What spare parts to carry and Tools
I am use to carrying a good number of spare parts in case I break down somewhere. Fuses, Relays, hose, axles, seals, etc.
I already bought a spare CV axle with the two seals
what else do people carry? (I am updating the list as I get inputs from other members. This is a compilation)
You may not need to carry all the things below and can choose from the list.
Parts:
Tools:
I am use to carrying a good number of spare parts in case I break down somewhere. Fuses, Relays, hose, axles, seals, etc.
I already bought a spare CV axle with the two seals
what else do people carry? (I am updating the list as I get inputs from other members. This is a compilation)
You may not need to carry all the things below and can choose from the list.
Parts:
- CV Axle
- Coil Packs
- Starter Contacts
- APPS/TPS - https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/127474-tps-apps-problems.html - may noy be applicable to all years - need to research
- Belts and belt tensioner
- Wheel studs and spare lug nuts
- Wheel Bearings
- Spare snap rings for the outside CV shaft; they are easily damaged/stretched if you have to remove them...
- 2 Essential engine bearings that are exposed to the elements and failure means you cant run the engine: 6203 for the tensioner pulley' 6301 can be used for the top idler pulley (its the best standard bearing size that fits)
- spare fuel pump
- Short piece of brake line with the compression ferrule attached to one side with the open tube side folded and crimped down tight in addition to spare brake lines at the caliper end.
- Hub Studs
- Standard assortment of fuses
- Drive Flange - Plus bored out drive flange for when the CV is broken. With these in your on-board tool kit you at least won't have to deal with taping up the wheel to prevent contaminants from getting to your wheel bearings when you have CV or diff issues.
- Rear Drive Shaft
- Hub nut lock washers, thrust washer and hub nuts. rear bearings as well as front, along with ABS and retaining rings and seals
- U Joints
- Threaded "bungs", Oil pressure switches, temp switches - See post #18 below
- 2 high quality stainless steel , smooth band w/rolled edges CV boot clamps (on big, one small)? If you break a band on the trail, it becomes a 5 minute fix
Tools:
- OBD II Reader
- FSM Electronic or paper
- Two Pry Bars to remove Axle
- BFH ( Big F'ing Hammer) see post #36 for how to remove ball joint with BFH
- Balljoint puller for the upper and lower knuckle tapers
- 3/4" wide brass drift and/or heavy brass hammerDuck bill type snap ring pliers (available at Sears, Snap-On or where Lisle tools are sold)
- Mac's Tiedowns trail vise: Incredible and indispensable for many trail side repair-it projects.
- Quality tire patch kit like ARB, etc.
- Metric socket set, wrenches, torque wrench, etc
- DVM to troubleshoot electrical problems, wire, tape, wire strippers, crimpers and misc wire fittings.
- And of course all the other typical things you'd carry for remote travel: Silicone self-sealing heat tape; Marine epoxy paste, serp belt, hack saw, files, air tools, welder, etc.
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