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Unfortunately, I did not save the templates. If your frame is really bad or even tweaked in some way, it would be a great idea to have a "known good" reference before attempting to cut and weld onto your vehicle. Hopefully, you can get that frame of yours back in working order. Thank you for reaching out and also for checking out my videos.

@burrritoprince The foundation has been finished, and the new building has been delivered. Things will happening soon!

@BANNAN96 I did in a later video. You can check out that process, too, if you'd like. However, these steel plates were cleaned and etched/coated prior to welding. This left a great surface for the later coatings.

@barenekid9695 A great reason to use my fixing method. Aside from this failure, my STIHL machine has been trouble-free for over 10 years!

Not that much weight, really. It is not enough to turn it into a gas sucking tank or anything like that. Honestly, the rust removal was weight reduction, so I added material back and a some extra. I wouldn't recommend adding a quarter inch thick plate or something like that! Keep the material close to the OEM spec thickness.

@jayzed8573 This is true, and it got the job done!

They can be found on Amazon.

@@michaelpatton8427 Thank you! I think it turned out pretty well.

@enriqueg1987 I'm located in Michigan, USA. Although I'm not taking on any more work at this time, I hope you find my video series helpful.

@@matthewdjerf5646 Thank you! I am pleased with the results. To me, it was a job worth doing and doing well.

@@donavonbebo7906 My sound guy was sick that day.

@garywinkel1831 Thank you! I am very pleased with it, and I trust it to last a long time.

@turtleboy428 I am flattered! Once the upper brackets are installed, use some template paper to wrap around the frame to the lower side of the tire carrier bracket. It is a tricky piece to bend. I used a hammer and a dolly to ease the bends whilst cranked down in my bench vise. The lower carrier reinforcement was made out of a thinner steel, so it was easy to bend by hand; a gentle curve is all you need. Weld/tack it on the end, then clamp it along the curve as you go.

Some strong wood! I thought for sure it would split

@@Wtfinc who knows how long these stumps have been there

@michaelgreen142 I sold the old barn months ago. The buyer cut them off at ground level. No big deal to me.

@chrismcrae4652 Yup. If I had one, I would have given it a go. The job is done and I am happy!

@Arbidarb Haha, yeah, that would take some serious power! I did rip out some smaller trees with the same hoist. You gotta love that hydraulic power!

U need upward motion to pull things like these

@@Benzbuild Sure do. They were tough, embedded in clay for 50 years or so.

@gmilfs Unfortunately, No. These need to be removed because they are in the way of my trench footings are piers.

@@PostRt Just gotta walk away.

@@davekana8388 I wish I had a larger tractor for that. Mine is only a little John Deere 332 diesel.

@1stgenceo797 The shallow top layer is fill sand. Underground is primarily clay.

There are lots of ways to do it. I already had these laying around. It sure beats digging them out!

@Easy_Reef I appreciate that! I have been putting a lot of work in on the new building recently. I will see what I can do.

Thank you! The problem was fixed not long after the video, and the vehicle is still working perfectly to this day.

Thank you!

@@PostRt keep saving those Tacoma trucks, arguably the best ever built!

I don't remember the specific alloy. It is 11 gauge, cold rolled steel. Nothing crazy and definitely stronger than the rust that was present before!

⁠​⁠​⁠@@PostRtwhy not use hot roll steel? Just curious I know nothing about welding

@joshuacruz4046 That is what the metal supply store had available at that time. The thickness of the steel was closely matched to the OEM too.

Haha, I try to bring some subtle humor into these videos.

I'm glad you found my channel and liked the video. I love my Tacoma and look forward to adding more videos of its progression.

Thank you! I feel a whole lot better driving this truck, knowing that the frame is repaired and protected.

I'm glad that you were able to get your machine fixed up. Alignment of the two pieces is an important step. You should be good to go for a long time!

I appreciate that! There are many videos covering the Tacoma rebuild. Hopefully, you find them helpful.

@@PostRt 🆒

Michigan, USA 🇺🇸

@@PostRt Do I have to make an appointment to have a job like that done?

I would start by calling a local body shop. They should be able to get you in contact with a place that specializes in frame repair work. Another option would be to see if there is a race shop or custom fabrication shop in your area. Places like that are usually well equipped to handle work like this.

@@PostRt How long did it take to make that repair? and how much does that repair cost?

@@PostRt But if I want to take it with you, do I have to make an appointment at your establishment?

Cool story! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. This tech tip will save you time and money as it has for so many other people.

I was hoping for 2 mpg, but I'll take whatever I can get 😄

That sounds like another great project. Unfortunately, I don't have any other contacts set up right now.

I can appreciate that. Would you be interested in the not to distant future?

Yes. Those are the same symptoms as I had. The chirp/squeal is the metal belt slipping. Hopefully, a fluid change/flush will fix and prolong the life of your transmission.

And thanks for watching!

That rust isn’t much but leaking water inside the truck it needs to be addressed.. and it’s a great detail to attention on the video.. you must be some kinda pro 😂..

@@iancole3070 I appreciate the real people who actually get it. Thank you!

You're welcome! I'm glad it worked well for you. Mine has been going strong for years with this modification.

That sounds like a neat idea! It can be tricky to find a flat area on an old frame. Especially with their stamped irregularities. Of course, the ultimate way to check for frame straightness and squarness is by referring to an OEM frame specifications sheet. They have a plethora data to help get things back to spec.

@@PostRt I'm literally in the stripped down and sandblasting phase of my truck right now. Do you know where I can get this spec sheet? Would you be interested in exchanging email or other contact info? I've been poring over your videos for weeks. They are amazing and have been so helpful.

If you know someone with access to factory Toyota Service Data, they should be able to get that information. The next best place would be to contact a local body shop. They will have that information available as they use it to bring vehicles back to spec after a collision. Lastly, they are hard to come by but, I was able to find some frame specification sheets on various Tacoma forums.

This is the way to go, for sure. I am glad that you found it helpful. My blower is still going strong with this modification.

I was surprised by the number of frames that Toyota replaced. At least they tried to take care of the issue.

Sounds like you are on your way to making it happen. Good luck with your project 👍

Thank you! It worked out very well.

NVM! I looked it up and it's not fluid film/surface shield/woolwax/lanolin type product but an actual oil based finish. So disregard what I said above. Leaving my OP comment to inform others.

more info: I was curious if the Eastwood internal frame coating was a 1K Urethane similar to POR-15 but it seems to be quite unique. The description says " Tough phenolic resin penetrates and encapsulates the rust on the internal surface. Zinc phosphate seals it to prevent future corrosion." I might have to try this out on my '96 Taco. How's it holding up for you?

The Eastwood internal frame coating is great stuff. I will be using it on the rest of the truck and on future projects. It is very tough! As for your other comments, you've learned that fluid film and other top coats are applied after the metal is sealed up. It will act as a secondary layer of protection. If the frame is newer or very clean inside, I would just use a protective spray kind of product as a preventative. Good luck with your project!

@@PostRt The internal paint sounds like sturdy stuff. Would you use it for for the external frame as well? (after the eastwood fast etch/zinc)

@johnruvelson7644 They have several options for external frame coatings if you visit their website. I used their ceramic version, which is super tough and easy to apply.

I do not have the time to do any extra work.

Thanks, I appreciate that!

Thanks, man! Also, thanks for watching!

No, they installed a new one. It took a day of sitting in the warm sun to lay out smooth and flat. They did a great job!