Best spare parts to bring on a trail ride
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Indefatigable
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Another complete vehicle. Don't go alone!
Depends on the condition of your vehicle going in!
Spares such as u-joints, drive and axle shafts, TIRE! Tools to change all of these.
U-joint yoke straps/u-bolts
Valve stems and cores. plug kit, gloves
Know your vehicle and its weak points.
Depends on the condition of your vehicle going in!
Spares such as u-joints, drive and axle shafts, TIRE! Tools to change all of these.
U-joint yoke straps/u-bolts
Valve stems and cores. plug kit, gloves
Know your vehicle and its weak points.
CALIJK
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As far as ***MUST HAVE*** spare parts, I don't think there are any in order to get off the trail, but if you are looking for the luxury and convenience of being able to repair your rig on a remote trail and keep wheeling, then I might have a few suggestions only based on what I've already broken on the trail: axle shaft u-joints, drive-shaft u-joints, ball joints, tie rod ends, and a rear axle shaft. Other than that, it is up to you, but as mentioned above, I suggest you have the proper tools and knowledge required to repair, or at least temporarily-fix your rig to get you off the trail.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
I always bring a good friend that knows more, and always has a jeep full of tools 
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StrizzyChris
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a fresh pair off Underoos for those extreme off-camber moments!
Shadow's_Jeep
Caught the Bug
a fresh pair off Underoos for those extreme off-camber moments!
:cheesy:Yup you might need them for your 1st extreme off-camber moment!
bl17z90
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When my first extreme off camber moment came I didn't even realize it until i stopped and went to hop out to go spot watch someone come up the hill. Needless to say when i got out it was about a 3 foot drop. The best part I'm sure was watching me try to get myself back in:doh:
The Wandering Jeeper
Caught the Bug
Duct Tape, JB Weld
Tranquillity
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StrizzyChris said:
Lolllllll i agree
Metalmasher
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mackey said:
An extra shot glass
Tranquillity
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I'd suggest an Hi-lift plus check out the thread that Eddie posted for starter kit.
bl17z90
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Been there done that:thumb:
I say a tie rod can never be a bad thing to have, especially on the yj with as low as the linkage on that thing sits.
JAGS
Hooked
The "carnage" thread going right now got me searching. This thread touched on it, but not directly. I'm a noob :crazyeyes:, so forgive if this makes no sense. But, as you are doing upgrades to various parts (DS, Axles, Gears, the like) is there any purpose to carry the stock parts as spares for extreme trail fixes? Yes, the stock wouldn't hold up for more crawling, but maybe to get you out of a bind or off the trail.
Maybe that's a stupid question. :idontknow: I ask as I'm saving for my build and was planning to sell a lot of the old stuff, but seeing the carnage thread, had me thinking maybe I use the pieces as spares?
Maybe that's a stupid question. :idontknow: I ask as I'm saving for my build and was planning to sell a lot of the old stuff, but seeing the carnage thread, had me thinking maybe I use the pieces as spares?
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Driveshaft could be useful as might hold out a little bit, gears not so much as you probably aren't going to swap gears on the trail as most people don't even know how in a garage, and for an axle, your probably not going to carry around an axle with your but an axle shaft might be helpful. That's my opinion.
JAGS
Hooked
Thanks.
:cheesy: Yep, a whole axle aint gonna be in the back. Axle shaft is what I meant.