Going from Chicago to Vegas in one day

24Runna · 11-17-2008, 01:16 AM

Me and my parents are going to visit family in Vegas for Thanksgiving week. We will be taking my mom's '04 4Runner. Any tips on what I should do to the car before we go? Keep in mind that we will only be stopping to get gas.

Oh and any tips on the travel? Anything that has been useful on your trips?

And lastly anyone else going somewhere for Thanksgiving?

Thanks!

Elton · 11-17-2008, 01:48 AM

check the air pressure in the tires check fluids and other little stuff other than that should be a safe trip

24Runna · 11-17-2008, 01:56 AM

Thanks.

What about the drive belts?

I started doing my own maintenance to the car after the big 30k interval.

Elton · 11-17-2008, 01:59 AM

how many miles does it have ?

24Runna · 11-17-2008, 02:02 AM

It currently has 74,700k

Elton · 11-17-2008, 02:05 AM

belts probably fine hard to tell with out looking

24Runna · 11-17-2008, 02:14 AM

yea no noises or anything.

Just because I'm random here's a list of stuff: (Feel free to add/remove (with reason))
-Check & inflate tires (Spare too!)
-Check oil, replace if necessarily (I'm on Mobil1 15k stuff, and I still have 10k left).
-Check gear oil in xcase , rear (just replaced seal, and front(DEF needs it)
-Washer fluid

-Brake
-Power Steering
-Coolant, (it's that Super long life pink stuff)
-Air filter
-Check chassis and driveline bolts
-Detail it
-Spare keyes

What am i missing....? hmm...

Elton · 11-17-2008, 02:17 AM

windshield wipers ? also couldn't hurt to bring a spare set of keys never know

24Runna · 11-17-2008, 02:31 AM

I just picked up a pair.

Hmm spare keys. Great idea. I can imagine getting out of the car only to realize the keys are in there and your out there 1,700 miles from home, stopped by the simplest thing ever.

That's going on the list.

87LVRunner · 11-17-2008, 09:23 AM

Rockstar Energy Drink for you... The triple size ones! That's a haul.

I'd just run to Target or something and get one of those emergency kits. I think the one I got was pretty cheap. Jumper cables, flares, can of tire goo...

Good luck with that trip and Happy Turkey Day. I'll keep an eye out for a 4Runner with Ill. plates!

24Runna · 11-17-2008, 10:48 AM

def energy drinks lol.

Whats your zip? I've got fam in 89134 and 89130.

I'll keep a lookout for your 87 runner.

Our is debadged on the sides and black.

shazaam · 11-17-2008, 11:03 AM

thats about an 1800 mile trip .... one way.

g'luck

87LVRunner · 11-17-2008, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24Runna

def energy drinks lol.

Whats your zip? I've got fam in 89134 and 89130.

I'll keep a lookout for your 87 runner.

Our is debadged on the sides and black.

89123 I'm off the Warm Springs exit on 215. Close to the airport. I'll keep an eye out, and be safe on the trip. I hope your weather is mild.

toyotaman11 · 11-17-2008, 12:54 PM

prolly ought to grab a grease gun & get under the truck & hit all the spots that need greased, ie:upper & lower control arms,tie rod ends, draglink ends, ect,ect,...

Al's Chop Shop · 11-17-2008, 01:02 PM

tire chains... and practice putting them on before you leave.

Al

space-junk · 11-17-2008, 02:22 PM

it prolly wouldnt hurt putting some seafoam in a couple days before you leave too...

fyi, that drive will be HORRIBLE!!! my and my dad drove out to Indianna to pick up a horse trailer... went there and back in 4 days with only stopping for gas, stop by cabella's original store, and one 6 hour stint sleeping in a hotel and getting showers...

HORRIBLE!!!!!

87LVRunner · 11-17-2008, 02:39 PM

OH! If you get the chance while you are here, the Bass Pro Shop is something to see! It's their flagship store, so there is a river in it, a gun range, and so on. They also have a rare gun room. There are some fantastic pieces in there. Make your relatives take you there. It's at the Silverton Casino. Also they have a pretty awesome salt water tank complete with mermaids.

Come on, it's Vegas. Don't be surprised and all. If your not 21 you can still see this stuff. If you are 21 or older and want to hit a casino, go to Palms. The eye candy there is second to none. There and Planet Hollywood.

Cheers!

24Runna · 11-17-2008, 04:38 PM

'thanks for all the responses guys!!

Toyotaman, this weekend I'll go out and get a grease gun, mine disappeared.

Al's chop shop, what kind of tire chains do you recommend? I don't think we will hit snow though? Maybe, haha, is it snowing in Colorado?

Nice. That sounds like a kick ass place to go. I love the strip, even though I am under 21, I still love it there.

Space-junk, I was thinking about seafoaming today too. Also I dunno about you guys, but I LOVE car trips no matter how far and long.

95yoda · 11-20-2008, 11:10 PM

I have done the drive from mn to ca and also back many times. just stopping for gas, and alone!!! I check the oil and go.

11-17-2008, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
24Runna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Chi-land Posts: 420	Going from Chicago to Vegas in one day Me and my parents are going to visit family in Vegas for Thanksgiving week. We will be taking my mom's '04 4Runner. Any tips on what I should do to the car before we go? Keep in mind that we will only be stopping to get gas. Oh and any tips on the travel? Anything that has been useful on your trips? And lastly anyone else going somewhere for Thanksgiving? Thanks! __________________ '95 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 Auto 4WD 108k 4.88 Gears GY Wrangler RT/S 31x10.50x15 HYDROLOCKED!!! :( :( :( :( :( PM me if you have anything to help!

11-17-2008, 01:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toledo,Oregon Posts: 9,242	check the air pressure in the tires check fluids and other little stuff other than that should be a safe trip __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto mom 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-17-2008, 01:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
24Runna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Chi-land Posts: 420	Thanks. What about the drive belts? I started doing my own maintenance to the car after the big 30k interval. __________________ '95 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 Auto 4WD 108k 4.88 Gears GY Wrangler RT/S 31x10.50x15 HYDROLOCKED!!! :( :( :( :( :( PM me if you have anything to help!

11-17-2008, 01:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toledo,Oregon Posts: 9,242	how many miles does it have ? __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto mom 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-17-2008, 02:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
24Runna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Chi-land Posts: 420	It currently has 74,700k __________________ '95 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 Auto 4WD 108k 4.88 Gears GY Wrangler RT/S 31x10.50x15 HYDROLOCKED!!! :( :( :( :( :( PM me if you have anything to help!

11-17-2008, 02:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toledo,Oregon Posts: 9,242	belts probably fine hard to tell with out looking __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto mom 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-17-2008, 02:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
24Runna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Chi-land Posts: 420	yea no noises or anything. Just because I'm random here's a list of stuff: (Feel free to add/remove (with reason)) -Check & inflate tires (Spare too!) -Check oil, replace if necessarily (I'm on Mobil1 15k stuff, and I still have 10k left). -Check gear oil in xcase , rear (just replaced seal, and front(DEF needs it) -Washer fluid -Brake -Power Steering -Coolant, (it's that Super long life pink stuff) -Air filter -Check chassis and driveline bolts -Detail it -Spare keyes What am i missing....? hmm... __________________ '95 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 Auto 4WD 108k 4.88 Gears GY Wrangler RT/S 31x10.50x15 HYDROLOCKED!!! :( :( :( :( :( PM me if you have anything to help! Last edited by 24Runna; 11-17-2008 at 02:32 AM.

11-17-2008, 02:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toledo,Oregon Posts: 9,242	windshield wipers ? also couldn't hurt to bring a spare set of keys never know __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto mom 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-17-2008, 02:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
24Runna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Chi-land Posts: 420	I just picked up a pair. Hmm spare keys. Great idea. I can imagine getting out of the car only to realize the keys are in there and your out there 1,700 miles from home, stopped by the simplest thing ever. That's going on the list. __________________ '95 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 Auto 4WD 108k 4.88 Gears GY Wrangler RT/S 31x10.50x15 HYDROLOCKED!!! :( :( :( :( :( PM me if you have anything to help!

11-17-2008, 09:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
87LVRunner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Livin' in the Las Vegas Valley Posts: 157	Rockstar Energy Drink for you... The triple size ones! That's a haul. I'd just run to Target or something and get one of those emergency kits. I think the one I got was pretty cheap. Jumper cables, flares, can of tire goo... Good luck with that trip and Happy Turkey Day. I'll keep an eye out for a 4Runner with Ill. plates! __________________ 87 4Runner 4 Banger ProComp Stage II 4:88 w/ LS

11-17-2008, 10:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
24Runna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Chi-land Posts: 420	def energy drinks lol. Whats your zip? I've got fam in 89134 and 89130. I'll keep a lookout for your 87 runner. Our is debadged on the sides and black. __________________ '95 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 Auto 4WD 108k 4.88 Gears GY Wrangler RT/S 31x10.50x15 HYDROLOCKED!!! :( :( :( :( :( PM me if you have anything to help!

11-17-2008, 11:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,080	thats about an 1800 mile trip .... one way. g'luck __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1

11-17-2008, 12:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
toyotaman11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: goshen ,ind Posts: 528	prolly ought to grab a grease gun & get under the truck & hit all the spots that need greased, ie:upper & lower control arms,tie rod ends, draglink ends, ect,ect,... __________________ its all fun & games till someone gets an eye put out.. then it's fun & games you can't see !!! 100 extra hp...maybe once. Then it will sound like shaking a soda can with thumb tacks http://s499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/dirtymoney427/ <click to see my slide show.

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Al's Chop Shop Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 477	tire chains... and practice putting them on before you leave. Al __________________ 81 Toyota pickup - Hers 22r, 5spd, 4x4, longbed on 33's... awaiting custom rears up front w/ downey shackles, chev 63's out back double shackled and 36's... 79 Jeep Cherokee Widetrack "Kronk" - The Build TBI350, SM465, NP205, Hydraulic clutch, Hydroboost, Custom aluminum radiator, Flowtech headers, SOA D44HD w/ Hi-steer, D60, 36" TSL/SX's, LED tail conversion... 91 Chevy K1500 - The Hauler TBI350, built 700r4, NP241, awaiting 4" lift... 92 FJ80 Land Cruiser - traded!

11-17-2008, 02:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
87LVRunner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Livin' in the Las Vegas Valley Posts: 157	OH! If you get the chance while you are here, the Bass Pro Shop is something to see! It's their flagship store, so there is a river in it, a gun range, and so on. They also have a rare gun room. There are some fantastic pieces in there. Make your relatives take you there. It's at the Silverton Casino. Also they have a pretty awesome salt water tank complete with mermaids. Come on, it's Vegas. Don't be surprised and all. If your not 21 you can still see this stuff. If you are 21 or older and want to hit a casino, go to Palms. The eye candy there is second to none. There and Planet Hollywood. Cheers! __________________ 87 4Runner 4 Banger ProComp Stage II 4:88 w/ LS

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24Runna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Chi-land Posts: 420	'thanks for all the responses guys!! Toyotaman, this weekend I'll go out and get a grease gun, mine disappeared. Al's chop shop, what kind of tire chains do you recommend? I don't think we will hit snow though? Maybe, haha, is it snowing in Colorado? Nice. That sounds like a kick ass place to go. I love the strip, even though I am under 21, I still love it there. Space-junk, I was thinking about seafoaming today too. Also I dunno about you guys, but I LOVE car trips no matter how far and long. __________________ '95 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 Auto 4WD 108k 4.88 Gears GY Wrangler RT/S 31x10.50x15 HYDROLOCKED!!! :( :( :( :( :( PM me if you have anything to help!

11-20-2008, 11:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
95yoda Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 205	I have done the drive from mn to ca and also back many times. just stopping for gas, and alone!!! I check the oil and go.