Is this a weld?

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JigMig

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Concerning spot on a 06 5.7 1500 with 41k miles
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lharrell79

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Yes sir, that is a factory weld. The frames are assembled in pieces, and then welded together. Nothing to be worried about at all. A weld, if done properly, is stronger than the original material.

Here's a 2013 3500/2500 frame. Look towards the center and you will see two areas where the frame is sleeved.

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TylerB

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Yes, that is a weld. Use a wire brush wheel to grind off the rust and paint it to protect as mush as you can. They also make a paint that neutralizes further rusting as well as protecting the surface.
 

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That's where they put the frame together, I've got the same on mine (just not rusted).
 

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The truck isn't actually mine. Something I'm interested in purchasing. But the car next to it was a little fiat lol.



Ah okay lol I was trying to figure out the scorpions on the wheels


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