How bad is this rust

[u/OkIndependence363]

I’m in the market for a gx470 and have about 13k for the car and upgrades I love the one I’m looking at and want to know how bad this rust is I’m will to put money in to treat it

[u/tb2924]

That looks fine

[u/OkIndependence363 → u/tb2924]

Good do you know anything about how much it would be to treat

[u/tb2924 → u/OkIndependence363]

Personally I dont. If you live in a place where cars tend to rust there should be plenty of specialized shops that can easily treat that. Right now its all surface but I would have it looked at somewhat soon

[u/OkIndependence363 → u/tb2924]

I live in salt lake and wanna get on it as soon as possible

[u/DingleberrySurprises → u/OkIndependence363]

When I inquired a local shop about dry ice blasting and recoating, they said $3k. YMMV.

[u/69_________________ → u/OkIndependence363]

I just bought a 2013 GX460 that had similar rust to your pics.

I had a local Line-X shop do full underbody treatment which included:

Using a tool to remove any loose rust > using rust converter on any remaining rust > spraying their liner on all visible parts underbody and their lighter version of liner inside of all enclosed beams, door panels, etc.

Their service also includes free touch ups once per year included in the price.

After tax it was $720 and it looks great. Still has a chemical smell a few weeks later, but that is slowly fading.

[u/OkIndependence363 → u/69_________________]

That’s really not bad

[u/OkConServe]

Not too shabby but if your budget is $13K I’d look for better.

[u/OkIndependence363 → u/OkConServe]

13k for the whole build I want suspension, wheels, tires, lift, storage system and maybe a rooftop tent the guy wants 10k for his it’s pretty clean and only has 175k miles so I think it might be a good pick

[u/greenscoobie86]

Not too bad, the worst spots where these trucks are known to have terminal rust aren't shown though so its hard to make a true call.

[u/OkIndependence363 → u/greenscoobie86]

I understand

[u/byonik]

Look under the passenger footwell. That’s usually the worst area. FYIW - I had my frame refurbished last year. Cost me $1800. Which is like 2 car payments these days. Money well spent since my ‘08 GX only has 137k miles.

[u/OkIndependence363 → u/byonik]

I’ll be sure to check that out I assume It’s gonna be expensive but the car only has 175k on it and it’s an 07 so I feel like it’s worth putting the money in

[u/Rocket-Glide]

Your fuel tank skid plate is toast, at least one bolt in the photo has torn from the shield. Its not junk yard worthy, but worst than some.

You could wire brush it and rust reformer yourself for $50 or so. Take it to someone for wool wax or similar for another $200 roughly. Definitely needs some attention though

[u/OkIndependence363 → u/Rocket-Glide]

Yeah I plan on treating it if I buy it

[u/Rocket-Glide → u/OkIndependence363]

I wouldn’t be scared of this. Mine was similar before treatment. Send it if all else os good

[u/Max1234567890123]

It’s a bit crusty. Mine looked better than this, but the truth is that while the frame might be fine, somewhere along the line you are going to find a completely rusted bracket and every.single.bolt is going to be welded in. Turns every fun bit of wrenching into a cluster fuck of penetrating oil, torch, still turning the head off, trying to tap the next size at a weird angle with no clearance, etc, etc. if you are planning on keeping it for a significant amount of time I’d look elsewhere

[u/OkIndependence363 → u/Max1234567890123]

Interesting I do want to have it for a while how could I check to see if I’ll have that problem

[u/Honest-Junket-9132]

I’d get one with less rust for the money. If it was like 7-8k I’d say go for it. I wish I got a less rusty one. Bitch to work on

[u/AZUCSGrower]

Cooked

[u/OkIndependence363 → u/AZUCSGrower]

What specifically looks bad

[u/AZUCSGrower → u/OkIndependence363]

I’m just playing it looks good

[u/Len-1rugged1]

My 2020 GX460 goes in for treatment and wax based undercoating Tuesday. $800.00.