Truck Has Been Parked for 3 Years, Getting Back On The Road

Hoses, flush the system as well.

 

As Joseph noted hoses and a good flush change rad cap , change the belts as well and keep an eye on the wheel seals for leaks when you get a few hundred miles of on the road use as well as check engine , trans , rear ends , power steering check for oil leaks , watch the auto drain if equipped on your air tanks for sticking after sitting and not used as well.

 

Thanks Flatbed, you guys are a bit more knowledgeable on this stuff than I am. I just throw it out there and hope it sticks! Lol

 

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

 

Wouldn't hurt to have a shiny new passed inspection Sticker on it as well.

 

As long as you were consistent about taking it for a spin every two weeks you should be fine. But if two weeks was really four to six, you need to pay extra attention to the problem areas listed above. I'd also add in thermostats. You do not want to risk one sticking shut or open on you.

 

Belts, check hoses and rubber bushings. . Good chance a hub or wheel seal may go because they dry out when a truck sits for an extended period of time. But i wouldn't repair them until they go.

 

Probably do a full PM, filters & fluids, belts and hoses etc. I reckon you are in good shape because you started it and ran it around the yard. Stuff won't come to light until you put some shakeyfreighty miles on it. Carry a variety of hammers, duck tape, electrical tape. Good luck