2008 Silverado Frame Rust REPAIRED

[@MS-es9hm]

thank you for your video. can tell all the work you put into it and it turned out so well. Its ashame that the manufacturerrs aren't required to do a better job on body and frame protection given the costs we pay for these vehicles.

[@scotthester2189]

Just spent 1900 to have my 2009 Chevy Silverado upper shock mounts replaced, new cross member replaced , new fuel tank bracket holders, rear shocks and rear differential cover installed, plus sanding and painting the frame, with 415 paint. From the cab back, another 2500 spent fixing quarter panels on both sides, bed mount track railings replaced, and or fixed, rust proofing, metal fabrication next to the passenger rear tail light, fixed dent in rear bumper and repainted the entire exterior of the bed, plus sanding and repainting rust on the bottom of the tail gate. Word of advice, wash it, after driving in snow, rust treat, paint it or just sell it. 4750 if you add in new shocks plus new differential cover and evap hose that sits on top of the gas tank. Auto body guy said he had 1000 in parts and 1500 labor. Both jobs were done by professionally done. Best advice sell the truck or trade it in if you don’t have the money for these repairs. This whole thing started because I 2anted to change the rear shocks and one was rusted off, sell, sell,sell, no more Chevy Silverado for this guy, one plus they do have comfy seats.

[@xavierbrown8795]

We’re did u buy cross member from

[@pauldemontigny1754]

@@xavierbrown8795 I found mine on Ebay for my 2008 Sierra. They aren't very heavy duty though for what they cost. If I did it again I would just use pipe.

[@hoosiercarry1149]

I found out just how bad the rust is in my 2008 LTZ 6.0 Vortec Max exactly the way you did. My rear driverside shock "broke" off with part of the round crossmember pipe coming with it. I already put a new motor and rebuilt tranny in this truck after 175,000 miles. I bought it used with 172,000. So I got way too much money into this truck to just dispose of it because of the frame. I'm a retired welder of 40 years off and on. When I bought this truck, the 1st thing I checked was the frame. It looked damn good compared to other used trucks from around the same year. I too use the POR paint to go over the frame "before" it got so rusty. BUT, I think I sealed in the rust and it rusted from inside out from there. I didn't do a very thorough job of removing all the surface rust before painting. So now I'm where you were at before you did that fantastic repair. I'm driving this thing until it falls apart. It has about 225,000 on it now. I wasn't planning on removing the bed, but you just changed my mind. Great video BTW!

[@simpleman3507]

I have a 2003 and I keep it sprayed with used transmission fluid. So far so good. Have changed spring hangers and back bumper fuel and brake lines dust shield for rear brakes.

[@cpabrego]

Wow incredible work! I've got a 2011 1500, I'm scared to see what mine looks like.

[@burtreynolds3143]

nice work sir ! most of the videos about frame repair here on YT; they weld right over the rust and undercoat over top of it all You did a better job than the factory.

[@jamesroberts9849]

great job. I'm about to start on my 2003 silverado extended cab.

[@donaldmidura1802]

Nice work 👍doing similar work to my 2009 GMC Sierra thanks for the video and info.

[@pl5624]

They charge 40k and build them on tissue paper frames...progress.

[@MOONSHADOW-jx2tw]

Last week i looked at a 2010 Chevy Vortecmax . Super Super clean truck with 102k mi . Under the drivers door the frame was literally rust in half. I didnt see it until after test drive. When i pointed it out the dealer was shocked then lowered their price from 11k to 6500.00 as is. No Thank you.

[@alb12345672]

@@MOONSHADOW-jx2tw Here they bondo the frame :lol:

[@jonathanyates5198]

@@MOONSHADOW-jx2tw My 2008, and my dad's 2009 are rusted in the same place. Repaired it with angle iron

[@kenlauer6286]

120k on my 08. Frame has rotted through. Can’t believe it.

[@rickboggs4335]

I have a 2011 and both shock mounts ar gone $500 bucks to get it all replaced

[@richcarper8894]

make shure u spray that frame with fluid film

[@jonathanyates5198]

Sure*

[@paulbrandao795]

2005 Silverado love my truck shock mount right side need to be replaced now left side I have had this truck 13 plus years not going no where These new trucks cost to much

[@stonemills1546]

Looks identical to my 2001 frame. Most dont realize but that style 2007 was about when gm went bankrupt approx 2007-2012 are the cheapest made of the trucks.

[@calebmelton5989]

I think most people realize that

[@Avalanche2]

Ive been a Chevy guy for a long time - but what they have done to the pickups from about 2000 or so is borderline criminal. The brake lines, fuel lines, the poor quality frames and body panels. they rot away to nothing. Im probably never going to buy another one.

[@jmyers9853]

you can blame it on the EPA mileage changes. ,make trucks lighter for better mileage

[@pablolorenzo8261]

Sir you did amazing job.

[@mannyman874]

It came out pretty darn good. Where you at?

[@oldcorps8052]

Excellent video. Thanks. Obviously a lot of work. Appreciate what you did.

[@spookychief]

damn i thought my 96' Rams frame was rotted...great video and a lot of great information in it as well. thanks man and fucking nice work.

[@chadgrant8143]

Sad 50 grand and 5 years time they look like that if there anywhere near the salt

[@jamesguralski5156]

I have a 2009! I wanted to pull a camper. I'd better look. Thanks for sharing

[@jonathanyates5198]

Better look at every inch of it. Over 50% of my frame has been patched. My patience is wearing thin but I still owe $4200 on it

[@A1RABID1]

How has this paint product held up ?

[@mobilechief]

Nice Job ,like the crossmember

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

Welp looks like I have some work ahead of me

[@EricFortuneJr.]

Looks a lot better than that waxy crap they use from the factory, should last a lot longer too..

[@brokenstarforge4276]

Did you unhook the battery to make sure the computer doesnt get fucked up or is that even a thing I'm just wondering bc I'm about to start welding on mine

[@jjmusic3968]

Thanks i just bought 2019 silverado. And last week i went under the truck I found in the frame in various parts of the frame I could not believe it is rust everywhere I think is a shame for chevrolete

[@TheRoguelement]

What I couldn't help but notice was how much lighter the spring hanger material was on your "Newer" Silverado than my older one If I didn't know better I would say they were really stretching the design limits of what X amount of hanger should support . now that may work new but as metal age's it get's thinner and I'm just not real sure Chevy want's there to be anything left anyone can use when these trucks reach the limit of usable life . It's obvious they want nothing more than you buying another New truck ...But I do know the Car wash places that offer Chassis bath with rust neutralizer . I really think you should start using them like I started 20 yrs ago .. it really pay's off my young brother..

[@mobilechief]

They really think people would buy more of their sh@###@t, thats why they fail and get Gov help

[@EricFortuneJr.]

t Mann It doesn’t help that they still use wax to coat their frames.

[@chevy0771]

I just bought a 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 the exact same truck you got and I don’t think the owner ever took care of it. The frame looks like shit. I wanna do mine this summer.

[@manasseh7]

Did you do it ?

[@billsmith5166]

Thanks for the great video. I haven't looked at your other vids, but if none are a review of your finish coat how did it do? If it's in your vids thanks beforehand..

[@jophillips2868]

GM should have to recall every one of those trucks and put new frames on them just like Toyota had to do they have created junk unsafe disposable vehicles that are junk

[@brandonglen9896]

Right that would be nice..

[@MandrakeRoots]

By the sound of your voice, you had a great time! How did you go about disconnecting the computer when welding on chassis. Getting ready for this project along with replacing cab corners and rockers, geez, what a mess this is going to be. Just a little info, when using a torch, the thinner the metal hold the torch tip at a 30° angle to almost flat, the thicker (1" plus) closer to 90°, and the sound when cutting through metal should sound like its ripping(slag removed), and speed of cut.. Great job! thanks for posting.

[@xavierbrown8795]

We’re did you get crossmembers for that’s truck

[@patriotsfan1236]

Good God. Where is that truck driven so I can avoid that place at all costs.....

[@0100000101001100]

The rust belt.

[@steveobrien8792]

So glad that I don't live in the rust belt!

[@drpepperconsumer]

Cant wait to see what my 95 1500 looks like. Being driven in salt for 26 years cant have been good to it.

[@robr2154]

You might be surprised. I had a 1990 half ton that had rusted brake lines every few years, but still a rock solid frame after 25 years of Long Island road salt and saltwater boat launching. My 1998 Tahoe had a stout frame and rusted brake lines, too. My 2001 Tahoe in my driveway right now...I'm afraid to take it for inspection with some of the weird looking frame spots.

[@robr2154]

Btw, I know this comment is almost a year old.... 😄

[@anthonysinclair5721]

Good stuff! 👍😎

[@xTheJmanChannel]

Holy fuck man.... I've always loved chevy's designs and engines, but the one thing that has kept me from switching to chevy is their wax coated frames. This truck is only 10 yrs old and looks like something from the bottom of the ocean. It's a shame they kept wax coating, even on the brand new 2019s..

[@ryanneilly4829]

How much did you charge for this job?

[@pantellissantorinios7378]

Sis you do an update on how it held up?

[@CountyCorral]

Sad this trucks newer then mine and just destroyed by rust. This was GMs bankrupt redemption so clearly shows how cheap they were after bankruptcy.

[@tristanirvin5589]

Hey man do you have a part number or any idea where I can get a new fuel tank support crossmember with shock mount?

[@waltcarpenter6567]

rockauto.com

[@jonathanyates5198]

Ebay for the cheapest price

[@Swanlord05]

I would have put rear disc's brakes on it.... COME ON MAN!

[@bennyrlove]

in Georgia - no salt

[@purelypiercing]

Same as old body style

[@bobobrazil1973]

Im a ford guy but this aint just chevy they all rust lol...

[@timothydubois5834]

6 months ago I bought my first GM truck. and last. It's 10 years old and the frame is trash. I'm gonna pay it off and dump it.

[@Xman-ny4hw]

So, how’s it look now?

[@JeremysCarRepair]

Check our the new video I just posted on my page! I reviewed it after 18 months

[@highplainsdrifter9849]

Tundra owners laughing. Any frame can rust.

[@hugh3323]

Really SAD

[@fordnut4914]

Buy ford wont have issue like the frame falling apart.

[@tylergreer4625]

Yeah cause ford uses a different type of metal.........

[@ryanbarr2977]

I've seen Ford's up here in Ohio with tons of rust all over em. So I call horse shit!

[@calebmelton5989]

absolutely. they still rust but it's easier to find one with a solid frame.

[@racingfreak1337]

fords are actually worse depending on the year. Ive seen the supports completely rotted in 5 years.

[@jonathanyates5198]

After the 80s Ford has had rusty frames. Even now you might get an aluminum body, but still have steel frames

[@BlackHornetTactical]

That wax coating on the frame is the reason this happens. Piece of crap why anyone would buy a truck coated with a sticky wax that will attract water and dirt is beyond me

[@jonathanyates5198]

Because a lot of people are die hard Chevrolet fans

[@anteup75]

Chevy needs to be sued

[@Paul-vn5mi]

Nice trucks but poorly manufactured. Buy a ford and save yourself a headache.

[@jonathanyates5198]

Fords still have steel frames

[@pl5624]

Chevy rust! Lol

[@MattMohsOutdoors]

Lol if you own a Chevy. Dodge is worst and fords are just as bad up until the aluminum

[@jonathanyates5198]

Ford still have steel frames, and the aluminum splits in half from just the slightest bumps

[@jonathanyates5198]

Dodge really isn't any worse than a shitrolet

[@xavierbrown8795]

We’re did you get crossmembers for that’s truck