inner frame dirt

[cavf150]

Hi,
I am working on a 94 toyota pu which I have up on stands. I have discovered that the frame is full of dirt! I have tried to scrap it out with the limited access , and am having fits trying to get it out. I have used a shop vac with a smaller hose adapted to fit what access i have, and there has to be a way to get this stuff out in a easier way! Pressure washing has been thought of , but since it is up w/engine out I can,t do it!
Sounds really dumb, but I am working the underbody now and would like to get at it while it is up. Any suggestios to expedite this problem?
cavf150

[Swansen]

yeah, pretty much your only real way of getting past this is with the powerwasher. Maybe, depending on how long the dirt has been there just compressed air, but even then i doubt that.

[fourwd1]

You have discovered a Toyota frame's worst enemy.
That dirt hold moisture that causes the frame to rust from the inside out, and frame rust is a Toyota trucks worst enemy.

I use compressed air with a long, thin nozzle that angles. Stick it in the frame hole nearest the front and work your way rear using all the access holes in the frame. You'll end up with a big pile of dirt, rust, pebbles, bees nests, mouse nests, etc. Do it several times each side and you have a good start.