Rust…. is this fixable ?
Posted by SureHomework2210@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 7 comments
this is the rear of the cab 2008 dodge ram 1500 5.7 wondering if i should just junk her, engine and transmission are pristine, but this scares me lol
everyoneisatitman@reddit
All rust can be fixed but maybe shouldn't. I am pretty sure I have seen cap plates for this year rams. If you have metal working/welding/painting equipment go for it. Rust is like an iceberg though. Be prepared to get a moment of clarity in your garage at 2:17 am as you are staring at the bed tied to the ceiling while sitting on the seats that used to be in the trunk as you figure out how to get the rear axle out from underneath with a wall in the way.
SureHomework2210@reddit (OP)
hey do you happen to know what those cap plates might be called ?
everyoneisatitman@reddit
Frame rail rust repair plates. Hope this helps
SureHomework2210@reddit (OP)
this seems oddly specific lol. Thanks for the reply 🤙🏼
Living-Albatross-120@reddit
Anything can be fixed or replaced if you have enough money
TheSeansk1@reddit
Cut out rust, weld in clean metal. Rust can always be fixed. Just depends on whether YOU can do it.
hotrodford@reddit
It's only metal. It can be fixed