Onboard Spare parts when off-roading/overlanding

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Stuart Barnes

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Thanks for the input gents, apart from the recovery gear and general stuff like tyre plugs and duct tape etc I'm leaning towards a few sensors just in case.

As far as replacing or repairing coolant hoses in the field I've used self amalgamating tape on Diesel engines in a pinch in the past, not sure what you call that stuff in the USA.

I agree that the overland thing can be a slippery slope where you convince yourself that you absolutely must have a self inflating tyre thingamajig

Chainsaws as per mad max edition of the LR4 are a must in any situation, especially with the buzzsaw hitch receiver.
 

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Thanks for the input gents, apart from the recovery gear and general stuff like tyre plugs and duct tape etc I'm leaning towards a few sensors just in case.

As far as replacing or repairing coolant hoses in the field I've used self amalgamating tape on Diesel engines in a pinch in the past, not sure what you call that stuff in the USA.

I agree that the overland thing can be a slippery slope where you convince yourself that you absolutely must have a self inflating tyre thingamajig

Chainsaws as per mad max edition of the LR4 are a must in any situation, especially with the buzzsaw hitch receiver.

If you have a hydraulic PTO, why stop at the chainsaws?

Put a front end loader on it and fill in or remove obstacles to travel, as needed.
 

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Something like this will get you where you need to go if the LR breaks down. Cuts the departure angle down though.View attachment 12548

Is there any rocking or oscillating issues clockwise and counter clockwise looking from the rear at highway speeds?
This when bike can not be balanced perfectly right over the receiver left and right?

Garage sale find a "Versa Haul" 600# rated carrier NIB after helping a person with packing up and moving out of state. Three hrs. labor was worth it I hope? Only talking a 297# bike 835 miles away purchase then bring home with the 95 Disco vs driving the pickup wo/air.

Spare alternator (12 minute job up top), distributor (up top) serpentine belt, spare idler pulley bearing (remove belt, one bolt pulley in hand 2 minutes), digital meter (because it's a LR), small tool box loaded, ExtremeAir Industrial 12 volt compressor, tyre irons, bead breaker and patch kit .Thick knee pad and blanket, gallon of water, hand soap paper towels and a couple super bright flashlights. Ammo free trip this time going out of state......~~=o&o>.....
 
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I've found that making a list of recovery gear, needed tools, and known replacement parts is the way to go. Like RyanJL pointed out, everything else is contingent on your trip length and difficulty.

Question for the group: One of the concerns that I have is plugging a coolant leak in the field. I think duct tape can work in a pinch on a hose, but Plummer's Putty or JB Weld on a plastic part? I need to add this to my kit..

I've started dabbling in this Overlanding business since Covid hit, as it seems to be a good way to stay away from people while getting my travel on. I went with a military trailer/rooftop tent in case I need to bring extra crap for a long trip.. I will warn you, after going to a couple of Expedition Expos I have discovered that this can get expensive if you get hooked..

x2 on the tire plugs, my record is 3 in one hole (and held air!)

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Btw., aren’t there anti-vagabond laws, at least in some states, that would prevent one from using an RTT? I actually plan to ship my Disco in a container to tour the US and CA once Covid is over… I’m thinking 3-4 months but ideally no motels, or only rarely.
 

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Question for the group: One of the concerns that I have is plugging a coolant leak in the field. I think duct tape can work in a pinch on a hose, but Plummer's Putty or JB Weld on a plastic part? I need to add this to my kit..

Flextape would also be a good option on coolant lines. I swapped over to dexcool in case I'm in a remote area and dexcool is abundant.

I would also add this to the kit in case you get some knarly sidewall cut.

https://www.gluetread.com/store/p37...SkHr8q46WJPHmLnb7fbDikMKV6Ng1CAKjI20nlAMPY0Rw
 

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There’s some great info here and I guess I’m hoping to also get some insight for my first extended trip.
In April I’ll be running 400 miles of the Mojave Heritage Trail with the NorCal Rover Club. I’ll be at around 95,000 miles in my 2012. In my year of ownership I’ve had 0 issues, which is making me nervous.

Putting aside personal and recovery gear, for 6-7 days in the desert, what truck parts and tools could be worth having for this excursion? Should I be looking at a spare compressor? Or other air suspension items?

The terrain isn’t horribly challenging so it’s more about general equipment failure at the wrong time I believe.

So let’s hear it! I’ve got a brake switch, full spare, compressor, and an IId tool obviously. Thanks.
 

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Putting aside personal and recovery gear, for 6-7 days in the desert, what truck parts and tools could be worth having for this excursion? Should I be looking at a spare compressor? Or other air suspension items?
I carry a full 3/8 socket set with deep and shallow sockets, extensions, elbows, 1/2 torque wrench with a 1/2 to 3/8 reducer, ratcheting wrenches, thin wrenches, and just make sure your kit has T20-T55 sockets and 8mm-19mm sizes, including 16mm and 18mm.

As far as suspension issues go, build yourself an EAS bypass kit. Use a 6mm straight union, 6mm tubing, and a 6mm push fit schrader valve. Plug 1 ft of tubing between the straight union and schrader valve. In the event of a catastrophic failure, unplug fuse F3 and F26, cut your airline above the brass fitting, plug the union into the strut(s), and pump up each corner. When you're in a safe area to fix the issue, just use the union to combine the existing 6mm tubing.

The only 290 PSI rated straight union: https://www.grainger.com/product/LEGRIS-6mm-Plastic-Union-1DED8
 

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