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WOLFMAN · 04-08-2003, 05:45 PM

Drip rails have been taken off for painting the cab, now I want to put them back on. I noticed that there is some type of sticky tape or for better words caulk on the back of them (to prevent leakage through the mounting screws I guess) can I just clean this off and put some type of sealer in place of, WHAT WORKS BEST? Do I have to buy new ones, surely not!

Low87 · 04-10-2003, 09:54 AM

I didn't even do that. I took mine off for painting and then just put them back on (without a 'gasket'). I haven't had any problems with them leaking.

PHOENIX · 04-10-2003, 03:17 PM

I would highly suggest you put something there. Water could work down into the holes and build up inside. Alot of water flows around those rails in the rain. Have you looked in the LMC book to see what they show as being there?

TX_Mudder · 04-10-2003, 04:08 PM

It seems to me that clear RTV would work great. A very thin bead down the whole thing and a nice dollop at each screw hole.
-- Mike

WOLFMAN · 04-11-2003, 10:06 AM

Thanks guys,
I beleive I'll try the clear RTV, I can't seem to find a (gasket) made to go behind them like factory. Hope to post pics soon!
THANKS!!!!

04-08-2003, 05:45 PM	#1
WOLFMAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 96	Replacing Drip Rails Drip rails have been taken off for painting the cab, now I want to put them back on. I noticed that there is some type of sticky tape or for better words caulk on the back of them (to prevent leakage through the mounting screws I guess) can I just clean this off and put some type of sealer in place of, WHAT WORKS BEST? Do I have to buy new ones, surely not! __________________ 68 GMC short fleetside / 350 LT! sb. / 350turbo w/shift kitand / 3:73 posi./ps/pdb/ac/front sway bar/15x8 rallys/"PORSCHE RED" w/ black tuck-n-rolled interior. 86 Chevy short fleetside w/ 406sb /400turbo w/ shift kit 2500 stall / cowl hood

04-10-2003, 09:54 AM	#2
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I didn't even do that. I took mine off for painting and then just put them back on (without a 'gasket'). I haven't had any problems with them leaking. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-10-2003, 03:17 PM	#3
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I would highly suggest you put something there. Water could work down into the holes and build up inside. Alot of water flows around those rails in the rain. Have you looked in the LMC book to see what they show as being there? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

04-10-2003, 04:08 PM	#4
TX_Mudder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 126	It seems to me that clear RTV would work great. A very thin bead down the whole thing and a nice dollop at each screw hole. -- Mike __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/chevy73/

04-11-2003, 10:06 AM	#5
WOLFMAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 96	Thanks guys, I beleive I'll try the clear RTV, I can't seem to find a (gasket) made to go behind them like factory. Hope to post pics soon! THANKS!!!! __________________ 68 GMC short fleetside / 350 LT! sb. / 350turbo w/shift kitand / 3:73 posi./ps/pdb/ac/front sway bar/15x8 rallys/"PORSCHE RED" w/ black tuck-n-rolled interior. 86 Chevy short fleetside w/ 406sb /400turbo w/ shift kit 2500 stall / cowl hood

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