Breakdowns and Trail Repairs
A guide for preparedness.
Suggested Trail Tools
Basics:
Optional:
1.
Spare keys
1.
High lift
2.
Sockets
2.
Winch
3.
Wrenches
3.
36mm socket
4.
Pliers
4.
Puller
5.
Vise grips
5.
Funnel
6.
Hammers
6.
Tarp
7.
Screwdrivers
7.
Rope
8.
Hatchet or axe
8.
Bungees
9.
Shovel
9.
Multi meter
10. Tow strap
10. Trash bags
11. Jumper cables
11. Hack saw
12. Jack
12. Air tools
13. Air source
13. Welding rod and hood
14. Tire gauge
14. Torch
15. Tire plug kit
16. Flashlight
17. Ratchet strap
18. Gloves
19. Knife
20. Wire brush
Suggested Parts and Supplies
Parts:
Supplies:
1.
U-Joint
1.
Zip ties
2.
Rear drive shaft
2.
Duct tape
3.
Birfield
3.
Hose clamps
4.
Hub
4.
Bailing wire
5.
Fuel line
5.
Radiator stop leak
6.
Light bulbs
6.
Oil
7.
Spare tire
7.
Gear oil
8.
Belts
8.
Radiator fluid/water
9.
Fuses
9.
Wd40
10. Fuel filter
10.
Break fluid
11. Spark plug wire
11.
Electrical wire
12. Spark plug
12.
Rags
13. Valve stem
13.
Power steering fluid
14.
JB Weld
15.
Bucket of bolts
Punctured Tires
Trail Repair: Remove the object from the tire. Plug the hole.
Tools and Supplies:
1. Plug kit
2. Air source
3. Air hose
Broken Tire Bead
Trail Repair: Clean away all of the sand and dirt from both the rim and tire
bead. Wrap a ratchet strap around the tire. Synch the strap down tight and fill the tire
until the bead seats. Remove the strap and finish airing up the tire.
Tools and Supplies:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ratchet strap
Rag
Air source
Air hose
Bent Tie Rod
Trail Repair: Use a rope, tow strap, or winch cable to straighten the bar out
the best you can. You can also use a receiver hitch to accomplish this. Remove the tire
rod and tie rod end. Sleeve the rod with your high lift jack handle. Reinstall and get off
the trail. Replace the rod as soon as possible.
Tools and Supplies:
1. strap, rope, or winch.
2. Hand tools
3. Highlift jack handle or pipe
Busted U-Joint
Trail Repair: Change out the joint. Remove the spring clips. Using a socket
and hammer, drive out the joint bearing cups. Replace the broken joint with the spare
you have on your rig. Reinstall the drive shaft and be on your way.
Tools and Supplies:
1. Hand tools including pliers,
a hammer, and socket.
2. Spare U-Joint
Bent Fender or Panel
Trail Repair: Bend the sheet metal back out until you have enough clearance
to get you home. This can be accomplished by any creative measure but two popular
ones are the BFH and the winch. Beat on the damaged metal until it is out of your way.
If the hammer will not cut it, you can employ a buddies winch cable to pull the fender out
of the way of your tire. Vise grip pliers can make a nice pull point or hook stop.
Tools and Supplies:
1. BFH or winch hook
2. Vise Grips
Broken Brake Line or Cylinder
Trail Repair: Pinch the damaged brake line tight with vise grips. This is
easiest to do with flex lines but it will work on hard lines as well. Top off the fluid level and
bleed the system if necessary. Drive carefully back to camp on three brakes.
Tools and Supplies:
1. Vise Grips