Hypothetical spare parts question.

[lil_Blue_Ford]

On the streets of Everytown, SC, there is no difference.

Should come to PA or Ohio. There’s some paved roads that make me wonder if I need to lock the hubs in because of all the car-swallowing potholes…

 

[Li'l Work Truck]

Should come to PA or Ohio. There’s some paved roads that make me wonder if I need to lock the hubs in because of all the car-swallowing potholes…

No joke, it seems to be everywhere. I have been through 43 of the 48 contiguous in a semi, and you know where the best roads are? North Dakota. Why? Nobody lives in North Dakota.

 

[sgtsandman]

If you intend to wheel hard enough to break things, I would tow it to the trail head and have stuff to be able to limp it back to the trailer. Pretty much what Curious Hound recommended. Alternatively, if you wheel so far from civilization that the only way to get back or help is with an In Reach or a sattelite phone, you might want a pretty extensive list of suppliesas well. If there is more than one vehicle in a group with the same vehicle, share the load so everyone isn't so loaded down with spare parts and fluids.

If it is for breakage because things happen, you don't need as much. Since you mentioned a Dana 28, bearings and a spare hub for it wouldn't be a bad idea. Maybe some spark plugs/wires and a couple lug studs incase you break some. You are looking for things that will repair it enough to get you back to where you can either limp home or get a tow. Bailing wire, duct tape, a pich tool or two to clamp off a brake or heater hose. Things like that. Recovery gear as well incase you are so hard broke you need pulled out. From what I hear, you don't want to pay for a company like Matt's Off Road Recovery to come and get you. While they provide an important service, it is a very expensive service.

 

[SenorNoob]

That my understanding too. It's why some of the episodes are recovering abandoned and sometimes burned out vehicles. People can't afford to get the rig out so take the easy stuff and burn the rest so it can't be traced back to them. Also why lots of offroad clubs have areas they operate in and help each other get things out. Sometimes a week or 2 later.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

If you intend to wheel hard enough to break things, I would tow it to the trail head and have stuff to be able to limp it back to the trailer. Pretty much what Curious Hound recommended. Alternatively, if you wheel so far from civilization that the only way to get back or help is with an In Reach or a sattelite phone, you might want a pretty extensive list of suppliesas well. If there is more than one vehicle in a group with the same vehicle, share the load so everyone isn't so loaded down with spare parts and fluids.

If it is for breakage because things happen, you don't need as much. Since you mentioned a Dana 28, bearings and a spare hub for it wouldn't be a bad idea. Maybe some spark plugs/wires and a couple lug studs incase you break some. You are looking for things that will repair it enough to get you back to where you can either limp home or get a tow. Baling wire, duct tape, a pich tool or two to clamp off a brake or heater hose. Things like that. Recovery gear as well incase you are so hard broke you need pulled out. From what I hear, you don't want to pay for a company like Matt's Off Road Recovery to come and get you. While they provide an important service, it is a very expensive service.

Me personally, I don’t go out intending to wheel hard enough to break things, I’m just apparently good at breaking things, lol.

Actually what I’ve thought of is that like a small toy hauler style RV and turn the toy hauler section into a mini repair shop, then trailer my rig. All the comforts of home at the trailer. I can do a lot with a little repair shop.

 

[holyford86]

Depends on what kind of work you are mentally prepared to do on the trail. I carry front wheel bearings and inner seal, locking hub assembly, whether manual or auto. 1 quart/liter of gear oil for diffs. Not a full volume. Just some to help make up for partial loss. I would recommend a rear wheel seal. Rear wheel Bearing might be a good idea, but that's a bit challenging to replace on the trail. One or more u-joints of each size needed. Brake hoses could be a good idea and/or something to pinch off a broken hose. Brake fluid for brakes and clutch. ATF - used in transmission, transfer case and power steering. Engine oil. Coolant. Fuses, extra relay, wire, crimp connectors, hose clamps, zip ties, bailing wire, short length of 1/4" rubber hose. At least one good spark plug. Bucket to catch fluids, funnel to replace fluids, all tools needed for any of the parts you carry. Cribbing to put under jack for stabilization or to add height. Shovel, recovery gear - ropes, tree savers, straps, shackles. Ratchet straps. Pruning saw. Matches. Good first aid kit that has serious stuff in it, not just band aids and burn cream. Liquid gasket material like Ultra black.

Or, take your chances and just wing it with a pair of flipflops and pack of crackers. It's your choice.

The amount of work needed on the trail wouldn't be an issue, (I've changed a transfer case on the side of a dirt road before) Tools are there to do most anything, winch is there, along with enough recovery gear to get out of most situations, might actually be a bit too prepared, haha. I had an idea of what I thought would be good to carry but had completely overlooked carrying fluids and a decent first aid kit, which are good ideas.

I've been working on the logistics of venturing further from home to wheel and don't want to get caught with my pants down, so to speak. More overlanding and trails and such which is seemingly almost impossible to find in my somewhat local geographic area. Eventually I'll likely build a hauler/camper (school bus based) but that's a couple of years out and I'll still want the spare parts and such.