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Long trip must checks?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by donut, Jul 21, 2023.

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  1. Jul 21, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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    Might be taking a road trip soon.
    It will most likely be Hot.

    Taking it in to mechanic Monday.

    What should I make sure gets checked please?

    2004, 67K

    Planned - Oil change, AC freon, fluids, spare and complete jack....

    Thank you!
     
    donut, Jul 21, 2023
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  2. Jul 21, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Full timing belt service even with 67k. Dry rot will be your biggest issue after almost 20 years if they're original.

    Hoses, LBJ is recommended
     
    02hilux, Jul 21, 2023
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    Nothing at 64k
    Serpentine belt, oil and coolant, and plugs as preventative stuff just because of the age

    take a gun, plenty of emergency funds
     
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    x2 on the hoses, cheap and easy. They will leave you stranded
     
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    Damn...my '98 with 200k miles went on a 1,700 mile round trip with not even a spare tire :rofl:
     
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    Spare tire hanger, even though recalled awhile back, they still fail and seize.

    If you have it, you wont need it.
     
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    One thing I always have with me on long road trips…….A tire plugging kit and my trusty 12v air compressor. Has saved me a ton, and even made me a $50 bill once when I plugged a stranded dude’s flat tire and aired him up! He had something like custom 20” tires & rims on his truck & no spare (and no brains really).
     
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    I have a 99 Prerunner I bought new, 260K and I only take radiator fluid and a quart of oil with me, thrown in the back. I do keep a socket wrench set in the truck. I've only had two problems on trips since I owned the truck, dead battery and an alternator went out. Both times I stopped at an auto store, bought the part and used the tools I had to install.
     
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    Make sure rear diff breather is clear/jiggly.
     
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    wow :rofl:
    :rofl:
     
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  12. Jul 22, 2023 at 5:25 AM
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    thank you, what is LBJ please?
     
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    Timing belt (I think that was changed out recently (May) with a new water pump - changed a couple belts at the same time)
    Serpentine belt
    Oil Change
    Freon check for AC
    Picking up a newer spare today (2019) - check for install tools & spare tire hanger
    Plugs
    Make sure rear diff breather is clear/jiggly
    Check LBJs!

    take oil, coolant & Bill's tool :rofl: on road

    Thank you gentlemen! Appreciate your expertise!
     
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    donut, Jul 22, 2023
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  14. Jul 22, 2023 at 6:04 AM
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    The famous lower ball joint failure
     
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    That's the most manbearpig thing I have ever seen.
     
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    Duh! I knew that... thank you!

    But why the tape?
     
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  18. Jul 22, 2023 at 8:15 AM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    just be aware long drive times hours on end can cause all manor of heat soaked issues .

    In the engine and drive train just keep an eye on things.

    I experienced oil leaks and engines drinking oil .

    have a safe trip.
     
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    Depending on how many miles you’re planning on it may be a good idea to check/get an alignment. I’d also take a verity pack of fuses, they are good to have in the truck anyway. Otherwise I don’t think I have much else to add from what has already been mentioned.
     
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    Because you don't want to be out in the middle of nowhere with no cell coverage and find a hose has sprung a leak. The self fusing tape might just make a difference allowing you to get to services.
     
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