Surface Rust - Driveshaft and Front End Components

SKYWALKR · Aug 26, 2016

What is everyone doing to address the surface rust on these components?

I have seen several trucks around town that appear to have stainless or aluminum drive shafts, but cant find much data here.

Just sucks to have the truck all cleaned up, and then cause it is lifted that is the stuff you can see...

Semper Fi,
Luke

Zmann · Aug 26, 2016

spray Paint is what I use

CDUBYA · Aug 26, 2016

I agree this is a joke from ford. My GMC had a great looking underbody and driveshaft. Ford really needs to paint these components and give a decent looking drive shaft. My buddies 2011 came with an aluminum one it looks sharp. My brand new 16 looks like the underneath has been through the ocean before putting it all together, frustrating.

79jasper · Aug 26, 2016

CDUBYA said:
I agree this is a joke from ford. My GMC had a great looking underbody and driveshaft. Ford really needs to paint these components and give a decent looking drive shaft. My buddies 2011 came with an aluminum one it looks sharp. My brand new 16 looks like the underneath has been through the ocean before putting it all together, frustrating.

Pretty sure all GM have aluminum.
Not sure why you're trying to compare them.

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CDUBYA · Aug 26, 2016

79jasper said:
Pretty sure all GM have aluminum.
Not sure why you're trying to compare them.

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What do you mean your not sure why I am trying to compare them. I am just saying I am not sure why ford doesn't do the same. That's the one thing I don't like about ford in the undercarriage and how bad it looks.

79jasper · Aug 26, 2016

So it looks like the longer wheel base trucks got the steel shaft.
The others have the aluminum.

Yeah ford cheaped out here.
Even on my 94 the shaft is painted.

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gnxtc2 · Aug 26, 2016

i painted the driveshafts and front linkages with Rustleum.

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cappa · Aug 26, 2016

79jasper said:
So it looks like the longer wheel base trucks got the steel shaft.
The others have the aluminum.

Yeah ford cheaped out here.
Even on my 94 the shaft is painted.

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Not sure if this is accurate. My ccsb 2015 was a rusted up gem from the factory. Or are you saying the single cab are aluminum?

79jasper · Aug 26, 2016

Correct. At least that's what I read on another forum.

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SKYWALKR · Aug 26, 2016

Mine is a 2015 SRW Platinum that lives in Texas... not a high rust environment...

Guess cleaning and paint to help Ford out is what I will do.

BIG JUICE · Aug 26, 2016

I got same problem. Going to have to paint mine. You would think with the money they make on these overpriced trucks. A coat of clear is nothing. But my new platinum looks a beater and I'll handle it lol

Jomax · Aug 27, 2016

5 dollar can of rustoleum epoxy paint made for refrigerators, strongest paint in a can.

I'll take a bit of surface rust to have a ford.

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CATDiezel · Aug 27, 2016

Same issues here. Take a look at the components that are steel under the dash as well!!! Might find more rust!

gnxtc2 · Aug 27, 2016

Jomax said:
5 dollar can of rustoleum epoxy paint made for refrigerators, strongest paint in a can.

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Says for indoor use only.

http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/appliance-epoxy-spray

Billy T.
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fine69 · Aug 27, 2016

The day I brought my truck home, I took off all 4 tires and painted any bare steel I could see with VHT epoxy chassis and roll cage paint. That was back in 09, still looks perfect to this day, although my truck only has 21,000 miles on it.

Jomax · Aug 27, 2016

gnxtc2 said:
Says for indoor use only.

http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/appliance-epoxy-spray

Billy T.

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Off-road guys have been using it forever. Mine still looks like the day I sprayed it over a year ago.

I've used it for trailers that still hold their shine in AZ

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JRLott · Aug 27, 2016

Who really give a rat's a$$ about the manufacturer's opinion anyway.

bhudson · Aug 27, 2016

fine69 said:
The day I brought my truck home, I took off all 4 tires and painted any bare steel I could see with VHT epoxy chassis and roll cage paint. That was back in 09, still looks perfect to this day, although my truck only has 21,000 miles on it.

Damn, you got an 09 with only 21000 miles?

Jomax · Aug 27, 2016

bhudson said:
Damn, you got an 09 with only 21000 miles?

Right? Mines a 2015 with 63k..

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TyCorr · Aug 27, 2016

gnxtc2 said:
Says for indoor use only.

http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/appliance-epoxy-spray

Billy T.
[email protected]

Cuz it's not uv stable. It'll break down and turn chalky. Vht makes rollbar and chassis paint that would work. They also make "epoxy paint" that would work.

Or you could go to kbs and order their three step setup that you wouldnt have to touch again. Degrease, etch, and paint. It eats rust and turns it into epoxy.