Tools, Spares and So On?

[4WPRusty]

Go Fast Toys need extra parts onboard. What do you haul in your Bronco and why? Share pics if your tool rolls and packed rigs. Maybe we can compile a list of must have gear, tools and parts and make it a sticky.

[hobbyturnedobsession]

I don't have any pictures of my old rear seat mount and rack but I always carried 2 spare u joints, gallon of coolant, 2 quarts of oil, 2 quarts of trans fluid, cap and rotor, a couple spark plugs, tow strap and clevis, floor jack, cooler and spare nuts and bolts. Also a spare belt, radiator cap, and spare hoses.s

[Whiterhino1]

I ALWAYS have my Milwaukee 1/2 impact, and a full battery. I also zip tie 5 lug nuts to my cage. The other thing you should always carry is jb weld or steel stick. It WILL save your at some point.

[Whiterhino1]

I ALWAYS have my Milwaukee 1/2 impact, and a full battery. I also zip tie 5 lug nuts to my cage. The other thing you should always carry is jb weld or steel stick. It WILL save your at some point.

[VintageIronFab]

I’ve been coming up with a list on my phone that i add to periodically:

•BAJA PARTS BOX LIST•
SPARE PARTS:
1. 4’- 5/16" fuel injection line
2. 4’- 3/8" fuel injection line
3. -3an brake line
4. -3an male/female caps
5. Tye-rap assortment
6. Hub/rotor/spindle/bearing assembly
7. Alternator
8. Starter
9. 2- TFI Modules
10. TFI wrench
11. 2- Ignition coils
12. Brake lines
13. Brake pads
14. Bolt assortment
15. Fuel filter
16. Oil filter
17. Air filter
18. Lug nuts
19. Spark plug wire set- used
20. Ignition switch - under column
21. 5’ - 3/8’ rubber trans line w/appropriate clamps
22. 5’ - 5/16” rubber trans line w/appropriate clamps
23. Rear wheel bearing
24. Bolt assortment

CHEMICALS/SUPPLIES:
1. 4-quarts oil
2. Power steering fluid
3. 4-quarts trans fluid
4. 2-quarts brake fluid
5. 100-mph tape
6. Waterless hand cleaner

GENERAL SUPPLIES
1. (2) Camp chairs
2. Firewood -large logs
3. Blue paper towels
4. Ratchet straps -Black w/ smaller hooks
5. First-aid bag

TOOLS:
1. TFI module wrench
2. Test light
3. Hub wrench
4. Shovel
5. Moving blanket
6. Funnel set
7. Tire plug kit
8. Chainsaw/Sawsall w/ metal and wood blades
9. Recovery kit:
◦ Snatch strap
◦ D-rings
1. Flashlight

[funinthesun95]

I need you on Saturday! for that Starter....lmao

I’ve been coming up with a list on my phone that i add to periodically:

•BAJA PARTS BOX LIST•
SPARE PARTS:
1. 4’- 5/16" fuel injection line
2. 4’- 3/8" fuel injection line
3. -3an brake line
4. -3an male/female caps
5. Tye-rap assortment
6. Hub/rotor/spindle/bearing assembly
7. Alternator
8. Starter
9. 2- TFI Modules
10. TFI wrench
11. 2- Ignition coils
12. Brake lines
13. Brake pads
14. Bolt assortment
15. Fuel filter
16. Oil filter
17. Air filter
18. Lug nuts
19. Spark plug wire set- used
20. Ignition switch - under column
21. 5’ - 3/8’ rubber trans line w/appropriate clamps
22. 5’ - 5/16” rubber trans line w/appropriate clamps
23. Rear wheel bearing
24. Bolt assortment

CHEMICALS/SUPPLIES:
1. 4-quarts oil
2. Power steering fluid
3. 4-quarts trans fluid
4. 2-quarts brake fluid
5. 100-mph tape
6. Waterless hand cleaner

GENERAL SUPPLIES
1. (2) Camp chairs
2. Firewood -large logs
3. Blue paper towels
4. Ratchet straps -Black w/ smaller hooks
5. First-aid bag

TOOLS:
1. TFI module wrench
2. Test light
3. Hub wrench
4. Shovel
5. Moving blanket
6. Funnel set
7. Tire plug kit
8. Chainsaw/Sawsall w/ metal and wood blades
9. Recovery kit:
◦ Snatch strap
◦ D-rings
1. Flashlight

[funinthesun95]

VintageIronFab looks like I need to start my parts collection. I have have been chasing less witch means I don't have spares parts on me.....ha

[VintageIronFab]

I personally think the list on the phone is a good idea so it can be added if something comes to you while on a trip or just while wrenching.

[S00TLYFE]

I just want to add, pelican cases have gotten really cheap, luckily for me i use them for my work tool boxes so i just converted a spare into use for a truck tool kit. I always travel with my milwaukee 1/2' impact, and now i have the M12 3/8' ratchet, basic hand tools, a volt meter, basic electrical repair kit with butt connectors and some spare wire. I do need to get better and carry addition sensors, distributor etc.

[S00TLYFE]

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these are super cheap at home depot and as you can see are easily labeled.

[PaulW]

Drove my '96 in its home in Baja for something like 16 years and never had to replace parts. Yes I had broken stuff like power brake booster and front wheel bearings and sure enough I did not carry spares for them. It gave me comfort to have spare oil/atf that was never needed. I had a big pit box full of of things. Stuff that that got used regularly was my my tire plug kit, also my CO2 tire filler, recovery strap for helping others. I carried two spare tires for quite a while and after a while I got rid of one of them because it took up to much space. Yes the wheel bearing stranded me for an overnight in Matomi and it was a big deal to get back to my house in San Felipe. That repair took a while to source an new spindle and get it from the states. The saving thing about that event was my F350 and my flatbed trailer and help for others.

Some things mentioned above were carried and not used but did not include any spare parts. Important stuff like first aid kit and a full and complete tool box were always carried. I think I went thru a half dozen tool boxes due to the beating the boxes riding in the back of the truck. I finally settled on an ok metal box with drawers. One thing I do recommend is a functional electrical kit with all the stuff that I could think of including crimper and amp meter. Never needed it but is sure helped others. It won't take up much room.
Most important for Baja travel is water and food. Nowadays I carry a refrigerator/freezer and a 2nd battery to power it. A cooler was discarded due the unavailability to get ice for my overnight camping trips. Cold drinks are sure a luxury as is food that is not spoiled.

[funinthesun95]

Paul, does the cooler have a third battery system or run off the dual battery style set up?

[funinthesun95]

How large or how many Fire extinguisher do people carry.

[PaulW]

How large or how many Fire extinguisher do people carry.

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It is 4" diameter and about 16" tall. That seems to be the size I see on most rigs. Just carry one.
Mounted on the drivers seat runners under my legs for quick access. Look on Amazon for the holding bracket

[PaulW]

Paul, does the cooler have a third battery system or run off the dual battery style set up?

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Runs on 110v or 12v. We use it as a freezer in the garage when not in the rig.
I have a 2nd 12v battery for our multi day camping trips and it is nice to not have the start battery go dead. Both the start and the aux battery are group 65. The aux batt gets charged when driving and is isolated when camping and is dedicated to the frig.
The frig has a compressor that needs power because it does not contain a source of power such as a battery. Uses 7 amps when the compressor is running. On a hot day it about 80% of the time and on a cool day about 30% of the time. Never had the aux battery not keep the thing operational.

[funinthesun95]

Got it

[Roberto74]

B417 ABC's on Fire Extinguishers, Drake quick releases, the Extinguishers are 2.5 pounds..run one on floor adjacent to Front seats..two total.