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Old 07-12-2010, 06:20 PM
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How do the '03 & newer dodge truck body's hold up to rust? The older ones seem to rust out quick. any info would be appreciated! Mike
 
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Old 07-12-2010, 06:34 PM
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You live in MI, EVERYTHING is gonna rust fast new or old unless you have a smart car that is all plastic salt and winter sucks i live in ohio and worked in detroit for a while snow snow snow
 
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Old 07-12-2010, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackCloud96
You live in MI, EVERYTHING is gonna rust fast new or old unless you have a smart car that is all plastic salt and winter sucks i live in ohio and worked in detroit for a while snow snow snow
Somewhat true. The Dodges seem to rust much quicker than Ford or GM.
 
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Old 07-12-2010, 06:39 PM
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ya thatz true too but if you go cummins they last longer the body could be falling off but still running
 
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Old 07-12-2010, 06:43 PM
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That is also true. Are the auto trans in the '03 trucks holding up or do they need to be upgraded?
 
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Old 07-12-2010, 06:46 PM
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It's all in how you take care of your ride... I live in the rust belt and havnt had an issues on my 03 or 97 b4 it.
 
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What about the trans? Are they holding up?
 
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Old 07-12-2010, 07:28 PM
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ya but same thing as always put more power to them expect to go bigger converter leave them stocker they will last!
 
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Old 07-12-2010, 09:21 PM
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ya but same thing as always put more power to them expect to go bigger converter leave them stocker they will last!
I was planning exhaust, mild tuner, & intake for now. Maybe bigger turbo & injectors eventually.
 
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