What to bring!
name some must have stuff that you bring when you go wheeling!
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LMAO...but all kidding aside...
depending on the difficulty of the trails you'll be going on will determine what to bring, such as extra parts (u-joints, things of that nature), but things I always take are extra fluids (oil, water, antifreeze, etc.), a good set of tools, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, shovel, axe, tow strap, jack (hi-lift if you got it) work gloves, and stuff to stay warm if you get stranded there. The back of my rig also has onboard air, large inverter to run power tools, machete, tire repair kit, electrical repair kit and a foam pad to lay on the ground for crawling under the Jeep. Any thing you can think of to help in an emergency situation that will fit, take....
depending on the difficulty of the trails you'll be going on will determine what to bring, such as extra parts (u-joints, things of that nature), but things I always take are extra fluids (oil, water, antifreeze, etc.), a good set of tools, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, shovel, axe, tow strap, jack (hi-lift if you got it) work gloves, and stuff to stay warm if you get stranded there. The back of my rig also has onboard air, large inverter to run power tools, machete, tire repair kit, electrical repair kit and a foam pad to lay on the ground for crawling under the Jeep. Any thing you can think of to help in an emergency situation that will fit, take....
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Pick your worst case scenerio, let's say it's a broken axle shaft.
Using nothing but the basic hand tools in your tool bag, swap a shaft in your driveway. If you can't do it, start adding the tools need to do the job.
No power tools or pneumatic tools allowed...unless you've got an OBA system on your rig.
Using nothing but the basic hand tools in your tool bag, swap a shaft in your driveway. If you can't do it, start adding the tools need to do the job.
No power tools or pneumatic tools allowed...unless you've got an OBA system on your rig.
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Pick your worst case scenerio, let's say it's a broken axle shaft.
Using nothing but the basic hand tools in your tool bag, swap a shaft in your driveway. If you can't do it, start adding the tools need to do the job.
No power tools or pneumatic tools allowed...unless you've got an OBA system on your rig.
Using nothing but the basic hand tools in your tool bag, swap a shaft in your driveway. If you can't do it, start adding the tools need to do the job.
No power tools or pneumatic tools allowed...unless you've got an OBA system on your rig.
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LMAO...but all kidding aside...
depending on the difficulty of the trails you'll be going on will determine what to bring, such as extra parts (u-joints, things of that nature), but things I always take are extra fluids (oil, water, antifreeze, etc.), a good set of tools, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, shovel, axe, tow strap, jack (hi-lift if you got it) work gloves, and stuff to stay warm if you get stranded there. The back of my rig also has onboard air, large inverter to run power tools, machete, tire repair kit, electrical repair kit and a foam pad to lay on the ground for crawling under the Jeep. Any thing you can think of to help in an emergency situation that will fit, take....
depending on the difficulty of the trails you'll be going on will determine what to bring, such as extra parts (u-joints, things of that nature), but things I always take are extra fluids (oil, water, antifreeze, etc.), a good set of tools, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, shovel, axe, tow strap, jack (hi-lift if you got it) work gloves, and stuff to stay warm if you get stranded there. The back of my rig also has onboard air, large inverter to run power tools, machete, tire repair kit, electrical repair kit and a foam pad to lay on the ground for crawling under the Jeep. Any thing you can think of to help in an emergency situation that will fit, take....
The only reason I answered in such a joking manner is because I've read this thread somewhere like 37 other times.
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water
food (lots of food)
gun
gas
oil (all kinds)
a good chain
tow strap
come a long(s)
hacksaw
2 6 foot 1in pipes (steering linkage repair)
assorted nuts and bolts
foul language for the stuff you didn't bring
all the tools you think you won't need
a good chair to sit in when you give up and booze
food (lots of food)
gun
gas
oil (all kinds)
a good chain
tow strap
come a long(s)
hacksaw
2 6 foot 1in pipes (steering linkage repair)
assorted nuts and bolts
foul language for the stuff you didn't bring
all the tools you think you won't need
a good chair to sit in when you give up and booze
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Pick your worst case scenerio, let's say it's a broken axle shaft.
Using nothing but the basic hand tools in your tool bag, swap a shaft in your driveway. If you can't do it, start adding the tools need to do the job.
No power tools or pneumatic tools allowed...unless you've got an OBA system on your rig.
Using nothing but the basic hand tools in your tool bag, swap a shaft in your driveway. If you can't do it, start adding the tools need to do the job.
No power tools or pneumatic tools allowed...unless you've got an OBA system on your rig.
This has been a question I've been asking for a while. I don't think just changing a shaft is good enough. IMO the biggest issue is getting the broken piece out. Some have said to remove the other side and use a long pole poke it out. Nope, locking device will have a center pin and maybe a non-locking too. Maybe a magnet on a pole but haven't seen that work. I suspect a lot of this trail fix talk is just theoretical.
If you determine that the new shaft won't go in because there's a hunk of axle shaft stuck in the carrier......start adding the tools need to do the job.
My reply was only one of many possible trail repairs. Do the same for u-joints, serpentine belt, or whatever failures you think may occur.
Practicing these repairs at home will get you back on the trail faster.
