Off road survival kit

socal_dave · #1 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 11:30 AM

Hi gang,

I'm new to jeeps but not off-roading, with my other vehicles I always carried a survival kit for doing emergency repairs. I typically carried extra u-joints, a selection of grade 8 and 5 bolts, misc screws and nuts, fuses, relays etc.

The jeep being a new monster to me probably has some new surprises in store I'd like to head off. So, does anybody else have a survival kit they'd like to list the contents of or maybe just suggest a few jems that should be in mine?

Thanks a ton.

HiHood · #2 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 12:05 PM

WATER!!! it takes 4 to 6 hrs to go from perfect health to death in the heat of this desert. POTABLE WATER and some sort of portable shade. A simple flat tire can be hazardous to your health.

I usually carry wire with aligator clips, two types of jacks, tow straps/shackles, desert-billy winch(come-a-long), cell phone, first aid kit(neosporin, bandades,scissers,disinfectant wipes), 9 shot .22 revolver pistol loaded with snake shot, knife, small tool box w/assorted combo wrenches,screw drivers and pinch bar.

jps4jeep · #3 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 02:16 PM

I bring little to nothing with me for spare parts... I carry water, gear oil, and some basic tools... but most importantly, I never travel in groups less than three vehicles.

xt master · #4 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 07:48 PM

I bring water,food,and some hand tools.I also bring tow straps and a shovel to help out the people not in a Jeep.

avan · #5 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 10:57 PM

The only Jeep spares I carry with me is those plastic clips Jeep uses on their 4x4 linkages. Other that that
Small toolbox incl a can Brake fluid
cable ties of various sizes
Snatch strap & Shackles
Spade
1st aid kit
Small Compressor ( Tyre inflation)
Tyre Deflators
Jacking plate & Jack
Water (Lots of)
Cell Phone / GPS / Camera
Sence of Humour

SteelHeadz · #6 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by avan

The only Jeep spares I carry with me is those plastic clips Jeep uses on their 4x4 linkages. Other that that
Small toolbox incl a can Brake fluid
cable ties of various sizes
Snatch strap & Shackles
Spade
1st aid kit
Small Compressor ( Tyre inflation)
Tyre Deflators
Jacking plate & Jack
Water (Lots of)
Cell Phone / GPS / Camera
Sence of Humour

You should consider carrying a chain saw just in case you get stuck on one of e'm bushes in the middle of nowhere

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avan · #7 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 10:12 AM

Mikey, I tell you, them bushes are as sneaky as a Red Neck in hunting season.

HiHood · #8 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by avan

Mikey, I tell you, them bushes are as sneaky as a Red Neck in hunting season.

Those dang SAGUAROS too!

TerryMason · #9 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 09:36 PM

Don't forget a lug key if you have locking lug nuts on your wheels.

A cheapo socket set

I have a TJ, which has a hollow tie rod. I keep meaning to buy a new tie rod to bring with me - I've seen quite a few tie rods destroyed on the trail.

1ATony · #10 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TerryMason

Don't forget a lug key if you have locking lug nuts on your wheels.

A cheapo socket set

I have a TJ, which has a hollow tie rod. I keep meaning to buy a new tie rod to bring with me - I've seen quite a few tie rods destroyed on the trail.

Yup tie rods are a big one. I've seen a few blown rear ends too in the woods.

We used to carry rope,shovel,hi-lift jack, water, burgers and a grill

prariepunk · #11 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TerryMason

I have a TJ, which has a hollow tie rod. I keep meaning to buy a new tie rod to bring with me - I've seen quite a few tie rods destroyed on the trail.

Get a tie-rod from a Grand Cherry with a V8 (or from local parts store for said Cherry) it's solid and a direct bolt in! I twisted my stock one all to He... you know where, & swapped for the solid one on my '05 TJ

and I carry two 3/8" 20' logging chains (1 with locking links on both ends & one with a choker @ 1 end & a locking hook @ the other), zip-ties are a must, 1st aide kit, fire extinguisher, 48" Hi-Lift (usally), 3 knives, bug spray, jumper cables, tire plug kit, HD ratchet straps, light tool kit (screw drivers, 1/2" drive ratchets, allen wrenches, LUG KEY, tape measure) & that's every day. You never know when you'll need it! I've used my tools on jobs where others didn't have the right stuff & my Jeep came to the rescue...

TerryMason · #12 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by prariepunk

Get a tie-rod from a Grand Cherry with a V8 (or from local parts store for said Cherry) it's solid and a direct bolt in! I twisted my stock one all to He... you know where, & swapped for the solid one on my '05 TJ

I've heard they are straight swaps - do you know what year I should look for?

prariepunk · #13 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 09:54 PM

I got mine from the year range '99-'04 it should be a match... just compare to a TJ tie-rod they should have both in stock

AFGopher · #14 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 02:46 PM

One MRE, small tool kit, H2O, tow straps. Prepping my spares kit as well. Something nobody's mentioned yet is a winter specific list. A blanket, two candles, a flashlight, flares.