How screwed am I?

Can't you get it into a dealer to have the frame checked?

 

It's weird... I replied to this thread. I'm even getting alerts from it because I replied. I even got a like on my reply. But my reply is missing. Strange? Was I censored? Shadow censored?

 

Are they offering relief even though the recall ended a year and a half ago?

 

It's 12 years after date of first use. Call them.

 

I see this comment.

 

Thanks for the hope, first thing tomorrow.

 

Not sure I saw what you posted
But that's neither here or there.

 

Did the dealer install the plastic plugs in the frame and fill it with their anti rust goop?

 

Good news is that OP is able to get it right for a reasonable cost.

 

No joy. The dealer wouldn't even look at it. I scheduled a service appointment (they wouldn't talk to me over the phone), when I dropped it off they told me there was nothing they could do other than offer me a new frame for about $12k.

Yup, I'm screwed.

 

I'm sorry man. I'd check that autorust website people linked in this thread and look to see if there is an authorized installer near you, and see them for an assessment. While it may look like a mess the frame itself may not be structurally compromised, and some descaling and fluid film/surface shielding could get you in better shape

 

Well, an update for any interested. I took my truck to an authorized installer from autorust.com and they repaired the frame for 1600 bucks. They cut out the bad stuff and welded in the new stuff. The rest of the frame is solid and I plan on getting a needler to clean the rest up.

 

Wow they did a great job on it!! Good stuff!

 

X2

 

That's a helluva save right there, congrats!

 

Thanks, yeah, 1600 is a lot cheaper than a new truck.. especially when it's not a DD!

 

$1,600 bucks? A bargain at twice the price!

 

Fluid film every year and you'll probably never have another issue.

$1600 well spent.