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Aluminum skid plate galvanic corrosion?

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SilveradoRST Enthusiast

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Dealer gave me a GM aluminum skid plate (same one that comes with the Z71/X31 package) for free.  It got me thinking, is there any concern of galvanic corrosion since it is bolted to the steel crossmembers?  I know there is the wax there but is it enough?  Does it matter?

 

Sorry my OCD gets me thinking of these things. 

jnissen Enthusiast

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They have used aluminum on these trucks for years. Has not been a big problem. I have a new to me 2000 model Z71 and just recently removed the plate to grease the old zerk enabled steering and it was in great shape. No issues.

gemarsh Senior Enthusiast

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My '93 shows no sign of corrosion. Have to swing it down every 3k for maintenance, which means I see/put my hands on, it often.

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redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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I don't know what they are using now, but some generations of the transfer case plate were a VERY high strength steel. 

 

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