Vehicle Check List.
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Vehicle Check List.
First and foremost, before you hit the road, you need to make sure your 4WD vehicle is in sound mechanical condition.
To determine whether your 4×4 vehicle is trail ready and capable of surviving a trip off-road, first do a visual inspection – inside and out.
Then, take a few minutes to more closely inspect the inner workings of your ride – make sure that the following parts are in good working condition and you don’t hear any strange noise/s coming from these areas:
• Axles & Differentials – hubs, seals, vacuum lines, shift motors, vent lines, front u-joints
• Battery – clean terminals, check for damaged or corroded wiring
• Brakes – drums, rotors, pads/shoes, fluid, hoses, leaks, check e-brake, brake lights
• Belts & Hoses – look for cracks or bulges
• Body/Frame – look for cracks
• Cooling/Heating system – look for leaks, fluid levels, clean and repair fins, check hoses, thermostat, radiator cap
• Driveline/Transmission – inspect case and shifter, leaks, fluids, universal & cv joints, skid plates
• Engine – carburetor, fuel injectors, spark plugs, wires, pcv valve, pumps, spark plugs, distributor & wires, belts; check for leaks and cracks
• Exhaust – muffler, tailpipes
• Fluids – oil, transmission, brake, radiator coolant, gear oils, wipers, power steering
• Lights – headlights, brake lights, auxiliary lights; make sure they’re aimed properly
• Nuts & Bolts – tighten axle u-bolts, lug bolts, nuts
• Steering – check alignment, fluid level, belts and hoses, pump and reservoir for leaks
• Suspension – springs, shocks, alignment, wheel bearings, steering linkage
• Tires – tighten lug nuts, air pressure, tread wear (including your full-size spare), look for cuts and missing chunks
• Wipers – check for wear, fluid level
Once your vehicle is checked and ready to roll, it’s time to load the necessary gear and equipment on board…
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