TJP440
Senior Member
First I want to thank all that have been trying to help me as I learn about Rams.
This post is hoping to repay others for the help I've received. Most are likely aware of the gas tank mount issue with these trucks. What is likely not known is how bad it is and that the factory boys BAND AID fix is just that with very poor adhesive

My truck is from a dry climate area and spotless underneath. I did note some rust but only on the unused R side mount that is not used for anything. This is what led me to pursue the root cause.
I became aware of the recall and 12 year warranty in the process. As mentioned, I did not like THEIR fix.
After dropping the tank to get access to the mount I found out how bad the issue is or will eventually become. See attached pic's. The root cause as some know is the mounts are closed at the bottom, and open close to the top which leads to a container for anything that gets in. Add moisture and we have a problem Houston.
I am hoping this will alert all to look at AND monitor their tank mounts especially the front one REGARDLESS of climate. I would also encourage ALL owners to cap these openings off as they will eventually lead to more than the tank mount failing. This even more so in areas that use salt in the winter.
My plan is to reinforce and treat the areas with a rust preventer and then seal the openings while leaving an opening at the bottom om the front mounts. The rears will likely get cleaned out, treated, sealed with drain holes added. Might bypass the drain holes not sure on that yet.
Again my main goal was to make all owners aware of this issue as even Arizona trucks are subject to the poorly executed design and BAND AID fix.



This post is hoping to repay others for the help I've received. Most are likely aware of the gas tank mount issue with these trucks. What is likely not known is how bad it is and that the factory boys BAND AID fix is just that with very poor adhesive

My truck is from a dry climate area and spotless underneath. I did note some rust but only on the unused R side mount that is not used for anything. This is what led me to pursue the root cause.
I became aware of the recall and 12 year warranty in the process. As mentioned, I did not like THEIR fix.
After dropping the tank to get access to the mount I found out how bad the issue is or will eventually become. See attached pic's. The root cause as some know is the mounts are closed at the bottom, and open close to the top which leads to a container for anything that gets in. Add moisture and we have a problem Houston.
I am hoping this will alert all to look at AND monitor their tank mounts especially the front one REGARDLESS of climate. I would also encourage ALL owners to cap these openings off as they will eventually lead to more than the tank mount failing. This even more so in areas that use salt in the winter.
My plan is to reinforce and treat the areas with a rust preventer and then seal the openings while leaving an opening at the bottom om the front mounts. The rears will likely get cleaned out, treated, sealed with drain holes added. Might bypass the drain holes not sure on that yet.
Again my main goal was to make all owners aware of this issue as even Arizona trucks are subject to the poorly executed design and BAND AID fix.




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