Rusted Cab Corners

[matrix243]

Anybody know how the dodge rams are holding up with all steel cabs? Couldn't find anything and the gm trucks have switched to aluminum.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Anybody know how the dodge rams are holding up with all steel cabs? Couldn't find anything and the gm trucks have switched to aluminum.

Dodge a dodge , wouldn't go near one!

New Truck Rusting

Just wanted to share an issue Im having with my brand new Ram ED With under 1000 miles on the truck the frame rails are rusting I called Chysler and they told me to take it to a dealership to get inspected I took it into the shop today to get it check and they told me that its acceptable My...

www.ram1500diesel.com

 

[matrix243]

Seems like mostly older then 2010. Wonder if they went with a better galvanized coating or better cab drainage. Probably doubtful but just checking under here,

ram 1500 forum rusting cab corner site:www.ramforum.com

 

[matrix243]

Probably old but... wow

Can Ford Aluminum Rust?

Metal corrosion is a chemical reaction between a metal, oxygen in the air, and a catalyst. Learn how corrosion has caused issues for Ford aluminum bodies.

nhoilundercoating.com

 

[MFNG]

Probably old but... wow

Can Ford Aluminum Rust?

Metal corrosion is a chemical reaction between a metal, oxygen in the air, and a catalyst. Learn how corrosion has caused issues for Ford aluminum bodies.

nhoilundercoating.com

Anyone used this NHoil on their trucks? Is it basically fluid film/wool wax?

 

[matrix243]

Oil based like all the rest so would mess up undercarriage but does look like it works.

 

[EricM]

gm trucks have switched to aluminum.

Kind of. It's a mishmash of various metals and plastics on those trucks.

 

[EricM]

Probably old but... wow

Can Ford Aluminum Rust?

Metal corrosion is a chemical reaction between a metal, oxygen in the air, and a catalyst. Learn how corrosion has caused issues for Ford aluminum bodies.

nhoilundercoating.com

Aluminum oxide has been problem for Ford in the past. The aluminum hoods started back in the late 90s. They got corrosion in the usual spots near the seams and you got nasty corrosion everywhere a steel part was bolted to it as well- the latch and hinges specifically. 20 years worth of Ford Expeditions have bubbling/corrosion of the aluminum under the paint on the tailgates.

OTOH, I've not heard of any recurring problems with the 15+ trucks and some have 6 years/winters on them now. The design of the part has to lot to do with whether it will corrode, does it trap water, etc. Then you get into how clean it was prior to all of the coatings and paint, plus dissimilar metal corrosion prevention. Thee base material means very little really.

 

[doodman4321]

For those who have experienced Gen Juan cab corner rust, can you let me know if this looks like a surface issue or if it’s coming from the inside? I haven’t gotten under the truck for a deeper look yet, but I’d like some external input.

 

[Cody Templeton]

For those who have experienced Gen Juan cab corner rust, can you let me know if this looks like a surface issue or if it’s coming from the inside? I haven’t gotten under the truck for a deeper look yet, but I’d like some external input.

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That's coming from the inside out.