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Fleet Owner
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From: Gilbert, PA
Just to be sure you've got enough input, here's my 2 bits: When I pulled my box last fall for a goose hitch install I wanted to figure out a way to keep the fender arches from rotting thru. Pressure washer thru the center stake pocket won't do it. I cut open the side of my '90 and here's what I found. I then cut 2 1" holes on either side of the stake pocket where my pressure washer can be stuck in and blast. I plug them with 1" plastic body plugs, NAPA, National Bushing etc carry. Very happy with this. Larry
Showing the pocket that collects dirt, turns to mud and never dries out. Salty mud in MN
1" clean out holes
I pulled the bed from this southern truck to install a goose hitch and generally clean and inspect.
My "system"
Showing the pocket that collects dirt, turns to mud and never dries out. Salty mud in MN
1" clean out holes
I pulled the bed from this southern truck to install a goose hitch and generally clean and inspect.
My "system"
I got ya one better. Drain holes so the muck and salt can get out. Oh and no welding to burn paint off in the 1st place
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-bedsides.html
Cargo Master
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I got ya one better. Drain holes so the muck and salt can get out. Oh and no welding to burn paint off in the 1st place
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-bedsides.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-bedsides.html
Hotshot
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From: Northern Ontario
I got ya one better. Drain holes so the muck and salt can get out. Oh and no welding to burn paint off in the 1st place
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-bedsides.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-bedsides.html
Good idea on the drain holes. I imagine you can flush it out and oil time to time with them as well. Thanks for posting.
Fleet Owner
Joined: May 2009
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From: Gilbert, PA
I flush it out a week prior to oiling. Give it a week to dry out so the oil can really get in there
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