I just purchased a 2002 2500HD that came with the Husky rubber water-proof floor matts up front. I was cleaning the interior when I noticed mineral deposits on the carpet at specific locations where the edges of the floor matts had collapsed. I pulled back the carpet to find a water-soaked under-carpet padding and areas of rust. The padding smells of mildew. I pulled the entire interior yesterday and cleaned as much as I could. I'm taking it to a body shop to have the rust repaired.

If you use a water proof matt you better make sure it actually HOLDS the water intead of dumping it at a specific location, or you're in for some real trouble. I use the carpeted Nifty matts in my Jeep and they work very well because they form to the floor tub. But this Chevy truck has no tub and the sidewalls of the floor matt were too weak to hold up. I'm tossing them out and going back to regular absorbant floor matts.

I use the Husky liners in mine, but when they have water in them I dump them out when I get to where I am going. Maybe that is the key.;) No problems here.

I use the Husky liners in mine, but when they have water in them I dump them out when I get to where I am going. Maybe that is the key.;) No problems here.
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When I got the truck the sides of the matt were collapsed. No way they could ever hold water. Maybe you maintain your gear better.... or maybe you should pull back your carpet too. ;)

The under carpet padding has been drying in my basement for 2 days and is still damp. That stuff really holds moisture!

Mine had regular matts in it when I bought it and I put these in 2 years ago. If you drag your feet or step in on the edge of them it will collapse and then the water will run off the matt into the carpet like you said. I will definitly keep an eye on them. Or pull up the carpet and roll down some bed liner under the carpet.:idea:

Good point. :) I don't have any side steps and now that I think about it the edge of the matt is right where I put my foot when I get in. That's probably what the previous owner did too.

A small dehumidifier inside the passenger compartment for the weekend might work wonders.. …:)

sounds like a leak and the matts were covering it up

No leak. Rained hard the last few days and not a drop of water on the pan. The evidence on the carpet is easy to read. I appreciate your suggestions and help though. :thumb:

I'm taking it to a body shop to have the rust repaired.


Not sure if you are interested, but you might save some money by repairing the rust your self. When you say rust, I hope you mean surface rust. If that is, in fact, the case, then there are a couple of products on the market that will seal the rust up and slow it down considerably.
They can be applied with a brush, and would be much cheaper than a body shop. One is POR15, the other is Chassis Saver. I have used the chassis saver and it works well.
Just clean all the loose scale from the area with a wire brush and a scotch brite pad. Make sure the area is clean and dry, then apply two coats of the product, as per the instuctions on the label.
Its as good a job as a body shop would do.

But if they are rust holes, then yes I'd say visit a shop.

No leak. Rained hard the last few days and not a drop of water on the pan. The evidence on the carpet is easy to read. I appreciate your suggestions and help though. :thumb:

i meant a past leak the carpet pad usually dont get wet unless the water is comming from under the pad itself. had a ford leaked under the carpet like that till i fixed it and it never did want to dry out

Not sure if you are interested, but you might save some money by repairing the rust your self.... POR15, the other is Chassis Saver. I have used the chassis saver and it works well.

Fortunately, it's just surface rust. I appreciate the advise. That's basically what the restoration shop is going to do, plus they will add "Lizzard Skin" which is a brush-on rubber coating. The quote they gave me is very reasonable and in my case I'm completely willing to pay that to have a weekend to relax. I'd rather putter around in the yard now that spring is here. :)

The husky liners are not near as good as they once were.I had a set in my last truck which was a 96. I was very happy with them so I bought a set for my 06 as soon I got it. Very disappointed, nowhere near as beefy as my old ones were.The first thing I noticed right out of the box was how flimsy the sides were and I can see how these would collapse and leak.That was actually a concern I had with the new ones right off the bat.So far they have held up but I am carefull not to step on the edges when I get in for that very reason.I probably wouldn't buy another set of husky liners again because of this.

It's about time somebody agreed with me! :D

Just found the same thing in my truck. Seats are pulled and carpet and padding is out and drying. Small amount of bubbling in the paint on the floor. I will be cleaning it up and applying a rustproofer. And most importantly ditching my worn out husky mats and finding something better.

Here's a link to husky liners email contact page. I just sent them all an email about my dissatisfaction with the decline in the product quality they are putting out. Maybe if enough complain they will get the message. I also sent them a link to this thread in case they want to see what the people who bought the product actually think about it.

http://www.huskyliners.com/contact.html

I have always liked my husky liners. I have been using the same set since 99 in three different trucks. I thought they held up pretty well for that long. I know I tracked a bunch of snow into my truck this winter I just didn't realize that it was melting and running right out and under the floor mat.

I will look at buying them again. But have also heard that another brand, I think it is weathertech is much better.

I have always liked my husky liners. I have been using the same set since 99 in three different trucks. I thought they held up pretty well for that long. I know I tracked a bunch of snow into my truck this winter I just didn't realize that it was melting and running right out and under the floor mat.

I will look at buying them again. But have also heard that another brand, I think it is weathertech is much better.

If you are using an older set they are probably the heavier ones.Like I said the ones I had in my 96 were a lot more sturdy than the ones I bought for the 06 I have now. I did get a response from Husky so at least they are aware of my dissatisfaction. I did not ask for anything but let them know I probably would'nt buy another set.