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Spare parts on the trail

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by 09sr5, Mar 24, 2013.

  1. Mar 24, 2013 at 5:06 PM
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    09sr5

    09sr5 [OP] gonna be a long ride

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    What spare parts do you guys carry on the trails? i need to get a list together of what to buy in regards to what is likely to fail.
    So far my list has U Joints and spare CV axles.
     
  2. Mar 24, 2013 at 5:09 PM
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    Max-4_Yota

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    A equal size tire, cv axle, u-joint etc. Also all the needed tools/fluid to install the spare parts. Gear oil, brake fluid etc.
     
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    BulletToothTony

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    Inner outer tie rods
     
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  5. Mar 30, 2013 at 7:19 PM
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  6. Mar 31, 2013 at 6:19 PM
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    just a little note. if you take everybodys advice in this department you will end up carrying an entire spare vehicle in your truck. Just find what you feel is most important. you can't plan for everything.

    For me, its spare cv, spare tire, fluids (brake, oil, gas), duct tape, old bike tire inner tube. plus corresponding tools and such.
     
  7. May 10, 2014 at 8:55 PM
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    Might be a dumb question but what is the old inner tube used for?
     
  8. May 10, 2014 at 10:42 PM
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    I have no idea?


    On real trips I carry extra:
    2 cv axles
    Tie rods
    Fluids
    Arb Compressor
    Wheel bearings
    Rad hoses
    Fuses
    Random hoses and bolts/nuts

    Might be forgetting other stuff
     
  9. May 11, 2014 at 9:38 AM
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    Spoonman has the right idea. On long backcountry trips, hunting in northern B.C. I used to pack about the same. The random lengths of hoses/clamps/nuts and bolts saved my ass more than once. Getting some pre-assembled hubs/bearings isn't good idea too.
     
  10. May 11, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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    Is* good idea.
     

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