another seam sealer post and cowel area question.

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another seam sealer post and cowel area question.

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I have been rebuilding my front suspension and looked at the cab/front fender area. Are all these seams sealed with something? if so, any idea what type of sealer?

Also, the cowel and air path into the cab. I have removed the rubber oval thingy and cleaned out the upper cowel. Would I do the same with the lower end of the air "duct", where the 1st question mentiones? There are two more of the oval rubber peices one on each side. I am assuming that there is a small drain opening in that same area. When thats all done, cleaning out, whats the best way to try and seal or rust proof this whole "duct" area?
I have seen a spray on Eastwood that you can put inside a frame and seal, would that be the ony option?

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Re: another seam sealer post and cowel area question.

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Sounds like you are on the right track in getting that area cleaned out. Throw everything you can think of at that project. It can be a PITA. You might even consider removing the cab doors/hinges to go threw the hinge pockets. When i done mine, my truck was disassembled. I accessed any hole i could use even the the heater box hole since it was out. Still did not get it as good as i wanted.
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