My 2016 XL Magnetic
09-16-2017, 10:17 AM
#51
Just purchased the same Barricade tailgate assist from American Muscle. It seems to function fine, but I only have one concern regarding the black powder coated mounting brackets coming into contact with the aluminum body due to dissimilar metals? Should I be concerned? Thanks for your help!
Yeah, I wasn't really concerned either but then I found this from Ford. While the powder coated brackets are flat up against the aluminum body but are not fastened to it, they may be fine. FYI, the following info is from Ford:
[So what can you do to protect your new truck from galvanic corrosion? Here are a few suggestions:
The easiest path to corrosion prevention is to only use aftermarket accessories designed for the 2015 model-year vehicle. These accessories have been manufactured to ensure the contrasting metals don’t come into contact.
Prior to installing any product to your truck, inspect the vehicle for chipped or damaged paint. If needed, repair any chipped or damaged paint. If a touch-up is needed, we recommend Ford-approved anti-corrosion coatings (Motorcraft PM13-A, NOX-Rust 7703-W, Zinc Rich Primer) and paint (Motorcraft, Duplicolor, Rustoleum).
When using fasteners (nuts, bolts, clamps, etc.), ensure they do not come in contact with the body and the product is held together by a press or interference fit. That means the two parts are held together by the friction of being pushed together and not touched by the fastener.
Not sure if your fasteners are steel or aluminum? Use aluminum washers to keep the steel nut and bolt from coming in contact with the truck body.
If you are using a clamp fastener on the truck, a polypropylene or urethane tape is a dependable isolating layer.
Consequently, after reading the above, I was considering using a double sided automotive adhesive (gray poly/foam) to insulate between the body & the Barricade mounting brackets as a protective measure. Might be overkill!
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2016_XL (09-16-2017)
09-16-2017, 11:09 AM
#52
[So what can you do to protect your new truck from galvanic corrosion? Here are a few suggestions:
The easiest path to corrosion prevention is to only use aftermarket accessories designed for the 2015 model-year vehicle. These accessories have been manufactured to ensure the contrasting metals don’t come into contact.
Prior to installing any product to your truck, inspect the vehicle for chipped or damaged paint. If needed, repair any chipped or damaged paint. If a touch-up is needed, we recommend Ford-approved anti-corrosion coatings (Motorcraft PM13-A, NOX-Rust 7703-W, Zinc Rich Primer) and paint (Motorcraft, Duplicolor, Rustoleum).
When using fasteners (nuts, bolts, clamps, etc.), ensure they do not come in contact with the body and the product is held together by a press or interference fit. That means the two parts are held together by the friction of being pushed together and not touched by the fastener.
Not sure if your fasteners are steel or aluminum? Use aluminum washers to keep the steel nut and bolt from coming in contact with the truck body.
If you are using a clamp fastener on the truck, a polypropylene or urethane tape is a dependable isolating layer.
Consequently, after reading the above, I was considering using a double sided automotive adhesive (gray poly/foam) to insulate between the body & the Barricade mounting brackets as a protective measure. Might be overkill![/QUOTE]
Guess it doesn't hurt to put some foam in between. Maybe I'll pick some up, thanks!
09-17-2017, 10:24 AM
#53
Yeah, I wasn't really concerned either but then I found this from Ford. While the powder coated brackets are flat up against the aluminum body but are not fastened to it, they may be fine. FYI, the following info is from Ford:
[So what can you do to protect your new truck from galvanic corrosion? Here are a few suggestions:
The easiest path to corrosion prevention is to only use aftermarket accessories designed for the 2015 model-year vehicle. These accessories have been manufactured to ensure the contrasting metals don’t come into contact.
Prior to installing any product to your truck, inspect the vehicle for chipped or damaged paint. If needed, repair any chipped or damaged paint. If a touch-up is needed, we recommend Ford-approved anti-corrosion coatings (Motorcraft PM13-A, NOX-Rust 7703-W, Zinc Rich Primer) and paint (Motorcraft, Duplicolor, Rustoleum).
When using fasteners (nuts, bolts, clamps, etc.), ensure they do not come in contact with the body and the product is held together by a press or interference fit. That means the two parts are held together by the friction of being pushed together and not touched by the fastener.
Not sure if your fasteners are steel or aluminum? Use aluminum washers to keep the steel nut and bolt from coming in contact with the truck body.
If you are using a clamp fastener on the truck, a polypropylene or urethane tape is a dependable isolating layer.
Consequently, after reading the above, I was considering using a double sided automotive adhesive (gray poly/foam) to insulate between the body & the Barricade mounting brackets as a protective measure. Might be overkill!
[So what can you do to protect your new truck from galvanic corrosion? Here are a few suggestions:
The easiest path to corrosion prevention is to only use aftermarket accessories designed for the 2015 model-year vehicle. These accessories have been manufactured to ensure the contrasting metals don’t come into contact.
Prior to installing any product to your truck, inspect the vehicle for chipped or damaged paint. If needed, repair any chipped or damaged paint. If a touch-up is needed, we recommend Ford-approved anti-corrosion coatings (Motorcraft PM13-A, NOX-Rust 7703-W, Zinc Rich Primer) and paint (Motorcraft, Duplicolor, Rustoleum).
When using fasteners (nuts, bolts, clamps, etc.), ensure they do not come in contact with the body and the product is held together by a press or interference fit. That means the two parts are held together by the friction of being pushed together and not touched by the fastener.
Not sure if your fasteners are steel or aluminum? Use aluminum washers to keep the steel nut and bolt from coming in contact with the truck body.
If you are using a clamp fastener on the truck, a polypropylene or urethane tape is a dependable isolating layer.
Consequently, after reading the above, I was considering using a double sided automotive adhesive (gray poly/foam) to insulate between the body & the Barricade mounting brackets as a protective measure. Might be overkill!
Pulled mine back off this morning. Then took some double sided sticky Frost King insulating foam and cut a small piece of a thin piece of inner tube that was just sitting around and placed the sticky foam onto the Barricade mounting plate and then the very thin rubber from the inner tube facing the aluminum F150 body. Did the same thing on both mounting brackets. Between the foam barrier and the rubber, cannot imagine any galvanic corrosion to the aluminum body over time. Perhaps a little overkill, but I feel better now because I keep my trucks in pristine condition!
09-25-2017, 07:48 AM
#54
would this work? noalox anti-oxidant compound. Features
Anti-oxidant and anti-seizing compound
Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum conduit joints
Suspended zinc particles penetrate and cut aluminum oxide
Carrier material excludes air to prevent further oxidation
Improves service life of aluminum electrical applications
Anti-oxidant and anti-seizing compound
Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum conduit joints
Suspended zinc particles penetrate and cut aluminum oxide
Carrier material excludes air to prevent further oxidation
Improves service life of aluminum electrical applications
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2016_XL (09-25-2017)
09-25-2017, 04:11 PM
#57
would this work? noalox anti-oxidant compound. Features
Anti-oxidant and anti-seizing compound
Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum conduit joints
Suspended zinc particles penetrate and cut aluminum oxide
Carrier material excludes air to prevent further oxidation
Improves service life of aluminum electrical applications
Anti-oxidant and anti-seizing compound
Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum conduit joints
Suspended zinc particles penetrate and cut aluminum oxide
Carrier material excludes air to prevent further oxidation
Improves service life of aluminum electrical applications
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