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Originally posted by legion
My wife wants me to get the truck checked out by a mechanic before I do the towing. (No arguments from me.)
I've had the oil changed (Mobil 1), differential fluid changed, coolant changed, transmission fluid changed, an alignment, new tie rod ends, and four new tires in the last two months. The brakes were redone up to specs a year ago (including a brake bleed).
What are the potential points of failure due to towing I should have scrutinized?
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That is a pretty good list and it hits the usual cooling, transmision, and tire suspects.
You are not going that heavy but it may make you feel better to check out the drive line AKA U joints and give the wheel bearings a look. Do a pre flight and set your tire pressures and you will be way ahead of most folks pulling trailers.
I make it a practice to stop about 10-15 min into the trip and do a walk around. I look for loose thing, feel the tires and hubs for excessive heat or other strange things. I repeat that at fuel stops and check oil and coolant too.