thefirebuilds

I searched a little but didn't find what I needed.

What spares do you all carry?

What tools?

I'm new to jeeps, and generally I haven't had many American cars/trucks so im ignant...

bigomudders

1. axles
2. gear oil
3. drive shaft
4. spare tire
5. starting fluid (to pop bead incase it pops off)
6. trans fluid
7. oil
8. washer fluid
Tools basic sockets, wrenches, 18v 1/2 gun( which is badass ), rachett, hi-lift jack, pliers, screwdrivers, prybar, silicone. thats just on the top of my head.

SeriousOffroad

Axlehsafts
u-joints
drive shaft
cam and crank sensors
a fuel injector
hub
assorted hardware, tape, RTV, and zip-ties
fluids

Minimum tools required to change an axle shaft and that pretty much covers everything.
Pneumatic impact wrench
4lb BFH
18" pipe wrench

jusolbob

1. Snickers bar
2. Mag-lite
3. Dry socks

PingPong

Since I trailer my rig to the trail I am minimalistic in what I carry on the trail. On the trail I carry a radiator/hose repair kit, full size spare, tools to change axle shaft, and pull a driveshaft.

ON the trailer/tow rig, I carry spare driveshafts front and rear, u-joints for axles and driveshaft, serpatine belt, spare front axles, spare steering parts. I also have a roll of tie wire, electrical repair box( connectors and different length wire),

I am a firm believer in " If you wheel you should know how to fix your stuff", and I also believe in preventitive maintenance, and not being "that guy". I hate pulling up to the trail head and there is always one, who doesnt know how to disconnect his sway bar, or knew he had an issue with his rig and isnt prepared to deal with it. ON my rig I know I have a dead short, and my battery dies over night. SO I carry a jump box with me... once I start... I dont shut it down.. no issue.

GoreXJ95

Tool box full of assorted tools, Meals ready to eat, blankets, flaslights with extra batteries, weather radio, jumping cables, maglight, water, shovel, fishing rods, tacklebox, tow rope.

thefirebuilds

do you carry an air compressor too?

winston427

Well from now on I will always have spare steering parts and spare brake hoses.

NewXJaddict

I am only just learning and the only "offroad" around here is the beach. So after getting semi stuck a couple days ago I will be carrying a shovel and a 2x12 board with me at least eventually a ****** cord and a hi lift too.

mike albo

oil
brake fluid
PS fluid
ATF fluid
water
fuses/bulbs
fan belt
full size spare
first aid kit
shovle
tow strap
flares
mag light
bag of stuff for repairs (tape,zip ties, hose clamps,tools,etc...)

SeriousOffroad

Had a york onboard air compressor and plan on installing it on my 5.3L Vortec...if I ever get back to finishing it.

Abovetimberline

Oil
trany fluid
gear oil
water
2 spares,full size
water pump and gasket
alt
starter
starter relay
serpintine belt
idler pully
injectors
injector seals
fuel rail seals
fuel reg
dist,dist cap,rotor
wires
plugs
fuel pump
bearing hub
coil
icm
electric fan motor
ign switch
headlight switch
cps(2)
tps
iac
drive shaft
assorted hardware,fuses,relays.rtv,etc
There is more but to most that is way over kill, but I do alot of hunting and fishing and mostly by myself,I do not even use it for serious wheeling.
I also carry drinking water,food,first aid kit.
Sattelite phone.
full set of tools

trapper

I x2 all this stuff..

1. put your tools in a bag, not a hard tool box
   1. to reduce rattles (might want to use sleeping bag straps) sinchable 1 inch nylon straps with a clip.
2. X2 zip ties (remember they can be daisy chained)
3. duct tape (nothing sticks to duct tape like duct tape )
4. electric tape
5. white lithium in a spray can (find it at a dirt bike/atv shop)
6. CB radio w/ a long range antenna (functionality over looks)
   1. Also good to have a handheld CB w/weather feature (good one)
   2. Also good to have a set of handheld walkie-talkies (cheap ones)
7. survival gear
   1. 3 lighters
   2. matches (also)
   3. wool blanket (NOT cotton b/c cotton PULLS heat from the body when wet, wool does not)
   4. tent (new ones pack tiny)
   5. A sleeping bag (packable, NOT cotton)
   6. change of clothes (X2 THE DRY SOCKS!! maybe 2 backups)
      1. packups could save a life other than your own
   7. superglue (good for closing clean cuts)
   8. Iodine or rubbing alcohol
   9. Bandages (sticks the duct tape make for a good splint)
   10. A knife (a Leatherman or Gerber Multi-tool)
   11. X2 the BFH (big friggen hammer)
   12. A tarp 20x40 (if you can find a place for it)
       1. 5 trees (poles) stripped of limbs + 2 A-frames with a cross bar from one to another = a shelter
   13. Rope (PLEASE have a working knowledge of knots)
       1. 200 feet of half inch nylon line (never cut it(!) unless you HAVE to)
          1. For that matter: take a class at the local rock climbing gym.. buy the basics.. and keep it in a duffel bag
             1. eh.. what can I say, Im a climber for a living (arborist)
       2. 50 feet 1/4 inch nylon line (x2 the never cut it)
   14. rain gear (jacket and pants) non-tear spend the $$ its worth it
   15. garbage bags (for garbage & dry bags)
   16. zip lock bags (holds nuts/bolts) + all the other little stuff listed above
   17. compass (actually know how to use it, just dont HAVE one)
   18. a good topographical map
   19. water purification filter or tablets (tablets taste HORRIBLE)
   20. A winch(!) or at least a High-Lift Jack
   21. An axe (chopping axe, not a felling axe, NOT a wooden handle, they break or the head falls off)
   22. A shovel
   23. x2 tools for every bolt you have ever personally worked on.. knowing how to USE it helps.. I lack a bit here and there in that area
   24. wire, a wire stripper, a volt meter, a test light, heat shrink for wire
   25. flashlight and backup batteries (LED) Not a MAG necessarily
   26. headlamp x2 (or x3 for you and others)
       1. $9ea. @ Lowes, make sure you get LED
   27. Keys wrapped with strong rigid wire to the outside of the truck (not twist ties or electric wire, strong and rigid)
   28. an alternator
   29. jumper cables (x2 that)
   30. serpentine belt
   31. starting ether
   32. save a few longer old spark plug wires on your next tune up
   33. tire plug kit
   34. tire pump (or air compressor)
   35. on board welder (i wish)

SKID plates to protect the weak spots on the truck to make it so you never have to use the above list

You get what you pay for on the list above.. dont buy cheap.. you will buy it twice.

I am an EMT-B (you should know CPR), an arborist and I have paddled across 1/2 of Canada over 5 summers, 2.5 months at a time.. from Northwest Quebec to Lake Winnipeg. Ive nearly died several times and have saved ppls lives. The funny thing is you never know what you need until you need it..

The bottom line........ GO PREPAIRED !!! (even if it feels like overkill)

1990cherokee

AHAHA damn looks like a portable shop in that list? do u even have room in your rig for your self? I have a wheeling kit that has a tool box and a kit that will stop leaks fix belts and i carrry o-ring kit as well as straps and new axles. if its more serious i will just drag it back to the trailor and take it home. Oh and fluids!

trapper

I didnt know how serious the guy wanted to get.. that would be my kit if WWIII came down

for now I just carry my cell phone and never wheel alone
a real list:
basic tools
winch
lockers
tow strap & chain
A wool blanket
cell phone
CB with loud speaker and a long range antenna
I'm BIG on proactive maintenance
never wheel alone & wheel in 4wd low to not break stuff
AND I forgot to mention a whistle... really..