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3rd gen years with less rust issues

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Old 04-05-2017, 03:02 PM
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Default 3rd gen years with less rust issues

I am looking at buying a few 3rd gen 2500's for snow removal and know that they have a rust over the rear wheel well issue.

At some point I read that 2007+ do not have the problem, or it was at least addressed in some manner.

Is this true or should I just avoid the 3rd gen and look at 4th gen?

I've had a few second gen Dodges and swore I would never buy one again due how bad they rusted, but I love the look of the 3rd gen.
 
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You have to keep the under sides clean. Had an 04. Spent it's whole life up north, never an issue. Always rinsed the bottom.
 
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I have an '08 1500. One side just started. I put wheel liners in but already had 33k on it when I bought it.
 




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