Group Overland Trip

[daniel3507]

Im trying to get together some kind of list of who is going and who is on the fence just so we have a general idea. I'll add it to the first post. If i miss someone or someone or anything just post it up and I'll update the list. Currently it stands as:

ATTENDING
sbsrlewis
daniel3507

MAYBE
Country0001
BroncoIIer
kryptonitecb
Transmarobirdeater
tandangerranger
If the name is in italics its just because we haven't heard from them recently

[country0001]

Will anyone have a cookstove?

[daniel3507]

I don't have one but may be able to borrow one.

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[sbsrlewis]

This list is from Sam's Offroad website. Items with asterisks (*) are items I already have. Items with numerical sign (#) I plan to get before trip. Items with dash (-) are items I probably won't have.

Remember these are just "Recommended" Trail Gear.

* 30' Tow Strap
* Front and Rear Tow Points
* Tire Plug Kit/Spare Tire/Jack
* Fire Extinguisher
* Tire Air Deflators/Tire Gauge
# First Aid Kit
* Trash Bags
* Ice Chest-Lunch/Keep Hydrated
* Bug Spray/Sun Screen/Hat
* CB
* Tool Kit/Pliers/Screw Driver


Steve

[sbsrlewis]

This list and the following ones are taken from a past 4 Wheel and Offroad article.

The following is a "B-4 U GO" checklist.

Check these items so you may avoid making some repairs in the rocks or mud:

* Engine Oil
* Transmission Fluid
* Brake Fluid
* Hydraulic-Clutch Fluid
* Transfer-Case Oil
* Differential Oil
* Power-Steering Fluid
* Belts
* Grease all driveshafts, U-joints, and Steering joints
* All Lights and Turn Signals
* Windshield-Washer Fluid (helps clean off mud)
* Radiator Coolant level
* Tow hooks (front and rear) of your vehicle
* Tire pressure and look for leaks or gashes
* Check for loose parts: Lug nuts, drive-shafts, engine and tranny mounts, suspension joints and U-bolts

And last - Tell someone where you are going and when you'll be back


Steve

[sbsrlewis]

BARE NECESSITIES - Bring this stuff and some ingenuity and you will get ou of may trail mishaps:

* A buddy with either a history in long-distance running to go get help or his own 4x4
* Duct tape
* Bailing wire
* Zip-ties
* WD-40
* Ratchet strap (reseat tires, helps strap parts in place)
* Tow strap
* Leatherman type utility tool and/or Swiss army pocketknife
# Piece of 1/4" or larger chain 4' long (goo for fixing suspension and motor mounts)
* Warm jacket
# First aid kit
# Jug of water
# Granola bar or candy bar
* Fire extinguisher
# Flashlight
# Matches/lighter


Steve

[sbsrlewis]

WHAT WE ALWAYS BRING - If we're goig wheeling for the day, this is a good list of tools and stuff to bring:

* Tool bag containing:
-Screwdrivers (3 different sizes)
-Pliers (Dikes, needle-nose, channel locks, snap ring, adjustable, locking)
-Hammer (ball-peen)
-Wrenches (standard and metric - we bring both, you decide what you need)
-Adjustable wrench
-Sockets (standard and Metreic - we bring them, but often wrenches are enough)
* Spark plug socket
* Pick tools (handy for fixing hubs)
* Test Light
* Prybar
* Jack of some sort (High-Lift, bottle, or floor-depending on the terrain and size vehicle)
* Tire repair kit
* Electrical tape
* Allen wrenches
* Hacksaw


Steve

[sbsrlewis]

PERSONAL STUFF - Theses items will make the trip more enjoyable:

* Toilet paper
* Sunscreen
* Bug spray
# Food and water (no, beer doesnt' qualify as water)
* Extra jacket
* Rags/towels


Steve

[sbsrlewis]

SPARE PARTS - These parts start adding weight, but it's better than the long walk home:

- Tie-rod end or Heim joints (spherical rod ends) for steering
- Heim joint for your custom linked suspension
* Engine belts
- Front axleshafts
- Rear axleshafts
- Front axle U-joints
- Driveshaft U-joints
* Spare tire
- Spare locking hub or set of drive flanges
- Spare bolts of commons sizes found on your truck
# Fuses for you truck (some fuse panels have spaces to store spares)
- Radiator hose
# Hose clamps
# Electrical crimp kit
* Valve cores
- Lug nuts


Steve

[sbsrlewis]

LUBES - Different goo to help you go:

* Oil
* Power-steering fluid
* Brake fluid
* Automatic-transmission fluid
* Gasoline or diesel
# Form-a-gasket or RTV silicone to reseal gaskets
# Water
* Gear oil
* WD-40


Steve

[sbsrlewis]

CAMPING GEAR - Basic stuff for staying in the dirt:

* Warm clothing and rain gear
# Tent or good tarp
- Camping stove and fuel
* Sleeping bag and pad
* Cooler


Steve

[sbsrlewis]

BONUS STUFF THAT WE LIKE HAVING ALONG - Many of you get along without these, but they are very useful, especially if you need to do extreme trail repairs:

- Air compressor or CO2 thank
- Impact gun and impact sockets
- Underhood welder


Steve