Here is what I would do...

-Remove battery
-Change oil (quality synthetic) and filter
-Change power steering fluid, brake fluid, and tranny fluid
-Fill tank full with quality gasoline and a bottle of fuel stabilizer
-HVAC in off position to prevent critters from getting in
-cover exhaust exits and intake
-mouse/bait traps in the garage
-make sure tires are inflated to proper pressure (dont worry about getting flat spots on tires, not gunna happen with radials)


When you return...

-Change oil/filter
-Fresh battery
-Siphon out gas in tank and fill with fresh gas
-Check fluids and tire pressures
-Crank it up and enjoy the ride!

 

Got this link from another forum what do you guys think?

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/BuySell/...rm_storage.htm

 

Got mud terrains not radials

 

He's talking about radials VS. bias ply and I'm pretty sure yours are radials. Bias ply's flat spot overnight. 3 years sittin in one spot and there's a good chance any tire will flatspot eventually.

There were a few good ideas in your link. The dessicant in the interior being one of them. Step 18 will be a tough one though

 

Well Mud Grapplers i think will flat spot haha. Yes step 18 will be very hard. Ill get like 5 miles down the road and want to turn around bc ill think i forgot to do something . Prob happen like 5 times before i lock it up and leave the gate

 

They're not bias ply though right? You got nitto mud grapplers? Those are radials.
*edit: you realized that.



Do you have anyone you trust to leave the truck with. Parents?

honestly thats the best option, 3 years is a lot. Have them give it a good run twice a month 30-40 miles. Couple wide open throttle runs to prevent carbon buildup.


If you absolutely have to store it youll prolly be fine if you do it right like that link you posted.

Oh and thank you for your service.

 

Biggest thing to remember is the address and unit number of where your storing your truck at. That way you can find it when you get back Stateside

 

very true

 

Your right plastic does not rust, but fuel pumps and sending units do. Also all that air that is in that tank has moisture in it. With temp change comes condensation. Condensation collects on the sides of the tank (even if its plastic) and runs down into the fuel. Over a period of time you get water in the bottom of the tank. You tell me whats better in the bottom, Water or old fuel. If it really concerns you about old fuel in the tank, then you could drain it when you get home, but I don't think it will be that bad. Clean dry fuel can keep for a while.

Oh yea sealing the exhaust and intake is a great idea too.

 

Good point. Fill the tank.

 

You need only to do 5 things:

1. Fill up with good quality gasoline.
2. Add Stabilizer and run it about 20 miles to get it into the engine:
3. Jack it up and put on jack stands.
4. Cover any holes to prevent varmints (eg: cats, rats, mice, bees, etc) from getting in your exhuast or intake. I use rags or old t-shirts.
5. Remove battery. I do recommend keeping the battery on a battery minder.

It's just like any other gasoline engine... whether it'd be a rototiller or a lawnmower, just keep the tank filled with stabilizer and run it so it will get into the engine preventing gum up. Other than that, I wouldn't sweat it. You might want to change the oil, but oil doesn't go bad by sitting especially if it is synthetic.

My experience: I've got a 2000 Dakota with a 4.7l V8 that has 110k on it which is my summer truck, and from Mid November to late March (depending on weather and road conditions), I store it on jack stands and do exactly what I do above and it's been working fine for the past 10 years. Every single year.

 

thanks for the info.

 

Also you could try and find a really BIG Pelican case for it...

 

Ask anyone with the factory Pirelli tires. Radials will flat spot. Overnight even.

 

Yah I'm gonna look in craigslist to see if anyone in the general area may have a set for very cheap