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After Care Following a Week in Big Bend

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by SOLID, Dec 17, 2020.

  1. Dec 17, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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    SOLID

    SOLID [OP] Well-Known Member

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    265/70R16 Duratracs SPC 25470 Upper Control Arms Old Man Emu 90021-P Nitrocharger Sport Front Shocks Old Man Emu 887 coils Old Man Emu 60091-P Nitrocharger Sport Rear Shocks Old Man Emu EL119-P Leaf Springs Old man Emu Carrier Bearing Drop Cali Raised Kick Out Rock Sliders Goose Gear Rear Seat Delete WeBoost Signal Booster Switch Pro SP9100 8-Switch Panel Power System Vertical Switch Pro PowerTray with install kit Cali Raised Off Road Switch Pro Mounting Panel upTOP Overland | 38" Dual Function Light Bar Baja Design rock lights - w/ scenePOD 2.0 - 4 - Roof Rack - Bed lighting - 2 - ground - frame - 6 UpTop Bravo Roof Rack UpTop Truss MID Height Bed Rack Mountain Hatch Tailgate Insert Cali Raised LED - Bed Channel Supports 23Zero RTT - Breezeway 62 with LST 23Zero Canopy Condition 1 Case - Roof mount WaterPORT 3.8-gallon self-pressurized water tank Joolca HOTTAP camp shower system Desert Does It Seat Jackers - 2 Desert Does it Front Multi Mount Panel Element fire extinguisher Hi Lift Jack Hondo Garage Un-Holey Phone Mounts - 2
    Hey All,
    Just got back from a dusty, rough week in Big Bend National Park. Didn't get crazy, but bounced around and ate a lot of dust out there. My 3rd Gen '17 TACO has just under 50K miles. What maintenance would you recommend now that I've gotten back home?
     
  2. Dec 17, 2020 at 1:42 PM
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    clenkeit

    clenkeit Well-Known Member

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    Unless you feel that you may have damaged something I wouldn't do anything other than clean it. Some people here like to wear dirt as a badge of honor, personally, I prefer to keep my truck clean. I don't mind getting her filthy but when she gets home she gets a good cleaning. After a trip I usually spend a few hours doing a good, thorough wash and interior vacuum and wipedown. I use a pressure washer for my washing so I also try to clean off as much of the undercarriage as I can and often hose down the engine bay as well. Keeping things clean makes working on your vehicle easier and also makes it easier to see damage, leaks...etc.
     
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  3. Dec 17, 2020 at 1:46 PM
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    SOLID

    SOLID [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2017 Magnetic Gray Tacoma TRD Off Road
    265/70R16 Duratracs SPC 25470 Upper Control Arms Old Man Emu 90021-P Nitrocharger Sport Front Shocks Old Man Emu 887 coils Old Man Emu 60091-P Nitrocharger Sport Rear Shocks Old Man Emu EL119-P Leaf Springs Old man Emu Carrier Bearing Drop Cali Raised Kick Out Rock Sliders Goose Gear Rear Seat Delete WeBoost Signal Booster Switch Pro SP9100 8-Switch Panel Power System Vertical Switch Pro PowerTray with install kit Cali Raised Off Road Switch Pro Mounting Panel upTOP Overland | 38" Dual Function Light Bar Baja Design rock lights - w/ scenePOD 2.0 - 4 - Roof Rack - Bed lighting - 2 - ground - frame - 6 UpTop Bravo Roof Rack UpTop Truss MID Height Bed Rack Mountain Hatch Tailgate Insert Cali Raised LED - Bed Channel Supports 23Zero RTT - Breezeway 62 with LST 23Zero Canopy Condition 1 Case - Roof mount WaterPORT 3.8-gallon self-pressurized water tank Joolca HOTTAP camp shower system Desert Does It Seat Jackers - 2 Desert Does it Front Multi Mount Panel Element fire extinguisher Hi Lift Jack Hondo Garage Un-Holey Phone Mounts - 2
    Thanks Clenkeit. We spent several hours a day bouncing down those rough roads. Wasn't sure if it's prudent to retorque driveshaft bolts or anything. The air filter is definitely getting changed!
     

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