The essentials?
10-09-2010, 09:50 PM
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The essentials?
I'm still new to wheeling game. I went out for the 2nd time today and found i was missing a few things i could have, did or would need. i'm sure quite a few of you guys have gone through this. But what's YOUR list of essentials to go out on the trails with?
10-09-2010, 10:33 PM
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recovery points, hilift, more then 1 strap, full change or 2 of clothes (extra socks and shoes) cheep case or 2 gallons of water in plastic jugs for cleaning washing wiping ect water or Gatorade in a cooler, and last but not least a second rig to wheel with.
10-12-2010, 05:56 PM
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tow straps, d-rings, tools, spare parts for stuff that could break in off-road situation, water, flashlight, hi-lift (need one of these), and stuff like that...
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If you don't have a winch, then get a 4 ton come-a-long hoist.
I got mine at Pep Boys. It's made by a company called Torin, & is called "Big Red"
It has two ratchet gears for added strength.
I always keep one in my YJ, & will be getting one for my XJ real soon.
I got mine at Pep Boys. It's made by a company called Torin, & is called "Big Red"
It has two ratchet gears for added strength.
I always keep one in my YJ, & will be getting one for my XJ real soon.
10-13-2010, 09:30 PM
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If you like to play in the mud but dont want to lay in it when you break, don't forget to pack a tarp. tow straps, d-rings, tools, spare parts for stuff that could break in off-road situation, water, flashlight, hi-lift (need one of these), and stuff like that... recovery points, hilift, more then 1 strap, full change or 2 of clothes (extra socks and shoes) cheep case or 2 gallons of water in plastic jugs for cleaning washing wiping ect water or Gatorade in a cooler, and last but not least a second rig to wheel with.
10-13-2010, 09:44 PM
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I never would have thought about a tarp. I wouldn't think I'd ever try and go through mud deep enough to need one, but you never know... good idea.
I never would have thought about a tarp. I wouldn't think I'd ever try and go through mud deep enough to need one, but you never know... good idea.
10-13-2010, 11:49 PM
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I take flashlight, tools , first aid kit and water. since I dont have another person to offroad with I also make sure I have 2 come alongs and 2 straps oh and cant forget the Girlfriend she comes along too 
10-14-2010, 09:34 AM
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My essentials are - a couple of log chains, come-along, a piece of cable i made hoops on both ends i got off a 10 ton crane from work, ****** block, spare tire, 4-way lug wrench, jack, tire plugs, basic tools for belts, hoses and universals. fuses, a extra quart of oil and transmission fluid... Thats prety basic of what you need, i usually dont carry anymore then that cause our wheelin' is usually prety close to home.
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