what do you carry for trail spares?
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Trail spares
- Thread starter Wicked Wolf Auto
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stumpbuster
1/2 ton status
a 38" groundhawg all drywrottid ta hell, but i bets it gets me home
Depends on where I am going and for how long. Sometimes I just take a .50 cal ammo can full of tools and sometimes I take 800 lbs worth of stuff. One vehicle I had broke alot of aluminum t-cases so I carried a spare. I have carried a spare winch, alt, and battery too.
Spare winch? Sweet!!! I just need one winch, which I dont have.
On my last trip. I carried spare tierod,draglink, all fluids, sensors, plugs,wires and a Big tub of stuff. Seems whatever spares I bring, I break something I dont have!! You can fit a ton of stuff in the back of a burb.
Just trying to think of all the stuff to have so if I do break in Moab for BB next year I can fix it and keep wheeling...looks like a tranny will be on my list
Sounds like you will well prepared by then. Lots of time to get things squared away. I am going next year, so I will have a ton of spares with me also.
Like others have said it obviously depends on where you're gong, how long and what type of weather you're headed into but here's a little list that might come in handy. I typed it up before our last trip and although some of it is way overkill you never know. Heck I used to NEVER carry valve stems but I bought some before this last trip out of the blue and you guessed it, I lost a bead and in the process ended up ruining the stem.
I pack the truck then go over the list and check stuff off or skip what I won't need for that trip. It's overkill but it helps me sleep at night.
I pack the truck then go over the list and check stuff off or skip what I won't need for that trip. It's overkill but it helps me sleep at night.
Trail List
- ·Hi-Lift
- ·Spare tire, tire plug kit, spare valve stem
- ·Jerry Can
- ·Water Can
- ·Pressure gauge/air down stuff
- ·Leather gloves/Mechanix gloves/ Latex gloves
- ·Brake parts cleaner, WD-40, RTV, shop towels
- ·Duct tape/zip ties
- ·Fuses & test light, extra wire/connectors
- ·Maglite w/ extra batteries, head-lamp
- ·First Aid Kit
- ·ABC Fire extinguisher
- ·Engine oil, gear oil, tranny fluid, anti-freeze, brake fluid, oil filter, siphon or pump
- ·Water proof work boots
- ·Sockets, extensions, drivers, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, c-clamps
- ·Breaker bar, spindle nut socket, pick set
- ·U-joints, ball joint/u-joint press, spring center pin, bolts/nuts/washers for suspension
- ·Small pry bar/chisel, pickle fork for TRE’s
- ·Loaded axle shafts, lug nuts, spare d-shafts
- ·Spare locking hub
- ·Radiator hose repair kit
- ·Jumper cables
- ·Spare alternator, fuel pump, belts, fuel filter, splice kit for rubber hoses, extra fuel line
- ·Extra ratchet straps, rope, bungee cords
- ·Tree saver (or extra strap) & tow strap with d-rings for hookup
- ·Axe, shovel, hack saw w/ metal/wood blade, sledge hammer
- ·Plastic tarp
- ·Tent, bedding, warm clothes, folding chair
- ·Lantern & extra propane
- ·Lighter
- ·Map, compass, GPS
- ·Toilet paper/baby wipes, trash bags, hand sanitizer/soap
- ·Rain suit
- ·Bug spray/sunscreen, good hat
- ·Drinking water and food
72blazerguy
3/4 ton status
wow, thats a good list..a few others
*sleeping bag
*duct tape
*automotive electrical wire
*bailing wire
*chain
*come along
My list varies, if I am close to home, don't worry about the the extras since it will be easy to go back. Far away, I pack like I am moving
badmix
1/2 ton status
Nice list. Ill have to put my own together. I carry alot of stuff. Ive got 3 cargo boxes. 1) is vehicle maintance and full change of fluids 2) Recovery gear with shovel, compressor, etc 3) survival/camping type stuff, box is self contained with food, shelter, fire starting, water purifing, etc.
Alan, I really think if you had a stout skid plate under there, it wouldn't have chucked your tranny case...at any rate check out this list: http://powellvalley4wheelers.com/forms/PreTripInspection.pdf...its mostly excursion stuff, not necessarily spare parts, but there is more talk about it here:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276133&highlight=spare+parts&page=2 .........starts @ post 64
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276133&highlight=spare+parts&page=2 .........starts @ post 64
I just tow a spare K5 behind me everywhere I go - for parts.
Seriously, though - this is kind of a catch-22 because the less junk you load your rig down with, the less likely it is to break. So it's always a compromise.
Seriously, though - this is kind of a catch-22 because the less junk you load your rig down with, the less likely it is to break. So it's always a compromise.
I like the list above, it is very complete and I planned on carrying most of it but I never thought of an alternator thats a great idea. I'm not wanting to haul a whole spare K5 with me and with the wife and kids in the rig with me space is limited. The basics are essential, but having everything isn't always needed. I don't beleive that a complete repair needs to be done on the trail just a good enough one to get you back to the trailhead (trailer) of course expedition type trips would need more survival type items. I also never wheel alone so between me and a buddy we can share the load
You guys have some good ideas I've revised the list to fit my needs and to fit the purpose of being able to make it back to the trailer.
Keep em coming
·Hi-Lift
·Spare tire, tire plug kit, spare valve stem
·Jerry Can
·Water Can
·Pressure gauge/air down stuff
·Leather gloves/Mechanix gloves/ Latex gloves
·Brake parts cleaner, WD-40, RTV, shop towels
·Duct tape/zip ties
·Fuses & test light, extra wire/connectors
·Maglite w/ extra batteries, head-lamp
·First Aid Kit
·ABC Fire extinguisher
·Engine oil, gear oil, tranny fluid, anti-freeze, brake fluid, oil filter, siphon or pump
·Water proof work boots
·Sockets, extensions, drivers, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, c-clamps
·Breaker bar, spindle nut socket, pick set
·U-joints, ball joint/u-joint press, spring center pin, bolts/nuts/washers for suspension
·Small pry bar/chisel,
·Loaded axle shafts, lug nuts, spare d-shafts Spindle nut socket
·Spare locking hub
·Radiator hose repair kit
·Jumper cables
·Spare alternator, fuel pump, belts, fuel filter, splice kit for rubber hoses, extra fuel line
·Extra ratchet straps, rope, bungee cords
·Tree saver (or extra strap) & tow strap with d-rings for hookup
shovel,
·Plastic tarp
folding chair
·Lighter
·Map, compass, GPS
·Toilet paper/baby wipes, trash bags,
·Rain suit
·Bug spray/sunscreen, good hat
·Drinking water and food
Air compressor (12v or york)
bailing wire
electrical tape
spare dist. cap, coil and rotor
starter fluid
You guys have some good ideas I've revised the list to fit my needs and to fit the purpose of being able to make it back to the trailer.
Keep em coming
·Hi-Lift
·Spare tire, tire plug kit, spare valve stem
·Jerry Can
·Water Can
·Pressure gauge/air down stuff
·Leather gloves/Mechanix gloves/ Latex gloves
·Brake parts cleaner, WD-40, RTV, shop towels
·Duct tape/zip ties
·Fuses & test light, extra wire/connectors
·Maglite w/ extra batteries, head-lamp
·First Aid Kit
·ABC Fire extinguisher
·Engine oil, gear oil, tranny fluid, anti-freeze, brake fluid, oil filter, siphon or pump
·Water proof work boots
·Sockets, extensions, drivers, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, c-clamps
·Breaker bar, spindle nut socket, pick set
·U-joints, ball joint/u-joint press, spring center pin, bolts/nuts/washers for suspension
·Small pry bar/chisel,
·Loaded axle shafts, lug nuts, spare d-shafts Spindle nut socket
·Spare locking hub
·Radiator hose repair kit
·Jumper cables
·Spare alternator, fuel pump, belts, fuel filter, splice kit for rubber hoses, extra fuel line
·Extra ratchet straps, rope, bungee cords
·Tree saver (or extra strap) & tow strap with d-rings for hookup
shovel,
·Plastic tarp
folding chair
·Lighter
·Map, compass, GPS
·Toilet paper/baby wipes, trash bags,
·Rain suit
·Bug spray/sunscreen, good hat
·Drinking water and food
Air compressor (12v or york)
bailing wire
electrical tape
spare dist. cap, coil and rotor
starter fluid
Here is the thing about carrying spares. Everything adds weight. I do carry alot of spares with me but I leave the vast majority of them at the tow rig. Unless I am going somewhere that is going to be an overnight thing.
If I carried everything I do for an overnight stay all the time it would probably add 500 lbs to the weight of my truck.
So I actually load the truck different every time I go.
If I carried everything I do for an overnight stay all the time it would probably add 500 lbs to the weight of my truck.
So I actually load the truck different every time I go.
a 38" groundhawg all drywrottid ta hell, but i bets it gets me home
ahh u too??? well we could share spares if needed.. well actually not really.. i got 4 x 40" hawgs on my truck.. and a dryrotten to hell 40" hawg spare...
now a 40" hawg is truely 39" but on a 12" rim is 38.8" so 38.... guess we could be trail spare buddies!!!!!!!!!!
stumpbuster
1/2 ton status
ahh u too??? well we could share spares if needed.. well actually not really.. i got 4 x 40" hawgs on my truck.. and a dryrotten to hell 40" hawg spare...
now a 40" hawg is truely 39" but on a 12" rim is 38.8" so 38.... guess we could be trail spare buddies!!!!!!!!!!
yea its phunny cuz i actually pickt up my 40" swampers in lawrencevill?? new jersey, if i remember correctly, last year. prolly next to you? so yea i kept my "best" hawg for a spare, and its still in rough shape
90'K5
1/2 ton status
I ass-u-me these lists are things taken on the trip, which are left at camp/trail head and not loaded in the rig taken out on the trail?
While great to have a spare everything, I couldn't imagine all this stuff in rig with me.
While great to have a spare everything, I couldn't imagine all this stuff in rig with me.
I carry most of this in my K5. Spare driveshafts are really the only spare parts besides belts, hub parts, U-joints etc. Mostly tools, recovery, survival, stuff to at least get me off the trail.
Old picture, but most of it fit nicely in the blue rubbermaid tub. It eventually cracked so I have a steel 36x12x12 box and three large ammo cans now. All strapped down where my back seat should be and the tire sits behind that. I strap the highlift and driveshafts on top of the tire.
Only thing I need to add to my list is spare 60 shafts, but they arent just being given away
Here you can kinda see how its organized in the back. I'm going to 45* the spare and move everything back some when I start on my cage.
Old picture, but most of it fit nicely in the blue rubbermaid tub. It eventually cracked so I have a steel 36x12x12 box and three large ammo cans now. All strapped down where my back seat should be and the tire sits behind that. I strap the highlift and driveshafts on top of the tire.
Only thing I need to add to my list is spare 60 shafts, but they arent just being given away
Here you can kinda see how its organized in the back. I'm going to 45* the spare and move everything back some when I start on my cage.
What good is a spare part if it's at the trail head? You'd have to get a ride back and forth for everything which doesn't make sense and in many cases isn't possible.
With some creative packing and storage solutions it'll all fit.
90'K5
1/2 ton status
What good is a spare part if it's at the trail head? You'd have to get a ride back and forth for everything which doesn't make sense and in many cases isn't possible.
With some creative packing and storage solutions it'll all fit.
Even with Martha Stewart as your creative organization, packing and storage solutions instructor carrying everything from Band-Aids to transmissions isn’t practical.
