What's in your spares kit?

[DaktariEd]

While on the trail on the recent ExPo Trophy event :smiley_drive: , I noticed both the gear shift and t-case boots were moving left and right a lot more than usual. :eek:
Jonathan and Chris quickly determined I had lost my left engine mount. While I pulled out my trusty baling wire (actually a tad heavier gauge), Brian suggested using a large hose clamp, which Chris pulled out of his spares kit in a flash. It worked like a charm and is still holding quite well...replacement is still a week away.

So I am reviewing what I have in my spares/repairs kit:
Duct tape
fuses, light bulbs
baling wire
electrical tape, misc electrical connectors
misc nuts & bolts
fan belts
Hose bandage
Lok-tite
thread lubricant
misc cotter pins
gasket sealant
teflon tape

I am planning a run to the auto parts store to stock up an items I should add to the spares kit. Hose clamps are at the top of my list... :)

What do you carry in your spares kit? Or put another way...what should I add to my spares kit?

:sombrero:
Ed

[HenryJ]

I would add a tube of WaterWeld (http://www.jbweld.net/products/water.php) and a tire plug kit.
WATER WELD
Part No. 8277
Picture of Water Weld product
Description:

WATERWELD will plug or seal practically anything that leaks. It will patch holes and cracks, and mend almost anything that is broken. It is excellent for rebuilding or fabricating parts, and as an all-purpose adhesive for metals, wood, fiberglass, masonry, ceramics, PVC and ABS. Permanently repair holes, gouges, cuts ... even seals rot in fiberglass and wood. Cures under water. Safe for use on lines carrying potable water. We should really call this amazing product "The Miracle Welder," because you can use it to plug holes and make permanent repairs under water and in gas tanks -- while they're still leaking. No exaggeration -- this is the best epoxy putty you can use.

http://www.jbweld.net/img/waterweld_lrg.jpg

How does it work?

WATERWELD can be applied under water; surfaces to be repaired do not need to be clean and dry. WATERWELD putty "mushrooms" through and around holes, grabbing the edges to hold securely, then hardening for a permanent seal.
Properties (psi)
Tensile Strength: 6,000 psi
Density: 15.8 lb/gal
Compression Strength: 12,000 psi
Shear Strength: 700 psi
Hardness: 65-75 psi
Resistant to: 300° F
Modulus of Elasticity: 6 x 105 psi
How to use it:

Use WATERWELD as an adhesive, laminate, plug, filler, sealant, and electrical insulator. Packaged in a single cylinder, you simply cut off as much of the material as you need, twist and knead with your fingers until color is uniform with no streaks, apply immediately to surface to be repaired, and remove excess with soap.

WATERWELD can be formed, drilled, ground, tapped, machined, filled, sanded, and painted. It stays pliable for about 2 minutes after mixing, sets in just 20 minutes, and cures fully in just a few hours. It's water-proof; petroleum-, chemical-, and acid-resistent; resists shock, vibration, and extreme temperature fluctuations, and withstands temperatures up to 300° F. WATERWELD is super strong, non-toxic, and safe to use. Before it sets, you can clean up with soap and water.

What does it bond to?

Virtually any combination of iron, steel, copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, pewter, porcelain, ceramic, marble, glass, PVC & ABS, concrete, fiberglass, wood, fabric, paper -- just about any porous and non-porous material.
This is a patch and plug kit for oil pans, gas tanks, water jugs , etc. The epoxy equivalent of duct tape.

[Robthebrit]

I take the following all underneath the back seat of the mog:

A full metric toolkit with 4-32mm wrenchs, sockets, misc pliers etc
17mm hex driver for oil plugs
Hammer
Chocks
Cheater bar for breaking the mogs lug nuts
Bailing wire
Duct tape
Electrical tape, connectors etc
Misc sealants, thread lube, gasket maker
Spare bulbs including a headlight bulb
Valve cores (I take the valve out to air down and they are easy to lose)
Radiator leak fix
Gear oil
Engine oil
Coolant
Hose repair kit
Spare belts
Fuel hose
Hose clamps
POR15 Epoxy
Jump leads
Leather gloves
Disposable gloves
Air hose wih US quick connect + tire inflator
Bottle Jack
Space blanket

Rob

[DaktariEd]

Yup...have the tools, and a tire patch kit (forgot to mention that).

The underwater epoxy is a great idea. I used that for my salt water aquarium some years ago. I'll have to get a new package.

Valve cores...another good idea.

Any other thoughts? :elkgrin:

[Robthebrit]

I learnt to take valve cores with me the hard way!

The 365/80R20 XZLs take forever to air down from 60PSI to 20-30PSI, it will literally take an hour to do all 4 tires. To speed things up I pull the valve core and it still takes a minute or so, thats just enough time to go around the truck and pull the others.

Every now and then one of the cores flies off and if it lands in sand you'll never see it again! I should get some of those Staun deflators, does anybody use them?

Rob

[Grim Reaper]

My last go around.
http://coloradok5.com/packitup.shtml


Finishing up my new storage/sleeping platform in the 4Runner this weekend. Coming off the static high from the varnish as I try totype! :xxrotflma

Still making my list so this was good timing for this post.

Spare Upper radiator hose and a couple feet of 5/8, 3/8 hose and clamps. I can make almost any hose on my truck with that combination.

Got to have tools. Last go around I had plenty of space but it was at the expense of weight. So I will carry tools that will fit my truck but my buddies driving US built trucks better have their own tools.

I have a spare rear axle shaft but I need to get a bearing and retainer for it.

Spare u-joints and hope to find a spare rear drive shaft. I have seen WAY to many bent drive shafts in the areas I wheel. Spare front axle shaft. Those will all be stored under the truck where the stock spare goes once I build the rack for the back.

I have an alternator that needs a repair. Hopefully a set of brushes will fix it up.

Considering a spare fuel pump.

couple spare ignition wires

Spare plugs

Assortment of nuts and bolts

Tire plug kit and a couple valve stems

Spring center pin.

Pre adjusted tierods. In my area IFS trucks are bad about bending them.

Idler Arm....My truck is prone to bending them.

Fan belts.

Thinking about a water pump...the one for the 22RE is pretty compact.

Looking for a spare ECU.

Few feet of 8, 12 and 14 gage wire.

Spare H4 bulb and spare 1157's

Duck brand duct tape. :littlefriend:

[DaktariEd]

I added spark plugs to my shopping list...that's a good idea....

Wire is another good idea...I'll scrounge some from my wire bin in the shop.

Although not a major item, I'm adding a couple of valve stem caps. Just discovered one missing...

What else? :confused:

[HenryJ]

I have tried to create some redundant systems to reduce the size of my "spares kit".
This all came from a tip on ORE's Offroad Travel Kit (http://www.offroadexperience.com/preparation.htm#Travel%20Kit).

I have had an MSD Blaster coil fail. This is the only time that I have had to be towed in. Since then I have been packing the warrantied coil as a spare.
After reading the above article I decided it was indeed a good idea to mount a spare under the hood where it is easily swapped. So much of our vehicle is electronic now, redundant systems are good insurance.

It took a little time to figure out the easiest way to mount a spare ignition coil. Things are pretty tight. This works great -
http://www.s-10crewcab.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10006/coil%7E0.jpg http://www.s-10crewcab.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10006/coil2.jpg

As you can see there is not much to building the bracket.

Here it is mounted on the engine.
http://www.s-10crewcab.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10006/coil3.jpg

I put caps on the unused coil to protect the connections from water and dirt.

Pretty easy to do. It probably took less than two hours to complete. I bet the materials including a used coil from the local wrecking yard would be under $10 making it yet another low buck mod.

[DaktariEd]

Now THAT's something I would never have thought of....

Great idea.

[david despain]

back in the times B.C. (before children ;) ) i put electronic ignition on my 72 bronco. i used all stock ford parts from a 1980 bronco. since the entire "computer brains" part of it was only 15$ i mounted a spare right next to the other. since i had to make my own wire harness i just used hand shake and knife type splices so i could swap them in just a few minutes. sorry i dont have pics as this was before i had dig camera. in hindsight i should have used weather pak type connections like you can get for pretty cheap from painless wiring then it would have been super fast and easy.

[Redback]

My list;
Complete metric/AF socket set and ring and open end spanner sets.
all screwdrivers
telescopic magnet
12volt Impact driver/gun
Complete R&R Beadbreaker tool and tyre repair kit
spare nuts and bolts metric and imperial
Gaffer tape/Duct tape
insulation tape
tie wire
cable ties/zip ties (essential)
WD-40
spare tyre tubes
extra spare
jumper cables these have 2 uses, 1 for starting a dead battery and the other as a welder.
welding rods, 2 only.
small wellding sheild, home made.
various hoses radiator/intercooler
small vise, clamp on one.
2 spare hand held UHF radios and batteries
EPIRB
Various electrical wire and connectors

this only off the top of my head.

Baz.

[Redback]

One of the 12 volt tools i use.
Shentia 12 volt impact wrench, this is bloody brilliant:victory:
http://www.marks4wd.com/images/products/accessories/12v%20impact-1.jpg
Also i use this;
R&R Beadbreaker, make changing, repairing and refitting tyres alot easier.
http://www.randrbeadbreaker.com/page6.html
http://www.randrbeadbreaker.com/img45.gif
http://www.randrbeadbreaker.com/img49.gif
TYRE REPAIR KIT
http://www.randrbeadbreaker.com/img51.gif

Baz.

[bigreen505]

Ed,

I asked this question a while ago on my mod thread and Datrupr suggested adding oil and air filters to the list as well.

[ZooJunkie]

Where would you get something like that Baz??? That's really nice to have.

[david despain]

http://www.extremeoutback.com/index.cgi?cart_id=7436173.19932&pid=55


i seem to recall someone around these parts having something to do with extreme outback at some time or another ;)

some of the different vendors that are on this forum may carry this brand or something similar.

[devinsixtyseven]

a lot of this stuff looks & sounds like it takes up a lot of space. where do you guys keep it all?

-sean

[Robthebrit]

I carry oil, coolant, gear oil etc. If you carry gear oil with the sealed spout top either do not snip the end and unscrew the cap or carry a new cap if you do snip the end. I learnt this the hard way and had to drive the remainder of the weekend on the trails with an open container of oil.

As to where I keep things I am fortunate that the mog has a huge box under the backseat inside the cab. The under seat box is about 54x18x20 , part of it (18 inches or so) is used for my aux battery, fuse boxs etc and the remainder is in a seperate compartment. This compartment is used for tools and recovery gear.

I don't carry any significant spare parts because A) drivetrain failures on these trucks are unheard of and B) most of the parts are simply too big and far to heavy to handle, my front axle is probably 650 pounds and way over a 1000 pounds with the wheels on!!

Rob

[DaktariEd]

Good thoughts.
I do carry a couple of quarts of oil but not the 8 qts it would take to do a full change.
I also have a mini grease gun/grease.
Oil and air filters...that's a thought too.

:)

[gjackson]

I carry enough oil for a full change, but then I drive a Land Rover. Also carry a bunch of tools and spares. Same caveat.

cheers!

[jerdog53]

I noticed no one mentioned U-joints, is that not a problem on your outings?

U-joints and the hardware to install them I would include.

[FortyMileDesert]

I carry about the same as Graham, less the 8 quarts of oil as mine's an '04. Plus I've got a spare rotoflex for the rear shaft and a complete front shaft.
Also the recovery gear and emergency stuff for when stuck in Nevadas boonies.

[toyrunner95]

ok this is going to sound funny, i dont carry a "kit" really but i do carry a tool box with all sorts of stuff in it. but my problem diagnosis kit ammounts to

a string of christmas lights,
duct tape,
extention cord chunk
bailing wire
a mag light
a turkey baster
5 knives
frying pan
a stick (any stick will do)
MRE's
fishing line.
key rings
a BFH

[BogusBlake]

I noticed no one mentioned U-joints, is that not a problem on your outings?

U-joints and the hardware to install them I would include.

I carry U-joints, two of them. I also carry:

In my Taco-
Tools
Tire Plugs
Jumper Cables
CO2 tank
Highlift

In my Buggy-
Rear axle shaft, brake hardware removed
brakeline plug (for use with above)
24" pre-flared brakeline
1 front locking hub with cone washers and nuts
spare set of knuckle studs, cone washers, and nuts
spare inner axle seals, front and rear
spare driveshaft bolts
spare FJ-80 Tierod end
Spare beadlock O-ring
Spare beadlock bolts
Valve stems and cores
Fuel Filter
Oil Filter
Spare hydraulic line for steering ram
Spare hydraulic fittings for above
teflon tape
duct tape
electrical tape
a bunch of connectors fuzes and wire
bailing wire
5 quarts of oil
3 quarts of gear oil
1 quart of ATF (for steering system)
1 small bottle of brake fluid
Radiator stop-leak
JB weld (quick setting kind)
RTV
3' of fuel line
3' 5/8 heater hose
12" whatever the radiator hoses are
a bunch of hose clamps
welding rods (in a sealed container)
small welding face shield
Jumper cables
Tire plugs (lots)
CO2 tank
spark plugs

Believe it or not, most of that stuff fits in a large tool bag that goes in a big Action Packer with the rest of the stuff that doesn't fit in the bag. My tools go in there too.

Parts that get left at camp when wheeling the buggy-
Full size spare tire/wheel
Fuel pump
Alternator
front axle shafts and Birfs (I have 30 spline Longfields so I don't carry spares for the front on the trail)
T-case output shaft
spare 3rd member (this is communal- anyone who needs it uses it to keep wheeling for the weekend)

[RoundOut]

ok this is going to sound funny, i dont carry a "kit" really but i do carry a tool box with all sorts of stuff in it. but my problem diagnosis kit ammounts to

a string of christmas lights,
duct tape,
extention cord chunk
bailing wire
a mag light
a turkey baster
5 knives
frying pan
a stick (any stick will do)
MRE's
fishing line.
key rings
a BFH
What's a BFH? This may be obvious to some, but not tonight to me, LOL. :confused:

I've heard of BFE, but not BFH. :peepwall:

[hoser]

What's a BFH? This may be obvious to some, but not tonight to me, LOL. :confused:

I've heard of BFE, but not BFH. :peepwall:Big F'n Hammer.

[devinsixtyseven]

I was curious about the frying pan myself :p. Is it used with the turkey baster? :D

[RoundOut]

I was curious about the frying pan myself :p. Is it used with the turkey baster? :D

Come on, Sean... for changing the oil! :sombrero: Then you make your chicken fried steak in it! :steak: :eatchicke :chef:

[DaktariEd]

...for the folks attending the upcoming ExPo Trophy Event,
Any new thoughts from folks about what/how they carry spares?

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[mrblond]

A year ago I needed an equivelant list of items geared for the CTD?

With all my gas engine 4x4s I carry:
service manual
fluids, power steering,break/clutch/motor
belts
hoses/heater/fuel
DD batts
tire plug
clamps
extra gas cap
jb weld
ujoints
fuses
bulbs
steel tie wire
tie wraps
duct tape
ignition sender
add a fleetguard fuel filter for the Cummins and later on I might add a water pump since its only two bolts and about a 20min job.

all the spares from the above list go in a 18"L X 7"W X9"H bag but I only carry one gal of motor oil since the CTD uses 12qts.

Tools are divided up into about seven tool bags:

whole bunch of sockets/cheater bar/etc. in 18"L X 7"W X9"H bag
box wrenches/Hammer/Hack saw/handtools/multi meter etc. in 18"L X 7"W X9"H bag
100% duty cycle viar air pump/tire gauge/valves in 14"L X5.5"W X7"H bag
Jumper cables/fuel syphon hose in 14"L X5.5"W X7"H bag
30ft L X 4" wide tow strap in 14"L X5.5"W X7"H bag
bottle jack 8ton/4X4X6 block wood in 14"L X5.5"W X7"H bag
first aid kit/shower kit/ 14"L X5.5"W X7"H bag

also carry in the truck:
giant pry bar
12V 60 LED drop light
DD mag light
25ft rope
Gortex jacket
custom made lug wrench with captive cheater bar made with a 1/2" Dr. craftsman pivot head socket wrench
several pair of leather mechanix wear gloves
1911

[Trail Monkey]

...for the folks attending the upcoming ExPo Trophy Event,
Any new thoughts from folks about what/how they carry spares?

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Chilton manual for the vehicle...

[RocKrawler]

dont forget the blinker fluid & piston return springs...