Off road gear

Not covered by any of categories below, want a winch or need to buy some recovery gear then your question goes in here!

You will also find online parts catalogues, Service manuals and a other useful info here.
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dunnin21
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Re: Off road gear

Post by dunnin21 » Sat May 05, 2012 7:43 pm

good tips thanks for info

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Re: Off road gear

Post by ScottieJ » Tue May 08, 2012 12:52 pm

my kit is pretty much this

Head torch
kinetic rope
spade
Hi-lift Jack
2x waffle boards
4ton Hand winch
5l water
5l Jerry can of fuel

(all the below is in a large ammo box bolted in the back)
rag
industrial wipes
Jump leads
Spare HT leads
Spare spark plugs
Fuses
Wire
Zip ties
Eletrical & gaffa tape
Various crimp terminals
full 1/2" socket set
small 1/4" socket set
full spanner set
a few screwdrivers
pliers
crowbar
Hammer
mole grips
2x tree strops/straps
5x rated bow shackles

I think thats pretty much it, might be a few other small bits n pieces
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Re: Off road gear

Post by dan_2k_uk » Tue May 08, 2012 1:09 pm

To add to above.

Decent waterproof torch and spare batteries.

Small fire extinguisher

Lighter incase you need to start a fire for warmth.

2 Litres of cider to drink by fire whilst waiting for rescue. :thumbup:
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Re: Off road gear

Post by ROBBIE » Tue May 08, 2012 7:40 pm

dan_2k_uk wrote: 2 Litres of cider :thumbup:
the most important part of any trip
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Re: Off road gear

Post by ianedwards » Wed May 09, 2012 12:10 pm

Mobile Phone

Might come in handy lol
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Re: Off road gear

Post by Henry » Wed May 09, 2012 7:43 pm

Always to boring when you go prepared.

Go redneck style...

Fuel (already in tank)

Gaffa tape




Oh and a few quid for the beer!

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Re: Off road gear

Post by miketree » Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:48 am

Ratchet Strap, for when gaffer tape isn't quite up to the task.

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Jordi
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Re: Off road gear

Post by Jordi » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:17 am

Just the usual.

Recovery rope
Drinks & food
Mobile
Basic spares fanbelt, plugs and leads
Oil, engine and wd 40
A half decent set of spanner and ratchet n sockets
Water
Bulbs
Various wire and cable ties.
Hammers
Pliers
Air compressor
Torch inc. spare batteries
Clothes and towel
Emergency blanket
Hi viz jacket

Thats it off the top of my head.
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1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Off road gear

Post by Jordi » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:18 am

FIRST AID KIT & FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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