How to Care/Maintain an offroad vehicle
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How to Care/Maintain an offroad vehicle
Just the other day I took my truck in the shop to have them look at the rear brakes. Well turns out the drums were packed full of dried mud, and because of the mud something within the passenger side drum cracked and needed to be replaced. Well $200 later the problem had been solved
So to the question...
I was just wondering what all should be done after a day offroad? What kind of maintaince is needed to make sure things are not constantly braking because of mud, water, ect...? I understand thats part of offroading (things braking) but I would like to do everything in my power to help make things last as long as possible.
Thanks
So to the question...
I was just wondering what all should be done after a day offroad? What kind of maintaince is needed to make sure things are not constantly braking because of mud, water, ect...? I understand thats part of offroading (things braking) but I would like to do everything in my power to help make things last as long as possible.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by CjRanger99
Yeah I always powerwash the underbody. I was looking more for like changing fluids, greasing certain parts, taking apart bits a pieces making sure theres no mud, rocks, ect in them...
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what DOESNT need to be checked should be the question. pending which off-road enviroment u will be tackleing will require difference strategies for inspection/cleaning/servicing.
for general light to moderate mud and shallow water check and service the following:
Axle differental fluid
Transmisson fluid
Transfer case fluid
Wheel bearings, repack if nesseccary
Rack and pinon, tie rods and tie rod ends
radiator, condensor and fluid coolers for blockage
check all fluids and fill if needed
if u have any xerk fittings, hit them up with some grease
give the suspension a once over
give the brakes a once over and remove the drums
pressure wash the entire truck from top to bottem
good tip, if ur gunna play submarine or tractor extend ur vent breather lines on the drivetrain. also know where ur critical items are and dont try to ford water over a foot deep.
i think thats it for now...
for general light to moderate mud and shallow water check and service the following:
Axle differental fluid
Transmisson fluid
Transfer case fluid
Wheel bearings, repack if nesseccary
Rack and pinon, tie rods and tie rod ends
radiator, condensor and fluid coolers for blockage
check all fluids and fill if needed
if u have any xerk fittings, hit them up with some grease
give the suspension a once over
give the brakes a once over and remove the drums
pressure wash the entire truck from top to bottem
good tip, if ur gunna play submarine or tractor extend ur vent breather lines on the drivetrain. also know where ur critical items are and dont try to ford water over a foot deep.
i think thats it for now...
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Originally Posted by SilverBulletXLT
In that case, check your radiator and transmission fluid frequently.. also its a good idea to check your rear diff fluid, you can check with a 3/8" ratchet. I usually get sand and mud inbetween the leaves, and I got tired of taking the wheels off to clean the leafsprings.. so I put ramps on opposite corners to flex out the truck and wash the leaves real good.. then put a decent coat of white lithium grease at the bushings to keep the squeaks to a minimum.. not much to it at all..
good idea with the ramps to clean the springs
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