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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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I just learned to live with it.

I drain the oil, let it spill over the cross-member and then use a rag to clean it up. the way I see it, that bit of oil will keep my crossmember from ever rusting =D
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MitsuRaider
I just learned to live with it.

I drain the oil, let it spill over the cross-member and then use a rag to clean it up. the way I see it, that bit of oil will keep my crossmember from ever rusting =D
YEP, then take the rag & wipe some oil on your door hinges.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by EliteTempleton
YEP, then take the rag & wipe some oil on your door hinges.
And running boards, radiator core mount, fenders, top of tailgate, roof, edges of door... am i missing any?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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And running boards, radiator core mount, fenders, top of tailgate, roof, edges of door... am i missing any?
Those Tow Hook bolts, whatever their official name is.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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i just noticed my first body rust the other day, other than the radiator core mount.
just one little bubble 3 inches above my windshield..
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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i just noticed my first body rust the other day, other than the radiator core mount.
just one little bubble 3 inches above my windshield..
If I had way too much money I'd seriously consider having the whole thing "painted" with Line-X...
 
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