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Old 04-16-2012, 12:54 PM   #1
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Cool Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace

Steering wheel is shaking at high speeds, but I didn't want to replace bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends and sleeves. Until I moved to dallas.
But I am doing an oil change, tune up, changing belts, tires, coolent, hoses, p/s pump, fan clutch, thermostat, oil pan gasket, waterpump gaskets, thermostat gasket, exhaust manifold gaskets. New interstate battery. Possily waterpump.
Is there anything I'm missing here. Transmission also needs front seals, so it has a slight leak, thinking I'll just top it off for the drive. But it will be taken care of in dallas.
Ujoint replaced, trans gasket, filter.
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Old 04-16-2012, 01:09 PM   #2
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Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace

Leaking front Trans seal = broke down. Done it twice I won't let another bad front seal claim another of my transmissions.
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Old 04-16-2012, 04:40 PM   #3
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Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace

figure out your route,post it, members might be able to help if bigger stuff comes up
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Old 04-16-2012, 06:27 PM   #4
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figure out your route,post it, members might be able to help if bigger stuff comes up
That is an awesome idea. That is what makes this forum the best out there. everyone is willing to help at a moments notice.
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:37 AM   #5
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Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace

Replace water pump and flush the radiator good. check all the tires, check the rear end fluid, repack front wheel bearings, spare tire, basic tool kit, extra fluids, snacks, beer, etc.
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Old 04-17-2012, 01:10 AM   #6
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Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace

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Steering wheel is shaking at high speeds, but I didn't want to replace bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends and sleeves. Until I moved to dallas.
But I am doing an oil change, tune up, changing belts, tires, coolent, hoses, p/s pump, fan clutch, thermostat, oil pan gasket, waterpump gaskets, thermostat gasket, exhaust manifold gaskets. New interstate battery. Possily waterpump.
Is there anything I'm missing here. Transmission also needs front seals, so it has a slight leak, thinking I'll just top it off for the drive. But it will be taken care of in dallas.
Ujoint replaced, trans gasket, filter.
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Not sure if you are replacing or just checking air in the tires, but if you aren't replacing them or they are not new, get them balanced. Could help reduce the shaking a little.
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Old 04-17-2012, 11:06 AM   #7
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Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace

I'd check my speed on the trip. Loose front ends concern me. Take it easy.
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Old 04-17-2012, 08:20 PM   #8
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I'm in Austin.
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Old 04-17-2012, 08:33 PM   #9
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Re: Trip from houston to dallas, one way...what to check replace

as long as it's been properly maintain she will make it. DON'T FORGET YOUR BRAKES! I forgot to check them on a 1400mile trip ended up shattering the shoes and creating much more of a problem. other than that a maintained truck will do well
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