]

@@6thGearGarage There is a big agvantage about living it only snows in a couple of places in N.S.W Victoria and Tasmania so Toyota Hiluxes don't rust infact the latest Hiluxes have a full box frame chassis

[@RM_Garage]

Man I have never seen rust like that, that’s crazy. West coaster over here.

[@6thGearGarage]

Rusty frames don't even surprise me anymore on these trucks!

[@retro_88yota]

a few years ago I got a $500 xtracab 2wd from southern ohio. I was tempted to put a bed on it and save it because it was a original untouched truck with 134k on it. I decided to part it when I saw both leaf spring perches collapsed into the frame lol

[@6thGearGarage]

Sounds like a standard ohio toyota frame!

[@retro_88yota]

@@6thGearGarage it was sad seeing it in that shape. the truck was tucked away for roughly 20 years so it had a absolutely immaculate interior minus a few cracks on the dash pad.

[@allforwheelsgarage]

I'm in Ohio this week and I am seeing alot of this rust even on newer vehicles

[@6thGearGarage]

Yeah, it's awful. Most vehicles make it about 10 years around here before they start to show rust, but trucks seem to have it the worst... lots of places for salt to collect on the beds.

[@allforwheelsgarage]

@6th Gear Garage ha yeah I've been in Youngstown this week and it seems like an older area and today I'm in Dayton. It all looks the same haha. The big rigs on the highways out here need to stay in the right lane, they love to block everything

[@fordfalcon85]

Love to see the 2wd models get some love 🙂 Here in Australia my brother owns a 1984 dual cab of this model (I don't think you got these in the US). In Australia the 83-88 models had the 3Y in the 2wd and 4Y in the 4wd. In the US yours had the 22R which is interesting.

[@6thGearGarage]

I started out into 4wd, but for hauling, the 2wd's are great. My next upcoming build will be a 2wd long bed because I'm tired of lifting engine/trans parts chest high to put in the bed of my 1985 4wd.

[@retro_88yota]

@@6thGearGarage the 2wds are fantastic work trucks. the lower bed height makes them way more practical for hauling stuff. currently I am working on swapping out my RCSB body for a 1st gen 4runner shell because honestly my truck really isn't that useful at hauling stuff and I hate having pretty much zero interior space.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@retro_88yota I've thought about this before, but don't think I've ever seen it done. I hope you take a lot of pics.

[@retro_88yota]

@@6thGearGarage watch my fb page for pictures. I will be doing the swap at the end of January. I will also take a few videos for youtube as it will give a good view of the stuff I had to do for my engine swap.

[@jameslakes5019]

Put frame new sheet metal good to go

[@philliparthur8672]

I live in Ohio so I know what you mean. I got a truck from my dad before he passed away and I'm going to have to do some frame work but it was free so whatever money wise I put in it will be cheaper than buying a good used one. Its a 1998 single cab 5.7 4x4 Chevy Cheyenne

[@6thGearGarage]

Rusty frames don't even surprise me any more on these trucks.

[@Monkmontes]

Would you be interested in selling that dash ? Mine is toast . Way beyond the foam and fill method. Lol That one is the same blue as my dash.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@Monkmontes Are you by chance in Ohio?

[@blainerohlfs]

Any chance you could pull the Pittman arm and sell it to me on eBay? For some reason it was cut on my parts truck!

[@6thGearGarage]

Everything is pretty rusted as far as bolts/nuts go, but if I can remove it, I will.

[@blainerohlfs]

@@6thGearGarage thank you, I have completely struck out trying to find a 2wd pittman arm anywhere online

[@4by_yotaguy373]

My God man! Ohio is murder on these trucks ☹️

[@6thGearGarage]

Yep, never buy a truck from Ohio.

[@jameslakes5019]

Put new,frame dangerous

[@6thGearGarage]

No new frames available, so I’m parting it out.