Jumper cables, serpentine belt, 15mm socket, 5/16+wrench, fuses, 3Ton hydraulic floor jack, tires stops, liquid wrench, tire iron, 1headlight bulb-Chiltons, Red Man chaw- circa 2001.

What I don't have that I need:
Relays- which ones?

What else is a must have... Suggestions?

Dutch

 

I would add, cell phone, asst fuses, wire cutter/stripper, tow strap, and of course duct tape.

DrDutkayp

 

I also have a selection of screwdrivers, a couple of blankets, and a small pipe brush to clean off my battery terminals + cable connectors (they like to corrode on me now and then).

 

If you off road, what about a folding shovel?

JCP....superglue a penny next to each terminal about 1 inch away. They will collect the corrosion instead of the terminals. Just clean the spots off really good or even with superglue, it won't stay.

 

I carry as standard;
Tow strop + shackles and hooks; Jumper cables; spare fuses; complete set of spare lamps; ECU fault code reader; rags; small tool kit; automotive multimeter; Catagory 3 Hi-Viability Jacket; Work Gloves; Nitrile protective gloves; bolt cutters; wheel brace + selection of sockets; first aid kit; hand lantern (flashlight); chemical lights (omniglows); Haynes & Chilterns manuals; protective seat covers; waterproof cover-alls; amber flashing beacon; steel toe cap wellington boots; rope; cable ties. Also standard survival kit; knife, compass, clothing, water, tarp, fire steel etc.

I will suppliment this with following if I am going further afield;
Spade; Axe; Sledge Hammer; socket set; complete tool kit; extra tow recovery gear; water + snacks;

In the winter;
Sleeping Bag; spare gloves & hat; down jacket; walking boots or neoprene lined hunting wellington boots; survival bag.

Most of the first lot fits in an ammo-tin in the back and the rest usually goes strapped to it to stop it bouncing about. Soft stuff goes into canoe bags to keep it dry.

Might be considered a little OTT by some but I like to be prepared - and also able to help those who are less prepared and caught out.

Simon

 

Wow Muckypaws- quite the kit, eh?

 

No one named a U-joint?, i also carry at least a bottle of every fluid the truck uses plus water for the radiator.

 

Yeah, it might be considered a lot but it does't take up all that much room. After all, with a Bronco, its not like we are short of space are we????

I'll take some photos when it stops raining and show you how it all fits in.

Simon

 

One thing I haven't seen mentioned is a used pair of panty hose. Not only do they make excellent EMERGENCY belts, they can help keep body heat in the winter.

 

probably no good for those of use with serpentine rigs or do they make 'ribbed' panyhose in the US for that purpose???

And when its cold in the winter it usually better to use the wearer of the pantyhose to help keep you warm ;-)

 

Amen! I keep much of the same stuff but also a Dana44 spline-to-spline solid hub replacement insert. Basically its a "full-time front axle" hub for the D44 axle. The early Bronco had this setup available so when my brother bought one equipped that way, he swapped manual hubs in and we each kept one of the "full-time" adaptors. That way if I damage a hub on the trail I can simply remove the damaged manual hub and slap the adaptor in so I still have my 4WD to get back out.

 

I agree with Encho-Ujoints and if you have the balljoint thing in your rear driveshaft, carry it also. I dont mean just on the trail. It always goes out on a long trip and some auto parts dont stock them.

 

Better yet, the ones that do stock it want a fortune. Napa wanted $40 for their crappy chinese made one. I bought a Motorcraft one from JBG for $13.

 

A bottle of 5W30, a bottle of ATF, a bottle of distilled water, superglue, my previous (squeling) serpentine belt, a 40 ft rope, a few spare fuses, bottle jack and tire wrench.

 

Spare U-joint good idea. what tool/s, needed for swap out?
Is there any purpose to carry spare relays? If so, which ones?