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"EASY" (Rating of 1-2)Two wheel drive is usually acceptable with good ground clearance. Four wheel drive makes the trip safer and there will be less tire spinning. |
Basic Tool Box: Bring the tools you use to work on your vehicle at home in addition to these basic tools and supplies. - Allen wrenches
- Pliers
- Electrical tape
- Adjustable wrench - small & medium
- 3/8" drive socket set 3/8" to 3/4"
- Standard & Phillips screw drivers
- Open end/box wrenches 3/8" to 3/4 "
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Basic 4WD Equipment: - Basic tool box
- First aid kit
- Air pressure gauge
- Fire extinguisher
- DC air pump
- Spare tire
- Tire jack
- Duct tape
- Tow strap
- Shovel
- Tire sealer sealer/inflator
- Rags
- Trash bag
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- 40 channel CB (portable type OK)
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Additional Items: - Binoculars
- Bottle opener
- Cooler cup
- Jacket
- Pocket knife
- Snacks
- Trash bag
- Water
- Extra keys
- Compass
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses and/or goggles
- Ice and ice chest or cooler
- Camera, case, film and batteries
- Maps: Sidekick Off Road Maps, state, county, Forestry, BLM Desert Access Guide, etc.
- Snow tire chains (winter)
- Tune-up items (i.e., points, plugs)
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"Moderate" (Rating of 3-4)Four wheel drive, low air pressure, and some experience driving off road is best. |
Additional Tools: - Electrical wire #16, #10
- Lug nuts
- Assorted nuts & bolts
- Valve stem
- Fuel line hose
- Radiator hose
- Front hub or flange
- Spark plugs
- Coil/electronic ignition
- Tire repair kit
- Fan belt (water pump)
- Tie wraps
- Fuses
- Electric fuel pump
- U-joints (drive shaft & axles)
- Radiator stop leak - silver flakes in tube
- Larger special application nuts (i.e., back of transfer case on Jeeps
- Extra spark plug wire - 2 of longest
- Bring anything that's broken twice
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Vehicle Upgrades: - Tires: upgrade to 31"
- Adjust air pressure (check with mfgr):
- Sand/Dirt: 8-12 lbs.
- Rocks/Dirt: 15-18 lbs.
- Snow/Mud: depends on tire tread
- Lift kit only if required for 31" tires
- Front and rear tow hook
- Skid plates under transmission/transfer case
- Rear positraction recommended
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Additional Items: - Tools
- Extra flashlight
- Gloves & hand cleaner
- Grease
- Jumper cables
- Tire star wrench
- Full size shovel
- WD-40 spray
- Brake fluid
- Motor oil
- Power steering fluid
- Bungie cords
- Extra gas & funnel
- 40 channel walkie talkie (as spare CB)
- Hydraulic jack or hi-lift jack
- Off highway lights: non-street legal type
- Short cable or chain with hooks on both ends: attach to vehicles without hooks or hitch
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"DIFFICULT" (Rating of 4-5)
4WD with a rear locker is highly recomended. A locker or limited slip in front differential make the drive safer. Low air pressure, roll bar, off highway experience, and a buddy vehicle are important. Body damage is possible. |
Additional Tools: - Deep sockets 3/8" - 3/4"
- Lock tight
- Large adjustable wrench
- Breaker bar
- Spark plug wrench
- Magnet
- Cotter keys - various sizes
- Files: flat & round
- Large channel locks
- Silicone - RTV
- 2 sizes of pipe wrenches
- C-clamps
- Voltage meter or test light
- Larger sockets
- Valve stem remover
- Welding rod, hood
- Battery terminal cleaner (wire type)
- Electrical connectors - crimp style
- ¼" drive set w/ smaller socket sizes
- Metric sockets 10mm, 12mm (3/8" drive)
- ½" drive ratchet w/ larger socket sizes
- Tube wrenches: 3/4", ½", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16"
- Winch Kit:
- tree strap,
- hi-lift jack,
- snatch block,
- pickle fork,
- shackle,
- gloves
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Additional Vehicle Upgrades: - Rear locker required
- Rocker panel protection
- Tire upgrade to 33" - 36"
- Buy additional sets of tires/wheels:
- Sand: paddle tires on wide rims
- Mud/Snow/Rock: 8" rim w/ radical tread
- Dirt/Light Sand: 10" rim w/ milder tread
- Lift kit: as required for taller tires
- CB radio (with sideband for max. reception)
- Skid plates under spring pads
- Front locker or limited slip recommened
- 8,000# winch or stronger (install with on/off switch)
Optional Hard Parts: - Spindle bearings
- Alternator
- Axles
- Transfer case/parts
- Drive shaft
- Starter
- Ring & pinion
- Spider gears
- Solenoid
- Tie rods & ends
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