So what do you carry? I'm specifically interested in what guys with solid axle rigs carry. I know when my truck is done I should be carrying all the tools required to breakdown my axles and spare long and short birfs. But IFS or SA what do you Carry?

 

Search - been covered a million times.

Suffice it to say, if it can leave you stranded, you need to have a plan, and that usually means spares.

 

I agree with search...

However, I trailer mine, thats my backup plan.

 

i think this is a little different than what you want but w/e...https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f5/whats-your-emergency-kit-103145/

 

I carry Driveshaft, tools, sleeping bag, tarp to work on or cover me, fire extinguisher, 2 jacks, spare, i have longs but carry spare inners and one birf, 2 TPSs, fuses. wire, butt connectors....

 

Cell phone.

/list.

 

Every place I go wheeling there is no cell phone reception.

I am still gathering spares, but I do have socket set, anything and everything to track and fix any wiring issues, jacks, tire plug kit, cell phone, (even though I don't get reception) power steering fluid, motor oil, brake fluid, jumper cables, extra fuses, and relays.

Things I need to get are a hi-lift, shovel, axe, cb, gps, and trail spares.

 

ATF goes in the power steering, not power steering fluid!

 

Tent, sleeping bags, MRE's, flares, water, hatchet, saw, flashlights, wire, socket set, screwdrivers, fire extinguisher, jack, spare, and a satellite phone. You should be set

 

Cell phones may not get enough reception to make a call, but can be used to help rescuers find you in an emergency if they are turned on. They transmit a signal that attempts to locate the nearest tower. This signal can be used as a beacon to find it/you. So take them with you, and DO NOT TURN THEM OFF. You want to keep them on even when charging, don't forget to bring a 12V charger for it's battery too.

 

Bring a friend who can pull your @$$ out when you break down!

 

Really?.....When my steering box was leaking about 6 months ago I filled up with power steering fluid after the leak was fixed. No problems so far, could this pose a problem in the future? Since I just blew up my motor I guess now would be a good time to do a flush while I am replacing my motor.

 

CB, strong tow straps, enough D-rings, complete metric socket/tool set, sunscreen, high-energy snack (beef jerky), water or gatorade, 12v compressor, flashlight, pocket knife, gps

things I need: highlift, spare parts

 

For the truck: Hi Lift, small piece of plywood, tarp, bailing wire, fan belt(s), radiator hoses, 3 straps, More Power Puller, 2 clevis, the usual assortment of tools, Duct tape, electrical tape, zip ties, hose clamps, fuel pump, fuel filter water pump, some rope and 550 cord. Shovel, extinguisher. Fluids. Still working on extra axles.

For people: food, H20, space blankets, jackets, ponchos, compass, bug juice, sunscreen. sleeping bags depending on time of year. The basic 10 essentials you can find at REI.com I probably carry way too much stuff but I would rather have it and not need it....

Mud Hippy is correct about the Cell Phones, in the PNW there have been a few cases of Rescue teams being able to find hikers/climbers location based upon even a slight signal from a phone. Have a plan, let someone know where you are going and your estimated time to return. I know from experience wheeling in Alaska by myself (dumba$$ younger army days) --it took a 6x6 to get my truck out thank the lord for 24 hours of daylight...

 

 

In my experience, YES. Get it completely drained and ATF with Dexron in there!

 

full size spare tire, spare rear axle shafts, readywelder, basic hand tool set, high-lift, spare power steering line(earls), and an assortment of fluids. Oh yeah, and a trailer.

 

are there any advantages of using ATF vs power steering fluid? I know powersteering fluid eats away paint.. i had a leak and it got on my pulleys and ate the paint off the underside of my hood

 

Umm, yeah, one HUGE advantage to running ATF:

YOU WON'T EAT POWER STEERING PUMPS

Seriously - power steering fluid = quick death. There's a reason the lid says ATF with Dexron