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Old 09-10-2013, 09:35 AM   #14
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY

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Originally Posted by RANDY COX View Post
It's good to know they repop this,as I know I need to replace mine.Thanks for sharing. BTW how much are the repop drip rails...
Tony at 4-5-6 Chevy Trucks sells them for $40 delivered. Other vendors have them too but I think he has the best price. You can drill holes in them and then weld them to the A pillar. If you have a metal brake, you could fab some out of sheet metal but they would not be EXACTLY like factory, but close. Depends on how picky you wanna be.

The method of installation and factory design of these drip rails makes them a water trap. Once the seam sealer cracks enough for water to get in, the rust will never stop. Some folks delete them, but that might create other issues with the door seal etc.

I plan to put mine back on. I'll post picks when I do.
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