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what would you carry for spares in Baja?


USCGC130

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Vehicle Year
1997
Engine
4.0 V6
Transmission
Automatic
Total Lift
5.5"
So im gearing up for my Baja trip in april and trying to figure out what to bring as spare parts, im fairly new to the ranger world so i wanted to know what all you guys would carry on a 2 week, 3000+ mile trip in Baja or anywhere remote. I did choose to build a ranger after my last baja trip becasue i saw sooooo many ranger and explorers down there, so i know most parts shouldnt be an issue, also i think people down there know how to work on them, also becasue i think the ranger offers more bang for buck then dropping 12K on a 1995 tacoma with 230K miles.

I already will be bringing the basics, a few spark plugs, even though all my plugs and wires are new, and obviouly ill carry fluids, oil, coolant, some extra gear oil, maybe trans fluid? I just redid all the U joints in the truck and will grease before the trip, and all new front brake rotors, pads and wheel bearing, i kept a set of old bearings that looked pretty good as spares, they got cleaned and regreased. I also will throw in a spare set of front axles that i have on hand. So on top of that list if there anything else you think or any known issues for my 1997 4.0L?
 
How about one of these? Just throw on in the bed and no worry about spares or tools.
:yahoo:
 

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Spare locking hub

Boost pack

fan belt
 
A good first aid kit, a good tire plug repair kit, a good 12 volt air compressor. A couple pieces of square foot ply wood to use as a base for jack in sand.
A roll of Black Gorilla Tape (much stronger than duct tape). A roll of bailing wire (you'd be surprised what you can hold together/hang with wire).
Some lengths of assorted electrical wire. Some good quality black wire ties including some 24 inchers. A few bungee cords. Nice 6-8 ton bottle jack (takes up very little space)
The usual fuses, some valve stem cores and the $1.00 tool to install them and a few valve stem caps. 50 or 100 foot length of some quality para cord, and 50 feet of good quality rope.
Couple of cheapie tarps (like the Harbor Freight Freebies) for quick throw down/lay on ground cover. Half dozen cloth shop rags and roll of paper shop towels.
Grumpaw
 
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Tow strap for that "Hold My Beer" moment. a come-a-long will also come in handy after that moment unless you have a wench installed.
 
Tow strap for that "Hold My Beer" moment. a come-a-long will also come in handy after that moment unless you have a wench installed.
And the BEER!!!
Grumpaw
 
Tow strap for that "Hold My Beer" moment. a come-a-long will also come in handy after that moment unless you have a wench installed.
You don't need to take a wench to Baja. You can pick one up there real cheap. :devilish:
 
OOPs spelling :dunno:

In that case spare Prophylactics.
 
aka, rubbers
 
Fuel filter, 1-2 ft of fuel line, various sizes hose clamps, lots of water, bucket or pan you can drain fluids into to save them for refilling, fuses, electrical crimp connectors and crimper/stripper tool.

Toilet paper.
 
In addition to the above listed items, at least one full size spare. an extra upper and lower radiator hose, two containers of pre mixed coolant. A roll of chicken wire or hardware cloth, might be able to use it to get out of some deep sand. a 5 gallon container of drinkable water. Go Pro camera and good still camera to document this trip and post up pics and videos here on TRS.

AJ
 
I second the motion for camera gear.
 
I guess i should have addded to my "already bringing list" is i have a 12V Viair compressor, 2 tire plug kits, a first air kit but i will look over that again since its been awhile. i have a nice little bottle jack as i prefer those over a hilift. but you guys have some good ideas on stuff i may have for gotten, after reading all this, i think my little ranger is going to be packed! I also will have 2 metal jerry can which is an extra 10 gallons of gas, i have a big water just i bring camping which is 5 gallons. ill also hopefully have a full size spare by then, right now i have a 31x10.5 tire on my spare while the truck runs 33's which are really like 32.5's so that 31 may cut it. i also just bought some Xbull traction boards ( MaxTrax knock offs) so those will be mounted and im sure be useful for the sand. i also have a shaker siphon i just got new hose for, if you havent seen one work look on youtube, it has been one of the best things ive ever bought, and ill also get a long funnel that can fit in my fuel opening. Keep the good ideas coming!

PS ill be bringing my own wench, although im sure i could get a new one cheaper down there lol

Spare locking hub

Boost pack

fan belt

Good call on a belt, i had forgotten that on my list, and i might forgo another hub since i just upgraded to the Jeep manual hubs, if i was still with my autos hubs or cheaped out on manual hubs i would but i got the strong jeep ones. and i have an antigravity jump pack that has served me well, says it can jump my truck 30 times in a row, i dont know if i believe that but its what they claim. Also i have a good battery but i may upgrade to a bigger odyssey before then, i have dual batteries in my avalanche and my main one is an odessey and its rocked so far.

A good first aid kit, a good tire plug repair kit, a good 12 volt air compressor. A couple pieces of square foot ply wood to use as a base for jack in sand.
A roll of Black Gorilla Tape (much stronger than duct tape). A roll of bailing wire (you'd be surprised what you can hold together/hang with wire).
Some lengths of assorted electrical wire. Some good quality black wire ties including some 24 inchers. A few bungee cords. Nice 6-8 ton bottle jack (takes up very little space)
The usual fuses, some valve stem cores and the $1.00 tool to install them and a few valve stem caps. 50 or 100 foot length of some quality para cord, and 50 feet of good quality rope.
Couple of cheapie tarps (like the Harbor Freight Freebies) for quick throw down/lay on ground cover. Half dozen cloth shop rags and roll of paper shop towels.
Grumpaw
I do have a decent first aid kit, and i always carry a tornequit and quick clot along with ace bandages and such, i usually dont bother with little bandaids and packets of sunscreen or cut oinment, but i will go over my kit soon, also great advice on tarps, i hadnt though of those. i have a ton of zip ties including some steel ones ill bring. bailing wire will be added to my list. and ill grab my valve stem kit from my motorcycle trip bag. AND 3/4" ply wood is very smart! i see some guys use their traction boards but i think plywood would be my better.

Tow strap for that "Hold My Beer" moment. a come-a-long will also come in handy after that moment unless you have a wench installed.

I still need to get a proper tow strap, but i did just get a nice freedom rope kinetic rope 1"x30" and 2 soft shackles while they were in town it looks pretty beefy! ooo a comelong is a good idea since i dont have a winch and wont be able to spend the money for one and a bumper before april.

And the BEER!!!
Grumpaw

Haha but why bring beer when its cheaper down there! when i did 3 weeks down there on my motorcycle, not having a cooler or beer really sucked! i cant wait to have it all for this trip.

Fuel filter, 1-2 ft of fuel line, various sizes hose clamps, lots of water, bucket or pan you can drain fluids into to save them for refilling, fuses, electrical crimp connectors and crimper/stripper tool.

Toilet paper.
I just replaced my fuel filter but with buying "bucket gas" ( literally people on he side on the road with gallon jugs of gas or someone with a siphon and a 5 gallon bucket) down there that is a good idea incase i get some bad gas. and fuel lines is a good one to add that i hadnt thought of. A small bucket is added to the list and believe me ill have a costco pack of baby wipes and a roll or 2 of TP, plus some Imodium.

In addition to the above listed items, at least one full size spare. an extra upper and lower radiator hose, two containers of pre mixed coolant. A roll of chicken wire or hardware cloth, might be able to use it to get out of some deep sand. a 5 gallon container of drinkable water. Go Pro camera and good still camera to document this trip and post up pics and videos here on TRS.

AJ

Ratiator hoses is a great one to add to the list since im sure mine or original to the truck. i think ill bring one just of premisxed coolant and one of distilled water which if needed can go in the radiator or be used for other things. i have an old go pro but i will be bringing it along with my tripod and DSLR. ill be sure to make a little trip report and share, ill also have my Garmin inreach which is a tracker so i can share the link on here and you guys can follow along where we are at, plus is has a world wide SOS feature and satelite 2 ways texting ( expensive but in a pinch it would be beneficial to have some communication)
 
vice grips! lots of em. they can be used to pinch broken brake lines, replace nuts that have rattled off, pinch steering columns together....and these are just uses ive had for em lol

spare brake lines are great to have. both hard and soft (no need to mention that they have the same fittings on em as the rest of the truck) definitely spare wheel bearings. spare bolts of various sizes. fuel filter is a good idea. alternator just cuz its cleap. spare starter, if youre going alone, those max trax board things are amazing to have incase you get stuck in a wash or something. the fluids mentioned above and obviously a spare tire. CASH for the federalies, mountain money, tequila and your party panties.
 

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