Do Wheel Tubs have Gaskets??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-17-2021, 04:36 PM

I’m replacing my Rear Wheel Tubs. It looked like there was some sort of gasket material between the tub and Bed. What would I use if anything when going back together
Thanks

**C101972** · 12-17-2021, 05:42 PM

I did the same thing with my truck, I used 3m seam seal. Just lay or form it where it needs to be and mount the new tubs in. Start all the bolts and tighten the bolts little by little, back and forth. Thanks Chuck
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**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-17-2021, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by C101972

I did the same thing with my truck, I used 3m seam seal. Just lay or form it where it needs to be and mount the new tubs in. Start all the bolts and tighten the bolts little by little, back and forth. Thanks Chuck
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I figured on using something like that Was just curious if someone made a gasket or if metal to metal would be Ok

**C101972** · 12-17-2021, 06:01 PM

No you don’t want metal on metal, need to seal it to keep water, dirt etc out. Thanks
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**dagnabbitt** · 12-17-2021, 06:10 PM

You would commonly use welting for putting together stepside boxes, in particular, and I think it would be a good idea for your application too. Something like this is what you are looking for, I think.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...sket,1221.html

12-17-2021, 04:36 PM	#1
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,106	Do Wheel Tubs have Gaskets??? I’m replacing my Rear Wheel Tubs. It looked like there was some sort of gasket material between the tub and Bed. What would I use if anything when going back together Thanks Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

12-17-2021, 05:42 PM	#2
C101972 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 537	Re: Do Wheel Tubs have Gaskets??? I did the same thing with my truck, I used 3m seam seal. Just lay or form it where it needs to be and mount the new tubs in. Start all the bolts and tighten the bolts little by little, back and forth. Thanks Chuck Posted via Mobile Device

12-17-2021, 06:01 PM	#4
C101972 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 537	Re: Do Wheel Tubs have Gaskets??? No you don’t want metal on metal, need to seal it to keep water, dirt etc out. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

12-17-2021, 06:10 PM	#5
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,322	Re: Do Wheel Tubs have Gaskets??? You would commonly use welting for putting together stepside boxes, in particular, and I think it would be a good idea for your application too. Something like this is what you are looking for, I think. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...sket,1221.html __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

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