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Group Overland Trip

Where are you wanting to go?

  • Texas Hill Country

    Votes: 1 14.3%
  • K-Trail

    Votes: 6 85.7%

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daniel3507

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Thats a great idea. What all are you still working on Country?
 


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I hear ya, its still a possibility......
 

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I'll probably take the new B2. I need to pull the passenger side hub cause its a bit wobbly. I've got the parts. Also need another driveshaft to get rid of the CV one. Just need another flange, got the driveshaft and one flange to bolt up to the rearend.
 

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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
 

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Will anyone have a cookstove?
 

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

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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
 
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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
 
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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
 

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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
 

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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
 

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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
 

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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
 

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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
 

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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
 

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