Trail Kit

[mikea]

This last trip to TB we had a brake line failure. I was un able to get the factory line to flair so i was un-able to patch it. I did have a plug to put in the master cylinder to allow 3 brakes to work. I am working on a better repair kit for brakes to allow a temporary flexible tube to connect from the master cylinder to the brake roter.

Here is what is in my kit so far..

- 2 24" sections of brake line
- brake line cutting tool
- brake line bender
- flairing tool
- bag of various brake line fittings to make patches.
- Torque wrench
- full set of metric sockets & wrenches
- various metric bolts
- spair upper and lower control arms
- extra rear drive shaft
- front hub assymbly with dummy short shaft incase of front axle shaft failure
- extra brake hose (the flexible part that attaches to the caliper)
- Usually cary a large bottle of brake fluid
- Impact wrench and sockets

I still plan to add more, but thats what I carry now.

What do you carry?

[IndyXJ]

Hilift, Fullsize Spare, Spare Chry. 8.25 shaft(works on both sides)front shafts and stubs for front,Diff fluid,WATER,tie downs, zip ties,leatherman,spare ujoints,Craftsman toolset,tarp(in case I have to work in the mud)a little oil.
For those going to Tellico, I highly recommend some D35 spares.

[gmbtj]

Well, Mike, I try to carry a conversation on while someone tries to fix my Jeep. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/36_12_6[1].gif

Naw for real< I do try to carry a few things everytime. These items include:

-Hi-Lift
-A knockoff Leatherman and a Gerber Knife
-A plethora of Zip Ties
-A full kit for airdown and airing up my tires(when a compressor is present)
-A full set of Allen Wrenches
-Trail Map
-Lots of water
-Two full meals (sometimes an M.R.E.)
-A somewhat full size spare (hey its better than my old drag slick that was a 28")
-4 sided Lug nut wrench
-Factory Jack
-Some good toons (at least for my taste)
-Mag-Lite
-A fire extinguisher

and much more

[Paul E]

I carry:

jumper cables
tow/recovery strap
fire extinguisher
first aid kit
water/food
zip ties
spare nuts/bolts
wrenches, screw drivers
hose clamps (no hoses yet /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif)
flashlight w/ spare batteries
spare jacket and hat
trash bags (for cleanup, seats, or laying in mud if necessary)
compass
GPS
And probably a few other things I can't remember. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Landon]

When wheelin' I bring these items in my Jeep:

full spare
tow strap
CGU-1B strap (a long, heavy duty military ratchet strap)
4-way lug wrench
air hose kit
heavy leather gloves
several wrenches & screwdrivers
hammer
small pry bar
lots of zip ties
electrical tape
trail map
spare clothing (seasonal)
lots of water
mag light

And I think that's everything....for now...

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For those going to Tellico, I highly recommend some D35 spares.



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Indy, why do ya gotta say things like that? It's about 25 days from when we head out to Tellico to link up with you, and you drop a statement like that. I don't have no Dana35 spares just "lying" around....was that a serious statment, or were you just being clever???? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Paul E]

HEY TOM!

Can you post a pic or a parts list of your air hose adapter you use at TB?

I'm not doing any OBA any time soon, but would like to make something like that so I can air up when done.

[Albert]

I carry the following in the LJ:

Recovery strap
tree saver
2 run of chains
HI-Lift jack
4 side lug wrench
zip ties
jumper cables
tool kit
first aid kit
tire punch kit
small air compressor
glovers
mag light
full size spare tire
oils
8 ton come-a-long
pipe clamps
radios- CB-HAM
GPS
spare batties- AA AAA C D
Warm dry cloths
wet weather stuff
maps
full tank of gas... Some folks can't understand this one. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smashfreakB.gif
a note from my wife, eats, drinks, and a postive view of the fun I am getting into.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/woot.gif
There is more but I need to get some work done.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/36_12_6[1].gif

[gmbtj]

Well all you need Paul is both a quik connect female and male plug, and then the air chuck. I went and bought a smancy pantsy quick lock air chuck at wal mart for 6 bucks, and it makes for a great way (well, a lazy way) to both air up, and air dowm. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tu.gif

Landon, I have heard that Tellico is infamous for beating up Dana 35's, and even some Dana 30's, so I am pretty sure that Bill (IndyXJ) is being dead serious.

[IndyXJ]

You guys still have time to order a spare between now and your trip. If you don't need it maybe someone else does,etc. I have to carry some since NOONE has spare shafts for me unless I'm running with 1997+XJ's.

[Paul E]

Gumby, you got some part numbers for that stuff? Does it have a hose or anything that connects to the TB air pumps or do you just have the end piece?

I'd LOVE to get some of those Staun tire deflators. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif I think I should start an Xmas list. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif hehehe

singing... "It's beginning to look a lot like (Jeep) Xmas..."

[Landon]

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You guys still have time to order a spare between now and your trip. If you don't need it maybe someone else does,etc. I have to carry some since NOONE has spare shafts for me unless I'm running with 1997+XJ's.



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What does a spare shaft cost, and where is a good place to order them from? Money is very tight for me right now.

[mawardjr]

If your running the D35 you should be able to pick up a set of spare shafts for next to nothing on ebay or junk yard.

The ones Dave bought were about $60 I think ... but thanks to Dave's urge to upgrade and generosity he passed them on to me.

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PS - If your current shafts don't have the ABS tone rings on them then you will have to find spares without them on it. If they do have them then I think you can run either set but without you'll lose ABS. At least I hope that is correct b/c I have ABS tone rings and my spares don't have them .... :crossfinger:

[Landon]

Ok Mike, thanks. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tu.gif

[Fred]

OK Lets see.....
2 fire ext.
hi lift
2 tow straps
enough tools to change an engine
my tow rig and trailer (your welcome Micah)
lunch
lots of water
Dogs and Dog supplies
Spare
Regular jack
lug wrench AND 4 way
a bunch of zip ties, ratchet straps, duct tape, bailing wire and bubble gum
a hydro floor jack
a 2 ton comealong
alot of wheeling buddies.......

As for the shafts Lando, it is good to carry spares to Tellico. The tine I went one of my buds blew a U-Joint on a D30 shaft, we had a spare and got him going. I would have a spare set of shafts for the D30 AND D35, especially with a locker. Don't be discoureged, Tellico is not garrented to break you, just you may be more apt to break, picture Rocky Top around every turn. Lots of fun!

[Dave Taylor]

Landon,
If you query around on the classified sections of:
JeepForum
JeepBoard
JeepsUnlimited
Pirate4x4

or similar -high-volumn- Jeep forums; you can pickup a spare D35 shafts for around $50 bucks pretty easily. You might also browse ebay.

The thing is, with Tellico; if you broke a rear semi-float axle; and don't have at least rear disc-brakes with calipers to hold the wheel on; you will have to get a replacement shaft and install it there; before you can get out.

-Some of the trails are too far back and too rough for a wrecker to come and load you up;

-Even if you got it off the trail; the OHV Park is 20 miles or so from Tellico Plains, TN or Murphy, NC.

If you really can't find any; then check with the guys that are going; and maybe someone else in the group has a spare set that in a pinch; they could loan you to get out off the trail.

When I upgraded my rear to a Ford 8.8; I gave my spare shafts to Mike Ward; so if he goes on the trip; at least there will be one spare set of 35 shafts.

It would be best though, to find a set to always carry; and when you get ready to upgrade to a bigger rear axle; you won;t have any trouble finding anyone to buy the spare shafts back from you.

[Teddy]

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You guys still have time to order a spare between now and your trip. If you don't need it maybe someone else does,etc. I have to carry some since NOONE has spare shafts for me unless I'm running with 1997+XJ's.



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What does a spare shaft cost, and where is a good place to order them from? Money is very tight for me right now.

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Landon,
I might be able to hook you up.

[Landon]

Dave, thanks for the info. Everything you say makes perfect sense. I found some spares on Jeep Forum, but they had already been sold. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Teddy, if you really can hook me up, I would be VERY grateful. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Teddy]

No problem, we can discuss it tomorrow. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Fred]

Tell you what Landon...since I'm not using it right now, just stop by the house and grab my jeep....rather than extra shafts....you can have an extra jeep!.....LOLOLOLOL /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/36_12_6[1].gif

[scrambled]

enough u-joints to replace everyone on my jeep
u-bolts and straps for the DS
rubber hose
water bottle with the squirty thing on top
beef jerky
pack of smokes and lighter
bug spray
fluke meter
wd-40,
starting fluid (you TJ guys wouldn't understand)
JB weld
cat litter for when my buddy Billy rolls over (happens every time)
spark plugs
F/R driveshafts, innner and outer front axle shafts
RainX
cheap gas station poncho
plenty of water,gatorade etc..(rehydrate before you dehydrate)
a cheap $40 tool set spray painted red so I can find them in the snow.
and a bunch of other crap I can't think of