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Rust issues on 2nd Gen Z71's

carnut

PM 2018
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Back in Pittsburgh, Pa!!
I'm still looking for a replacement Av and I really like the Z71 option. On my '02, I got major rust under the rear cladding on the quarters. My question; Does the 2nd Gen fender "flares" trap water and dirt and cause the fenders and quarters to rust under them?
 
Along with many others, my '03 passenger side rear quarter had the rust and developed a bubble as well.  I think it might have been after 10 years though.  hopefully '07 and up will fare better.  Nothing yet on my '13, but its not that old yet.
 
I have only two places where I am battling rust on my '07 LT Z71 - the very bottom of the rear doors and the bottom (and just under) the fuel filler door.  No rust under the factory flares - yet.
 
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