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07 Hilux major chassis rust, anyone experience this?

  • 02-11-2016 12:15am
    #1
    FirefighterT7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭


    Hi I've an 07 Hilux with major structural rust issues on chassis frame above diesel tank and surface rust all over chassis rails.. Has anyone had any experience of this?


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  • #2
    coolbeans
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,129 ✭✭✭coolbeans


    We've a 2008 UK import from new. No issues. Bit flimsy generally compared to the old Hilux but no surface rust.


  • #3
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,823 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    I heard a bunch of those around 06 are actually grey imports from Thailand or some such, and that they have far less protection than those destined for Northern hemisphere. .....

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  • #4
    coolbeans
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,129 ✭✭✭coolbeans


    FirefighterT7 wrote: »
    Hi I've an 07 Hilux with major structural rust issues on chassis frame above diesel tank and surface rust all over chassis rails.. Has anyone had any experience of this?

    Is it a Vigo?


  • #5
    FirefighterT7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭FirefighterT7


    coolbeans wrote: »
    FirefighterT7 wrote: »
    Hi I've an 07 Hilux with major structural rust issues on chassis frame above diesel tank and surface rust all over chassis rails.. Has anyone had any experience of this?

    Is it a Vigo?
    Thanks for the replies so far everyone, no it's not a Vigo.. The dealer that sold it to us 6 months ago had it all concealed with new sealer so in a dispute at minute with him..


  • #6
    coolbeans
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,129 ✭✭✭coolbeans


    Sorry to hear. Can't be any more help. Best of luck with it.


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  • #7
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,523 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Yes, this was a thing on some of them when they were 1/2 years old. Irish/uk spec ones.
    Not structural at that stage though but bad surface rust.


  • #8
    FirefighterT7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭FirefighterT7


    This is an original Irish jeep but definetly structural, one cross member completely eaten through but immaculate body and mechanically perfect, which leads me to think it is a manufacturing defect..


  • #9
    kay 9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭kay 9


    Was it farmed before you purchased? I know of a 2008 landcruiser that was only two years old when traded in 2010 that was rotten/structurally underneath.
    Knew the owner and he said he was using it for feeding stock in ground that had a lot of nitrogen put out. Body was immaculate as well.


  • #10
    robtri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭robtri


    bought only 6 months ago... I be pissed at the dealer.....
    either refund or solicitor... that vehicle was obviously sod not fit for purpose..
    how old is the DOE?


  • #11
    FirefighterT7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭FirefighterT7


    No was registered to a cash and carry previously.. Doe was put on it by the Dealer when I purchased it, you have to wonder how it passed a doe..


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  • #12
    kay 9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭kay 9


    FirefighterT7 wrote: »
    No was registered to a cash and carry previously.. Doe was put on it by the Dealer when I purchased it, you have to wonder how it passed a doe..

    I'd be trying to get my monies back on that deal fella. Surface rust is one thing and most 4x4s have it underneath for some reason, but structural a no no. Maybe get an engineers report and hire a solicitor


  • #13
    FirefighterT7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭FirefighterT7


    kay 9 wrote: »
    FirefighterT7 wrote: »
    No was registered to a cash and carry previously.. Doe was put on it by the Dealer when I purchased it, you have to wonder how it passed a doe..

    I'd be trying to get my monies back on that deal fella. Surface rust is one thing and most 4x4s have it underneath for some reason, but structural a no no. Maybe get an engineers report and hire a solicitor

    Have an engineers report already done, the dealer wants to 'fix' it for me problem I have is how can I trust him to do that when he sold it this way..


  • #14
    kay 9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭kay 9


    Up to you but I'd be trying to get rid of it tbh, I'd never be happy with it. One thing I hate is rust. I'd rather have mechanical failure ie; engine or g-box. Rust is a nightmare to get ahead of. Them hilux are on a chassis rail and it'll only be patched where necessary to pass a few tests.


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