Recommended Trail Spares

karstic · Apr 11, 2005

What trail spares do you recommend for running the Sierra trails like Dusy/Ershim, Rubicon, Swamp lake, etc.

I’m running 33’s with a d30/ locked d44, stock axle shafts front and rear, and stock steering components, except for the RE adj TB w/ the heim end.

I carry the usual assortment of tools, fluids, recovery gear, etc.

I want to start assembling parts/components that may be needed to get me home some day.

88flexj · Apr 11, 2005

I carry complete spare shafts for the front hp30. They are a quick change if they are complete with hubs ect. If you have the disco axle, that is another story. Also spare drive shafts, or at least a couple of spare u-joints. As you have probably learned, you will break whatever you didn't bring with you.

johnnyc · Apr 11, 2005

Well, after this past weekend, I'd also say u-joints and spare axle shafts.

Also, spare nuts and bolts. Every time I replace a bolt on the Jeep, I save them because a lot of same bolts are used in different places.

XJ_ranger · Apr 11, 2005

carry a doughnut spare - the full size tire takes up too much room...

i carry a spare water pump for the 4.0L - used it twice on my rig and once on a buddy's....

fuses?
random grab bag of bolts and nuts

xuv-this · Apr 11, 2005

-track bar and centering bar set
-spare 30 shafts w/unit bearings
-cheap alternator
-dvshaft ujoints
-home-made brake line rep. kit/spare lines
-upper control arm if yours are stock.
-couple of 2.75" or so u-bolts

Jes · Apr 11, 2005

So, of everyone who's replied, who has run the Sierra trails like Dusy/Ershim, Rubicon, Swamp lake, etc?

XJ_ranger · Apr 11, 2005

Jes said:
So, of everyone who's replied, who has run the Sierra trails like Dusy/Ershim, Rubicon, Swamp lake, etc?

con + Fordyce + most all of the A-Tree area -

though - i spotted the con, didnt bring my rig...

BrettM · Apr 11, 2005

XJ_ranger said:
con + Fordyce + most all of the A-Tree area -

though - i spotted the con, didnt bring my rig...

A-Tree?

JeepTherapy · Apr 11, 2005

Jes said:
So, of everyone who's replied, who has run the Sierra trails like Dusy/Ershim, Rubicon, Swamp lake, etc?

I've run the Rubicon several times over the past 4 years on the internet :laugh2: and would have to agree with what has been listed so far.

Of course, I am from Colorado.

Kevin

XJ_ranger · Apr 11, 2005

BrettM said:
A-Tree?

its where the PCT (pacific Crest Trail) hits...

fawk...

cant remember the name of it...

right out side of Johnsville - near Graeagle...

Deer lake, packer lake area...

Holley lake (at that Boy Scout camp) is where we set up headquarters every year for our week long trip...

Jes · Apr 11, 2005

Gold Lakes Basin?
Beutiful area up there.

88flexj · Apr 11, 2005

Jes said:
So, of everyone who's replied, who has run the Sierra trails like Dusy/Ershim, Rubicon, Swamp lake, etc?

Fordyce, Rubicon, Dusy, and some Bald Mountain trails (can't remember the names), several times.

XJ_ranger · Apr 11, 2005

Jes said:
Gold Lakes Basin?
Beutiful area up there.

thats the one...

wescam · Apr 12, 2005

so you guys that carry spare shafts around, do you just cruise junkyards and pull 'em out or do you have older projects you rob from....

where i live, we drive 2-3 hours on the freeway, wheel the trails, then drive home or camp out and drive home.

i suppose you guys out west have several hours to the nearest source of help if you break something?

but, yeah, even on a light ride, i get this thought "what if I pop a u-joint or shaft out here"

sounds like some good advice

i'd really like to see a "trail repair and recovery" forum also, but I don't know if enough people agree...

3XJFamily · Apr 12, 2005

i'd really like to see a "trail repair and recovery" forum

x2

Someone with a few more posts than me want to put this up to a poll?

wescam · Apr 12, 2005

I don't think I've got the "board cred." to pull that one off.

Maybe one of the old-timers here.

C85D4x4 · Apr 12, 2005

3XJFamily said:
x2

Someone with a few more posts than me want to put this up to a poll?

x3

outlander · Apr 12, 2005

x4 ..

karstic · May 6, 2005

Back to the topic at hand...

Should spare axle shafts for the D44 be acquired?

I've got a line on a pair and wonder if they should make it into the spare parts bin?

rangerjoe2001 · May 6, 2005

i carry spare bake lines after breaking one
u joints

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