Rocker panel upkeep

Raptordude · December 31, 2016

Hey guys, here in PA, salt season is just beginning. I try to keep my truck out of the salt, but sometimes it can't be helped. What should I be doing to help my rocker panels? Right now they look brand new inside and out. I occasionally spray some liquid wrench silicone spray inside the holes to help prevent corrosion.

Anyway, my question is, if I have to run in salt, would it help to spray in those tiny holes with a hose afterwards to clean the inside of the rockers out? Or does that do more harm than good?

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sdeeter19555 · December 31, 2016

Find something with some body to it, I use regular oil and drain ATF. Once you get a coating in there, you can build it up and leave it. I've heard Amsoil makes an aerosol spray also. Should only need done once a year.

I use an undercoat gun to spray mine...again with new motor oil, used atf, and used gear oil.

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Don't forget the doors, the pinch weld at the bottom will rust.

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Raptordude · December 31, 2016

That's not a bad idea. I'll try that. I'll look for something that has a thicker consistency like grease that I can spray in there

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KMGZ400 · December 31, 2016

All good advice, I would just make sure to stay on top of cleaning throughly, don't let grime build up in the nooks and crannies. Hate this time of year in PA

Raptordude · January 1, 2017

I enjoy winter because I get to ride my raptor in the snow, but man it breaks my heart to have to run my truck in salty soup

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Offcamber · January 2, 2017

Check with local body shops, many around here will "oil" your truck for a fee....They use bar-chain oil since its biodegradable. Have it done at the beginning of the season each year and you should be GTG.

KMGZ400 · January 2, 2017

I enjoy winter because I get to ride my raptor in the snow, but man it breaks my heart to have to run my truck in salty soup

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I can't drive my truck in the snow I have OCD about cleanliness and rust, it sits in the shop all winter

Raptordude · January 3, 2017

I know what you mean, I try to let it sit as much as I can, but sometimes it can't be avoided

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VikingTrad3r · January 13, 2017

I have never heard of this.

I live in Canada and we have loads of salt. we used to be exclusively gravel but now we use salt. bah.

i have one of those small lifts that i can sit under the car in my shop.

can i just use a brush and brush it on the undercarriage? do I need to get it spic and span clean first?

my truck is already coated with salt and road grime ofcourse.

i could do a thourough cleaning though.

davester · January 13, 2017

On several different forums I read, people do this (clean the underside, then spray oil) and they seem happy with the results. Some use Fluid Film (not particularly cheap even in bulk), others use used engine oil.

Raptordude · January 14, 2017

I think what I'm gonna end up doing is drilling 2 holes, maybe 1.5" diameter, in each panel. It's a single cab, so the rockers are pretty short. Then I'll spray in some heavy gear oil, probably 75-90 at least. Then I'll put some rubber grommet type things over the holes

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