Parts to carry when out?

[Diacom]

Alright, searched a bit didn't really find anything i'd say was a good list...

What parts do you usually haul around with you when your out for a good trail ride or offroading? Not including recovery gear per say or tools needed to install said parts. I figure they are a given.

My intent is to gather up some parts before I hopefully head out for the Dakota Territory Challenge (http://www.bh4wheelers.com/) next year.

Here's what i'm thinking so far, please add your suggestions....

2 Front CV shafts
U-joints for front and rear drive shafts
Possibly a replacement rear axle shaft

What else do you guys think? What else will be required?

Most likely I will be limited to their 3, 3+ and possibly 4 trails (http://www.bh4wheelers.com/DTC/DTC09TrailRates.pdf) as I'm sure I will not have a front locker by then with the other items i'm putting as a priority to have installed prior.

Thanks in advance

[gotspeed1]

Selector switch for four wheel drive, serpentine belt, fuses...

[HARDTRAILZ]

Ignition switch
The Megafuse
Maybe brake lines


I had a log at Tecore rip through my abs sensor and cv boot. Was still drivable, but had all kinds of dash lights on which was annoying. Might want to bring that sensor incase you actually bust the cv and it gets taken out too.

[Trail X]

Inner and outer tie rods (just need one set, with wheel spacers you can swap L to R).

You just need one spare CV axle, they are the same L and R.

Leak repair putty... the stuff that will set even if wet. It would be essential to repairing a fuel tank, transmission pan, or radiator leak.

And I doubt you'll need spare axle shafts. I haven't seen anyone snap one of those yet... that is, unless you're running 35"ers.

[The Roadie]

Inner and outer tie rods (just need one set, with wheel spacers you can swap L to R).

Huh? Outer tie rod ends are indeed different L & R. Inners are the same, but I carry a pair of each anyway.

For my list (except I have added a few things since then) start with my build thread linked in my signature.

[Trail X]

I know they're different L to R, but with wheel spacers, I'm 90% sure the tie rods won't interfere with the tire anymore. That's why they are the strange banana shape. So to simplify things, I just carry one spare... no need to duplicate things... unless you expect to break two in one trip.

[The Roadie]

Ahhhhh. Why didn't I think installing it backwards would work? That's thinking out of the box. Thx! At the very least it would work for most of the steering range on a vehicle with less backspacing. Better than my failed emergency attempts at splinting one.

[KE7WOX]

Leak repair putty... the stuff that will set even if wet. It would be essential to repairing a fuel tank, transmission pan, or radiator leak.

Didn't know it worked like that, I just carry jb weld, epoxy and other sealants. Is that stuff available at autozone?

[Trail X]

You know Permatex... they have something for everything... All different types of Epoxy I believe.

[Diacom]

Selector switch for four wheel drive, serpentine belt, fuses...

By selector switch, you mean the indash switch correct?

I recall seeing posts about this on the OS, but never really bothered looking into it to much, just figured it was a part that was replaced when needed.

So far i'm seeing items I hadn't thought of so thanks for what your posting so far.

[DirtyBacon04]

Here's an important one to keep...

replacement lug bolts. while it might not be a show-stopper, if you're out for weeks at a time (like I'm planning) it's small, inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to change. worth it.

[Trail X]

Yeah, good idea. I snapped two of mine the other day, using a torque wrench. No idea what happened, but I replaced the whole friggin hub because I didn't feel safe with any of those bolts.

That's also an alternative option - if you're carrying a hub, you're pretty much set on lug nuts. Plus, the only time you'll likely snap one is during tightening, or almost immediately after (not) tightening them.

[DirtyBacon04]

Well, don't forget that episode of Expedition: Overland where they noticed 2 of 5 missing on their hub right before that long ass stretch in Alaska. Could be an issue on the long hauls.