East Coast 2000 K2500 has rust on front end

[MIHELA]

That truck makes mine look like the Titanic. By all means, replace the upper control arm bushings. But that frame is as good as new trucks around here.

 

[east302]

only rust I see is the break shield. Think you need a new mechanic.

Agreed.

For a mechanic to use the term “frame falling apart” is not very professional. They should have been very specific when pointing out any deficiencies.

Maybe some of our Northern members can post what rust really looks like, but I would think that a rusted frame that is “falling apart” would have accompanying body panels “falling apart” as well.

 

[SUBURBAN5]

New joints, new hoses, new lines, your set agree with everybody. Your frame solid . I also recommend coating the frame before you pass it down. Ask one of the guys proper way to do it lol. Oh and just me or does it look like he still has the original wax lol???

 

[CrustyJunker]

Truck looks super clean! Unless someone was being funny, the truck looks safe and should provide years of good service. I don't see anywhere the frame is "falling apart?"

 

[frito-bandito]

That truck is in great condition, your mechanic must be smoking something

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Or he figured he could tell you that the truck wasn't worth fixing and you'd let him have it cheap. Then he could fix it and flip it....

 

[thinger2]

Ha! On the west coast that is extreme rust. In the Midwest that's a creampuff.
I think you got wrench turning lawyers covering ass.
I would pressure wash the heck out of it, chip hammer and wire wheel it replace the dust shields and rustoleum the rest.
And drive it for about the next twenty years.
That's a pretty cool truck!

 

[DavidAlan]

I live in the frozen tundra ,and what see on those pics,you need a new mechanic,I been working on chevies b4 most of you were born,that truck here would sell around 20k or so,I drive what we call rust buckets,as long as my frame is good,am happy,lots of rusted frames here,and I drive a old 92,what I see it your a target for scam,if want it to be nice where your at,take to Z Bart ,have then do a under coating and be done with it.

 

[strikk]

Truck is mint, put it to work!

 

[David89gmc]

Typical California mechanic. No ethics, unprofessional and foolish. Dealers are even worse. Very difficult to find a good mechanic, but they do exist. Don't go back to this one.
On the other hand, if you think the truck is unsafe, I'll take it off your hands. Just kidding, that truck will last a lifetime, enjoy it!