What spare parts to put in an emergency break-down kit?

[oro-o]

I would like to know what folks recommend to carry as common breakdown items that are user serviceable on the roadside. We travel periodically to really remote places and tow horses, so getting a break down could be a really big hassle in those situations.

So far I've had a Toyota factory accessory belt fail after 30k miles, and a coil at 133k. I am thinking I should carry one each of those, and a plug. I also carry a tire repair kit and pump, and obviously tools necessary to do the repairs, and an OBDII reader.

I am concerned about things that stop you in your tracks, like an accessory belt or plug coil. An O2 sensor or something that throws a light but doesn't make it impractical to get home doesn't concern me.

What are the common failure items that you can replace without a llift, hoist, or unusual tools, and you can afford to carry as spares?

E.g., I can justify carrying a coil, as at $80, I can afford it and I can also assume I'll have one go within a year or two as often as I hear these go bad.

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

I haven't seen a Land Cruiser disabled like you are talking about before. My old one never left me anywhere, and I expect the new ones are also very reliable and don't see issues. Tires are mostly what I would be concerned about. I am suprised you mention a belt problem.

 

[SALEH]

u should add some belts and fuel pump

 

[marius]

I carry a cv

 

[Travis351]

Some on here carry front axle flanges with the splines drilled out to bypass the front differential if it were to fail.

 

[spressomon]

As we all know its difficult to carry everything one might need. Having said that: For those that travel off-road and have not installed the front ARB locker it might be prudent to carry a pair of extra hub flanges that have had the spline grooves milled out.

And both TPS sensors; along with a few pages of the manual copied to paper; and a Scan Guage II or similar to diagnose a thrown code. And of course a selection of matching fuses, a quart or two of oil, tranny fluid & brake fluid. A compact voltage/amperage gauge/tester is in my kit too.

Maker sure to carry open/box end and sockets to fit most of the popular size bolts/nuts on your rig. A couple weeks ago, while on a Death Valley run, I lost a rear lower shock bolt (it was loctited...but DV washboard was no match ...didn't have a spare and I didn't have the tap necessary to chase the threads. But I did have the tools to remove the shock so we could keep traveling.

A SAT phone and/or SPOT might be good too. Strong zip ties have been used too. And spare bulbs for brake lights, etc. Duct tape, electrical tape and quick set epoxy are also apart of my tool kit.

In reality we need to carry more parts as we venture out into more remote areas.

 

[9toys]

almost sounds easier to tow a spare vehicle behind you.

 

[Topmounter]

almost sounds easier to tow a spare vehicle behind you.

Better yet... a couple harnesses for those horses rigged to attach to your front bumper or recovery points.... the mythical UZJ100-Stagecoach MOd!!!

 

[9toys]

great shot!

 

[BManning`]

Where are you guys keeping all of these spare parts and tools?

I used to take 1/2 my tool collection & spare parts with me when I went wheeling, but got tired of listening to them rattle around the entire time.

Who has an efficient, quiet method of taking all this stuff with? What works, bubble-wrap lined duffle bags? I'd like to go more prepared than I usually do but I need a "system"

 

[yoter100]

rear drawer system?

 

[rusty_tlc]

Where are you guys keeping all of these spare parts and tools?

I used to take 1/2 my tool collection & spare parts with me when I went wheeling, but got tired of listening to them rattle around the entire time.

Who has an efficient, quiet method of taking all this stuff with? What works, bubble-wrap lined duffle bags? I'd like to go more prepared than I usually do but I need a "system"

For both my Land Cruisers I use ammo cans. I stuff as many shop rags and plastic gloves into the nooks and crannies as I can. This serves the dual purpose of reducing rattles and making sure I have plenty of shop rags and gloves on hand.

 

[oro-o]

I haven't seen a Land Cruiser disabled like you are talking about before. = I am suprised you mention a belt problem.

I was surprised, too. Toyota (accessory) belt properly installed by dealer at 90k service (I checked it afterwards), blew 30k later. Napa belts for me, now.

belts and a fuel pump.

Do the fuel pumps go w/o warning? My experience in other vehicles is I get some warning (hard starts, noise, etc.). Are they pricey or not? Roger on the belts.

And both TPS sensors; along with a few pages of the manual copied to paper; and a Scan Guage II or similar to diagnose a thrown code. And of course a selection of matching fuses, a quart or two of oil, tranny fluid & brake fluid. A compact voltage/amperage gauge/tester is in my kit too.

Strong zip ties have been used too. And spare bulbs for brake lights, etc. Duct tape, electrical tape and quick set epoxy are also apart of my tool kit.

In reality we need to carry more parts as we venture out into more remote areas.

Do the TPS sensors go that often? That would be a real bummer to loose one! I also second zip ties - I carry them and they can be super-handy

Better yet... a couple harnesses for those horses rigged to attach to your front bumper or recovery points.... the mythical UZJ100-Stagecoach MOd!!!

You know, I could rig that up with what I carry (horses have breast collars). That is funny, and I'll keep it in mind for the future!

Where are you guys keeping all of these spare parts and tools?

I use two craftsman wrench sets that come in the molded plastic boxes - keeps most everything I need and doesn't rattle. Other parts and tools can be easily wrapped like mentioned in a small box. No noise problem and pretty compact to put in a plastic utility bin, or in a drawer system I am planning on purchasing or building.

 

[rusty_tlc]

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Do the TPS sensors go that often? That would be a real bummer to loose one! I also second zip ties - I carry them and they can be super-handy
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When they go your rig goes into limp home mode. It hardly moves. Mine went at the end of the driveway, it was virtually immobilized. I'm soooo glad it didn't happen the week before in Death Valley.

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I use two craftsman wrench sets that come in the molded plastic boxes - keeps most everything I need and doesn't rattle. Other parts and tools can be easily wrapped like mentioned in a small box. No noise problem and pretty compact to put in a plastic utility bin, or in a drawer system I am planning on purchasing or building.

The blow mold cases are nice to keep stuff together and organized but I feel they take up way to much room. I like a tool roll or caribinier for wrenches and the rails they sell for sockets.

 

[dclee]

Some on here carry front axle flanges with the splines drilled out to bypass the front differential if it were to fail.

Wow. Why not just drop the front driveshaft and lock the center diff? Same effect, less effort.

 

[dclee]

Depending on where you're going, and for how long, I'd say the basic Toyota toolkit is a lot more comprehensive than you might think, especially compared to other vehicles in this day and age.

Beyond that, I'd maybe carry a metric socket set and a 3/8" drive. Oil filter wrench and spare filter. WD-40. Spare fuses and spare main headlamp bulb. Spare accessory belts and coolant hoses. Spare thermostat. Spare fluids.

Of course, this assumes the basics (i.e. family camping trips to easily accessible areas). For anything more extreme, my toolkit and spares inventory are MUCH more comprehensive than above. I'm also a big proponent of drawer systems. I would never carry anything as heavy as tools loose in the cabin. In the G-Wagen I have an African Outback drawer system for everything. In the 80 I had a home-built drawer system. In the 100 I use heavy duty stackable plastic containers, lashed down with ratchet straps, and sitting behind a Milford cargo barrier. The only reason I don't have a drawer system in the 100 was the weight for daily driving, and the fact that it eliminates the third row (which we use on occasion).

edit: like Dan, I stuff rags everywhere to help eliminate rattles. But sometimes you just have to live with it!

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Wow. Why not just drop the front driveshaft and lock the center diff? Same effect, less effort.

Without the drive flanges removed or drilled out the front carrier will still try to turn without a driveline.

 

[dclee]

Without the drive flanges removed or drilled out the front carrier will still try to turn without a driveline.

Whoops, too many all-nighters at work for me recently! I read the drilled out flange thing and it kinda threw me. But that makes sense, then you don't need the plastic baggy to keep all the crap out of the hub. But sort of a waste of some perfectly good drive plates, oh well...

OK, 1:20 AM, maybe I should go to sleep now.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Whoops, too many all-nighters at work for me recently! I read the drilled out flange thing and it kinda threw me. But that makes sense, then you don't need the plastic baggy to keep all the crap out of the hub. But sort of a waste of some perfectly good drive plates, oh well...

OK, 1:20 AM, maybe I should go to sleep now.

I used duct tape when I broke the birf on my 80

 

[spressomon]

Whoops, too many all-nighters at work for me recently! I read the drilled out flange thing and it kinda threw me. But that makes sense, then you don't need the plastic baggy to keep all the crap out of the hub. But sort of a waste of some perfectly good drive plates, oh well...

OK, 1:20 AM, maybe I should go to sleep now.

Either way. But the spare drive flanges are quicker and also prevent bearing contamination and subsequent replacement. Duct tape probably works but my preference after helping Rusty with this one would be to just have the spare drive flanges available. Post ARB though I'd probably not bother as it virtually eliminates (not 100% but as good or better reliability that other potential problems on any rig) the risk/issue.


Yeah...you were up late buddy!