Trail spare's must have's ?

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Just looking for a simple list of parts that are "must have" items.
in particular im interested in bits that could be found at a Toyota parts counter.

Sorry if this has been covered before , feel free to direct and flame me.

Thanks in advance,

ken
 
Cell phone. In two years of relatively hard wheeling, I haven't broken anything that kept me from driving home. There are way too many things that could possibly break to carry. The nice thing about full-floating axles is that you can remove a broken axle component and still drive the truck. IMO, a complete tool set is more important than spare parts, as many issues can be worked around. The very best way to make sure you don't get stuck somewhere is to make sure your maintenance is up to par. Don't get stuck somewhere 'cause that coolant hose finally blew, or your starter didn't magically turn over after a few tries.

-Spike
 
Thanks guys and I hear ya on the take care of your junk .

Just thought there might be a reccomended spare parts list.

IE fuseable links , belts .....


ken
 
Thanks guys and I hear ya on the take care of your junk .

Just thought there might be a reccomended spare parts list.

IE fuseable links , belts .....


ken

Fuseable link
Belts
Starter contacts
Bendable brake line
Front soft lines
hub studs/come washers/nuts
rear drive shaft
rear axle shafts
Front shafts
Birf
drive plate
spare 3rds
winch solenoids
water pump
Alternator
Coil
axle housings
complete body with glass
1 FZ long block


Actually, first 6 and a bunch of assorted fuses and wire will get you pretty far. If this is for DV, I've got them on board.
 
Yes thats what I was looking for..

Im gonna hold off on the long block and subsitute it for a can of engine restore and a funnel. :grinpimp:

Man too bad they dont make Birf restore........

ken
 
Ken,
Look in the FAQ for a thread about what must work on your 80 for it to start. The thread includes a list of some basic electrical parts that are inexpensive (e.g. fuses, fusible links, and relays) to carry as spares. That's certainly a good place to begin.

For me, one of the most important considerations is being able to diagnose a problem when it occurs, especially when it's on the trail. I've read many threads here on Mud about guys who have run into a problem and then aren't sure what the root cause is. They don't know what part they even need, let alone if they or their buddies have one along on the trip. So the real question is, what do you need to isolate a problem when it happens. I say at a minimum you need:

1) FSM mechanical manual
2) FSM Electrical Wiring Diagrams
3) A multimeter, a few feet of insulated wire, and electrical tape
4) Five wrenches: 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm (combo open-end + gear-wrench preferred)
5) A ratchet, a couple of extensions, and sockets in same sizes as above
5) Four screwdrivers, including small and large versions of a "+" and a "-"
6) Needle nose pliers, regular pliers, and wire cutters
7) A hammer and a pry bar

Obviously this list can be vastly expanded, but these are the basics. To this I'd add one more key ingredient: knowledge of your vehicle. (This one costs only your preparation time; no money or weight.) If you know how your vehicle works when it's running well, it's a whole lot easier to figure out what's wrong when it's running poorly or not at all.
 
Fuseable link
Belts
Starter contacts
Bendable brake line
Front soft lines
hub studs/come washers/nuts
rear drive shaft
rear axle shafts
Front shafts
Birf
drive plate
spare 3rds
winch solenoids
water pump
Alternator
Coil
axle housings
complete body with glass
1 FZ long block


Actually, first 6 and a bunch of assorted fuses and wire will get you pretty far. If this is for DV, I've got them on board.

If I only would have known to carry that spare
 
These lists are great, but...

I think that people should state what kind of wheeling they plan on doing... most people will never need to do birfs & axles on the trail if they are simple/local weekend warriors... ok, well, bad example because we all have a diff opinion of "weekend" wheeling... just my opinion... maybe we could devise a banana level for how people beat their trucks...and then a level-appropriate list would be cool...
 
The one thing everyone seems to forget, hand soap. I keep some Go-Jo and some Fast Orange, plus some handy wipes. You would be surprised at how much better you feel when you clean up.
 
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