Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 20, 2016, 12:37:45 AM
One two three go !
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Post by: Wilbur on September 20, 2016, 01:09:21 AM
Pre-trip was always oil change, filters, grease, etc. And many times it was the pretrip checks that caught the things that would have gone on the trip had I not double checked....check brake pads, all fluid levels, air pressure in the tires look for any bulges or screws/nails etc. (bring a good patch kit ).
I found that catching the stuff that likely would have caused a problem before I left was the best option. If you have a scan tool I would bring that. I can't remember what you drive but bearings and grease if you don't have sealed units.
I'm not sure if you're going off road or not but if so all the recovery equipment. Shovel, heavy plank, winch/come along and snatch blocks, snatch strap (s), an extra spare.
I'm sure others will chime in but that is my list. Sorry it was kind of rambling....
Oh and make sure you have fun! Don't try to overdrive each day. Have fun with the family! :)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 20, 2016, 06:56:43 AM
It is a highway trip only from Utah to California, no family involved just a good buddy as a co driver.
How much of the expendable fluids oil, atf, antifreeze...... enough to change all if required?
I can go pick up the upper hose and a belt pretty easy. I had the tires rotated and balanced, the suspension components look good other then the lower ball joints need replaced
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 20, 2016, 09:22:27 AM
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Post by: Bob Smith on September 20, 2016, 11:53:14 AM
I would be looking at the things that might need to be changed/replaced before you head out and call it a day. Batteries and connections in good shape, engine coolant level correct, tires, belt and hoses, leaks, and any known "I need to take care of that one of these days" things. Throw in an extra fuel filter, enjoy the trip.
Post by: EL TATE on September 20, 2016, 12:20:26 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 20, 2016, 01:49:33 PM
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 20, 2016, 04:22:49 PM
Post by: Bob Smith on September 20, 2016, 07:09:44 PM
AAA card and a cell phone. GO!
Short sweet and to the point, I like it.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 20, 2016, 09:14:39 PM
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 20, 2016, 10:01:13 PM
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Post by: Sammconn on September 20, 2016, 11:07:19 PM
My list of what's always with me.
A gallon of antifreeze
Spare air and fuel filters
Two quarts ATF, and motor oil (I run amsoil so this is why I carry)
Tools socket set and some wrenches
Bug juice if needed
Tow rope and chains
Air compressor and plugs for tires
And then a lot of other crap one needs to cover 200 miles of nothing
Much of what I carry could likely be left behind since you'll have service stations fairly regularly.
I'll check fluids every 10-15k or so unless I have reason to believe there is an issue.
I guess I take it for granted more than most would.
Post by: KensAuto on September 21, 2016, 10:32:50 AM
The one most overlooked item on a truck is the transfer case. I would definately make sure that it's full. it doesn't take long to lose one if the fluid is low, or out, since they don't hold much to start with, and Chebbys are known to leak anyways. ...assuming you have a 4wd...I thought it was.
Check what you can check, take what you can take, and the rest is in God's hands. If you really knew what all was capable of failing without notice, on a modern truck , you would never leave the house.
Like I tell my daughters, tires and fluids, tires and fluids.
Post by: Wilbur on September 21, 2016, 12:03:53 PM
But today vehicles are so much better and you don't see cars broke down left right and center kids often don't do that prep work. I see kids a lot of time that don't even check the oil before they go anywhere. And I know my son some times falls into that. I press him and he does it to some degree (and better than his friends) but I do get push back a bit at times ("Dad do I really need all that stuff?"). In some ways he's fortunate as he's never had a bad breakdown where he got stranded (again, a testament to the quality of today's vehicles) but I worry it makes him apathetic to the prep necessary. Not saying I want him to have a bad breakdown/stranding but.....he wouldn't treat it lightly again either....
Sorry for the DOT ::).....just some thoughts I had reading this...
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 21, 2016, 01:28:58 PM
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Post by: Wilbur on September 22, 2016, 06:17:26 PM
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 23, 2016, 09:34:55 AM
No limp yet Tex, jelling the r's low and steady. I am shocked about the lack of bugs too.Apocalyptic??
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 23, 2016, 10:05:08 AM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 23, 2016, 01:41:17 PM
Mike L's shop? I'll try not to be Jealous.MikeL himself. Dude is seriously a good guy who has stories for days.
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Post by: KensAuto on September 23, 2016, 03:42:08 PM
MikeL himself. Dude is seriously a good guy who has stories for days.
Have to agree with you on that one. We've talked a few times on the phone....he definately knows his Allys!
Would ya please tell him kensauto says hi.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 23, 2016, 03:56:46 PM
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Post by: JR on September 24, 2016, 03:58:44 PM
Was that PSI pulling a hill? I cruise at around 4-5 and only see that when really on it.
Ouch, 5k for the rebuild, glad I haven't hurt the tranny yet. However having issues with EFI but got a 100/235 tune in there now.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 24, 2016, 04:14:00 PM
Psi? Boosts? 3 or 4 psi
Small tune about a 90 horse tune
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Post by: KensAuto on September 24, 2016, 05:00:04 PM
Double check trans fluid level,
Crawl under and make sure both drivelines are tight/look good. Check with truck in neutral with e-brake on.
Turn some tight corners to see if it feels like it's in 4wd.
Pretty much anything else will have to wait for Mike to sort out.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 24, 2016, 05:03:50 PM
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Post by: KensAuto on September 25, 2016, 12:11:47 AM
.... It was doing it before the trans. .....
Oh, I assumed it wasn't doing it before.
Post by: stlaser on September 25, 2016, 12:16:56 AM
Post by: JR on September 25, 2016, 01:14:39 AM
Total cost for a little over 1600 miles was $230 bucks
20 mpg is great, but didn't you forget one little expense?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 25, 2016, 02:16:14 AM
Oh jr you mean $5000 for the transmission
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 02, 2016, 10:51:45 PM
I am in short supply of tires that will bolt up. I am due for new rubber, the Bfg have some drastic weather cracking too (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161002/2b9082e5b5e85a1d9d35b587eb74e2f2.jpg)Everyone raves about those BFG AT's
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But check it out, they come new with less than 1/2" of tread.
That is kind of short if you expect to get through sticky mud, and it makes me wonder if they just want you to come back and visit a bit sooner?
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 03, 2016, 02:53:05 PM
This is the first set to do me wrong, these have have 50,000 miles on them Don. No toyo MT is going to do that ever. And this is probably my shortest tread tire. Transmission has been helping the tire spin a little betterCopy that!
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I get about half that mileage on the MT's
But in my case, I think I really need to stay with an aggressive MT
You should have seen my truck Friday, crawling out of my hide. Tires rolled up mud, sticks, weeds, grass into some adobe mixture that changed them from 35's to something around a 37" I think. When I finally got to the road and started to accelerate, the clods of mud I sent flying went everywhere.
Yea, I need to stay mud tire...
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Post by: JR on October 05, 2016, 09:34:56 AM
This is the first set to do me wrong, these have have 50,000 miles on them Don. No toyo MT is going to do that ever. And this is probably my shortest tread tire. Transmission has been helping the tire spin a little betterCopy that!
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I get about half that mileage on the MT's
But in my case, I think I really need to stay with an aggressive MT
You should have seen my truck Friday, crawling out of my hide. Tires rolled up mud, sticks, weeds, grass into some adobe mixture that changed them from 35's to something around a 37" I think. When I finally got to the road and started to accelerate, the clods of mud I sent flying went everywhere.
Yea, I need to stay mud tire...
But no pics or updates as SD rots away,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: wilsonphil on October 05, 2016, 12:22:55 PM
1. We don't talk about SD!
Post by: JR on October 05, 2016, 12:38:50 PM
Whats the first rule of real-man?
1. We don't talk about SD!
Thats not being a true DOT.
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 05, 2016, 07:36:05 PM
Whats the first rule of real-man?
1. We don't talk about SD!
What's the second rule of RMTWS?
2. We don't talk about SD!
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 16, 2016, 03:11:00 PM
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Post by: JR on October 16, 2016, 04:32:09 PM
Are you guys talking about the rolling parts bin again?
Well, I didn't say it, but I like it!!