Rust around tail lights

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TMc
Welcome to the TDR.

I too noticed this when I was changing a bulb last week. The strip of padded tape would seem to eliminate the problem.

 

[DennyDay]

Check warranty -- I think rust is covered for an extended period of time

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Denny
'99 2500 4X4 White short Q cab to much added to put here

 

[TMc]

Hey guys, been on the sidelines for awhile finally got around to joining, so here's my first post.
I have never seen this problem mentioned so here it is.
Upon doing my usual checkover of the body (new dings scratches etc) I unfortunately discovered some cancer starting around the tail lights, upon further investigation it seems the tail light encasement is press fitted so tightly aganist the body that upon bed flex and expansion and contraction the plastic encasement has worn all the paint from the body, hence rust forming. You would not notice this happening unless you had to change out a tail/brake light. So guys take a look at your truck, suggested fix would be to put a rubber adhesive strip as a buffer between body and tail light.

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96 2500 auto 4x4