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I’m getting ready to put a bed liner in my new 2019 F250 scab. Since I got the truck about a month ago, I had not paid too much attention to details in the bed. But in prepping for my liner (and fiberglass topper) install, I noticed that I could see daylight through some of the metal seams and in the corners (see photo) of the bed. I can only hope that these openings are purposely there, for drainage I guess, but they are also large enough to allow that nasty road salt/water mix into the gap that naturally occurs with a drop-in liner. Has anyone been there?
Thanks in advance,
RF Front left corner of bed.
Not sure I see the big deal, don't think water will shoot up from the gaps. My bed isn't covered so I wouldn't be able to tell...
Only thing I can think of would be if you are carrying fine sand, you may loose some...
Just think a minute guys.........if they did not put these gaps in the bed at the weld seams, how fast would the aluminum bed crack and break when the frame flexes??????? Wouldn’t we howl and cry then????
Of course, the old steel beds also had gaps for the same reason, they just were not as big.
Of course maybe I am wrong, but gaps have been there like since they started making pickup trucks.
And yup, they also allow water to drain out.
if one were to cover the bed like with a tonneau cover in bright daylight, crawl inside and close the tailgate, one would see more holes than Hilary’s campaign had!!!!!!! LOL
snow dust blows in through the gaps all around the seams and at bottom of tailgate. The older models (my 2014) started to rust out the bottom of the drivers door as they arent sealed at the rocker and road grime got up almost inside the cab at bottom. Not sure why they couldnt do better job of sealing this stuff off? Bed gaps should be caulked (and removeable plugs provided) and doors weatherstripped at factory for the prices they charge.
Do like I did. Get some 3M Seam Sealer #08505. Caulk the seams, leaving 1 small hole at each front corner to allow water to escape. I talked to the body guy at my dealer & at the best local body shop. Both said this would be fine. DO NOT use anything containing silicone. If they have to do any paint/body repairs down the road, or if spraying in a liner, they will have major difficulties with the silicone residue that is left on the surfaces. Mine looks great with the spray in liner over the Seam Sealer.
Do like I did. Get some 3M Seam Sealer #08505. Caulk the seams, leaving 1 small hole at each front corner to allow water to escape. I talked to the body guy at my dealer & at the best local body shop. Both said this would be fine. DO NOT use anything containing silicone. If they have to do any paint/body repairs down the road, or if spraying in a liner, they will have major difficulties with the silicone residue that is left on the surfaces. Mine looks great with the spray in liner over the Seam Sealer.
I have a linex spray in box liner and mine has those gaps. I was thinking of closing them off to stop dust intrusion but then I saw how bad the gaps were at the sides of the tailgate at the top and knew closing those gaps wouldn’t stop the dust. It’s completely normal.
Ive seen posts on this in the past and they are entertaining. Some guys argue that it’s engineered that way for draining and others say it’s just poor fitment from the factory. That’s usually where I just pull out the popcorn and enjoy the ride. Lol
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