Fixing Rusted Bed Rails
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IMO POR15 is junk, it will peel right off even if you follow the institutions. I know a few people who have also tried it and some like it and most don't.
It "stops rust" by simply starving the oxidation of air, in-turn stopping it slowing the rust.
I used it, was in happy with it as rust continued. I had then sandblasted and epoxy primed the entire bottom of the bed.
It "stops rust" by simply starving the oxidation of air, in-turn stopping it slowing the rust.
I used it, was in happy with it as rust continued. I had then sandblasted and epoxy primed the entire bottom of the bed.
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IMO POR15 is junk, it will peel right off even if you follow the institutions. I know a few people who have also tried it and some like it and most don't.
It "stops rust" by simply starving the oxidation of air, in-turn stopping it slowing the rust.
I used it, was in happy with it as rust continued. I had then sandblasted and epoxy primed the entire bottom of the bed.
It "stops rust" by simply starving the oxidation of air, in-turn stopping it slowing the rust.
I used it, was in happy with it as rust continued. I had then sandblasted and epoxy primed the entire bottom of the bed.
Overall I was happy with POR15 it is holding up well. But I will say you have to follow the instructions if you dont then it will not work good.
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Planning to do this to my long bed F250, thanks for all the information. Have you had any rust from the open ends of the tubing? I'm wondering about plugging the ends or drilling a few holes on the bottom side of each tube... any thoughts?
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I used
Front support - 3" tall x 2" wide x 6' long
2nd support - 2 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 5' long
3rd support - 2" tall x 2" wide x 5' long
4th support - 1" tall x 2" wide by 5' long
And 1 1/2" tall x 2" wide x 1' Long (for the two spacers that sit on the frame)
I agree on not buying that kit off ebay all the steel coat me only $100 bran new and cut to size. (all the lengths given are a few inches longer than needed and will have to be cut to the right size.)
Front support - 3" tall x 2" wide x 6' long
2nd support - 2 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 5' long
3rd support - 2" tall x 2" wide x 5' long
4th support - 1" tall x 2" wide by 5' long
And 1 1/2" tall x 2" wide x 1' Long (for the two spacers that sit on the frame)
I agree on not buying that kit off ebay all the steel coat me only $100 bran new and cut to size. (all the lengths given are a few inches longer than needed and will have to be cut to the right size.)
It lined up ok its a little off but not by much. You could put some washers under it to line it up better if you really want to.
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I am planning a major restoration job on my truck this summer, including the bed rail repair. Given my limited amount of help available, I'd like to get it right the first time, vs having to repeatedly trial fit the bed.
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No... but it would only take 2 or 3 washers
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[QUOTE=fordtruck661;13077163]Well Im starting to get everything I will need together so far I have por15 and went and got the metal yesterday cost me about $100 for it cut to size.
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Could you provide measurements for the rails you had made and the location they are to be placed?
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Could you provide measurements for the rails you had made and the location they are to be placed?
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I used
Front support - 3" tall x 2" wide x 6' long
2nd support - 2 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 5' long
3rd support - 2" tall x 2" wide x 5' long
4th support - 1" tall x 2" wide by 5' long
And 1 1/2" tall x 2" wide x 1' Long (for the two spacers that sit on the frame)
I agree on not buying that kit off ebay all the steel coat me only $100 bran new and cut to size. (all the lengths given are a few inches longer than needed and will have to be cut to the right size.)
Front support - 3" tall x 2" wide x 6' long
2nd support - 2 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 5' long
3rd support - 2" tall x 2" wide x 5' long
4th support - 1" tall x 2" wide by 5' long
And 1 1/2" tall x 2" wide x 1' Long (for the two spacers that sit on the frame)
I agree on not buying that kit off ebay all the steel coat me only $100 bran new and cut to size. (all the lengths given are a few inches longer than needed and will have to be cut to the right size.)
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Bed Supports
So i am embarking on this exact same project on my 05 Dually. The Supports look just as bad as yours did and my question is, what is the easiest to get the old supports off without putting holes in your bed floor. I tried and air chisel and that managed to put a hole in floor, a grinder seems the logical way to go but just looking for any other opinions.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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So i am embarking on this exact same project on my 05 Dually. The Supports look just as bad as yours did and my question is, what is the easiest to get the old supports off without putting holes in your bed floor. I tried and air chisel and that managed to put a hole in floor, a grinder seems the logical way to go but just looking for any other opinions.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Hey thanks for the reply, I kinda figured thats were i was headed. I'm looking to replace with the Dorman replacements, just sucks they dont offer the 5th support up in forward section of the bed. Thanks again for this post it's a big help to my project.