OK. After "Which chip is the best", "What size tires will fit", and "What oil should I use", questions about break in are the most redundant. So here's mine. :)

Bought an '07 LBZ in Chandler, AZ. It's 1800 miles back home to Indianapolis. Anyone see an issue with hopping in a new truck with 26 miles on it and putting on 1800 highway miles?

I found a hauling company, but they are looking at up to two weeks for delivery, don't know if I can wait that long.

Just me but I would change the oil between 500 and 1000 mi. I would also change the trans filter.

OK. After "Which chip is the best", "What size tires will fit", and "What oil should I use", questions about break in are the most redundant. So here's mine. :)

Bought an '07 LBZ in Chandler, AZ. It's 1800 miles back home to Indianapolis. Anyone see an issue with hopping in a new truck with 26 miles on it and putting on 1800 highway miles?

I found a hauling company, but they are looking at up to two weeks for delivery, don't know if I can wait that long.

Drive it like you stole it and change fluids when you get home.

Driving your truck 1800 miles will not hurt it.

Drove mine 1100 miles off the lot...10k miles later, so far so good.

Even if you have to drive it that far then still obey the break in procedures pointed out in the manual. Varying speed is the key according to the manual.

I myself happen to trust the manufacturers recommendations on it because they have spent the most time testing it. Any other recommendations I dispute until they reach the manufacturers testing hours.

Should not pose any problem. Unloaded highway milage is the easist on any vehicle, as they run at a steady state, and get all fluids and components up to full temperature. You'll get the added benefit of going through the mountains, so you'll get some variation in throttle demand.

Set the cruise, set the a/c on, and enjoy the drive.

P.S. My inlaws live in Fountain Hills, so I've done the AZ to Indy route a few times. Go up through Payson, and over to Show Low, and then across US 60 all the way across New Mexico - it's a beautiful drive. It's shorter in distance, but just a bit slower than the interstate, so won't make a bean's worth of difference in the overall driving time. See the country; it's worth it.

Varying speeds is pretty crucial. Don't take 100% interstate if possible. Take some highways and backroads if possible (i.e.GPS). It's not like your picking up the DMax and hauling another car home behind it. Most important, enjoy the ride.

best thing i did to break our truck in was to hook our 40 foot sandpiper toyhauler to it.

No problems and I just did it one week ago. I did set the cruise but I made sure to stomp on it quite a bit. still averaged between 17.2-18.2 MPG at 75-80 MPH. Couldnt be happier.

Redbone glad to see you found your truck, I didn't change mt oil till 3k, maybe not ideal but I don't think it will hurt any thing

Redbone, The only concern might be the first 500 miles. During that time the rear differential will get hot, approx 350 deg (f). If you could do a few short trips, say 50-70 miles each and let it cool while you stop it would not hurt. Many people drive right off the lot and hook up a load and go and never have a problem. Also make sure the rear differential is serviced when you pick up the truck. Our new truck was inspected from the dealer and later we found the rear diff low on fluid.