TJ Prep for offroad trip

garrynakamura · 12-16-2005, 08:09 PM

Aloha! My wheelin buddies and i are in the process of preparing for a wheelin trip. I would like to know what you guys carry with you on the trail for spare parts and how to prep my vehicle. word is that the trail is very muddy (cuz kauai is one of the rainiest places on earth), has plenty of deep water holes, lots of off camber, rutted, blah blah. unfortunately i will be the only jeep on the run. the rest are all toyota or zukis guys so the misc stuff and tools can be interchanged. i'm mostly interested in the JEEP SPECIFIC stuff.

my current setup can be seen in my sig.

what i got on my list so far:
front and rear ds
spare shafts for front and rear axles
ujoints
alternator
starter
misc fuses
tire repair kit

i know i'm missing a lot i've just never done a run like this before so all help is appreciated!

i think i got the tools covered, just throwing stuff in there that i use when i gotta work on the jeep. i also plan on doing some waterproofing so if you got anything for me there, i'd appreciate that too. TIA!

TenaciousTJ · 12-16-2005, 08:14 PM

Duct tape, digital camera, your favorite Rush CD and you're all set.

FlexyTJ · 12-16-2005, 08:16 PM

If your running a stock tie rod all it takes is one good hit to rainbow it...

and along the lines of weak front end stuff- maybe a spare upper and lower balljoint just to be safe... unless you have a front locker you probably wont break one.

garrynakamura · 12-16-2005, 10:48 PM

so i guess i got it covered then? anyone else got some reccomendations?

**Rocky529** · 12-16-2005, 11:17 PM

Yea... you forgot one thing.

Me

That's my dream... to go offroad in Hawaii

**HVACman** · 12-16-2005, 11:23 PM

some extra fluids would be good

[edit - finally, not a noobie anymore!]

Muddeprived · 12-17-2005, 05:09 AM

I second the fluids. I've seen rigs bash their radiator and become sitting ducks due to no fluid. Throw in a container of pepper, yes the pepper on your kitchen table.

I would get a hi-jack on your list. It's an extraction tool, spare part, and jack. What i mean by spare part is if you bash in your tie-rod, you can take off the handle of the jack and pound it over the tie rod for a temp fix to get you off the trail. I've done this twice. There are many different uses to the jack in emergency situations...

Achped · 12-17-2005, 08:19 AM

Gotta agree with Tenacious....

DIGITAL CAMERA...a video camera would be even better with a photographer in the passenger seat

slimjeep · 12-17-2005, 09:54 AM

Don't forget the tow strap you never know what you might run into out there! I also agree on the digital camera and video camera I know me and my buddies always video our offroading/mudding adventures. It makes for good entertainment the next week at work after you edit the video and burn it to CD! Also a great gift for your off-roading pals!

redtab78 · 12-17-2005, 10:22 AM

a jeff beck CD would be cool!!!

and I agree with what's listed...

I have a check list i have had on microsoft word, when i find it i will post it up here...

solarpower · 12-17-2005, 10:24 AM

Radiator/cooling repair stuff. That mud (well maybe not Hawaiian mud) stuff has a tendacy to clog and lodge itself into places that keep your engine cool. I'd also take an extra pair of wiper blades.

have a blast.

redtab78 · 12-17-2005, 10:32 AM

copied from my list:

FOOD:
misc canned goods
crackers
travel salt and pepper
lots of water

COOKING:
msc and propane with small stainless bowls

MISC NEEDED:
sleeping bag
2 sets of clothes and 3 extra pairs of socks
camping style water filter system
emergency heat blankets
bottle of lighter fluid

PROTECTION:
pistol with extra ammo (as needed)

PARTS:
wire ties
duck tape
misc bolts and nuts (all sizes)
axel (if on hand)
u-joints
spare tire
steering fluid
transmission fluid

TOOLS:
misc wrenches/sockets
hi-lift jack
tow strap
chain
shovel
pick (if needed)
tire repair kit
emergency flares
CB radio
Cell Phone (with charger)

I deleted alot that is on the whole list, but that is the jist of it, alot of these items are not nessassary, but you never know what your going to run into, I think the MOST IMPORTANT thing of all is that you let your friends/family know where you will be and when you will return, that way if for some reason you run into trouble that your not planned out for, they will know where to come looking!!!

DogPak · 12-17-2005, 11:06 AM

One thing you might add to your list is some sort of air source be it a portable compressor or air tank

Lineleader · 12-17-2005, 11:46 AM

Don't forget the FIRST AID KIT!

Poppy360 · 12-17-2005, 02:24 PM

Diff fluid. (2-3 quarts.)
Oil. (6 quarts, I didn't see an oil skid in your list of mods.)
Washer fluid?

12-16-2005, 08:14 PM	#2
TenaciousTJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 167 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Duct tape, digital camera, your favorite Rush CD and you're all set. __________________ 2005 Black 'Con. The goods:37"SSR's-15x10 M/T's-RE LA 5.5"w/ 7.5"springs-JKS 1.25"BL-M.O.R.E. 1"MML-Alloy 5.13 gears-PSC HD steering-PSC rockrings F/R-PSC rockers w/ slider bars-OMF rock domes-Pro Fit VSM-Hanson 52" rubicon bumper-JKS BPE's-Power windows-Husky liners-Alloy tube seals-AEM intake-Poweraid TBS-Banks header and cat back w/ monster muffler-empty pockets. -OlllllllO- Life is Good

12-16-2005, 08:16 PM	#3
FlexyTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crawlorado Springs Posts: 1,209 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	If your running a stock tie rod all it takes is one good hit to rainbow it... and along the lines of weak front end stuff- maybe a spare upper and lower balljoint just to be safe... unless you have a front locker you probably wont break one. __________________ [SIZE=2][COLOR=Navy]MK Motorsport & Fabrication [/COLOR][/SIZE]

12-16-2005, 10:48 PM	#4
garrynakamura Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 190 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	so i guess i got it covered then? anyone else got some reccomendations? __________________ 2003 Wrangler X Freedom Edition Mods: RE 3.5 superflex, 33 bfg, cobra xwst, dome light switch, warn 8274

12-17-2005, 05:09 AM	#7
Muddeprived Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Beaver Falls, PA Posts: 4,652 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I second the fluids. I've seen rigs bash their radiator and become sitting ducks due to no fluid. Throw in a container of pepper, yes the pepper on your kitchen table. I would get a hi-jack on your list. It's an extraction tool, spare part, and jack. What i mean by spare part is if you bash in your tie-rod, you can take off the handle of the jack and pound it over the tie rod for a temp fix to get you off the trail. I've done this twice. There are many different uses to the jack in emergency situations... __________________ 2001 XJ Sport 4.5" RC LA Custom snorkel Detours/winch Flux Capacitor Heat Machine

12-17-2005, 09:54 AM	#9
slimjeep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 114 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Don't forget the tow strap you never know what you might run into out there! I also agree on the digital camera and video camera I know me and my buddies always video our offroading/mudding adventures. It makes for good entertainment the next week at work after you edit the video and burn it to CD! Also a great gift for your off-roading pals! __________________ 05 Jeep Wrangler X 4" Rough Country Lift Rusty's Off Road Adjustable Trac Bar 33X10.5 BFG MT Tires 06 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4

12-17-2005, 10:22 AM	#10
redtab78 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 356 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	a jeff beck CD would be cool!!! and I agree with what's listed... I have a check list i have had on microsoft word, when i find it i will post it up here... __________________ [CENTER][COLOR=Black][FONT=Impact][SIZE=4]'05 BLACK JEEP CLUB #101[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [SIZE=4][COLOR=Navy][FONT=Century Gothic]NAVY JEEP CLUB #25[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] [B][COLOR=Black]AFW Front Bumper \| OR Fab Rear \| COBRA dx-19 IV \| 1" M.O.R.E. BL \| 1" M.O.R.E. MML SHROCKWORKS rock sliders \| TOUGHSTUFF hood rack \| High Lift \| ARB SNORKEL \| 33x12.5x15 Timberline MT's on 15x8 Pro Comp 1079's \| REBB [/COLOR][/B] [/CENTER]

12-17-2005, 10:32 AM	#12
redtab78 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 356 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	copied from my list: FOOD: misc canned goods crackers travel salt and pepper lots of water COOKING: msc and propane with small stainless bowls MISC NEEDED: sleeping bag 2 sets of clothes and 3 extra pairs of socks camping style water filter system emergency heat blankets bottle of lighter fluid PROTECTION: pistol with extra ammo (as needed) PARTS: wire ties duck tape misc bolts and nuts (all sizes) axel (if on hand) u-joints spare tire steering fluid transmission fluid TOOLS: misc wrenches/sockets hi-lift jack tow strap chain shovel pick (if needed) tire repair kit emergency flares CB radio Cell Phone (with charger) I deleted alot that is on the whole list, but that is the jist of it, alot of these items are not nessassary, but you never know what your going to run into, I think the MOST IMPORTANT thing of all is that you let your friends/family know where you will be and when you will return, that way if for some reason you run into trouble that your not planned out for, they will know where to come looking!!! __________________ [CENTER][COLOR=Black][FONT=Impact][SIZE=4]'05 BLACK JEEP CLUB #101[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [SIZE=4][COLOR=Navy][FONT=Century Gothic]NAVY JEEP CLUB #25[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] [B][COLOR=Black]AFW Front Bumper \| OR Fab Rear \| COBRA dx-19 IV \| 1" M.O.R.E. BL \| 1" M.O.R.E. MML SHROCKWORKS rock sliders \| TOUGHSTUFF hood rack \| High Lift \| ARB SNORKEL \| 33x12.5x15 Timberline MT's on 15x8 Pro Comp 1079's \| REBB [/COLOR][/B] [/CENTER]

12-17-2005, 11:06 AM	#13
DogPak Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grass Valley Ca. Posts: 219 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	One thing you might add to your list is some sort of air source be it a portable compressor or air tank __________________ '02 Sport, I6, 5spd., D44, 3.73 gears, SYE, CV Driveshaft, OME HD suspension, 31x10.5 Maxxis Bighorns on AR 767's, JKS Quicker Discos, Warn 8000i winch, 4xDoctor rockers, Steves Jeep Fab R. bumper-tire carrier, Top Five roof rack, ORF bolt in cage, skids front to rear.

12-17-2005, 02:24 PM	#15
Poppy360 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Basalt, CO Posts: 488 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Diff fluid. (2-3 quarts.) Oil. (6 quarts, I didn't see an oil skid in your list of mods.) Washer fluid? __________________ '98 TJ Sport 4.0L RE 3.5" Long Arm w/ 1"BL; 35" KM2's; 8.8; HP30; 4.88's; Dual ARB's; Warn HS9500i; OME Shocks; CO2; Fully Armored; ORO U-Turn Steering; LoD Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier; Durango Steering Box; Heated Seats