jerem0621 wrote:
Since you got so much Time till your trip I would probably do a tune up including new spark plugs, new boots and springs for the COP's. I'd replace the drive belt, transmission fluid, radiator fluid, and tires if needed.
If you have not done these items, I agree now is the time.
I'll add 7 other areas not knowing when you last dis these
1. Change the oil in the rear differential
2. Change the oil in the transfer case
3. Change the oil in the front differential
4. Check all the brakes. Pull the wheel and look at the pads and inside of the rotor which is hard to see from the outside.
5. Transmission filter, air filter and fuel filter
6. Have the front end checked. You really do not want to be dealing with a bad ball joint etc in the middle of a trip.
7. The battery, this one can come out of no where if you are still on the original battery.
The truck is a good puller and a good engine. It does however need the maintenance areas attended to. 100,000 miles on these trucks with the regular maintenance is not a concern.
Also good to have this done a while before the trip to make sure something is not disturbed that should not me.
