Off roading essentials

[jdmcq]

it was You.. damn, thats not right JDMCQ!

 

[Afwrestler1986]

They seem to fall victim to mud splashing in to them.

that having been said, I think the alternator in my 4runner just took ANOTHER SHIT!, I'm gonna do a full rebuild instead of replacing it with a high dollar POS re-man

Mine tried to crap out on me after getting into some good ole clay. Stopped charging, so I went home and hosed the crap out of it and kept the water going for a good 5-7 minutes. After I started it, it still wasn't charging. Once the truck had been running for a bit and after revving the living snot out of it, it came back to life. Maybe try it. What can ya lose?

 

[Afwrestler1986]

Also to add, you can really never have enough shackles. And I always carry an extra hitch pin or two just incase someone does not have a good rear recovery spot.

 

[thekidcatcher]

blow up betty

 

[AlienXtx]

blow up betty

Fleshlight?

 

[cmack]

Good ideas guys. I am building my offroad supply box, and this helped with some thngs that I didn't think about. Luckily I have plenty of storage.

I have 2 of these!

Hmmm where did ya manage to find these? I am wanting some ammo cans for the bed for storage. Also, I don't know if it's been mentioned already, but a good air compressor is a good thing to have on the trails.

 

[AlienXtx]

There a place here in Tx that you can order them from called the command post, I drove down to one of there stores and got a good deal on some Ammo cans for me and Rob, I repainted the one for my truck because they has some rust but I still haven't mounted them yet.

 

[cmack]

There a place here in Tx that you can order them from called the command post, I drove down to one of there stores and got a good deal on some Ammo cans for me and Rob, I repainted the one for my truck because they has some rust but I still haven't mounted them yet.

Damn! I just looked them up online. They have some good prices compared to the places here! Bass Pro shop is having some plastic ones on sale soon for $6.99...I'm thinking of ordering some from The Command Post though, since I want some metal ones...I just hope shipping doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I'm gonna look around to see more on prices though. Hopefully I can find a few for a decent deal.

 

[AlienXtx]

Yeah they have some quality stuff, it was all in good shape too, your going to be hard pressed to find any without rust but there's had very little, a lite scuff and some olive rustolium and your good to go.

 

[cmack]

The ones I found here were bashed to hell. They hard very large dents in them and the rust was major. For $15 a .50cal can , I thought I could do better. If the rust is minimal, it's not a huge deal since like you said, I can scuff it up and repaint. I'd prefer to get some local if I can find them though...it'd just make things easier for me, and I won't get raped on shipping.

 

[fsbrain03]

Hmmm where did ya manage to find these? I am wanting some ammo cans for the bed for storage. Also, I don't know if it's been mentioned already, but a good air compressor is a good thing to have on the trails.

I actually picked these up for $5 a piece at a garage sale a few years back. They have been sitting in my garage not doing anything. They are water proof, and hold a ton of stuff. I loaded it up before I put it in my truck, and I could barely lift it up.

 

[cmack]

I actually picked these up for $5 a piece at a garage sale a few years back. They have been sitting in my garage not doing anything. They are water proof, and hold a ton of stuff. I loaded it up before I put it in my truck, and I could barely lift it up.

I'm jealous

 

[TacoXpo]

trash bags - can be used to hold empty beer cans or to catch diff fluid if you need to pull an axle.
Tire patch/plug kit
Spare fluids - brake, power steering, diff fluid, motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze and water
spare fuses - be sure to get all the various sizes
Duct tape - good for fixing vehicles and people
misc nuts and bolts
zip tie assortment
safety wire
paper towels - blue shop towels
waterless hand cleaner - Goop
small Gerber pack saw - thing makes quick work of most trail clearing
superglue - good for fixing people, closes up cuts fast.
topo map of the area - or a good GPS with those. I keep the Texas Gazetteer in the Taco
baby wipes - toilet paper always gets fucked up (wet,crushed.. etc).. plus you can use baby wipes to clean other things, not just your ass.
I carry a 25' extension cord and a florescent trouble light in the taco, since we have the inverter why not use it.
As for tools... well you'll want those odd sized sockets and wrenches, like a 35mm to swap out a CV axle, or a 55mm to swap a Birf.
Spare cash! - in case you need to call a cab

Sean you are certainly in the game!

I also keep some extra protein bars and cans of tuna - Solid Albacore of course!! AAA Premium card - fire starter (I use chain saw scraps) - safety glasses - ear plugs (use them for airing down and airing up! small backpack with full water bladder in case I'm leaving the mother ship behind!

 

[Silverback]

I take this when I wheel... just in case. I've since removed and altered some of the contents, but its pretty much the same.

I also have a smaller version I've put together for Clyde that uses a larger Camelback (H.A.W.G.) and straps to the back of my seat.

 

[TacoXpo]

I take this when I wheel... just in case. I've since removed and altered some of the contents, but its pretty much the same.

I also have a smaller version I've put together for Clyde that uses a larger Camelback (H.A.W.G.) and straps to the back of my seat.

How'd I know that? ...also cat litter bags! ...for when you almost shit your pants!

 

[cmack]

Nice assortment!

I still need to pick up an axe....been meaning to do that. I found a machette the other day for $10 that was really sharp and a decent one over all. I thought about buying it, but didn't. I'll probably end up going back to get it though

 

[drew02a]

Eventually, I'm going to compile the items in this thread into a comprehensive list and post it in the Articles section

 

[taco4x4rar]

Eventually, I'm going to compile the items in this thread into a comprehensive list and post it in the Articles section

You should start with your pink axe

 

[drew02a]

You should start with your pink axe

It's "pink-ness" is symbolic. I use it to castrate homos.

 

[taco4x4rar]

It's "pink-ness" is symbolic. I use it to castrate homos.

So is that what you're going to use to fend off the mexicans when you drop them off at the INS after working them at your house