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Couple questions; spare tires, average maintenance cost, and detailing

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Pax11B, Dec 7, 2018.

  1. Dec 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    Pax11B

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    Alright, first off no flak for asking instead of searching:crapstorm:. I'm on limited Internet in the woods and just wanted to ask before I forget. Plus these are different topics.

    1: I have an RCI mid height bedrack full size bed (no tent yet) and was wondering if anyone has mounted a spare tire on the top of their racks and how did you secure it? I only ask because the consensus from different places said it'd be hard to mount it where the original spare is because of the exhaust. I'm running 33's.

    2: How much should I expect to pay for a differential and transmission fluid change? I'd be supplying my own oil. I already did the rear myself when I installed the breather. But I'm not sure off the top of my head if the front is as easy. (I know I should've changed both at the same time).

    3: My baby gets dirty a lot;) What kind of towel do you guys use that's easy on the paint? I feel like mine isn't doing so well. Even though she has her trail scratches, I still want the best haha. *almost want to vinyl wrap her* :itllbuffout:

    Unfortunately I moved from a ranch with room to work to an apartment complex, otherwise I'd do it all myself:facepalm:

    Thanks for the help!
     
  2. Dec 7, 2018 at 7:31 PM
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    InfernoTonka

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    Regarding towels, I use a dense pile microfiber towel after I wash my truck and ONLY WHEN I'm using Lucas spray wax. That's the only time a towel touches my truck. These types of towels are found at AutoZone and run about $8-$12 or so.

    Hope this helps. :thumbsup:
     
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    Check your spare tire air pressure from time to time. Nothing worse than to need it and have vary little air in it.
     
  5. Dec 7, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    Will the bed outlet run a budget leaf blower?

    No touch drying.
     
  6. Dec 7, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    Thank you for the info! I'll look into that when I get back.

    I actually did do that before this little trip, helps too that I have a portable air compressor. But I'm worried that if I need a spare and am in the mountains it'll mess up my diff since it's a 265 when the rest are 285's. Also eases me a little that I also have a good tire repair kit...but still.

    Haha, I'm sure my apartment neighbors would love that! I have tried that before using a gas powered blower and it just takes WAY too long.
     

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