hey guys whats up? just traded my dodge 1500 quad W/HEMI in on a new 2005 2500 HD quad W/CUMMINS TURBO and 6 speed manual. My question is< I was installing some step rails when I noticed the drive shaft and the tranny housing look like there is rust on them. I still have the 1500 here too(dont have to take it in till Sat. cause I was taking all my access. off of it to put on my new dodge) it has no rust on drive shaft at all. My wife drives a 2005 durango W/HEMI and it also has rust forming on the shaft. I was wondering if anyone else has this or if I need to tell the dealer about it. The 2500 only had 110 miles on it when I picked it up on Tues. Im new too the Cummins board and would be greatfull for any info you guys have to give. Thanks Sonny[8D]

 

Yes mine has the same thing. I can only figure they due not use better metal for driveshafts like say the Nissan or F-150. Combined that with they probably set outside in the weather waiting to be pulled for production. I am certain there is no cause for alarm. The only thing needed is to be cleaned and painted or looks sake.

 

yup, both my rams have rusted DS's... and both my Daks have aluminum ones (if I remember correctly), no rust.

 

if your worried have it sand blasted and then painted, or powder coated for the ultimate bling effect

 

rusted same way here too.
Mike
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