2016 2500 Cummins frame

[Delisamdwich]

Hi everyone.

Just had a quick question regarding some rust on my frame. It is a 2016 2500 with a 6.7. I’ve attached some pictures. Should I worry about this frame rust? It’s going to the shop next week for a full inspection by a professional. Hopefully I haven’t bit off more than I can chew with the rust on this thing.

 

[White six four]

What rust? Lol. That's not bad at all, but I would try and use some rust converter on it followed up with a good coat of fluid film, krown or whatever you like.

 

[Wild one]

Wire brush the scaly rust off,and then paint it with Por15

Rust Preventive Coating

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[Hemi395]

Looks like you're in CT look up North East Rust Proofing, they will give you an honest inspection and treatment options.

 

[Delisamdwich]

Thanks everyone for the input. I appreciate it. I’ll keep you updated on the progress. I plan to own this for a while and the engine seems strong with only 70k miles.

 

[2003F350]

Yeah I've had trucks with 10x worse frame rust that I drove for almost 10 years. That's barely rusted.

 

[Delisamdwich]

Yeah I've had trucks with 10x worse frame rust that I drove for almost 10 years. That's barely rusted.

Thank you for the reassurance. I’ve been freaking out a little about it after I brought it home. I’m planning to keep it for that long with a baby on the way. I’m going to have it professionally grinded down and than hit it with an oil based film every year.

 

[68PowerWagon]

What rust? Lol. That's not bad at all, but I would try and use some rust converter on it followed up with a good coat of fluid film, krown or whatever you like.

This is what I do except I cheap out & spray several coats of WD-40 throughout the year on my frame & under carriage. Soaking it really heavy late fall. I have seen side by side test of Fluid Film vs. WD-40 & FF wins, but not by much. We buy WD by the gallon here at work & I apply it using a pressurized spray can called "Sure Shot". It fogs the sprayed area very well.