Cab to Box seal missing?

[Bighorned]

I read on here somewhere about wind noise and some guys were missing the seal that goes between the box and cab at the bottom. I have the ones on the sides but not the bottom between the cab and bed. Is there a reason for this or is this just a mistake during assembly? I ordered one for 20 bucks shipped.

 

[Nails]

It’s under warranty. Had same issue they put it on. Many early makes didn’t have it

 

[Bighorned]

mine was built march of 19. So the factory just forgot? lol

 

[Nails]

Yup seems that way

 

[Nails]

Just take it in for wind noise from rear. Get ya taken care of

 

[renzo2213]

I read on here somewhere about wind noise and some guys were missing the seal that goes between the box and cab at the bottom. I have the ones on the sides but not the bottom between the cab and bed. Is there a reason for this or is this just a mistake during assembly? I ordered one for 20 bucks shipped.

Can you take a picture of where it goes? I need to look now lol


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[derp]

Can you take a picture of where it goes? I need to look now lol


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It's in the TSB section with full install instructions because just like it was speculated, it just was skipped over.

 

[gHiDoRa]

Can you take a picture of where it goes? I need to look now lol


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Stand inside the front end of the bed while facing the rear windows, look down the gap between the bed rail and rear windows.

 

[SD Rebel]

From what I read, earlier models had them, but they stopped adding them after a certain month, no new trucks should have them, though not sure.

My Jan 2019 build Rebel, which I bought in July, didn't have it. However, I don't notice any unusual noise from the rear even without it.

I'll bring it up to my dealer on my next oil change, if they won't cover it, I'll just buy one and install it, something like $12.

Here is a good place to start reading regarding the trim piece & pictures: https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/road-noise-interior.3833/page-4

 

[renzo2213]

From what I read, earlier models had them, but they stopped adding them after a certain month, no new trucks should have them, though not sure.

My Jan 2019 build Rebel, which I bought in July, didn't have it. However, I don't notice any unusual noise from the rear even without it.

I'll bring it up to my dealer on my next oil change, if they won't cover it, I'll just buy one and install it, something like $12.

Mine was a June 2019 build, haven’t noticed any noise coming from the rear but I do have a whistling noise coming from the passenger side HVAC system when I click the button to recirculate the air in the cabin. Been to the dealer multiple times, still no fix. Keep getting the “can’t reproduce problem” even though their lube tech guy noticed it, as well as everyone who rides in my truck


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[SD Rebel]

Mine was a June 2019 build, haven’t noticed any noise coming from the rear but I do have a whistling noise coming from the passenger side HVAC system when I click the button to recirculate the air in the cabin. Been to the dealer multiple times, still no fix. Keep getting the “can’t reproduce problem” even though their lube tech guy noticed it, as well as everyone who rides in my truck


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Is this noise at lower speeds or at all ranges when recirculating air?

 

[Wakesnowb]

They installed the horizontal cab to bed seal up until Sept.'18 I believe. Trucks built after that date do not have that seal. Many people that notice wind noise say it does help to reduce it. Only downside I can think of is that it rubs against the cab/bed and could be bad for the paint/body/rust. I am unsure why the factory chose to quit installing it. I was seriously considering getting one for my truck but I really do not have any issue with noise so I decided against it.

 

[SD Rebel]

They installed the horizontal cab to bed seal up until Sept.'18 I believe. Trucks built after that date do not have that seal. Many people that notice wind noise say it does help to reduce it. Only downside I can think of is that it rubs against the cab/bed and could be bad for the paint/body/rust. I am unsure why the factory chose to quit installing it. I was seriously considering getting one for my truck but I really do not have any issue with noise so I decided against it.

I haven't heard anything that bothers me, but I may still try it anyways.

I think the truck has two more seals between the bed and cab, one on each side. Those could potentially wear down the paint I guess, so what's one more

 

[Wakesnowb]

I haven't heard anything that bothers me, but I may still try it anyways.

I think the truck has two more seals between the bed and cab, one on each side. Those could potentially wear down the paint I guess, so what's one more

The ones that run vertical I think have a small gap between the seal and the cab (or is it seal and bed?). I think the horizontal one there is not much of a gap if any. I do agree that risk is minimal and who sees that area anyways. Although it could maybe hold water/snow and rust? Not sure why they would no longer install it but there must be a reason I would think..

 

[SD Rebel]

The ones that run vertical I think have a small gap between the seal and the cab (or is it seal and bed?). I think the horizontal one there is not much of a gap if any. I do agree that risk is minimal and who sees that area anyways. Although it could maybe hold water/snow and rust? Not sure why they would no longer install it but there must be a reason I would think..

Yea, that probably why I haven't done it yet, they probably had a reason to stop installing them. The way they install, it could potentially hold some debris, though a quick hit with the garden hose during wash time should fix that.

I'm going to keep my ear out while driving and see if I notice anything that bothers me. But for now I may order the strip and wait on installing.

 

[rah6887]

My build date was 6/30/2019, and it has the seal between the cab and the bed.

 

[Biga]

It tends to hold snow and leaves. The snow that builds up above the gasget will turn into chunks of ice that will rattle on the back of the cab.

 

[iamtheav8r]

October 2019 build and mine has the seal/gasket whatever it is

 

[renzo2213]

Is this noise at lower speeds or at all ranges when recirculating air?

It’s a higher speeds. Honestly, it’s probably at all speeds, but becomes noticeable at 60mph+


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[SD Rebel]

It’s a higher speeds. Honestly, it’s probably at all speeds, but becomes noticeable at 60mph+


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Gotcha, it's probably harder with my Rebel to notice because of the stock A/T tires which has a slight resonance at higher speeds and the loud exhaust I have.