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Toyota Tacoma Frame Repair: The Nitty Gritty

Toyota Tacoma Frame Repair: The Nitty Gritty

Has any mid-size pickup established itself as completely and thoroughly as a segment winner more than the Toyota Tacoma? Sure, it has its haters, but every champion does. There are shortcomings in its design and execution. Toyota rarely updates the platform. The 2024 model is the first full redesign in many, many years, and even the newest Tacoma still has major engineering holdovers from the previous generation. The interior’s ergonomics have left a lot to be desired, and it’s never been the most technologically advanced truck on the road. It had drum brakes on the rear axle all the way...

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Replacing Frame Sections with Rust Buster Repair Panels: A Short Guide

Replacing Frame Sections with Rust Buster Repair Panels: A Short Guide

At Rust Buster we’ve been producing strong and high-quality frame repair sections for 4x4s of all stripes for over 30 years. In that time, we’ve learned a lot about how to safely and correctly fix four-wheel drives both old and new. It’s no stretch to say we’ve kept thousands of rigs on the road that might have otherwise been scrapped.  But we also understand that taking on a project like frame repair can seem daunting, especially for folks who are new to welding and fabrication. We thought we’d take a step back and talk a little bit about the tools,...

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Don't Replace That Rusted Frame, Repair It!

Don't Replace That Rusted Frame, Repair It!

Entropy is a cruel fact of the universe. Sooner or later everything disintegrates, devolves, or falls apart. If you happen to have an older Jeep, or Ford, Chevy, or Toyota pickup in your driveway, one glance underneath the bodywork probably confirms this cruelty. Rust is the one thing all drivers of vintage or modern classic trucks fear the most, and it is a particularly savage kind of entropy. If left to fester, it can be a death sentence for your rig. In fact, if those oxides of iron have penetrated deeply and injuriously enough, you may find yourself contemplating a...

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Part Premiere: RB0003-Rear Spring Mount Section

Part Premiere: RB0003-Rear Spring Mount Section

Introducing our Rear Spring Mount Section (RB0003L & RB0003R) for your ‘76-’83 CJ-5 and ‘76-’86 CJ-7 Wrangler. Jeep’s CJ-7 line has some of the rarest, most sought after, and most beloved trims and variants in Jeep’s history.  It goes without saying that many collectors and enthusiasts work very hard and tirelessly to maintain them; from body to frame. The condition of the vehicles usually lands on either side of a spectrum of pristine to near totalled.  But with the right touch, hard work, and dedication, your CJ can hit the showfloor too!  What’s more is that you don’t need an expensive and...

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Part Premiere: RB2007-Center Crossmember with Gas Tank Support

Part Premiere: RB2007-Center Crossmember with Gas Tank Support

Introducing our Center Crossmember with Gas Tank Support (RB2007) for your YJ Wrangler. There’s a good chance you’re reading this because you’re aware that the YJ Wrangler’s gas tank and tank skid plate retain moisture very well.  And that your vehicle’s center crossmember made the ultimate sacrifice, putting your floor boards and safety at risk. Well you’re in luck because our latest Center Crossmember is cut to factory measurements and includes new secure points for your gas tank.  What’s better is that since this point is prone to moisture and rust development, replacing the sections provides the opportunity to take preemptive and...

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