XJlimitedx99

Lol wtf

Bustedback

I call shenanigans. You couldn't find an AW4? Yeah, I guess it's much easier to do a swap on the trail than it is to get towed home. So many holes in this story.

Gary Briggs

I swapped in a 4BT cummins on the trail once, didn't even spill a drop of oil.

timamybrown

It was a 73 blazer. All the auto tranny I could find have been sitting around for a long time didn't want to chance putting a tranny in that was junk. So went with a four speed. And the spot I happened to brake at there was really no way to get it out with out having it running and moveable trust me we tried ended up burning up my winch and almost rolled a couple other rigs trying to pull it out. Trying to move a rig that weighs 6000 pounds when its really hung up just doesn't work.
Not hear to argue with anybody Don't let the number of post full you this isn't my first rodeo.

Bustedback

So you were able to pull a four speed tranny, pedal assembly, flywheel, clutch assembly and linkage, and modified driveshafts from your keister?

Gary Briggs

Seems Legit!

timamybrown

Yes sure Had a sm465 and np205 in the garage had to cut down a new drive shaft I did that at home. Friend of mine had the pedals and linkage im not saying it was easy but it was my only option.
In the first pics it a stick 2nd auto it started its life as an auto.
It used to get me in a little more trouble than the XJ

timamybrown

This is what happened every time we tried to winch it out.

Bustedback

Cool rig, but you do realize it's a hard story to believe?

timamybrown

Lets just get back to the OP question. Anything can happen on the trail just carry enough gear to tackle the impossible.

Potatowalker

I like to bring an extra of everything I plan on breaking?
Ok, for real though I carry a tool-roll with an assortment of sockets, wrenches, and other hand tools. I also always have a breaker bar, U-joint press, BFH, pair of jack stands, hand saw, short-handled spade, spare fluids, zip ties, duct tape, spare bolts of random/common XJ sizes, a roll of 12Ga wire, fuses, relays, spare bulbs, recovery gear and a ****ton of water.

One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is a blanket and tarp. Seems kinda simple, but it comes in handy more than I would expect, especially to lay things on when doing repairs to keep the sand & mud and bugs outta the bearings and grease. Plus it's nice to have in case you have to do some impromptu camping/necking. I often bring a camp stove and some food too if I plan on going way out into middle of nowhere. Along that same line I also keep a frisbee, glow sticks, can coozies, rope, spare batteries for the flashlight, a first-aid kit and my camp chair.

I have a big tupperware (which doubles as a fluid collector if needed) which I keep most everything in. The rest is strapped down or under the seats.

My beagle is another thing I like to keep in the Jeep. If I have to stop for any reason he can watch my back while I'm doin stuff, you know, like keep an eye out for ninjas and mummies and humans of questionable integrity. He's also really good at finding wild edibles like rabbits and squirrels! Plus as a bonus, if I ever get bored I can just let him steer...

Wow. I need to take some crap outta my jeep. Or add a blender maybe.

XJlimitedx99

This^

Legocar

Thanks for the reply guys! Much appreciated. I'll add duct tape and a dog tommorow hahaah