As a relative newcomer to the 80 offroading world, I've been researching (extensively) what constitutes a "trail spare" and when its a good idea to carry them. Read: some links below. (Many omitted because I don't want to write an essay.)
Trail spare's must have's ?
What's in the 80 for Rubicon
Trail Tools & Spare????
What do you keep in your rear storage unit?
MUST have spare parts
The general consensus is that your mileage varies. If Pritchett Canyon is the easiest thing you consider, it probably makes more sense to bring axle shafts, birfields, propeller shafts, and the kitchen sink. If you're trekking across Oz, probably makes sense to bring two spares and as much fuel as you can carry. If you're taking the trailer queen after a fresh build, probably makes sense to bring a ton of parts. If you're driving to a dirt parking lot, maybe your only spare is an AAA card. Yadda yadda, etc etc, you get the deal.
The topic I could find the least information regarding is the spare hardware should you expect to use on the trail. Numerous threads mentioned knuckle studs, but I found little mention of also carrying the cone washers, flat washers, and nuts which would likely be lost if the stud was sheared. There were a few mentions of hub/lug studs, but not many mentions of an extra nut if the stud is seized inside it. At the same time, its easy to carry, say, wheel bearings, but forget the hub flange gasket. For a dollar or two, this is something that I could justify replacing in the field to make sure the job is done correctly and won't need to be repeated upon returning home.
There have been a number of suggestions similar to 'oh, just run to the hardware store and grab a grade 8 (WHICH ISNT METRIC! ITS 10.9!) bolt until you can get back home and correct it.' While this is sensible if you can access the hardware store along Pritchett Canyon, there's concern that a stronger than factory bolt could just relocate the failure point to something more expensive and painful, or an NLA component. Think about pulling threads out instead of snapping a bolt. I'd rather extract bolts all day than drill and re-tap.
I'd imagine that most of this goes without saying to you 'seasoned' guys, but its not always evident if you haven't been there and done that. Maybe I just need it spelled out. Or maybe I just need to break a ton of crap. I'd prefer not the latter.
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TL;DR
The key question(s) here is(are): What kind of hardware, gaskets, and non-reusable parts should one carry to make a stressful and frustrating situation go as smoothly as possible? What kind of standard parts are great to have around? What part of that assembly should one carry to not be "THAT GUY" that brings the spare tire but forgets the tire tool?
Pic of hardware for your time:
Trail spare's must have's ?
What's in the 80 for Rubicon
Trail Tools & Spare????
What do you keep in your rear storage unit?
MUST have spare parts
The general consensus is that your mileage varies. If Pritchett Canyon is the easiest thing you consider, it probably makes more sense to bring axle shafts, birfields, propeller shafts, and the kitchen sink. If you're trekking across Oz, probably makes sense to bring two spares and as much fuel as you can carry. If you're taking the trailer queen after a fresh build, probably makes sense to bring a ton of parts. If you're driving to a dirt parking lot, maybe your only spare is an AAA card. Yadda yadda, etc etc, you get the deal.
The topic I could find the least information regarding is the spare hardware should you expect to use on the trail. Numerous threads mentioned knuckle studs, but I found little mention of also carrying the cone washers, flat washers, and nuts which would likely be lost if the stud was sheared. There were a few mentions of hub/lug studs, but not many mentions of an extra nut if the stud is seized inside it. At the same time, its easy to carry, say, wheel bearings, but forget the hub flange gasket. For a dollar or two, this is something that I could justify replacing in the field to make sure the job is done correctly and won't need to be repeated upon returning home.
There have been a number of suggestions similar to 'oh, just run to the hardware store and grab a grade 8 (WHICH ISNT METRIC! ITS 10.9!) bolt until you can get back home and correct it.' While this is sensible if you can access the hardware store along Pritchett Canyon, there's concern that a stronger than factory bolt could just relocate the failure point to something more expensive and painful, or an NLA component. Think about pulling threads out instead of snapping a bolt. I'd rather extract bolts all day than drill and re-tap.
I'd imagine that most of this goes without saying to you 'seasoned' guys, but its not always evident if you haven't been there and done that. Maybe I just need it spelled out. Or maybe I just need to break a ton of crap. I'd prefer not the latter.
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TL;DR
The key question(s) here is(are): What kind of hardware, gaskets, and non-reusable parts should one carry to make a stressful and frustrating situation go as smoothly as possible? What kind of standard parts are great to have around? What part of that assembly should one carry to not be "THAT GUY" that brings the spare tire but forgets the tire tool?
Pic of hardware for your time:
