spdwaver
Formerly Kalifornistanian
Trailer queen...that's laughable.
Backcountry emergency parts list?
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Creeper: no offence, just not my thing. A very comprehensive list. I take pretty much everything you listed other than tie rod ends and extra tire valve stems. Good Ideas. Thanks
Dan: indeed, a sat phone would be nice. Prices are coming down but still a little spendy.
desert: axle seals, thought more about that. Smart.
Onur: Brake lines... also a good idea.
Dan: indeed, a sat phone would be nice. Prices are coming down but still a little spendy.
desert: axle seals, thought more about that. Smart.
Onur: Brake lines... also a good idea.
This thread needs more pics!!!
So, this is what I have stored in my 80 and is what remains in there as a Daily driver. For the wheeling I do (which isn't that often) it seems to be adequate, Although I think preventative maintenance, a ham radio, AMA, a winch and a cell phone and travelling in a group should get you out of most of the spots we get into around here.
Ive kept the third row, which does seem to be redundant as it is just me and my wife at the moment. However it makes sense to me to have room for at 2+ other people should their vehicle leave them stranded, otherwise I might as well get a pickup with a canopy, JMO.
First pic is the shelving, it is bolted to the floor, and the tool box is bolted to that. On the right the black box is a cheap electric cooler, behind it is a hi-lift and an axe.
Second pic is the tailgate storage.
Third pic is everything in the tailgate, plus whats in the shelving Other than the tool box. which includes:
hose, 5 different sizes, tucked into each other, will work for coolant or fuel.
carhartt jacket
cooler with water (and some old ammo??)
jumper cables
3 shackles (7/8")
gold pan (hey ya never know) which can be used for a few different things
ether (quick -start)
power steering fluid
oil
first aid kit
two recovery straps
halogen light that will plug into cigarette lighter
tent poles for my RTT
screwdrivers and wrenches
wrenches (with stubbies) in SAE and metric
a proper tire iron
gloves
funnel
tie down strap
paper target
crescent neck and offset neck wrenches
cummins manuals
hand cleaner
coolant (bigger jug)
tree saver strap
ice/boot things that you stick to your shoes so you don't wipe out on ice
tarp
hand cleaner
magnetic CB antenna
spare tubing line and quick fittings for airbags/ OBA
(I will post whats in the tool box in a few minutes)
So, this is what I have stored in my 80 and is what remains in there as a Daily driver. For the wheeling I do (which isn't that often) it seems to be adequate, Although I think preventative maintenance, a ham radio, AMA, a winch and a cell phone and travelling in a group should get you out of most of the spots we get into around here.
Ive kept the third row, which does seem to be redundant as it is just me and my wife at the moment. However it makes sense to me to have room for at 2+ other people should their vehicle leave them stranded, otherwise I might as well get a pickup with a canopy, JMO.
First pic is the shelving, it is bolted to the floor, and the tool box is bolted to that. On the right the black box is a cheap electric cooler, behind it is a hi-lift and an axe.
Second pic is the tailgate storage.
Third pic is everything in the tailgate, plus whats in the shelving Other than the tool box. which includes:
hose, 5 different sizes, tucked into each other, will work for coolant or fuel.
carhartt jacket
cooler with water (and some old ammo??)
jumper cables
3 shackles (7/8")
gold pan (hey ya never know) which can be used for a few different things
ether (quick -start)
power steering fluid
oil
first aid kit
two recovery straps
halogen light that will plug into cigarette lighter
tent poles for my RTT
screwdrivers and wrenches
wrenches (with stubbies) in SAE and metric
a proper tire iron
gloves
funnel
tie down strap
paper target
crescent neck and offset neck wrenches
cummins manuals
hand cleaner
coolant (bigger jug)
tree saver strap
ice/boot things that you stick to your shoes so you don't wipe out on ice
tarp
hand cleaner
magnetic CB antenna
spare tubing line and quick fittings for airbags/ OBA
(I will post whats in the tool box in a few minutes)
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The one thing no one has mentioned is generic 3/8" low pressure power steering hose.
Azrider and I have both ruptured them on the trail and it's pretty disabling.
We both fed ours for a while but it turned out to be futile. It's an easy fix if you have the hose, otherwise, you'll be hurting. These things are nearly impossible to steer w/o PS.
Azrider and I have both ruptured them on the trail and it's pretty disabling. We both fed ours for a while but it turned out to be futile. It's an easy fix if you have the hose, otherwise, you'll be hurting. These things are nearly impossible to steer w/o PS.Alright, heres whats in the blue box:
2 blocks (pulleys)
tie down strap, breaker bar
crescent wrench (best tool for throwing when your mad)
sockets w/ 1/4" & 3/8" socket wrenches and adapters
inner & outer wheel bearings, seals and spindle nut/star washers.
taps & drill bits
flatblade/prybar
extra lug nuts, wheel locks, and wheel lug bolts
air deflator
aisin hub face and inner hub gears
avm hub
fuel pump (diesel or gas) -aftermarket
54mm hub socket
voltage regulator for alt
flap/grinding discs
wax crayon
2nd photo:
2 u-joints (new)
fuel filter (universal-somewhat)
cheap voltage/continuity tester
charger for walkie-talkies
air nozzle for spraying OBA
vise grips
wire strippers
gloves
electrical tape
spare wire
tire repair kit:
spare valves in most sizes
toll to pull in valve into wheel
patches, plugs glue, inner valve stems with tool
3rd pic:
you can see the mount for my hi-lift (harder to walk away with in the middle of the night when its in the cab)
spare air bag
air hose (on-board compressor and tank)
fire extinguisher (ya I should get a bigger one)
inverter (cant really see it)
spare shelves (they make a good eating platform for your camp chair!)
also there is a couple camp chairs, they are tucked in along the 3rd rom seat on the driver side
I keep an axe tucked in under the hi-lift but its not in the pic
2 blocks (pulleys)
tie down strap, breaker bar
crescent wrench (best tool for throwing when your mad)
sockets w/ 1/4" & 3/8" socket wrenches and adapters
inner & outer wheel bearings, seals and spindle nut/star washers.
taps & drill bits
flatblade/prybar
extra lug nuts, wheel locks, and wheel lug bolts
air deflator
aisin hub face and inner hub gears
avm hub
fuel pump (diesel or gas) -aftermarket
54mm hub socket
voltage regulator for alt
flap/grinding discs
wax crayon
2nd photo:
2 u-joints (new)
fuel filter (universal-somewhat)
cheap voltage/continuity tester
charger for walkie-talkies
air nozzle for spraying OBA
vise grips
wire strippers
gloves
electrical tape
spare wire
tire repair kit:
spare valves in most sizes
toll to pull in valve into wheel
patches, plugs glue, inner valve stems with tool
3rd pic:
you can see the mount for my hi-lift (harder to walk away with in the middle of the night when its in the cab)
spare air bag
air hose (on-board compressor and tank)
fire extinguisher (ya I should get a bigger one)
inverter (cant really see it)
spare shelves (they make a good eating platform for your camp chair!)
also there is a couple camp chairs, they are tucked in along the 3rd rom seat on the driver side
I keep an axe tucked in under the hi-lift but its not in the pic
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And a final picture, here is the camp stove my neighbour gave me, its an old coleman and comes with folding legs. Its taken to pieces as Im going to bead blast it this weekend then have it powder-coated. Also, on my swingout, I built a shovel holder which uses the handle of the shovel as the handle to open or close the swing out. Theres going to be a compromise at some point, between storing your hi-lift, axe and shovel on the outside versus inside, its easier for stuff to get stolen on the outside, but in a rollover that might not be a bad thing to have them on the roof rack or bumpers.
I also built a small bracket which allows one of the shelves to be tucked into the swingout under the shovel bracket for more shelf space (food prep while camping).
The only things I have in the third row is a sleeping bag, and a small "fanny-pack" with some hunting/hiking gear such as head lamps, water, ginger-snaps, flagging tape, knife, extra batteries for the gps etc. etc.
In the cab I have a hidden storage spot which contains spare fuses, gps, a couple dollars, walkie talkies and a small bottle of jagermeister/emergency-juice, tire pressure gauge, tire filler nozzle for OBA, a few protein bars, a couple pens and paper, a sticker with AMA's number and my AMA membership number on it. I should get a spare birf and a spare wheel spacer at some point but havent picked either up yet.
So, that is the junk that comes with me on a regular basis.
One thing Id like to mention. The more stuff you put in your truck, when (not-if) you have to leave your vehicle in a remote place because it is broken or stuck, the more stuff you have to worry about getting stolen or lost. Thats why I say the first few things should be, good wheeling buddies with you, a ham radio & cell, AMA, some food and extra clothes, and letting someone know where your going and when you should be back. Anything else is an extra.
I hope you enjoy the pics, and maybe it will give ya'll some things to add to your lists!
edit: almost forgot the most important thing: emergency paper (TP) in a ziplock bag, you should always have some in there, it will inevitably save your ass some day. And a little bottle of alcohol/hand cleaner aint bad either.
I also built a small bracket which allows one of the shelves to be tucked into the swingout under the shovel bracket for more shelf space (food prep while camping).
The only things I have in the third row is a sleeping bag, and a small "fanny-pack" with some hunting/hiking gear such as head lamps, water, ginger-snaps, flagging tape, knife, extra batteries for the gps etc. etc.
In the cab I have a hidden storage spot which contains spare fuses, gps, a couple dollars, walkie talkies and a small bottle of jagermeister/emergency-juice, tire pressure gauge, tire filler nozzle for OBA, a few protein bars, a couple pens and paper, a sticker with AMA's number and my AMA membership number on it. I should get a spare birf and a spare wheel spacer at some point but havent picked either up yet.
So, that is the junk that comes with me on a regular basis.
One thing Id like to mention. The more stuff you put in your truck, when (not-if) you have to leave your vehicle in a remote place because it is broken or stuck, the more stuff you have to worry about getting stolen or lost. Thats why I say the first few things should be, good wheeling buddies with you, a ham radio & cell, AMA, some food and extra clothes, and letting someone know where your going and when you should be back. Anything else is an extra.
I hope you enjoy the pics, and maybe it will give ya'll some things to add to your lists!
edit: almost forgot the most important thing: emergency paper (TP) in a ziplock bag, you should always have some in there, it will inevitably save your ass some day. And a little bottle of alcohol/hand cleaner aint bad either.
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Here is another thread on this topic with some good ideas:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/371191-toolbox-items-what-include.html
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/371191-toolbox-items-what-include.html
That's amazing, Cody! I just realized you've got all that stuff between the 3rd row seats and the tailgate. You're right about if you have to abandon your rig due to a breakdown. I think about that, too, sometimes. I guess the more useful stuff you pack, the better your chances of being able to limp home and not have to leave it. 
Edit: If you ever get rear ended, your 80 will either explode or you'll have to have a garage sale on the spot to camouflage the clutter! LOL
Edit: If you ever get rear ended, your 80 will either explode or you'll have to have a garage sale on the spot to camouflage the clutter! LOL
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Holy spares batman! I don't have that many tools in my garage.
That's amazing, Cody! I just realized you've got all that stuff between the 3rd row seats and the tailgate. You're right about if you have to abandon your rig due to a breakdown. I think about that, too, sometimes. I guess the more useful stuff you pack, the better your chances of being able to limp home and not have to leave it.
Edit: If you ever get rear ended, your 80 will either explode or you'll have to have a garage sale on the spot to camouflage the clutter! LOL
Thats funny, ya I hope I never get horribly rear ended either.
I tried to build storage that would hold the heavy stuff down in the case of a rollover and still have 3 rows of seats. The only really loose stuff is the sleeping bag, fanny pack, a folding chair and a bottle of coolant. Which reminds me I should probably find a way to fasten the chairs and coolant down.
The thing is, I would end up using some of the tools when Im working in the garage i.e. the extra socket wrenches and sockets come in handy. But eventually its nice to have a set of wrenches and sockets for your cruiser that remain in your cruiser. Otherwise it is a hassel to try and remember what to load or unload for a trip. It is a few bucks to invest in wrenches and stuff, but if you keep your eyes peeled for sale's on these sorts of things, eventually you will find you have a decent set that can remain in your vehicle. My vehicle remains in my garage, and when Im at work I can see it from my desk, so im not really too worried about stuff getting stolen, this might be different for some of you. It sounds like a lot of stuff, but it doesnt take long to aquire so much junk.
I forgot a couple things which I will ammend to my previous post.
My list of junk is just the stuff ive crammed in there, Im not saying it is the best list nor do I necessarily reccomend it, Im just posting it for ideas.
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If I ever break down on the trail, I hope to run into you. That's a lot of gear in that small area. You should consider installing a 2nd battery tray and use it for storage.
I have a second battery tray, its got a battery in it though. Diesel's like two batteries. Having under hood storage for your spare fluids is a pretty good idea and ive done it with other vehicles, although Im trying to keep more weight to the rear to compensate for the cummins, bumper and 8274. ;p
i now carry a spare rear driveshaft. Last year we were in the middle of no where and i slid off a boulder and ko'd the old one. I drove it in front wheel drive the rest of the weekend but it took alot of the fun out of it. i got a spare on fleabay for $35 just in case it happens again.
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I like the story that goes with the suggestion. Pictures would make it better
Yes. Whenever, whereever I go on a trip, there always has to be a spare key, not carried by me, but by one of my buddies. Nothing immobilizes you faster than dropping your key into the river when you go for an un-intentional swim.
The lists you guys are posting up are helpful. Makes me think about what I may wish to carry on a long trip.
Thanks!
I think that the type of terrain you travel will influence the spares you take as per abrumley's post.
If I was playing in the rocks as per some of the southern wheelers tend to, I may also want to have a spare driveshaft- well-clamped down to the vehicle somewhere, and would probably invest more energy to axle/driveline protection.
As it is up here, a lot of the trails obstacles are muddy and isolated, sometimes with thick brush or roots in the way (or 3+ feet of snow), throw in a couple water crossings and some steep/ off camber hills as well. So I think for wheelers up this way, more energy is invested into recovery gear, communication equiptment, snorkels and the like: and after sussing out what others bring with them or what you wish you had brought/bought.
I carry spare hose after travelling with others who had problems with leaks, and a spare voltage regulator because I had one go on me in the past. Ive also had problems with a hub, which is why there is a spare in the truck as well as bearings and seals. That list gets bigger and bigger I guess...
Personal opinion, you need to carry what is necessary and nothing more. Added weight leads to a better chance of breakage. I would never carry a spare driveshaft or axle shafts in my rig. I may keep them in camp but I don't need those items to drive home. You pull the shaft and keep going.
Obviously this is a different mindset than a multi-day expedition but even in that case I would carry a spare birf and u-joints. Anything else would be overkill IMO.
Obviously this is a different mindset than a multi-day expedition but even in that case I would carry a spare birf and u-joints. Anything else would be overkill IMO.
I do a lot of thinking about this as well... I have a good tool box and basic replacement parts like, hoses, belts, coil, and drive plate(s) to replace a broken AVM hub.
I'm currently building an expedition type trailer (my expeditions will be probably be a 3 day weekend in SW Idaho) to get my family out in the boonies more.. I'm designing the trailer to carry my DRZ400 Dual Sport.
If truly stranded, the DRZ will cover the rough terrain in a fraction of time the Cruiser did; I'll go get help or get to a place I can make a call. I also plan to use the DRZ to explore the area around camp. I look at it as the ultimate back-up plan. The next best bet is to always travel with another vehicle.
I'm currently building an expedition type trailer (my expeditions will be probably be a 3 day weekend in SW Idaho) to get my family out in the boonies more.. I'm designing the trailer to carry my DRZ400 Dual Sport.
If truly stranded, the DRZ will cover the rough terrain in a fraction of time the Cruiser did; I'll go get help or get to a place I can make a call. I also plan to use the DRZ to explore the area around camp. I look at it as the ultimate back-up plan. The next best bet is to always travel with another vehicle.
The number one item you can bring for emergencies.
