Trail Repairs & Tools (1 Viewer)

[4in100]

Don't break. That's the way I roll.


There's always something out there that you wish you had brought but you left at "camp"/home/etc.

There's a need for a tool-truck as a chase vehicle sometimes...as for josh, a helium tank and big balloon would be a good addition to the 40.

 

[GXO]

I carry everything...I won't be able to once I am done with the current projects, but I will carry:

- Sockets for every bolt on your truck (including hub socket)
- Spanners for every bolt on your truck
- Zip Ties/Tape/Sealants
- Flashlights (extra batteries), rain gear, and other nature issue preparedness things (blankets, etc)
- Driveshaft (I have a rear, all I need since I can go 2WD if I have to and winch out
- Axles (I carry front, I can run without axles in the rear, gogo full floater)
- Drivers, pliers, tin snips, wire cutters, hammers, sledges, prybars
- Toyota Factory Manual
- Extra TP!!!

I will be reworking my storage once I get it back from finishing the cage, then I can sort out how I can streamline and make it all fit.

 

[TeddyBoy]

The TP is a definite, I also carry an extra role.

also thrown in to the tool kit is some extra high strength wire, roughly 15' just for tying things together for an emergency.

Baby wipes are a plus for when you have to crawl around on your hands and knees.

 

[GXO]

They make GoJo wipes too, nice after fixing an axle or something greasy...I take the wet ones with the mountain scent for the woodsman's shower!

 

[TeddyBoy]

I got a few stuff to help others out
also have some wire a jack stand and all kinds of oil
and cv repair kit and one cv for my truck
and AAA plus
and GOOD friends

This is why I like to follow Marius around. He's the 4th Pep Boy.

I'm also trying to come up with a good way to carry around a spare CV axle. (i know, get rid of the ifs) but until then ideas?

 

[schmitty]

Don't break. That's the way I roll.


There's always something out there that you wish you had brought but you left at "camp"/home/etc.

There's a need for a tool-truck as a chase vehicle sometimes...as for josh, a helium tank and big balloon would be a good addition to the 40.

John where have you been? I bet I know the reason you don't break.... when was the last time you wheeled that thing?

 

[4in100]

John where have you been? I bet I know the reason you don't break.... when was the last time you wheeled that thing?

I was waiting on that...I was out in April up in Chattanooga. Was on the skinny pedal and got trash in the needle valve. Made some fun times going home.

I hope to be at the meeting tonight.

 

[4in100]

This is why I like to follow Marius around. He's the 4th Pep Boy.

I'm also trying to come up with a good way to carry around a spare CV axle. (i know, get rid of the ifs) but until then ideas?

What I've seen for CV/Birfs/U-joint axles, is some PVC with a solid cap on one end and a threaded top on the other. Fairly water resistant for us bed-ed vehicles.

 

[marius]

I store my cv in a camping chair carrying bag .I also got a OBD11 scanner

 

[TeddyBoy]

What I've seen for CV/Birfs/U-joint axles, is some PVC with a solid cap on one end and a threaded top on the other. Fairly water resistant for us bed-ed vehicles.

That's exactly what I have been thinking as well.

 

[Downhill Dave]

That's exactly what I have been thinking as well.

Ted, won't that be a really long pvc pipe to hold your spare drive shaft? You could always mount it to the top of your truck like a rocket launcher.

 

[GXO]

Hmm, but then where would he put the rockets?

 

[TeddyBoy]

I think the rocket launcher idea is pretty good and certainly useful but if I'm gonna mount anything up there it's gonna be a pair of 50 Cals and a turret!

 

[armytaco]

I have seen a wooden box built to cradle the cv then be able to close. The square design would keep it from rolling around.

 

[HENDOG]

I bring the wifes' American Express!!!!

 

[TeddyBoy]

I bring the wifes' American Express!!!!

I usually bring your wife's American Express too! hmmmmm

 

[BMThiker]

I have a spare CV axle that I capped with rubber crutch tips on both ends. Then I rolled it up in a bath towel - the entire length of the towel. Then put 4-5 zip ties around it snug - one on each end and 2-3 in the middle. Then I tuck the whole thing into the back of the cargo area to minimize bouncing around. With it wrapped up like this I bet you could tuck it behind your driver or passenger seat, Ted.

 

[pillguy]

I found this on my tacoma forum, TTORA.
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I compiled this checklist from several sources

This is a list of items that you should consider having when you travel on 4-wheel drive trails, in the mountains, or other remote areas where help could be delayed or not received. Even if you only plan a short trip, it could turn into a long trip due to mechanical or navigational issues.

Information listed was obtained from California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Esprit De Four 4 Wheel Drive Club, Backcountry Adventures (ISBN: 1-930193-08-4), Guide to California Backroads & 4 Wheel Drive Trails (ISBN: 0-9664976-5-1), last and least: my personal experience.

WEB LINKS:
United Four Wheel Drive Clubs
California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs
Blur Ribbon Coalition
Tread Lightly



***DISCLAIMER: (Please read all of this!!)***
Using this list and having all of these items does not guarantee you or your vehicle’s safety. You are responsible for that. You have to decide how much or how little gear and tools you can and/or want to carry. Please use this list as only a guide and do not limit yourself to just the items on this list. Be aware of your vehicle limitations and you’re driving skill/experience. If you have doubts about an obstacle or situation, DO NOT attempt it! Try it next time when you upgrade your vehicle and have more experience.


THE BEST ADVICE:
Travel with another people who have similarly, or better equipped 4-wheel drive vehicles. Consider joining a 4-wheel drive club. Some are vehicle specific (i.e. Jeep club), some are activity specific (rock crawling, desert), but most are non-specific general clubs and based on geographic location.

Tell someone where you are going and ETA to return/destination. Obtain emergency phone numbers of emergency services in the area you are traveling in, i.e. park rangers, BLM, Sheriff’s Office. 9-1-1 may connect you to emergency services that are not local.

*Bold italic items are required to attend California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs and other 4 wheel drive club runs.

VEHICLE SAFETY/CHECK LIST:
*Seatbelts for all occupants (Just as vital on slow speed trail as on high-speed highway)
*Rollcage, rollbar, or factory hardtop
*Functional parking brake [consider wheel chock(s)]
Battery properly mounted and secured
*Vehicle jack [long beam ratchet (Hi-Lift), bottle, or floor] & lug nut wrench
Repair all known vehicle malfunctions prior to run
New modifications (i.e. lift kit) tested prior to long or remote-location trips
*Current registration and insurance for any on highway driving or flat towing
Fuel, oil, coolant, ATF all other fluid levels
Visual inspection under hood and under carriage for loose bolts, worn belts, frayed or exposed wires, etc.
Windshield wiper & horn test
Tire pressure (proper & no leaks)
Lube chassis (driveshafts, steering, etc.)
*Attachment points front & rear for vehicle recovery
Check all vehicle lights, OEM, aftermarket, dash
Wash vehicle prior to run. To prevent spread of non-native plants, bacteria, etc.


TOOLS:
Screwdrivers (phillips and flat)
Pliers: needle nose, channel locks
Hammer (ball-peen, large and small)
Wrench set (Metric & standard)
Socket Set (Metric & standard)
Adjustable wrench
Spark Plug Socket
Volt Meter
Prybar
Tire repair kit
Electrical & duct tape
Allen Wrenches
Hacksaw
WD-40
Jumper cables/battery booster
Vehicle service manual

SPARE PARTS:
Tie Rod (Ends)
Engine belt(s)
Axle shafts
Axle & Driveshaft U-Joints
Spare Tire (full size)
Tire plug/repair kit
Spare Hub
Fuses
Radiator hose
Tire valve core
Hose clamps
Spare ignition & door key

REPAIR AIDS:
Extra hose clamps
Bailing wire
Duct tape
Zip ties
Ratchet straps
Extra bolts & nuts
Various sized hardened washers
Electrical wire splice
RTV
JB Weld

RECOVERY GEAR:
Front mount winch & control (rear or multi-mount optional)
Snatch block pulley
D-Shackle(s)
Chain 10-20 feet, grade 70, 5/16 minimum
*Recovery strap(s) (30K rating, NO stitched on hooks)
Shovel
Axe
Tree strap(s)
Gloves (welding gloves for winch cable handling)
Winch cable weight

SPARE VEHICLE FLUIDS:
Gasoline/Diesel
Engine oil
Trans. Fluid (ATF)
Distilled H20
Coolant
Brake fluid
Gear oil
Power steering fluid
Windshield washer fluid

SAFETY:
*First aid kit (first aid, CPR, additional medical training)
*Fire extinguisher with gauge
Flashlight (consider 2 incase of bulb/battery failure)
Food and water
Flares (handle with extreme care)
Reflective triangles

COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION:
Cell Phone (car charger)
CB (car charger if portable)
Amateur radio
FRS (for group outings)
Global Positioning System
Area maps
Compass

PERSONAL ITEMS/LONG TERM SURVIVAL:
Hat, warm AND cold weather clothes (regardless of season/location)
Raingear
Tent
Tarp
Camp stove & fuel
Sleeping bag/pad
Cooler
Food & water (sufficient for extended stay. Be prepared to ration for longevity)
T.P., portable toilet, wet wipes, garbage bags
Bug spray
Sun screen
Rags/towels
Portable multi-purpose tool – on your belt in a sheath
Matches/lighter (Be VERY careful with camp/signal fires)
Whistle
Binoculars

AFTERMARKET ITEMS SOME OFF-ROADERS USE/HAVE:
Suspension/body lift, so that: larger tires with off-road tread can be installed
Locking or limited slip differentials (Do research)
Upgraded front & rear bumpers (front for winch mount/recovery – rear for gear storage/recovery)
Skid plates, nerf bars/sliders
Hy Steer. Moves the tie rod up to keep it out of harms way.
Electric winch (Most vehicles cannot accommodate hydraulic winches)
Aftermarket lights for nighttime trail runs
Global Positioning System
On-board compressed air system [air compressor or CO2 tank(s)]
12volt-DC to 120volt-AC electric inverter
Air & electric powered tools
Portable welder (welding requires knowledge and experience)
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• Frist Aid Kit-basic bandages, burn cream, needles, pins, latex gloves, so for and so on
• Jumper Cables-basic ones, although they will probably never be used, but you never know
• Bungees-Rummer EPDM style, strong with metal hooks
• Mag-Lite-3D cell red light mounted for easy access
• Latern Style Flashlight-Ray-O-Vac light that converts to a latern style light
• Tool Kit-Kit includes pliers, ratchet set, screw driver set, allen set, jewlers screwdrivers, etc.
• Mini Strobe Light-a cool gadget that I picked up at the firehouse. It is run by 1-C sell battery and flashes every 2 seconds. Very very bright. We use them on life vests for water rescue. This is good for attracting attention or alerting of danger
• Fire Scanner-my channels are programmed in along with weather advisories channels
• Cell Phone-Nokia 3390 phone with excellent range
• Blue Fire Light-very very bright light used to go on fire calls. I can use it in a emergency to attract attention. 60,000 candle power
• Vehicle Supplied Tool Kit-for changing spare and so on

• Fire extinguisher mounted on drivers floor mat
• Maglite mounted on passenger floor mat
• CB radio for off road communications and emergencies on road
• GPS unit in case I get lost while in the mountains
• Cargo box filled with the following:
  Complete screw driver set, hammer, head lamp, electrical tape, various electrical connectors to fix broken wires, more electrical stuff including huge range of sizes of zip ties, GI shovel, bungee cords, several sets of mechanics gloves, wrenches, sockets, pliers, spare interior bulbs, spare H4 55/60 watt stock bulbs, special long wrench for wheel lugs, 12v compressor, Craftsman heavy duty 1/2" drive impact wrench, complete metric impact wrench sockets, tires gauges, tire
• inflation/deflation gauge from Griot's, lots more in the cargo box too. Whewwwwwwwww
  
• Power Tank for airing up tires after trail rides and for an emergency flat repair, or to power the impact wrench
• Two blankets for if I have to grovel in the mud or dirt for a repair, or for laying down in the interior for transporting items
• Left rear side pocket carries butt wipe, first aid kit, tire repair plugs, 30' snatch strap, soap in bottle for after using roll of butt wipe
• Right rear side pocket full size binoculars
• Another fire extinguisher mounted at the far back right

big Jumper cables
2. folding shovel
3. 20' of chain
4. 30' of 27,000lb tow strap
5. duct tape
6. bailing wire
7. 3 gal of water
8. that "safe" emergancy gas bottle thingy
9. turkey baster (I don't know why)
10. extra idler arm
11. 54mm socket for front axles
12. simple first aid kit
13. 2 ancient flares
14. 4 ratchet straps from costco
15. about 30' of rope
16. 1 shackle
17. 1 quart of engine oil and tranny fluid.
18. full set of ratchets, vise grips, electrical stuff, etc in a tool box.
19. hatchet
20. hi-lift jack (for no other reason than I have nowhere else to put it!)
21. on-board 12V caddy air.
22. about 10 bottles of emergancy drinking water
23. 3 old blankets
24. ball hitch
25. 3 bungee cords
26. 3 knives (1 pocket knife, 1 boot knife, and another pocket knife)
27. mag lite
28. TOLIET PAPER!!!!!!!!!!!!
29. gloves
30. rain gear
31. ABC fire extinguisher
32. almost everything corey has in his tool box.
33. MORE TOLIET PAPER!!!!!!!!
34. Oh yeah, and a chiltons repair manual.



4x4 Excursion Checklist:
Always check your vehicle over prior to any 4x4 outing. Make sure all fluid levels are full and your vehicle's parts are all in working order. Bring maps so you don't get too lost and a cell phone or cb radio in case you do. Bring more than enough food, clothing and water just in case. And as always bring friends. It's always funner wheeling together and nice to have someone there to pull you out if needed. Think smart and have fun!

RECOVERY
• Hi-Lift Jack
• Tow Strap/Recovery Strap
• Chains
• Winch or Comealongs
• Jumper Cables
• Foldable Shovel
• Rescue Beacon


REPAIRS
• First Aid Kit: Personal Repairs
• Tool Kit with everything and anything
• Bring a spare everything
• Electrical Repair Kit & Fuses
• Air Compressor
• Tire Pressure Guages & Pliers
• Bailing Wire
• JB Weld
• Leather Gloves (hot stuff & cables)
• Latex Gloves (grease)
• 8' X 10' Tarp
• Flashlight or Headlamp w/ extra batteries
• Propane Torch
• Acid core solder
• Rope
• Duct Tape


VEHICLE EXTRAS:

• Spare Tire
• Extra Gas Can & Carriers
• 3 or 4 quarts of Engine Oil
• Pint of Brake Fluid
• Engine Oil Filter and Wrench
• Can of WD-40
• Fire Extinguisher
• Road Flares
• Fire Extinguisher
• Spare fan or serpentine belts
• 6 pack of Auto Transmission Fluid
• Something to drain fluids into (don't leave them behind, or on the trail!)

NECESSITIES
• Food/Water
• Extra Clothing
• Rain Gear / Poncho
• License, Insurance, AAA Card
• Cash, Checks or Credit Cards
• Forest Passes


NAVIGATION/ASSISTANCE
• Compass
• Maps
• GPS System
• CB Radio
• Cell Phone


EXTRAS & CAMPING
• Tent, Sleeping Bags, Pillows, Tarps
• Waterproof Matches
• Small firelog: Can be cut into pieces to last most of the night
• Tie Downs (slip)
• Tie Downs (ratchet)
• Coveralls & Extra Clothes
• Roll of shop paper towels
• Plastic garbage bags
• Bear Bag
• Zip Lock Bags
• Matches
• Sunscreen
• Bug Repellant
• Camera
• Axe & Machete
• Lantern
• Cooking & Eating Utensils
• Propane Grill or Lighter Fluid
• Cooler
• Toiletries: Toothbrush/pasete, Soap, Toilet Paper, etc...
• Prescriptions

some of you guys carry a lot! what i carry in my rig really depends on what im going to be doing.

items that never leave my yota:
-30' tow strap
-2 large shackles, 1 miniature
-4 bungees and 2 ratchet straps
-full set of metric and standard wrenches/sockets
-2 sets of jumper cables
-1 swiss army knife, 1 boot knife, and 1 machete looking thing.
-3D cell Mag light mounted in cargo area, one smaller one in glove box

Winter time or Trail time: all the above plus
-Hi-Lift jack
-2 sleeping bags
-several blankets (and pillows!)
-Extra snacks (Ex: Powerbars or Gu energy gel)
-Extra fluids
-Tent
-Army shovel my Grandpa gave me
-Coleman Camping Shower (cuz ya can never be too clean haha)
-Tire reapair kit
-and last but not least, my Cannondale Scalpel mountain bike and riding gear!!

 

[Downhill Dave]

I don't think my mini truck will pull a 48' trailer. I suppose we could air lift some of this stuff in. DD

 

[HENDOG]

Its O.K. Dave--- all we need is our lunch!!!