Preventative maintenance while bed is off?
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Preventative maintenance while bed is off?
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I just purchased a 2008 F250 XLT Shortbed with the V10.
Bed was total junk, completely rusted out underneath. So I got it off this evening. I was just wondering if there is any preventative maintenance I should do while the bed is off? Fuel pump? Anything else? I plan on cleaning the frame off the best I can and using one of those rust converter paints to hopefully at least slow down the rust. I would love any advice you all might have.
First post on here.
I just purchased a 2008 F250 XLT Shortbed with the V10.
Bed was total junk, completely rusted out underneath. So I got it off this evening. I was just wondering if there is any preventative maintenance I should do while the bed is off? Fuel pump? Anything else? I plan on cleaning the frame off the best I can and using one of those rust converter paints to hopefully at least slow down the rust. I would love any advice you all might have.
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I agree regarding the brake lines. How many miles do you have? Fuel pump and Filter might be a good idea too. Check over the bushings, suspension and drivline for play as well.
You could try Steel it, por15 or even Raptor Liner if you want to coat whatever is accessible on the frame.
You could try Steel it, por15 or even Raptor Liner if you want to coat whatever is accessible on the frame.
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If you've got the bed off, I'd do a full inspection of the fuel tank, spare tire winch, brake/fuel lines, basically anything that would be a PITA to get at with the bed ON. Replace anything that looks rusty (metal) or dry-rotted (rubber/plastic).
I also agree with the fuel pump depending on mileage - if you're over 100k miles or you know this vehicle sat idling a lot that pump has a LOT of wear on it, and while it might be okay right now, it won't be any easier to replace than it is right now. Again, Motorcraft ONLY, these trucks do NOT like aftermarket electrical ANYTHING. Not 100% sure why. And in my experience, fuel pumps ALWAYS fail with more than half a tank of fuel, which makes the tank INSANELY heavy, and with the advent of baffles in the filler neck it's a pain to drain them.
Treating the frame, especially if you live somewhere with lots of salt in the winter, is a GREAT idea, and now is the time with the bed off.
I also agree with the fuel pump depending on mileage - if you're over 100k miles or you know this vehicle sat idling a lot that pump has a LOT of wear on it, and while it might be okay right now, it won't be any easier to replace than it is right now. Again, Motorcraft ONLY, these trucks do NOT like aftermarket electrical ANYTHING. Not 100% sure why. And in my experience, fuel pumps ALWAYS fail with more than half a tank of fuel, which makes the tank INSANELY heavy, and with the advent of baffles in the filler neck it's a pain to drain them.
Treating the frame, especially if you live somewhere with lots of salt in the winter, is a GREAT idea, and now is the time with the bed off.
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All great advice!
Didn't particularly WANT to spend $400 on a fuel pump, but it definitely would be MUCH easier right now.
The metal brake lines actually look pretty good. The connectors area bit rusty, but the lines aren't really. Do they usually fail at the connectors?
Looks like the Chassis Saver has a pretty good reputation from what I can tell.
Thanks!
Didn't particularly WANT to spend $400 on a fuel pump, but it definitely would be MUCH easier right now.
The metal brake lines actually look pretty good. The connectors area bit rusty, but the lines aren't really. Do they usually fail at the connectors?
Looks like the Chassis Saver has a pretty good reputation from what I can tell.
Thanks!
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All great advice!
Didn't particularly WANT to spend $400 on a fuel pump, but it definitely would be MUCH easier right now.
The metal brake lines actually look pretty good. The connectors area bit rusty, but the lines aren't really. Do they usually fail at the connectors?
Looks like the Chassis Saver has a pretty good reputation from what I can tell.
Thanks!
Didn't particularly WANT to spend $400 on a fuel pump, but it definitely would be MUCH easier right now.
The metal brake lines actually look pretty good. The connectors area bit rusty, but the lines aren't really. Do they usually fail at the connectors?
Looks like the Chassis Saver has a pretty good reputation from what I can tell.
Thanks!
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