Looking to buy a used 2009 Sport. KDSS rust issues.

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Anyone a current owner and have any issues with rust on the shutter valve. Should I run from this? Or use as negotiation leverage? The shutter valve had no cover on it.

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Gawd, that hurts my eyes just to look at it...
So I’m biased, as I’m West-coast and spoiled by no rust.
However, that looks horrendous.
Fly to Oregon, buy one within a week for a reasonable amount, and drive it (or ship it) back.
You’d recoup your expenses either in resale, or reduced wrenching costs.
AND, from a KDSS owner (2005), it’s nice but it is limiting when the time comes for sliders, skid plates, etc.
 
ouch, when/if that eats through, it will be money. i havent touched my valve other than lifting my truck. even turning it a few while doing the lift, it didnt do anything for me. Some people never touch the valve and it turned out fine.
 
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