2 week old truck and rusted drive line
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Newbie here,
Got a question. I just bought a 07 1500 two weeks ago. I installed some westin nerf bars over the weekend and while I was under the truck I noticed that the drive lines have a layer of rust on them. Then I started to really look and it appears that all of the drive shafts have rust.
This common for dodges??????
I spoke with the service rep and he said it is common. NO problems with it, besides that horrible look.
Anybody else notice this or have this problem? I was thinking that this truck did not get an undercoat. I am following up with the dealership on it.
Got a question. I just bought a 07 1500 two weeks ago. I installed some westin nerf bars over the weekend and while I was under the truck I noticed that the drive lines have a layer of rust on them. Then I started to really look and it appears that all of the drive shafts have rust.
This common for dodges??????
I spoke with the service rep and he said it is common. NO problems with it, besides that horrible look.
Anybody else notice this or have this problem? I was thinking that this truck did not get an undercoat. I am following up with the dealership on it.
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hopefully this isn't too ignorant of a question, but are our driveshafts steel or aluminum?
i haven't paid too much attention to the front shaft, but the rear shaft looks rust free and looks like aluminum, i guess it could be stainless steel though.
i haven't paid too much attention to the front shaft, but the rear shaft looks rust free and looks like aluminum, i guess it could be stainless steel though.
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Yup, 4x4s are Steel. WE need that extra Oooomph that only shatty steel can provide. As for rust, its totally normal, unless you live in a desert in which case that is weird. For those of us who get weather, and more specifically wet and cool weather the rust is a way of life.
I totally second the Rustoleum. I used it on mine and continue to use it when I notice any large rock chips.
Handymans favorite weapons.....Duct Tape, Black Rustoleum and Undercoat. They can fix anything under out babies.....
I totally second the Rustoleum. I used it on mine and continue to use it when I notice any large rock chips.
Handymans favorite weapons.....Duct Tape, Black Rustoleum and Undercoat. They can fix anything under out babies.....
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