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bigbadchev84

bigbadchev84

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Ok we are gonna go out wheeling this memorial weekend at the OHV park, rocks, mud, trails, its got it all.

Im gonna be taking the blazer up and all my specs are in my sig.

First real wheeling trip I will be going on, we will be camping at the park and its gonna be all weekend. So what should I bring?
I have a fire extiguisher and first aid kit mounted in it already
So far i got:
Recovery strap/ clevisis
solid tow/recovery points installed
Spare front axle shafts
spare front driveline
extra hubs
spare tire
hi-lift
shovel
flashlight
tools
extra fluids
bailing wire/duct tape/hose clamps
tire plugs
jumper cables
brake cleaner/wd40
gloves
zip loc bags




so what else am I missing?
 
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Food?

Extra fluids for the truck. Extra belts/hoses (unless yours are new...even then). Tools that fit your rig.
 
Food,sleeping bag,tent,toolbag for repairs, oh and dont forget the icechest of beer!!!!!!! Just pokkin fun .wish i had mine done and thanks for the drop drag link. Got it this morning and started to put it on then realized still need to roll axle a little for front drive shaft.good luck and be careful..
 
resurrected_jimmy said:
In addition to what other have said I always like to have these things around:

tire plugs, duct tape, hose clamps, bailing wire, and a good flashlight
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All really good ideas and will be getting tossed in too.

Already have the obvious taken care of-food and shelter, Just looking for the not so obvious
 
Throw 2 or 3 cans of brakeclean and a can of WD-40. WD-40 doubles as a handy fire starter!
 
A few things have saved my butt before:

1.a winch or a friend with a winch
2.a bottle of water for the radiator
3.a cell phone
4.jumper cables
5.bailing wire (when my clutch cable broke)

A shovel has also helped me out, as has a hi-lift. I've never been able to move anything with a come-along, although I still carry one.
 
I completely agree with a shovel, especially if you plan on having a camp fire. I always have a shovel if I have a camp fire.
 
Fire Extinguisher
Gummy Bears
Mt. Dew
Small Sledge
Rubber Boots
Change of Dry Clothes or Overalls
Hat
Safety Glasses
Gloves
First Aid Kit
Good pocket knife (everyday essential)
Cell Phone
Ziplocs (I stick my phone&wallet in one during rainy outings; boating)
Bottled water for yourself as well
Probably obvious: Bug spray
 
I meant to use the shovel to help dig out around your tires if you get stuck, especially if you don't have a winch and someone is trying to pull you out.

It would also come in handy sometimes to shovel trough all the BS on this website!:haha:
 
zip locks come in handy for sure! Get near the mud and water and your cell, wallet, digital camera etc will love you for it.. Something I carry that comes in handy is a radiator hose repair kit. Most everywhere sells it. It looks like a big version of a water hose repair kit.. Its a few different sizes of the plastic splice and the matching hose clamps. Havent had to use it for me yet but mine has helpt others off the trail. And I think it costs all of about 6 bucks.
 
you know,....... one trick i picked up was to get a boat fuel bulb and check valve and enough fuel line to run the whole length of you truck and a marine type gas tank with gas just incase your fuel pump dies on you in the woods all you got to do is pump and drive .... saved my ass in my old nissan 720 4x4
 
Not necessary but could come in handy is a couple of snatch blocks, it's easy to double and quadruple your pulling power with them.:D
 
bigbadchev84 said:
So far i got:
Recovery strap/ clevisis
solid tow/recovery points installed
Spare front axle shafts
extra hubs
spare tire
hi-lift
shovel
flashlight
tools
extra fluids
bailing wire/duct tape/hose clamps
tire plugs
jumper cables
brake cleaner/wd40




so what else am I missing?
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I see axle shafts and hubs but no u-joints... I bet you'd blow a joint before a shaft or hub...
 
jms said:
I've always carried front axleshafts as ready-to-install assemblies (same for driveshafts). Installing u-joints on the trail doesn't seem like a lot of fun.
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...especially the kind with the tiny little needle bearings...
 
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