Spare Parts Kit for '07 FJ Cruiser

[Quixote]

We will be taking our FJ Cruiser on a long drive (http://www.alongdrive.com/about) and are looking to assemble a spare parts kit. Don't want to go overboard, but try to bring along items that can break or have a wear lift.

I addition to the spare parts kit we will have a recovery kit, mechanics tool set, and W-EMT medical kit.

Here is a list I compiled:

To take for sure:
Upper and lower radiator hoses
Epoxy for radiator (Waterweld)
Serpentine Belt
Fuel Injector cleaner
CV Axle, R & L seals
Spare Keys
Tire fix kit
Air filter
Fuel filter
Cabin Filter
Oil Filter
touch up paint
brake pads
Engine Oil
Brake Fluid
fuses
Intake Gasket
Cigarette lighter jumper cable

Maybe take these?
Starter Motor
Water Pump
OME bushings
U-Joints
Alternator
Idler Pullies 1,2,3

Thank you all for your help...

[97kurt]

We will be taking our FJ Cruiser on a long drive (http://www.alongdrive.com/about) and are looking to assemble a spare parts kit. Don't want to go overboard, but try to bring along items that can break or have a wear lift.

I addition to the spare parts kit we will have a recovery kit, mechanics tool set, and W-EMT medical kit.

Here is a list I compiled:

To take for sure:
Upper and lower radiator hoses
Epoxy for radiator (Waterweld)
Serpentine Belt
Fuel Injector cleaner
CV Axle, R & L seals
Spare Keys
Tire fix kit
Air filter
Fuel filter
Cabin Filter
Oil Filter
touch up paint
brake pads
Engine Oil
Brake Fluid
fuses
Intake Gasket
Cigarette lighter jumper cable

Maybe take these?
Starter Motor
Water Pump
OME bushings
U-Joints
Alternator
Idler Pullies 1,2,3

Thank you all for your help...


I'd leave the cabin filter and touch-up paint behind. On a 2007 toyota I would be frightened if you had an issue with the water pump or alternator.

[LAW]

i would leave theese behind..

Cabin Filter (shouldnt be in issue unless you dont use recirculate on dusty roads)

touch up paint :D
brake pads (usually last about 40k)

Cigarette lighter jumper cable (not really that effective.. some clamp on type would be better for a real-world situation)

Water Pump (behind the timing belt on most toyotas.. not "field" serviceable)

Idler Pullies 1,2,3, alternator, starter (wont be an issue unless you will be encountering a ton of mud)

items to consider:
some type of on board air

inner and outer tie rods (not really necessary unless you will be crawling on rocks)

thats all i can think of for now..

[Quixote]

How hard would it be to get a water pump/fuel pump/alternator, etc in Latin or South America? Anyone know how good the Toyota network is?

Maybe I can leave the radiator hoses at home and just go with a hose fix kit?

[Boston Mangler]

Maybe I can leave the radiator hoses at home and just go with a hose fix kit?

Absolutely not! :D

[Christian P.]

How hard would it be to get a water pump/fuel pump/alternator, etc in Latin or South America? Anyone know how good the Toyota network is?

Maybe I can leave the radiator hoses at home and just go with a hose fix kit?

if you can't find a part on your trip, just post something here and we'll get it to you.

:)

[Quixote]

if you can't find a part on your trip, just post something here and we'll get it to you.

:)

You guys rock! :bowdown:

[Brian894x4]

I was about to post to leave all that stuff behind too...


...then I saw where you're going. :oops:

You've got one heck of a neat trip planned. I'm not qualified to comment on what is need for a trip like that, but I wonder if you'll be the first person to take an FJ Cruiser on a such a trip and perhaps even the first FJ Cruiser in that part of the world.

Perhaps Toyota would be willing to sponser or contribute somehow, if you haven't already considered it.

Without any experience on a trip like that, I think my number one concern on a brand new vehicle would be tires. I imagine the roads are bad, so I'd want a wheel/tire combination that is easily replacable down there, then I'd want tire fix-it gear and maybe two spares.

The next concern would be fuel, but it sounds like you got that covered. Do you know how your FJ will run on low quality gas? I'd also be driving the crud out of it so any defeats will hopefully show up before you leave .

Good luck.

[Nullifier]

I wonder if you'll be the first person to take an FJ Cruiser on a such a trip and perhaps even the first FJ Cruiser in that part of the world.

When I was in Ecuador in March I saw 3 FJ cruisers down there already so definetly not the first. 2 were on the street and 1 was was on display in the mall as a new car for sale.

[Nullifier]

Personally if it were me I would take along a front and rear wheel bearing. You will need a shop to press them in but that is easier to come by the a bearing I'm sure.

All hoses, belts, thermostat, all the filter you need minus the cabin filter. spare cv axle, u joints for both d shafts, maybe even a cardain joint for the rear d shaft. I would forgo the spare alt but add a dual battery system as a back up. You should be able to drive along way on just the batteies if your alt fails provided you limit driving to day time and cut off all other electronics.

To my tool list I would get an obd2 tool and a print out the trouble codes. a voltmeter, would also be good.

Everyone has there own view on a proper tool list but I tend to favor having to many and not need them then the other way around. I carry a crazy selection of parts and tools and although I rarely need them when I need it to work on my rig or someone elses I usually have it.

[Nullifier]

Personally if it were me I would take along a front and rear wheel bearing. You will need a shop to press them in but that is easier to come by the a bearing I'm sure.

All hoses, belts, thermostat, all the filter you need minus the cabin filter. spare cv axle, u joints for both d shafts, maybe even a cardain joint for the rear d shaft. I would forgo the spare alt but add a dual battery system as a back up. You should be able to drive along way on just the batteies if your alt fails provided you limit driving to day time and cut off all other electronics.

To my tool list I would get an obd2 tool and a print out the trouble codes. a voltmeter, would also be good.

Everyone has there own view on a proper tool list but I tend to favor having to many and not need them then the other way around. I carry a crazy selection of parts and tools and although I rarely need them when I need it to work on my rig or someone elses I usually have it.

[Quixote]

Personally if it were me I would take along a front and rear wheel bearing. You will need a shop to press them in but that is easier to come by the a bearing I'm sure.

All hoses, belts, thermostat, all the filter you need minus the cabin filter. spare cv axle, u joints for both d shafts, maybe even a cardain joint for the rear d shaft. I would forgo the spare alt but add a dual battery system as a back up. You should be able to drive along way on just the batteies if your alt fails provided you limit driving to day time and cut off all other electronics.

To my tool list I would get an obd2 tool and a print out the trouble codes. a voltmeter, would also be good.

Everyone has there own view on a proper tool list but I tend to favor having to many and not need them then the other way around. I carry a crazy selection of parts and tools and although I rarely need them when I need it to work on my rig or someone elses I usually have it.

I have two Optima red tops in the rig. I will be running OBDII software from AutoEnginuity (http://www.autoenginuity.com/) on my Panasonic CF-19.

I will be taking a full toolkit, I'll post that up for feed back.

As for the bearings is it likely that they would fail? The car only has 12k miles on it, we'll be putting another 50K or so on the trip

[Quixote]

So here is the updated list - I decided to keep the brake pads since I will most likely need a new set and I don't know how had it would be to source them.

For the coolant hoses I was thinking of only the ones that can get hit or
punctured. I'm not sure whether any of the smaller hoses would experience a failure.

The largest item in the spares kit is the CV axle and the FJ is pretty small for an expedition vehicle - should I just take the CV boots?

I also had a question about repairing brake lines on the trail, as in, is it even possible? I can see a brake line getting pulled off in the bush. Unless I took a set of spare brake lines I might be SOL if that happens.

I have also assembled a recovery kit:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=91358&postcount=18

To take for sure:
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Upper and lower radiator hoses - prone to getting hit by rocks
Epoxy for radiator (Waterweld)
Serpentine Belt - prone to getting hit by rocks
Fuel Injector cleaner - in case of bad fuel
CV Axle, R & L seals - CV boot can shred, axle can break
Spare Keys - forgetful...
Tire fix kit - most likely failure
U-Joints - front & rear
brake pads - wear part, we'll be driving 50k+ miles
fuses

Filters:
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Air filter
Fuel filter
Oil Filter

Fluids:
-------
Gear Oil
Engine Oil
Brake Fluid
touch up paint :) :)

Leave at home:
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Starter Motor
Water Pump
OME bushings
U-Joints
Alternator
Idler Pullies 1,2,3
Cigarette lighter jumper cable (Useless?)
Intake Gasket - have to remove the intake to do anything to the engine...
Cabin Filter

[imagodave]

:clapsmile

What a great build up of an FJ! I read about the 2nd fuel tank install on FJCruiserForum, I really gotta get on of those!!!!

Like some others I was looking at your spare parts list and thinking....why does he think he needs all those parts. Then I looked at your map. WOW!!!


I am envious of your adventure. Like others have posted, if you need anything along the way, post it here and we will get it to you.

When you get back, I would to share a glass of wine with you and listen to your stories of your expedition.

Dave

[Brian894x4]

If you have the full time 4WD version, I would definately take an entire spare half shaft. If part time, I might lean against it, depending on available space. Find out if the Hilux uses the same part. If not, I'd probably carry one, since they can break off road.

Also, I'd purchase a factory repair manual and I'd buy and carry spare steering parts, including tie rod ends.

Also JB weld, duct tape, and bailing wire.

50,000 miles??? Wow!!

[Quixote]

If you have the full time 4WD version, I would definately take an entire spare half shaft. If part time, I might lean against it, depending on available space. Find out if the Hilux uses the same part. If not, I'd probably carry one, since they can break off road.

Also, I'd purchase a factory repair manual and I'd buy and carry spare steering parts, including tie rod ends.

Also JB weld, duct tape, and bailing wire.

50,000 miles??? Wow!!

The factory manuals I already got. Three telephone books worth!

Adding the following to the list:
Duct Tape
Electrical tape
Bailing wire
Compact grease gun + grease
JB Weld
RTV gasket maker
Motorcycle chain lubricant
PB Blaster
Loctite Blue
Anti-Seize
Tie rod end(s) - hopefully symmetrical, need only one...

[Jacket]

A friend's FJ Cruiser snapped a sway bar link in Farmington this past weekend, and the broken part then proceeded to shred the CV boot. The axle nut was a 35mm size, so if you're planning to be able to repair or replace half shafts, then a 35mm socket would be a good idea!

[Quixote]

A friend's FJ Cruiser snapped a sway bar link in Farmington this past weekend, and the broken part then proceeded to shred the CV boot. The axle nut was a 35mm size, so if you're planning to be able to repair or replace half shafts, then a 35mm socket would be a good idea!

How did you guys get out? Remove the sway bar and duct tape the CV boot for a trail repair?

I was planning taking a 35mm socket. I'm also thinking of taking a third torque wrench, one that will torque the axle nut.

[Jacket]

How did you guys get out? Remove the sway bar and duct tape the CV boot for a trail repair?

I was planning taking a 35mm socket. I'm also thinking of taking a third torque wrench, one that will torque the axle nut.

The CV was so badly mangled that it could not be repaired. They got as far as removing the axle from the wheel hub, and then they determined that in order to properly replace the outer boot, they needed to remove the inner CV and pull the axle (which would include draining the front diff).

It was the end of the day Saturday, so after a consult with a Toyota tech and with Mr Marlin Crawler himself, they determined it was safe enough to drive home with the CV exposed, and fix it properly once home. But obviously no more wheelin.....

The sway bar was removed.

[teotwaki]

good thread on an FJ Forum

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/suspension-tech/23340-lessons-about-cv-axle-failure.html

Trail repairs: CV joints

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Some spurious posts to wade through but both trail repairs and driving techniques to avoid drivetrain damage are the lessons learned.

Basic CV Repair Kit:

CV axle
35mm hub socket
Torque wrench
long pry bar (for moving the spindle into place)
another couple of long screwdrivers to pop the axle out
magnetic pick-up
2 spare 'C' clips
gear oil (enough for two fills and a container to recover 2 drains)
2 right & 2 left diff seals (in case you mess one up )
seal puller & a means to seat them
locktite (for the lower BJ bolts)
brake cleaner
rags
FSM for torque specs (or write them/memorize them)
A hacksaw with a handful of spare blades just in case
A good headlamp just in case...

FJ Part numbers, is the same for 4th gen 4Runners

43430-60060 drive shaft assy (left and right are the same)
90311-47012 seal, right
90311-47013 seal, left
04427-60080 CV boot kit with grease (optional)

[charlieaarons]

Suggest front and rear differential pinion seals, 1 each.

Charlie

[Quixote]

Question about brakes - How does one repair a brake line that has been pulled off? Can anything be done about leaks in the brake system other than just keep topping off the brake fluid until you can bring in the rig to be fixed?