Dirt inside of chassis

[morerunner]

I am installing a new rear bumper. When I took my stock one off, I found 1/4" to 1" of dirt as far as I can see inside of the frame.

Has anyone esle seen this? I was thinking about just flushing it out with a hose. May not be the best idea but I don't know what else to do. Suggestions please!

 

[inkpot]

Howdy! Howe will work, but a roll of quarters down at the local car was will work a lot faster!! John

 

[morerunner]

Thanks inkpot.

 

[Joe Egolf]

dirt

I would pressure wash it , let it dry, and shoot it with Fluid Film.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

It gets in all the holes in the inside of the frame rails. It usually solidifies pretty hard, don't know that just a hose would get it out. The rear frame is probably the worst, big rusting problem on the earlier wagons back there.

Just make sure if you're snaking a hose in there you don't dowse any wiring harnesses.

 

[dclee]

Get all of it out, as thoroughly as you can. Dirt traps moisture, and moisture, of course, is bad...

 

[rusty_tlc]

The best time to clean inside the frame rails is after a few days of rainy weather.
The dirt gets soft and flushes out pretty easy.
Once you get it clean stay on top of it and you shouldn't have problems.

 

[mudlover]

My neighbor posted a sign accepting "clean dirt" on her property. Wonder if she will find some...

 

[scottm]

Silt? How long have you had this truck?