Hey Chum.....

[C YENSEN]

why the hell would they buy them back and destroy them?

[Airslot]

I don;t believe it is "all", but they are having a problem with frame rot in that era and Toyota has stepped up to the plate and is paying top dollar to the trucks that have perforated frames.

[C YENSEN]

was not aware of this thanks for the info

[THEFERMANATOR]

Yep, the area of the frame in between the can and bed has had some rot issues. And TOYOTA is trying to step up and keep this from sinking there ship. They have had quite a few quality issues here as of late, most believe that TOYOTA cut corners to pass GM as the #1 US automobile and figured they would take of the problems later when they came up. And I couldn't own something that said TuRD right on it.

[parishht]

Because of who I work for, I can only say that I have seen
the frames up close and verify that it is true.

[C YENSEN]

are they rusting away? was the metal frame they used too thin? is anyone sure what years? cause i am looking to buy a used one

[THEFERMANATOR]

90's through to early 21st century is said to be affected. It isn't a recall, but if yours is rotting out they will buy it back. I haven't paid much attention to it myself, but from what I have read they didn't coat the steel with any corrosion protection and they are simply rusting out. It also has to do with how they formed them as well, but not up on the details.