Things to check before a road trip in an 80 (2 Viewers)

[ICY80]

I have searched for a similar thread. Haven’t found one so I am making my own. Getting ready to take my 80 on a road trip. I believe all of the baseline maintenance has been done by me. All Fluids have been changed and some flushed, hoses, belts, fan clutch, valve cover gasket, radiator is good, although I’m sure I am missing a few things. But I know these are at least 26 year old vehicles so I can’t expect perfection. I wanted to post and see if there is any kinks I need to check out with mine before I embark. Tons of guys on here who know every square inch of an 80 so I need some advice. Thanks guys. Also looking for the “ where has your 80 taken you” thread. Can someone link it ? Thanks.

 

[devo]

I always check to see that I have a full tank of gas!



devo

 

[mudgudgeon]

Road trip snacks!

 

[mudgudgeon]

Check yet nutz!

Deez nutz

Check
Oil
coolant
Brake fluid level
Wheel bearings, make sure they aren't loose
Belts
washer fluid
Blinker fluid
Tire air pressure
Spare tire air pressure
Have a quick look underneath for anything that looks out of place, or leaking

 

[Outsane]

Washer fluid and clean windows for a long trip
always

 

[jfz80]

Where Has Your 80 Taken You?: 80 Series Camping/Overland/Adventure Thread

Where has your 80 taken you? The 60 guys have a cool camping thread going. Lots of great photos. I think we need one too! Here's a handful of mine to get it rolling... UT .................................................................

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[cruiserfien]

Replace the heater T if you have not within the last 50k miles. Cheap easy part but catastrophic if you have failure.