dont be recovered, recover your self

[broncomatt]

If any of you have wheeled with me you know I always have the spares(Just ask chuck:hysterical. So by request here is a basic list of what I consider the least amount of stuff to have.

Spare tire, jack, lug wrench, extra valve stem, plug kit, lug nuts.
Jumper cables(Unless you run 2 batterys on an isolator like meupergrin
Winch, or comealong, tree saver strap, yank strap, chain. Good tow hooks and gloves. That chain will help change a tire with a long travel suspension.
Fluids, this is what I carry: 5gal water, 1gal atf, 1gal 50w oil, brake fluid.
Keep in mind you need to carry what fluid your rig would need.
Fire extuiguser X 2. I keep 2, this is one that is just too simple to not have.
First aid kit, this is one that you cant ever have enough of.
Tools, you need to have enough tools to try and repair your truck on the trail. Know your truck, most eb's are standered, but over time you may have ended up with a metric head. I personaly carry enough tools to disasemble my entire truck. A hub socket is a must, to get too that U joint.
Belts, hoses, hose clamps, fueses, relays.
Some extras I carry, axe, shovle,map book, rope,scisor/bottle jack, flashlight, duct, electrical tape, MRE's,toilet paper, water purification tablets(not all 5 gal was for the truck), nut and bolt assortment, zipties,WD-40.

I'm sure there is more I keep and just havent mentioned it. The best advise I can give is be mentaly and physicly prepaired. Not only in how to fix your own ride, but in safe extrication, first aid, wilderness survival.
Broncomatt

[johnpaulgolf]

Matt's GVW=10,000lbs

[johnpaulgolf]

Oh yeah Matt I still owe ya a U-Joint from Raleigh!!!

Let me know...send cash...catch up with ya next time?

[cuz1]

Listen to what Matt is saying. He is the best at being prepared. When I broke at the rock race we had it fixed in a few hours. That included a bunch of hiking to find a heim joint that would replace the heim I ripped in half.
Matt pulled out all the right sockets to fix the steering, (big sockets) He was pulling tools out of his pants, hat, shirt and the waist pack he was carrying. Matt is the man to have with you when you are wheeling.

[SIZE="6"]BE PREPARED!!!![/SIZE]:xyxthumbs:

[redsblue73]

Thanks Matt!!!:beer:

[Mtrhd0024]

If any of you have wheeled with me you know I always have the spares(Just ask chuck:hysterical. So by request here is a basic list of what I consider the least amount of stuff to have.

Spare tire, jack, lug wrench, extra valve stem, plug kit, lug nuts.
Jumper cables(Unless you run 2 batterys on an isolator like meupergrin
Winch, or comealong, tree saver strap, yank strap, chain. Good tow hooks and gloves. That chain will help change a tire with a long travel suspension.
Fluids, this is what I carry: 5gal water, 1gal atf, 1gal 50w oil, brake fluid.
Keep in mind you need to carry what fluid your rig would need.
Fire extuiguser X 2. I keep 2, this is one that is just too simple to not have.
First aid kit, this is one that you cant ever have enough of.
Tools, you need to have enough tools to try and repair your truck on the trail. Know your truck, most eb's are standered, but over time you may have ended up with a metric head. I personaly carry enough tools to disasemble my entire truck. A hub socket is a must, to get too that U joint.
Belts, hoses, hose clamps, fueses, relays.
Some extras I carry, axe, shovle,map book, rope,scisor/bottle jack, flashlight, duct, electrical tape, MRE's,toilet paper, water purification tablets(not all 5 gal was for the truck), nut and bolt assortment, zipties,WD-40.

I'm sure there is more I keep and just havent mentioned it. The best advise I can give is be mentaly and physicly prepaired. Not only in how to fix your own ride, but in safe extrication, first aid, wilderness survival.
Broncomatt

Were you a boy scout? :hysterical:

Lol thats a serious amount of equipment, it'd practically double the weight of my Bronco II! :toothy12:

But you definitly have a point, always be prepared for the unexpected!

[JayT]

Wow! What a great (and complete) list! Thanks, Matt!

[broncomatt]

yes, I was a boy scout. :razz: I built my rig with the idea of taking it deep into the woods or desert and be self sufficent. I dont like the idea of buying a wheeler and taking off to the trails. You need to build your rig to know its weak links, how to fix it should it brake and what parts, tools, gear to carey. There a several examples of people who ventured out into secluded areas and died, even though they had the very things needed to save there own lives. But didnt know how to use them.
My moto's, be prepared, adapt, improvise, overcome!

[cuz1]

Rambo
I think we need a class at the Bronco Bash!!!:xyxthumbs:

[JayT]

Let's get the tracker on the rocks again and we'll have a class, for sure! Better yet... let's get it on the trail!