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Rebel Chapter 4x4
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Post subject: FIXING A BROKEN RIG ON THE TRAIL  Posted: June 3rd, 2009, 2:14 am |
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Joined: December 13th, 2008, 11:22 am
Posts: 184
Location: Planet X
Rig Type: jeep
sierra club ?: hell no
First Name: Me
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Over the years I have seen guy's carry so many things in case there rig breaks on a trail it is unreal. Some are so well prepared in case of just about anything and when something happens it is always great to have them around. However, some are the opposite and provided you already have hand tools for a small amount of money 100 bucks or less it is actually the bare essentials that can save your butt most of the time when a rig be it yours or a fellow off roaders breaks on the trail. To start with, a good tire plug kit with lots of extra plugs one that has the screw on steel handles not the molded plastic ones. Tire valve stems,oil for the motor, trans and differentials as well as the good blue RTV silicone and a few large zip lock bags for the old oil if needed when ripping your differential apart. Extra U-joints for your drive shaft and front axles. Some wire and electrical tape, zip ties, two small ratchet straps and one large. Any auto parts store has hole putty for if you put a hole in your oil pan, automatic transmission pan, radiator or gas tank. And can't forget water and many do for some reason. I happen to carry all this and more while some guy's carry extra axles for the rear and spare complete axle assemblies for the front, have an on board welder, air and so on as well. And remember, try to work on your rig in a place so others can still drive through the trail if possible.
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tool pimp
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Post subject: Re: FIXING A BROKEN RIG ON THE TRAIL Posted: June 9th, 2009, 9:49 pm |
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Joined: January 8th, 2009, 9:30 pm
Posts: 154
Location: Victorville, Ca
Rig Type: toyota
sierra club ?: hell no
First Name: Tony
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Its also a good idea to pack a few granola bars for those long repairs...
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Matt2001TJ
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Post subject: Re: FIXING A BROKEN RIG ON THE TRAIL Posted: June 10th, 2009, 7:45 pm |
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Joined: December 17th, 2008, 9:05 pm
Posts: 318
Location: Apple Valley
Rig Type: jeep
sierra club ?: hell no
First Name: Matt
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tool pimp wrote: Its also a good idea to pack a few granola bars for those long repairs... No joke uh....
"Parts Break For a Reason...the stress has to go someplace"
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Toyota Tom
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Post subject: Re: FIXING A BROKEN RIG ON THE TRAIL Posted: June 12th, 2009, 10:39 pm |
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Joined: December 22nd, 2008, 12:30 pm
Posts: 83
Location: Riverside Ca.
Rig Type: jeep
sierra club ?: hell no
First Name: TOM
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tool pimp wrote: Its also a good idea to pack a few granola bars for those long repairs... How about some spent bubble gum and bailing wire. Just kidding. In reality more people need to be ready for trail fixing and then some.
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Toyota Tom
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Post subject: Re: FIXING A BROKEN RIG ON THE TRAIL Posted: July 2nd, 2009, 6:56 pm |
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Joined: December 22nd, 2008, 12:30 pm
Posts: 83
Location: Riverside Ca.
Rig Type: jeep
sierra club ?: hell no
First Name: TOM
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Matt2001TJ wrote: tool pimp wrote: Its also a good idea to pack a few granola bars for those long repairs... No joke uh.... How about some overalls with some tree hugger patches on them. 
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Jeepin Gina
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Post subject: Re: FIXING A BROKEN RIG ON THE TRAIL Posted: August 1st, 2009, 7:09 pm |
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Joined: December 25th, 2008, 6:55 am
Posts: 53
Location: Riverside California
Rig Type: jeep
sierra club ?: no
First Name: Gina
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Toyota Tom wrote: Matt2001TJ wrote: tool pimp wrote: Its also a good idea to pack a few granola bars for those long repairs... No joke uh.... How about some overalls with some tree hugger patches on them. How about overalls with a jeep on it running over tree huggers ? 
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Matt2001TJ
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Post subject: Re: FIXING A BROKEN RIG ON THE TRAIL Posted: October 31st, 2009, 10:50 am |
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Joined: December 17th, 2008, 9:05 pm
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Location: Apple Valley
Rig Type: jeep
sierra club ?: hell no
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[/quote]How about overalls with a jeep on it running over tree huggers ? [/quote] Now that is a good idea... 
"Parts Break For a Reason...the stress has to go someplace"
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Uncle Tom
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Post subject: Re: FIXING A BROKEN RIG ON THE TRAIL Posted: November 10th, 2009, 9:45 pm |
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Joined: February 22nd, 2009, 3:32 pm
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Location: Fontana California
Rig Type: jeep
sierra club ?: no
First Name: Tom
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That would be interesting ! 
"Much like a lion in the jungle, preying upon the worthless and the weak"
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Jeep
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Post subject: Re: FIXING A BROKEN RIG ON THE TRAIL Posted: March 5th, 2010, 8:38 pm |
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Joined: July 9th, 2009, 8:53 pm
Posts: 39
Location: Moreno Valley California
Rig Type: jeep
sierra club ?: no
First Name: John
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Matt2001TJ wrote: tool pimp wrote: Its also a good idea to pack a few granola bars for those long repairs... No joke uh.... whats amazing is how many people dont even carry water in quantity. 
Jeep + Off Road = A Way Of Life
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Bronco Steve
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Post subject: Re: FIXING A BROKEN RIG ON THE TRAIL Posted: June 9th, 2010, 9:42 pm |
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Joined: December 22nd, 2008, 12:42 pm
Posts: 24
Location: Ontario California
Rig Type: ford
sierra club ?: hell no
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Jeep wrote: Matt2001TJ wrote: tool pimp wrote: Its also a good idea to pack a few granola bars for those long repairs... No joke uh.... whats amazing is how many people dont even carry water in quantity. Water, that is very true. I do not carry as much stuff as i should but i always have extra gas oil and water as well as warm clothing and a tent just in case. 
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