Corroded cargo area tie down bolts

[Hedrock]

I picked up a Broaddict slide out on sale this weekend. Went to install it and when I pulled out the bolts the front two tiedowns had serious corrosion, while the rears were clean.

Anything I should check for leakage? Anywhere that water might be g? There’s no signs of water pooling in the cargo area itself so I’m at a loss.

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[Brian_B]

I can't remember if those aren't exposed from underneath or not, but seems like it. Those don't look like the factory bolts that go on the hold-downs, those were treated to prevent corrosion if I recall.

Anyway - easy way to to just clean them up, and use a bit of anti-seize on them when they go back in. Or get a bolt that's treated (I would not use stainless unless you are daring, they love to gall and then it damages threads)

 

[orion]

Fluid film or antiseize and cleaning up before installing them back in.

I bet they go through the body and are exposed to the elements below. The rears probably do the same but are covered by the exhaust heat shield so don't get the elements as much. Just an assumption.

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