Undercoating
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 754
Likes: 0
From: Cedar Springs,MI
Undercoating
Hello, just purchased an 05 screw lariat. I live in Michigan, lots of salt in the winter months. Is undercoating a good investment these days? Not sure that I'll keep the truck for 10+ years or not. What's everyones opinion?
New User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
You shouldn't have anything to worry about for 10 years. If you're not planning on keeping it longer than that, don't bother wasting your money. I have 2 vehicles, I had one undercoated, the other I wasn't. There is no difference. However, I do keep the vehicles fairly clean.
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 167
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Rob.D
Hello, just purchased an 05 screw lariat. I live in Michigan, lots of salt in the winter months. Is undercoating a good investment these days? Not sure that I'll keep the truck for 10+ years or not. What's everyones opinion?
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 334
Likes: 0
From: Arlington, TX
I went ahead and spent the $150 to have mine undercoated and I live down south. I'm not too worried about rust-through but I would rather have the added protection than not have it, especially in the wheel wells.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: Out in Hocking Hills Ohio
Get Rustproofing!
I had a 2000 f-150 I wanted to rustproof, never did and guess what.
At the end of 2004 IF ya looked under, you would have thought it was a 70
model.
Had to buy all 4 rotors and some brake line.
Make sure they rustproof brakelines thru frame above gas tank if poss.
I loved that truck even if it was rusty but it was 2wd and needed 4
At home it sat on gravel rock. I have since heard this can be bad.
And o'yes i went to car wash that sprayed underbody.
Athens Ohio
At the end of 2004 IF ya looked under, you would have thought it was a 70
model.
Had to buy all 4 rotors and some brake line.
Make sure they rustproof brakelines thru frame above gas tank if poss.
I loved that truck even if it was rusty but it was 2wd and needed 4
At home it sat on gravel rock. I have since heard this can be bad.
And o'yes i went to car wash that sprayed underbody.
Athens Ohio
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Postmaster
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,511
Likes: 0
From: Marion, VA
Originally Posted by derek4343
can't hurt and it will help dampen things a bit.