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1st want to say for those who haven't received your trucks, I certainly understand your frustration.  But after 11 months and 1 day, I received my order.

Wanted to ask.  I have done some searching regarding a seal kit, for the tailgate, as I know that it is not designed to be "dust tight",  but wanted to know if anyone has used a seal kit, and was happy with the results.

 

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Is that a 5'8" bed?  I thought the 2500 trucks only came with either the 6'8" bed or the 8' bed.  Anyway, to answer your question, I used some tailgate sealing strips in a truck years ago.  I wasn't satisfied with their performance so when I traded it, I didn't bother getting any for the new truck.

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How did it look when you received it?  Any outside damage from sitting so long?  See any water inside or rodent left overs?  Congrats!

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It has the 6'8" bed.

When speaking to the dealer, before it actually came in,  I let them know that once it did arrive, I expected them to take it off the car hauler,  and call me, 20 minute drive,  so I could see what it looked like, and also they put it up on the hoist, where I spend about 30 minutes inspecting the underside.  The dealer was very understanding, and didn't hesitate to my request.

The truck was very clean, inside, outside, and underneath.

  

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