starchie13

What are some key off roading parts.
thank you.

jeepxj19

Simple search will get you alot of answers. But first things should be making sure u have a recovery point(s), tow straps, first aid, safety equipment, shovel, axe, etc.. Then some other things to look into are skid pkates, diff guards, a good set of tires, then lift, bumpers, armor etc...

N20jeep

when in doubt...throttle out

xjbuddy

amen brother!!!
no but seriously if you can afford it try and get a bubba rope. saved my butt who knows how many times. look them up, you wont be sorry. i have had bad luck with tow straps and all i carry now is my bubba rope. hope this helped man.

jeepxj19

Also stay away from any towstraps with metal hooks.

jbetit

To add to the list, you need a friend to go wheeling with ya. Never wheel alone. You also need to have a good attitude and keep the trails clean. Don't litter and pick up after yourself to keep trails open.

jeepxj19

X2

Customizer1000

X3!!!!

outkast

Agree yet disagree. Traveling a well used trail alone during the day with all the needed supplies to get threw a night or two out in case of breakdown is ok in my book. Again WELL used trails. Under no circumstance take a trip into the desert on a rarely used trail.

This maybe better advice in some areas than others but around here the trails are relatively short and could be walked out if need be. These trails also have a steady flow of users all day everyday. This said a friend with in the same vehicle may provide some well needed sanity in the event of a breakdown.

As far was what to bring with: Spare axle shafts for all corners, spare drive shafts front and rear. And enough tools to completely disassemble you rig on the trail. Along with fluids and recovery gear.

jeepxj19

I sorta agree on this, I feel that unless u are going down a trail that is equal to a dirt road, then you can go by urself but if it comes to any mud crossing/deep water crossing or any tight spots were u would become stuck dont go alone, and its,always important to walk the trail before fully venturing on it. And any tight spots its good to have a spotter and if u wheel without another buddy in another rig atleast have a buddy in ur rig with you. And that being said, if u wheel alone dont do anything you know u cant handle or think you cant get through

jbetit

OUTKAST:
Yes, but a well used trail has people on it to help out if needed. I agree, wheeling and breaking all go hand and hand. I have fixed my fair share of broken stuff on the trail. It does make for a good time and good stories, but if it weren't for a few helping hands, I would have been on the trial broken down for a longer period of time and holding everyone behind me up. That would not be cool or fair to them.

jeepxj19

Well if ur wheeling on a well used trail, were there are always ppl on it then in a way ur really not wheeling alone. Theres trails around here that are rlly easy but if I broke down out there, I wouldnt see another rig for a week or more, may see a atv. But it'd be a while

jbetit

VERY VERY true! A spotter has saved my butt numerous times. A spotter can see things you as a wheeler cannot. A spotter can save you broken parts. I am not saying that if you have a spotter, you are not going to break, but in having a spotter, it is a huge help on certain obstacles.

jeepxj19

Yea i totally agree, I actually had an idea of installing a "rock cam" by getting a small back up camera and monitor and install it somewere up front underneath facing backwards so I can see my front diff and see if im coming close to anything

jbetit

Ha ha that would be different but cool! You would also be able to see different lines better.

Also to the original post, didn't realize it was your first post. So welcome man! Glad to see you joined.