Alabama thread!

Don't worry guys, I got SOS sliders

 

Good! Replace those lines before y'all blow more people up!

 

The bear can have my chair and the camera too!

 

yep. right before the Mercedes plant on i20 west

 

whew

 

Yep! Replacing old cast iron gas mains.

I think Alagasco lawyers heard that.

 

Where are those?

 

heres a question for you more experienced guys. I read the post on camping supplies and probably glossed over recovery gear on the moab tread. so, what gear do y'all carry? trips and everyday? when I get my lift will I always have to use a high lift? what adapters/accessories do you have for it? I figure maxtrax (or similar), air compressor, tire puncture kit, shackles, tree saver and various straps. what else? thanks

 

I to would like to know this. Also if anybody on here has some used maxtracs or similar to them they want to get rid of?

 

I carry a full set of tools (all tools needed to replace a common breaking part on a Tacoma). Shackles, pull straps, snatch block, tree saver, Hi Lift, Hi Lift handle all (Adds a axe/shovel/pick/sledge to the handle of a High lift), zip ties, bedliner (for bumper and slider touch ups) and of course the winch in the bumper. This I carry every day.

U-Joints, CV axles, tire plug kit, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, engine and gear oils are all on the list before Moab. All the camping and survival gear will be loaded. I'm likely forgetting multiple things.

I've considered an OBA, but I just don't think I'll have the money to blow before the trip hits.

 

gear is a matter of prefference and what you feel comfortable using. And also about your skill level the most important thing you can add to your rig is a well experienced driver. Go take some course do some reading do what it takes to become a experienced driver not just oh ive played in some mud holes. But what it takes to evaluate lines and obstacles on the trail.

But when it comes to recovery gear here is what i carry when on the trail and what i carry everyday:
On the trail:
hi-lift
recovery Boards
tire puncture kit
air gauge
deflator
first aid kit
long strap 20'
short 6' strap (both rated to twice the capacity of my vehicle)
a saw of sorts
fuses
fuel
oil
zip ties
wire
spare tire
on board air compressor
fire extinguisher

Everyday:
tire puncture kit
air gauge
deflator
first aid kit
long strap
short strap
saw
fuses
zip ties
spare tire
on board air compressor

get the idea? oh and i have jacked my truck up with it being lifted with the factory jack it can be done it sucked but i got it done

 

Rattle can or HPLV gun?

 

I was going to try helen ga on spring break. Found a video on YouTube of some tacomas. Guy sent me the thread with a ton of files I haven't downloaded yet. Didn't feel comfortable to do all the trails, easy as they may be, until I'm properly set up. @Davtopgun @dcoursler thanks for the info

 

Hi-lift, straps, tools, some spare parts, heavy duty chain, air compressor, tire puncture kit, Lug wrench, Fully stocked FIRST AID KIT!

 

Speaking of shackles I need to rig up a way to have shackles on the front of the TJM. I have no clue why it doesn't have any shackle tabs.

 

I really wanted to try some of the Ga traverse before i went to the upper peninsula in june. But im not sure thats gunna happen. Whats in helen ga?

 

Thanks @Davtopgun @dcoursler @BlackBeauty04

I deff need to get together on a trail system with some of you guys and learn all i can. Ive been offroading for about 6 years now but never anything serious.

 

You'll want sliders and skids before attempting anything difficult. Both are simply insurance. They protect the most expensive parts of your truck.

 

Everyone does.