Redeemed: rngr's Trail Taco w/side of T4R

Keep em guessing

 

It's likely Carter sounds like a sophisticated aristocrat compared to the locals from that area.

 

@423 TACO crawled out from under a rock down that way.

 

I am re-evaluating my on board repair/recovery/spare parts stuff. I think I remember seeing someone call it an "Oh Shit Kit" I want to be fully self sufficient in the case of an "oh shit" moment. Sure, i'm usually with a group, but you never know. Plus, I don't like relying on what someone else may or may not have.

Please help me think, make suggestions, and critique as you see fit.

Tools
1/2" drive ratchet
metric sockets - all the usual ones (think I could disassemble 90% of my truck with a 10 and 12mm)
36mm socket for cv axle nut
What other random sizes might be needed?
Breaker bar
metric wrenches
assorted pliers
channel locks
pry bar
BFH
block of wood
ether
PB blaster
valve stem core removal tool
duct tape
locktite
zip ties
jumper cables
screw drivers


Spare Parts
CV axle
valve stems
valve stem cores
tire plug kit
Lower ball joint
Lug nuts


I'm sure I've forgot a lot, but that's why I'm doing this... Let's hear it.

 

@tacotim448 where did you get those valve stems that thread in from the outside?

pretty handy in a pinch

 

I don't see tow straps listed? What about a screwdriver, like the one with multiple tips. Gloves?

 

Slide hammer made great work at getting that damn CV out on the trail Crowbar works just as good but not as efficient IMO.

Impact if you've got it

Various extensions and reducers possibly

Locktite and various fluids

 

Yes! All of that is already on the truck. Just forgot to list it.

Don't have an impact. Yes on the extensions.


Updating list. Thx!

 

Yeah, I figured you probably already had straps somewhere else. What are you using to carry your recovery gear in?

 

I have an ammo can with straps/ shackles and suck that lives in the back seat.

 

My parts list is:

OTRE's
1 ITRE
U-joint
Drive shaft (a little excessive for a first gen but still)

This is a cool tool to use in a pinch if you destroy a valve stem that doesn't require breaking the bead:

$28 Colby Valve Permanent Valve Stem Replacement Kit | Installs from Outside of The Wheel | Tire Valve Stems Made in USA from Quality 360 Brass Components

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y1TQZK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

IIRC the CV nut is 35 MM but 36 will work, but I try to use the 35 if I have it.

A jump pack is always good to have if you have a single battery.

A pitman puller is also nice to carry to change a tie rod or LBJ.

 

Emergency can of Miller Lite

 

Not enough, need at least a six pack of any libation juice.

 

AAA

 

Map torch.

 

vice-grips
ujoint
c-clamp big enough for ujoint
snap-ring pliers
couple of hose clamps
electrical wire and some connectors
fuses

and the 2 most important:
zipties
ducktape

 

A couple of nice big tarps. One for laying on to do the work, and another to lay parts and tools on so you can see what and where everything is.

 

Shop with a lift

 

I never leave home without my tampons.

Twinkies too. When you break down and need s snack, those things will never be out of date.

 

Hack saw /chainsaw