preparing the truck for a 2 year hibernation.

[konasummit]

I am going to be leaving my truck for the next 2 years. I was wondering what you guys would suggest i do to keep everything in good shape. Thanks
Tyler

[Dunenutt]

Drain the gas, and coolant (block plugs too). Remove the battery.

[truckster]

Two years, huh? Sounds familiar.

The best thing, if you have someone you trust, is to have them start it once a month and let it warm up. Drive it just enough to not let the tires sit in one spot - they tend to get flat spots sitting that long.

If not, I would make sure the body is as clean as you can get it, so that any salt that might be hiding is washed off, and then give it at least a coat of carwash hot wax to hold down the growth of rust.

A light coat of oil in the cylinders would also be a good idea, to keep the rings from rusting to the cylinder walls.

And since you're in Cedar (anywhere in Utah, really) I would try to make sure mice can't get into the cab.

[1972RedNeck]

I put mouse poison inside too.

[CC69Rat]

Those Silica gel packs like they put in electronics will keep the musty smell out of it too. They will absorb any moisture .. etc.

Maybe put one on a disposable plate or something and sit it under the seat.