Basic Vehicle and Trail Preparedness checklist

[RubiconKid95]

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...sorry just had to

 

[bmfm64]

Since we are talking about it.
There are at least 2 different sizes of unit bearings and depending on your wheels they may or may not fit either.

do you know of the break down on the bearings so we can all make sure we have the correct ones? thanks

 

[2xtreme]

do you know of the break down on the bearings so we can all make sure we have the correct ones? thanks

I don't know when the change was made. I suspect they changed about 1990 or so? The older ones have a smaller diameter for the wheel mounting surface. The newer ones have a larger diameter for the wheel mounting surface.

I *believe* as long as your wheels mount up to them properly there are no other issues.

If anyone has anything to add to this please do. This is new info to me!!

Michael

 

[2xtreme]

Updated List:

BASIC VEHICLE AND TRAIL PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST

Pre Event Planning
□ Know where you are going (Maps, Trail information, GPS waypoints, What to expect)
□ Know what time you are starting and plan to be done (Meeting time and Leaving time)
□ Know who is going and have contact information for each of them (If they are not at the meeting place and time then you can contact them to make sure they are ok)
□ Make sure someone who is not going knows your plans and who will be with you so they can contact the appropriate support network if you do not make it back as planned
□ Have a support network for someone at home to contact incase you don’t return (Friends, Family, Club members, Search and Rescue, 911, etc)

Event Coordination
□ Trail leader is in charge.
□ Expectations of communication between the group for each participant (CB Channel, Communication between first vehicle and last vehicle and possibly middle vehicle in larger groups, Hand held radios, Other?)
□ Expectation of group driving (waiting at the top or bottom of a hill till the person in front of you has safely completed the obstacle, keeping the person behind you in sight at all times, Good communication thru-out the group to keep everyone aware of what is going on)
□ Vehicle line up (keeping winches, CB’s, better/less equipped vehicles, trail knowledge, spread out through the group to best assist the group thru issues)
□ Group understanding of the trail (know what to expect, is each participant prepared, do you all have the same objective, will you be stopping at each obstacle for photos, who wants to be spotted and who doesn’t, who is most concerned about body damage and do their expectation align with the trail, etc)
□ Aired down tires to an appropriate level for the trail (if you are not sure, check what others are airing down to and why)
□ If you are unsure of anything, check with the trail leader, they are there to assist the group to the best of the groups ability
□ Group understanding of when/where for lunch and when/where to finish trail

Pre Event Vehicle Preparedness
□ All fluid levels checked
□ All lug nuts torqued
□ Tire pressure checked including spare tire
□ All suspension bolts and nuts checked
□ All steering joints checked
□ Track Bar mounts checked at both ends
□ All joints greased
□ Tools packed
□ Spare parts packed
□ First Aid kid packed
□ Fire Extinguisher
□ Food packed
□ Spare clothes packed
□ All items packed and secured safely
□ No check engine lights or other items of concern
□ Safe tow points front and rear
□ Garbage Bags
□ Winch clean and spooled properly

Vehicle Checklist
□ Food (plenty of food for trip and extra)
□ Water (plenty of drinking water)
□ Clothes (1 full change of clothes, water proofs, gloves, boots, ?)
□ Maps, GPS, Information related to the area traveling
□ Camping gear for trip
□ All gear packed and secured safely
□ Spare batteries for GPS, Camera, flashlights, headlamps, etc

Recovery Gear
□ CB and antenna in good working order
□ Work Gloves
□ Leather Gloves
□ Jumper Cables
□ Flash Light (preferably two)
□ Bottle jack
□ High Lift jack
□ Come along
□ Tow strap with NO hooks (preferably two different lengths)
□ Tree strap
□ Two shackles (preferably 4)
□ Shovel
□ Axe, saw, hatchet
□ Snatch block (if you have a winch)
□ Air source, tire gauge, patch kit, fix a flat, tire plug kit

Spare Parts
□ Tool box with all the tools necessary to replace all of the below
□ Enough oil for a complete oil change (oil filter?)
□ PS fluid (1 quart)
□ Brake fluid (1 bottle)
□ Gear oil (3 qts)
□ Water (1 gal)
□ Serpentine belt and Idler pulley
□ Mechanical fan clutch
□ Spare u-joints for front/rear DS and axle shafts
□ Spare rear driveline
□ Spare steering with Tie Rod Ends
□ Spare front axle shafts with hubs (make sure the wheel studs and axle splines are protected)
□ Spare rear axle shafts (make sure the wheel studs and axle splines are protected)
□ Spare alternator
□ Ignition coil, cap, rotor, plugs, leads
□ Spare soft brake line
□ Spare nuts, bolts
□ Spare lug nuts (keep them on your spare shafts)
□ Spare tire valves, and stems

Tools
□ Tool box that safely retains all of your tools and provides easy accessibility/organization of the tools in it
□ Work gloves and medical gloves
□ Hammer
□ Large punch/alignment tool
□ 1/2", 3/8", 1/4" racket
□ Extensions for above, 4" and 8-10"
□ Socket sets for the above, regular and deep well, 1/4" to 1"
□ Socket sets for same, regular and deep well, metric, 10mm to 24mm
□ Screwdrivers, flat and phillips, large and small tip, including a stubby of each
□ Combination wrenches, 1/4" to 7/8", Metric 8mm to 18mm
□ Allen wrenches, full set both standard and metric
□ Torx bits, full set
□ Adjustable wrench, up to 1 1/2"
□ Pry bar, at least 18"
□ Vice-grips, large and small
□ Channel locks and slip-joint pliers

Specialty Tools
□ On Board Air (OBA) or compressor or air tank with regulator
□ Tire valve stem tool
□ Fire Extinguisher
□ Ratchet straps
□ Paper, pencil, pen, sharpie
□ Siphon
□ Tire plug tools
□ Ground pad or tarp to work on vehicle
□ Spill kit
Shop towels

Post Event Vehicle Preparedness
□ All fluid levels checked
□ All joints greased
□ All suspension nuts and bolts checked
□ All steering joints checked
□ Tire pressure checked
□ Track Bar mounts checked at both ends
□ No check engine lights or other items of concern
□ Safe tow points front and rear
□ Good cleaning and inspection of underbody for anything untoward
□ Winch clean and re-spooled properly

 

[Bronzewyrm]

because the t-case(np-231) take Dextron ATF id add 2 QT to the list. and maby a Picle fork to the tool list.

Great thing you started here 2X, thx.
oh yeah. if u have a chain saw dont forget to take the file!
Bronze.

 

[Sideshow]

Great discussion here! Thanks Michael

I would also add u-joint yoke straps. For an 8.8, I would also carry the flange/u-joint adapter if not attached to your spare driveshaft. I've never had either fail but I've seen several people stranded because of them.

 

[fubar XJ]

That most recently revised list is a good one. I'd also add diagonal cutters, snap-ring pliers and needle nose pliers to the tool list. Also a cold chisel and a scaper.

 

[Muddy Beast]

Jeeze seeing all this in writing really puts into perspective how much we carry on a normal basis. (I carry a good amount of the listed items, minus some spare parts/odd tools)

This gives me even more of a reason to build the platform I've been planning for my rig, it'll allow more organization and a safer place to store more items (in the event of a roll, which again after my flop, securing things has become a huge priority and I advise others to do the same).

~Scott

 

[Metal Thrasher]

Since we are talking about it.
There are at least 2 different sizes of unit bearings and depending on your wheels they may or may not fit either. You should be aware of this if you carry spare D30 shafts with the unit bearings attached.
Unit bearings are NOT difficult to swap on the trail if they have been properly prepared and installed in a clean environment within the last couple of years.
I would carry spare D30 shafts for 33's and up.

Michael

There are? Oh yeah and only one style is available in Ellensburg.

Good stuff, as usual Michael. Tools that you carry are of course geared around your particular rig, but some basics that everyone ought to carry include the following:

BFHammer
Large punch/alignment tool
1/2", 3/8", 1/4" racket
Extensions for above, 4" and 8-10"
Socket sets for the above, regular and deep well, 1/4" to 1"
Socket sets for same, regular and deep well, metric, 10mm to 24mm
Screwdrivers, flat and phillips, large and small tip, including a stubby of each
Combination wrenches, 1/4" to 7/8", Metric 8mm to 18mm
Allen wrenches, full set both standard and metric
Torx bits, full set
Adjustable wrench, up to 1 1/2"
Pry bar, at least 18"
Vice-grips, large and small
Channel locks and slip-joint pliers

That is just a basic set, include any odd-ball sockets particular to your rig (ball-joints, hub-locks, axle bearing retainers, whatever) Include a sturdy box or heavy-duty bag for the above. Organize it so that everything can be found in ten seconds or less. Socket strips that firmly ball-lock them in order are very handy. Loose little sockets are a real time-killer while conducting trail repairs.

Add to the above as you see fit.

Fixed

 

[XJ-ARNIE]

good shit Micheal !!!!

Here are a cpl suggestions to add....

Lug wrench / 4 way
at least 4 extra lug nuts
something to write with and on (sharpi and scratch paper)
Ratchet strap

lug studs to go with the nuts...they break to

 

[Metal Thrasher]

do you know of the break down on the bearings so we can all make sure we have the correct ones? thanks

http://www.crownautomotive.net/category/XJ-Front-Hubs.html

 

[Metal Thrasher]

lug studs to go with the nuts...they break to

They are on the spare shafts as noted, along with sparenuts.

 

[Sillyputty]

Not that XJ's have electrical problems BUT, i just put together a basic kit and included a Fluke Multimeter. :repair:

 

[NickDanger_XJ]

I have a long way to go, haha.

 

[AdamGBabcock]

"Tow strap with NO hooks" Why no hooks?

 

[falcon1235]

"Tow strap with NO hooks" Why no hooks?

because if something lets loose when your pulling the the hooks become flying deadly missiles. loops and a shackle tend not to slip apart nearly as easy

i would also add fuses, 20' of wire and assorted crimp connectors. also of all the tools in my jeep i think i have used my 3lb hammer the most

 

[2xtreme]

Below is the updated list.
Do we want to sticky this somewhere? We talked about this originally. It might be useful for the Noobfest coming up?

BASIC VEHICLE AND TRAIL PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST

Pre Event Planning
□ Know where you are going (Maps, Trail information, GPS waypoints, What to expect)
□ Know what time you are starting and plan to be done (Meeting time and Leaving time)
□ Know who is going and have contact information for each of them (If they are not at the meeting place and time then you can contact them to make sure they are ok)
□ Make sure someone who is not going knows your plans and who will be with you so they can contact the appropriate support network if you do not make it back as planned
□ Have a support network for someone at home to contact incase you don’t return (Friends, Family, Club members, Search and Rescue, 911, etc)

Event Coordination
□ Trail leader is in charge.
□ Expectations of communication between the group for each participant (CB Channel, Communication between first vehicle and last vehicle and possibly middle vehicle in larger groups, Hand held radios, Other?)
□ Expectation of group driving (waiting at the top or bottom of a hill till the person in front of you has safely completed the obstacle, keeping the person behind you in sight at all times, Good communication thru-out the group to keep everyone aware of what is going on)
□ Vehicle line up (keeping winches, CB’s, better/less equipped vehicles, trail knowledge, spread out through the group to best assist the group thru issues)
□ Group understanding of the trail (know what to expect, is each participant prepared, do you all have the same objective, will you be stopping at each obstacle for photos, who wants to be spotted and who doesn’t, who is most concerned about body damage and do their expectation align with the trail, etc)
□ Aired down tires to an appropriate level for the trail (if you are not sure, check what others are airing down to and why)
□ If you are unsure of anything, check with the trail leader, they are there to assist the group to the best of the groups ability
□ Group understanding of when/where for lunch and when/where to finish trail

Pre Event Vehicle Preparedness
□ All fluid levels checked
□ All lug nuts torqued
□ Tire pressure checked including spare tire
□ All suspension bolts and nuts checked
□ All steering joints checked
□ Track Bar mounts checked at both ends
□ All joints greased
□ Tools packed
□ Spare parts packed
□ First Aid kid packed
□ Fire Extinguisher
□ Food packed
□ Spare clothes packed
□ All items packed and secured safely
□ No check engine lights or other items of concern
□ Safe tow points front and rear
□ Garbage Bags
□ Winch clean and spooled properly

Vehicle Checklist
□ Food (plenty of food for trip and extra)
□ Water (plenty of drinking water)
□ Clothes (1 full change of clothes, water proofs, gloves, boots, ?)
□ Maps, GPS, Information related to the area traveling
□ Camping gear for trip
□ All gear packed and secured safely
□ Spare batteries for GPS, Camera, flashlights, headlamps, etc
□ Spill kit (absorbent mat and liquid tight container)
□ Garbage bags

Recovery Gear
□ CB and antenna in good working order
□ Work Gloves
□ Leather Gloves
□ Jumper Cables
□ Flash Light (preferably two)
□ Bottle jack
□ High Lift jack
□ Come along
□ Tow strap with NO hooks (preferably two different lengths)
□ Tree strap
□ Two shackles (preferably 4)
□ Shovel
□ Axe, saw, hatchet
□ Snatch block (if you have a winch)
□ Air source, tire gauge, patch kit, fix a flat, tire plug kit

Spare Parts
□ Tool box with all the tools necessary to replace all of the below
□ Enough oil for a complete oil change (oil filter?)
□ PS fluid (1 quart)
□ Brake fluid (1 bottle)
□ Gear oil (3 qts)
□ Auto Trans Fluid (2 qts)
□ Water (1 gal)
□ Serpentine belt and Idler pulley
□ Mechanical fan clutch
□ Spare u-joints for front/rear DS and axle shafts
□ Spare rear driveline
□ Spare steering with Tie Rod Ends
□ Spare front axle shafts with hubs (make sure the wheel studs and axle splines are protected)
□ Spare rear axle shafts (make sure the wheel studs and axle splines are protected)
□ Spare alternator
□ Ignition coil, cap, rotor, plugs, leads
□ Spare soft brake line
□ Spare nuts, bolts
□ Spare lug nuts (keep them on your spare shafts)
□ Spare tire valves, and stems

Tools
□ Tool box that safely retains all of your tools and provides easy accessibility/organization of the tools in it
□ Work gloves and medical gloves
□ Hammer
□ Large punch/alignment tool
□ 1/2", 3/8", 1/4" racket
□ Extensions for above, 4" and 8-10"
□ Socket sets for the above, regular and deep well, 1/4" to 1"
□ Socket sets for same, regular and deep well, metric, 10mm to 24mm
□ Screwdrivers, flat and phillips, large and small tip, including a stubby of each
□ Combination wrenches, 1/4" to 7/8", Metric 8mm to 18mm
□ Allen wrenches, full set both standard and metric
□ Torx bits, full set
□ Adjustable wrench, up to 1 1/2"
□ Pry bar, at least 18"
□ Vice-grips, large and small
□ Channel locks and slip-joint pliers
□ Electrical wire pliers

Specialty Tools
□ On Board Air (OBA) or compressor or air tank with regulator
□ Tire valve stem tool
□ Fire Extinguisher
□ Ratchet straps
□ Paper, pencil, pen, sharpie
□ Siphon
□ Tire plug tools
□ Ground pad or tarp to work on vehicle
□ Spill kit
□ Shop towels
□ Pickle fork
□ Zip ties
□ Duct Tape
□ Heavy wire
□ Electrical wire

Post Event Vehicle Preparedness
□ All fluid levels checked
□ All joints greased
□ All suspension nuts and bolts checked
□ All steering joints checked
□ Tire pressure checked
□ Track Bar mounts checked at both ends
□ No check engine lights or other items of concern
□ Safe tow points front and rear
□ Good cleaning and inspection of underbody for anything untoward
□ Winch clean and re-spooled properly


Michael

 

[cob'sxj]

Holy cow... that list makes me terrified to even hop on the trail. I have a long way to go till I am fully ready. This is an awesome thread btw

 

[nates94xj]

CPS, bailing wire, Sumo tape, and a spare fuel pump doesn't take up much room.

 

[TORX]

Below is the updated list.
Do we want to sticky this somewhere? We talked about this originally. It might be useful for the Noobfest coming up?

Michael

I'll probably copy the latest version into the NWF forum. I also think the list would fit nicely as a sticky in an "upcoming events" forum though.