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unit731 Senior Enthusiast

unit731

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab 4x4 Long Bed

 

So I opt for the Husky contoured mud flaps all around. They look nice and work great.

 

The selling dealer installed them for me. I purchased them from website.

 

Now, less than a year, I notice all the bolts that hold the mud guards show surface rust. They looked galvanized when new.

 

Could it be possible that Husky is using cheap Chinese 'galvanized' attachement bolts on their USA manufactured contoured mud guards.

 

So now I have to take the time to write a letter to Husky for new attachment bolts - which will be the same as the ones on truck now - and this will turn into a 'yearly' thing for me?

GaBoy Enthusiast

GaBoy

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab 4x4 Long Bed

 

So I opt for the Husky contoured mud flaps all around. They look nice and work great.

 

The selling dealer installed them for me. I purchased them from website.

 

Now, less than a year, I notice all the bolts that hold the mud guards show surface rust. They looked galvanized when new.

 

Could it be possible that Husky is using cheap Chinese 'galvanized' attachement bolts on their USA manufactured contoured mud guards.

 

So now I have to take the time to write a letter to Husky for new attachment bolts - which will be the same as the ones on truck now - and this will turn into a 'yearly' thing for me?

 

 

My Husky splash guards came with painted hardware. Don't know yet if they'll rust but I'll keep an eye on them. Only been on three weeks.

2000DV4.8 Senior Enthusiast

2000DV4.8

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John (GaBoy),

 

No offense, but have you considered re-thinking your username? Just sayin...... :dunno:

 

 

:D

 

Jeff brings up a very good point. :D

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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John (GaBoy),

 

No offense, but have you considered re-thinking your username? Just sayin...... :dunno:

 

 

:D

 

Yeah,I was kinda' thinkin' the same thing,It took me a few seconds to realize what it "really" meant :D

ajcain79 Enthusiast

ajcain79

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mine came with painted hardware and they were rusted within a couple of months. No biggie though, I just use a rattle can on them when the mood strikes me. Also, I usually spray the reciever at the same time.

d3athsong Enthusiast

d3athsong

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab 4x4 Long Bed

 

So I opt for the Husky contoured mud flaps all around. They look nice and work great.

 

The selling dealer installed them for me. I purchased them from website.

 

Now, less than a year, I notice all the bolts that hold the mud guards show surface rust. They looked galvanized when new.

 

Could it be possible that Husky is using cheap Chinese 'galvanized' attachement bolts on their USA manufactured contoured mud guards.

 

So now I have to take the time to write a letter to Husky for new attachment bolts - which will be the same as the ones on truck now - and this will turn into a 'yearly' thing for me?

 

Get better bolts from your local bolt supply shop for about a dollar?

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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Id buy stainless hardware at the local hardware store.

 

 

Get better bolts from your local bolt supply shop for about a dollar?

 

+1 :dunno:

 

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AllBlkdOut07 Senior Enthusiast

AllBlkdOut07

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Come on Vmax, this is a serious issue here!

 

If you don't want rust use plastic screws... :dunno: Mine are all rusted too, just hit them with a wire brush and hit them with some black spray paint. Or just replace them every few months with new ones. Most anything you use there is going to rust. I wouldn't use s/s, they will stand out too much.

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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Come on Vmax, this is a serious issue here!

 

If you don't want rust use plastic screws... :D Mine are all rusted too, just hit them with a wire brush and hit them with some black spray paint. Or just replace them every few months with new ones. Most anything you use there is going to rust. I wouldn't use s/s, they will stand out too much.

 

You can paint SSTL ya know. Then you'll have the best of both worlds. :dunno:

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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I wouldn't use s/s, they will stand out too much.

 

Ahh C'mon,A little "Brightness" on your truck wouldn't be a bad thing,would it?!?! :dunno::D

AllBlkdOut07 Senior Enthusiast

AllBlkdOut07

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I wouldn't use s/s, they will stand out too much.

 

Ahh C'mon,A little "Brightness" on your truck wouldn't be a bad thing,would it?!?! :dunno::D

 

 

Chrome = Antichrist

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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I wouldn't use s/s, they will stand out too much.

 

Ahh C'mon,A little "Brightness" on your truck wouldn't be a bad thing,would it?!?! :dunno::D

 

 

Chrome = Antichrist

 

 

But I thought you were going for the "Evil" look? :D

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