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thrtsxchambers · 12-17-2009, 07:52 PM

Some of you may have seen this on another forum but need people opinion. I want to travel to a winter cruze this weekend but they are calling for snow and already sprayed the roads with the salt mix. Wondering if I wash it off when I get home will it be ok. I am not worried about traveling in the snow but I am worried about the slag damaging my bags or fittings and hoses. Down here in the south the weather says snow and everyone freaks out and the state sprays the road and then it just rains and get all over peoples cars but I usually wash mine off to prevent corrosion. Just wondering if anyone has done this and had no problems.
Thanks in advance

kelgar50 · 12-17-2009, 08:09 PM

You will be fine I had a Semi truck I ran all over the country and up into canada and the road salt and mag water never hurt the air bags,lines or valves.

Benelli · 12-17-2009, 08:35 PM

You should be fine, as Dad's a trucker and hasn't washed it for a year or two and all suspension and air components are good to go.

If you're worried about it, wash it off when you get home.

thrtsxchambers · 12-17-2009, 08:47 PM

Thanks guys, I want new valves but would rather not mess the current ones up to get new ones. I don't think it will snow but even rain will sling that crap all over my truck.
The things we go through to have fun and hang out with other custom car owners!?

S10Fan · 12-17-2009, 09:14 PM

Hey, do me a favor. Please keep all the white stuff on your side of the border!

dropd80s · 12-18-2009, 04:28 PM

Only problem you might have in the freezing temp would be the valves freezing up. If you dont have water traps, drain everything before you leave. Hell i would drain it anyway. My girl used to get so pissed when she would jump in her S10 to leave for work and her valves would freeze open.

dropd80s · 12-18-2009, 04:29 PM

I havn't ever used any of the antifreeze they make for air lines, supposed to be good stuff though.

thrtsxchambers · 12-19-2009, 07:25 PM

I tried this morning, made down the road until I had to go up a hill to exit my neighborhood and it was not happening. Pissed me off so I shoveled snow most of the day and the city finally cleaned my road about 2pm but to late then so I just grabbed a cold one. Thanks for all your input.

12-17-2009, 07:52 PM	#1
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Bagged trucks in snow? Some of you may have seen this on another forum but need people opinion. I want to travel to a winter cruze this weekend but they are calling for snow and already sprayed the roads with the salt mix. Wondering if I wash it off when I get home will it be ok. I am not worried about traveling in the snow but I am worried about the slag damaging my bags or fittings and hoses. Down here in the south the weather says snow and everyone freaks out and the state sprays the road and then it just rains and get all over peoples cars but I usually wash mine off to prevent corrosion. Just wondering if anyone has done this and had no problems. Thanks in advance Last edited by thrtsxchambers; 12-17-2009 at 07:53 PM.

12-17-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
kelgar50 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bako,CA Posts: 64	Re: Bagged trucks in snow? You will be fine I had a Semi truck I ran all over the country and up into canada and the road salt and mag water never hurt the air bags,lines or valves.

12-17-2009, 08:35 PM	#3
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Re: Bagged trucks in snow? You should be fine, as Dad's a trucker and hasn't washed it for a year or two and all suspension and air components are good to go. If you're worried about it, wash it off when you get home. __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold

12-17-2009, 08:47 PM	#4
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Bagged trucks in snow? Thanks guys, I want new valves but would rather not mess the current ones up to get new ones. I don't think it will snow but even rain will sling that crap all over my truck. The things we go through to have fun and hang out with other custom car owners!?

12-17-2009, 09:14 PM	#5
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Bagged trucks in snow? Hey, do me a favor. Please keep all the white stuff on your side of the border! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

12-18-2009, 04:28 PM	#6
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: Bagged trucks in snow? Only problem you might have in the freezing temp would be the valves freezing up. If you dont have water traps, drain everything before you leave. Hell i would drain it anyway. My girl used to get so pissed when she would jump in her S10 to leave for work and her valves would freeze open.

12-18-2009, 04:29 PM	#7
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: Bagged trucks in snow? I havn't ever used any of the antifreeze they make for air lines, supposed to be good stuff though.

12-19-2009, 07:25 PM	#8
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Bagged trucks in snow? I tried this morning, made down the road until I had to go up a hill to exit my neighborhood and it was not happening. Pissed me off so I shoveled snow most of the day and the city finally cleaned my road about 2pm but to late then so I just grabbed a cold one. Thanks for all your input. Last edited by thrtsxchambers; 12-19-2009 at 07:26 PM.



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