Autorust safe-T-cap?

Hello all, picked up a 96 taco a few months ago and have since realized what I've gotten myself into.I have frame rot pretty bad by the driver side front spring hanger.i plan on patching in and then reinforcing these areas.I came across a company called autorust, they sell a piece called a safe-T-cap for that specific area.has anyone used these on their rusted frame in this particular area? Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

Anybody??

 

140 views anyone have any input?

 

New to the site and looking to do the same repair using SAFE-T-CAP did you ever wind up using the product? thanks!!

 

Hey,
Im looking into the same safe t cap for my 96 extended cab. I have the same exact rust issue at the front spring hangers. It's been difficult finding anyone willing to do any kind of welding on the frame. Cant really help with any info as I am also in need of some advice. Anyone else have any opinions or comments?
Here is a link:
https://www.autorust.com/product-category/toyota/toyota-tacoma/

 

I even emailed Auto Rust and they never got back to me , I asked for additional info like they have on the Jeep kits , videos or pics nothing , I may just fab it from scratch

 

302pony,
I was planning on calling Auto Rust to ask them if they knew anyone around my area who has installed one of their kits. Ill call them after new years and let you know what they say.

 

Hey guys sorry I haven't checked this thread in a while.i also called autorust and didn't really get any "helpful" info.they just said to cut out the rotted area n weld it on . I'm ordering these when tax $ comes in along with trail gears rear 3" lift kit with all new everything. Spring hangers,leaf springs,shocks, frame box kit etc.figure I'd make it a 1 shot deal n be done with it.ill post up pics of the process

 

Checking in on an old thread, did you end up installing the saf-t-cap pieces? If so, how did it go and how is it holding up?

 

Never did it.sold the truck

 

I used the saf-t-caps on the frame of my 96 worked great had to remove the bed and gas tank to complete the wields also had to get new leaf spring hangers but all in all was not that bad.

 

I used the saf-t-cap on the drivers side of my 2000 prerunner and it was a good fit with just minor adjustments. I reused the existing hangar. This picture just shows spot welded in place

 

@chernobyl1 and @Lirrtw did you guys weld the caps yourselves or pay to have it done? I'm looking for an approximate retail price to pay someone.

 

i paid 500.00 by a professional welder he pulled the bed dropped the gas tank and for that price I really couldn't beat it and I am in Long Island NY and prices are high here for anybody to do anything he took one look at the t-caps and was like of done a dozen of these on jeeps so I know I found the right guy

 

I did mine myself and it allowed me to put in some extra pieces for bracing, however in retrospect I would just pay the man. @Lirrtw result's look way better than mine!

 

Hey I know this is a crazy old thread, but I am from LI as well. Where did you get it done? Thats a killer deal!