Frame plugs for first gen

Has anyone had any luck finding plugs that fit the rectangle holes on the frame? Thanks!

 

Why?

 

Mc Master-Carr has some that looks like they would fit with a bit of trimming.

 

To keep the salt slushy out and prevent my frame from rotting. I'm in new england.

 

Drain holes are there for a reason, I wouldn't plug them.

 

He’s talking about the side holes, plugging holes on the sides and top has proven to be very effective at keeping crap out. The frame plug kits for 3rd gen recalls have some that work for the 1st gen

 

Are there holes in the frame that had plugs in them or are you just plugging holes?
If a hole doesn't have a plug, I wouldn't add one.

This is for 2nd gen, might be helpful:

 

Old thread revival, but if folks aren't able to find actual frame plugs toilet ring wax works pretty well and serves the same purpose, albeit a lot uglier.

Just cut sections of it to fit and squish it into the holes. Been doing it for years and it works wonders for keeping the salty slush and mud out

 

These holes are there for a reason. Not only do they serve as crumple zones, they also serve as breather holes for condensation to evaporate

If you block them, the moisture caused by condensation will have nowhere to exit and it will rot your frame from the inside out

Though if you're down south, you're not going to have as much condensation issues than if you were up-north where there is large temperature changes between seasons

 

That's why you only plug the outer side of the frame where salt and mud from your tires easily gets sprayed directly in. You also don't have to plug the ones in the middle boxed section. The only ones I've ever plugged are within the wheel arches on the outer side. Leave the middle and inner side alone so there's still airflow

I've seen a lot of trucks with dirt and salt built up all the way to the holes, and I can pretty much guarantee that salty mud slurry sitting in there is doing a lot more harm than some potential condensation

 

You need to allow as many drain holes s as possible.

I still say this frame damage is industrial .

 

An easier way would just be to duct tape it. Economical and easily removeable.

 

ah, as long as you don't block it all, that's good

Yes, wet mud and winter salt sitting in there gonna damage the frame much faster than condensation. There is factory drain holes on the frame for that, but they are too small! Enlarging them but not too much as to not allow crap in is a good idea as well

Also, rustproofing the inside of the frame is a must, which is something many people are overlooking (they only do the exterior).