I was wondering how much is normal? My next project I guess...
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I'll try to get the pictures tonight.
Biggest rust problem on 80's is the rear hatch. It seems that moisture collects at the top of the rear hatch window seal just below the fluid squirter. EVERY CDM LX450 that I've seen has some form of rust in this spot. Also moisture can collect and rot the bottom of the hatch window.
I've got some rust developing in the DS rear wheel well. At the lowest spot of the front of the wheel well. This is probably not a common problem area, but it is getting bad.
Biggest rust problem on 80's is the rear hatch. It seems that moisture collects at the top of the rear hatch window seal just below the fluid squirter. EVERY CDM LX450 that I've seen has some form of rust in this spot. Also moisture can collect and rot the bottom of the hatch window.
I've got some rust developing in the DS rear wheel well. At the lowest spot of the front of the wheel well. This is probably not a common problem area, but it is getting bad.
I'll get a shot of the rust spot on my rear hatch (its not in the "normal" area).
-Andrew
-Andrew
I don't have any (except probably under the roof rack feet, like everyone else).
Mine is rust free. Now my 40 is another matter
aamiggia said:
I'm starting to get some here to. I'm wondering if this is more prevelent on cruisers w/o the wind deflecter. Do you have one?
I don't have any pics, but I have a small amount of rust on the rear quarter panel next to the bottom lift gate. It is on both sides. I have yet to look at the upper rear lift gate... POR 15 here I come!!!
MaddBaggins
Remember the KnightRider!
Tucson AZ = NO rust that I have seen
I have not seen any.
rear hatch like others have stated. It popped up about 3 years ago and doesn't seem to be getting worse.
I found two spots at the bottoms of both front wheel wells, under the flares. Welded in patches when I had the fenders off last fall.
I've got a tiny bit on the rear hatch.
I've got a tiny bit on the rear hatch.
LX_TREME said:
True, no rust ....... but was that a windshield wiper spoiler I just saw when I clicked on your link
POS Running Boards rusted away.
PO had the rear hatch window replaced the day before I bought it and there were no signs of rust (saw a few photos with the window out) and this truck has lived in both MN and ME ...... now it just gets rained on in WA
This is a good thread - will do photo inspection soon
Trunk Monkey
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Only thing rusting on mine is various bolt heads. And it came from the NE.
Found about 30 tiny surface rust spots today when breaking out the touch-up paint. Most are on the front bumper. Looks like the perfect excuse to get an aftermarket one...
The only serious spot was on the PS rear rocker just peeking out from under the trim.
The only serious spot was on the PS rear rocker just peeking out from under the trim.
aamiggia said:
By design you shouldn't get rust in this area since the rear window gasket is supposed to be glued to the body with urethane as per the FSM. Unfortunately the urethane dries up and allows water between the two surfaces which I think is how folks are getting rust in this area. The urethane drying out is what has happened to my cruiser. As soon as it quits raining and I have some time, I'm going to replace the gasket and check for rust. Hopefully my cruiser will be fine since it's lived most it's life in Las Vegas, NV.
Land Speeder
InstaH8R
Does anyone ever get rust at this location?
