Rust - The Dealers Problem or My Problem?

[LoneRNGR]

There are multiple areas but here are a few pictures I took:

Regarding last two pictures: The corrosion on the control arm might cause more rapid oxidation of the rubber bushing. If you are doing suspension work, you might replace these parts sooner than later, so it might not be of too much concern. The last picture where the swaybar links fit through the spindle/knuckle: I’m glad there is no corrosion inside. This is an area that will constantly be exposed to moisture. I would loosen up the swaybar links and check that annually. The rest of it, while unsightly, isn’t too concerning.

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[patipton]

That is just surface rust
I live in Ohio and that is nothing to worry about if it bothers you have the truck undercoated that is what I did right away plus it blacked out everything underneath

 

[Joyride]

Regarding last two pictures: The corrosion on the control arm might cause more rapid oxidation of the rubber bushing. If you are doing suspension work, you might replace these parts sooner than later, so it might not be of too much concern. The last picture where the swaybar links fit through the spindle/knuckle: I’m glad there is no corrosion inside. This is an area that will constantly be exposed to moisture. I would loosen up the swaybar links and check that annually. The rest of it, while unsightly, isn’t too concerning.

Thanks! Appreciate the advice.

 

[Bludrok]

Regarding last two pictures: The corrosion on the control arm might cause more rapid oxidation of the rubber bushing. If you are doing suspension work, you might replace these parts sooner than later, so it might not be of too much concern. The last picture where the swaybar links fit through the spindle/knuckle: I’m glad there is no corrosion inside. This is an area that will constantly be exposed to moisture. I would loosen up the swaybar links and check that annually. The rest of it, while unsightly, isn’t too concerning.

Sounds like some mods are in order . That's what you came to these forums for, right? ?

 

[Joyride]

Sounds like some mods are in order . That's what you came to these forums for, right? ?

I know! My truck is even peer pressuring me

 

[thewhiteranger]

I had a lot of similar light rust on my 14 F150, never really thought about it but underside of my ranger is clean no rust spots noticed -- its a 20 and I live in the Dallas tx area fwiw...... hey that reminds me, whatever happened to that 'undercoating' stuff they used to sell on cars??? - it was like a black tarry spray applied under the car that was supposed to deaden sound and protect from rust???? ya Im old this was back in the 80 and 90s but haven't seen or heard about it in a long time it was a thing the dealers tried to sell on new cars to --- prevent rust.

 

[Joyride]

I had a lot of similar light rust on my 14 F150, never really thought about it but underside of my ranger is clean no rust spots noticed -- its a 20 and I live in the Dallas tx area fwiw...... hey that reminds me, whatever happened to that 'undercoating' stuff they used to sell on cars??? - it was like a black tarry spray applied under the car that was supposed to deaden sound and protect from rust???? ya Im old this was back in the 80 and 90s but haven't seen or heard about it in a long time it was a thing the dealers tried to sell on new cars to --- prevent rust.

Actually, I believe RAM still treats the underside but most don't these days.

 

[jhgr]

CV axles, driveshafts, and exposed metal are common surface rust points on vehicles. And it doesn’t take long for it to form. Look at your brake rotors after it rains; you’re likely to see oxidation on them.

I have a 2019 Lariat and the drive shafts and other parts mentioned are painted.

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