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Have a 2002 and already have about 5 bubbles coming up on the rear passenger side wheelwell. Just wondering if anybody else were having the same problems on a truck that's just 6 years old?
The problem is they use a foam type sealer/adhesive on the inside of the quarter panels.The foam retains moisture and causes the panel to rust from the inside out.The right way to fix it is to cut the bad metal out an d put in a patch.We've done a couple at my work.The trucks have a 5yr warranty for body rust.
__________________ 3/28/03 F250 6.0L PSD ,TORQSHIFT,CC,SB,FX4,LARIAT
Charcoal Gray/Black,
Tint,RhinoLined,Sirius,Roll&Lock,Strobes,
SCT X3 Custom Tuned by Innovative,
MBRP Stainless 4" Turbo Back,
ISSPRO Pyro,Boost, & Trans Gauges
Prodigy Brake Controller,Remote Start and Turbo Cooldown,
High Idle Mod., PM-13A on the Oil Pan,
HFCM Plug Upgrade,DieselSite Coolant Filter,
Energy Suspension Bushings,& Stanadyne every tank
The problem is they use a foam type sealer/adhesive on the inside of the quarter panels.The foam retains moisture and causes the panel to rust from the inside out.The right way to fix it is to cut the bad metal out an d put in a patch.We've done a couple at my work.The trucks have a 5yr warranty for body rust.
Yep,
I had the left wheel well done @ the body shop. The foam isn't needed @ all, it collects rust and causes headaches. Mines all repaired, I will keep it clean and dry of road salt and sand.
Butchcassidy1
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2000 F250, 2WD, XLT - A HAULING AND TOWING WORKHORSE.
My '99 has a lot of undercab rust beginning, bottoms of floorpans and along rockers; when the bed bites it and burns through it will get the poorboy fix, a flatbed for real work and it will become THE farm truck.
I have the same problem, on my 2002, both wheel wells. I got an estimate from the dealer and they quoted $1773.36 to fix it, they say to cut the rusted spots out and replace with new metal and paint. They also take the bed off to do the repair. What do you guys think of that price?
Price seems about right for the work. I paid $1064 to have the bed removed, old rusted bed crossmembers replaced and left rear wheel well cut out and replaced.
The body shop took about 3 weeks to do the work.
Butchcassidy1
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2000 F250, 2WD, XLT - A HAULING AND TOWING WORKHORSE.
Only rust problems I have on mine is on top of the cab, I think I have around 3-4 blisters forming up there. Fricken sucks!
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'99 F-350 Supercab Lariat built 2/13/99
Camper Package, TS chip, DIY Tymar, 4" Magnaflow Exhaust, Isspro Gauges, 203* Thermostat, Coolant Filter, Upgraded Headlights/corner lamps, Custom center console with a sub, and quite a few other things.
I am going to visit a local body shop this week and talk to them to see what their thoughts are before I move forward. Anyone fixing the rust and covering with fender flares? Ideas?
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2002 F250 Super Duty 7.3 PSD Supercab LB 4x4, Auto
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