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Originally Posted by Scorp979
I would have really liked to blast it but that wasn't an option so it was grinder with wire wheel, various wire brushes and hand sanding. A lot of time and elbow grease but most of the bad rust was around the mounting surfaces for the rotted brackets. I cleaned it twice with degreaser and alcohol. The paint is a 2 part product by SEM. Very impressed with it for this type of application. I'll post some details on the product but I'm headed out the door for a while. Thanks for the interest.
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Looking good! At least it was pretty easy access even though the reason for being there does not sound very good. If I had mine apart like that I would be doing a serious undercoating! I would love to see the specs on the material.
I want to do undercoating to mine especially after reading posts about what is happening to some of these trucks... and your springs Holy *&*^%*$@$%^... I am very glad I don't live in the North / East or by salt water. I have seen what both can do to metal.
I have checked under mine. It is only a few years old and I can see rust starting on the rear diff and the leaf springs. Not sure exactly what or how I will tackle it. I have an Airlift system and the bolts that attach the upper brackets look like your leaf springs... after only 4 months
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If and when I start I will probably get all into it and want the entire thing done but I have limited time and access. A lift would certainly be handy
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