(Best Joe Pesche voice from Leathel Weapon) Ok...OK..OK...I see alot of you guys out there talking about soap and other things for trail side fixes!!!! I want to know (for a list) of all the odd and weard things that you have used and or have heard of using to fix things on the trail. Like the soap for a gas tank leak and what ever else fixes it. Kind of a Magiver (spelling) list!!

1) JB Weld and ANYTHING.
2) Duct Tape and ANYTHING
3) Bailing Wire and ANYTING
4) Zip ties and ANYTHING
5) Pepper to repair radiator leak
6) Ether to seat a bead on a tire
7) ratchet strap and sapling or highlift to keep wheel in after c-clip axle breaks
8) wood block used as a u-joint strap to get off trail
9) Wiper motor/reservoir used as "injection system" into carb for fuel problems
10) Pantyhose used as v-belt substitute.
11) Pantyhose used over K&N intake to keep water/mud out.

horse shit (dried) will seal a radiator, so will pepper or sawdust.
a 3" ratchet strap will hold a tranny in or hold a front axle tight against its busted off locating link.
a small tree will hold a busted d-35 c clip axle in enough to drive home.
a diaper (unused) works well to patch up a hole in an oil pan.
OBA systems can be used to make a cool cage mounted pneumatic spud gun :D

Trail Fix: Pop can and plastic bag crushed in what's left of the filler neck on gas tank after ripping the cap off on a tree.

permanent fix: 2" pressure test fitting (Meant for testing plumbing)

Beer can (empty) and some duct tape to fix a oil filter that was punctured from a broken motor mount on a 258.

Ratchet strap used to hold up said motor once the oil filter is patched.

Ummm yeah.. that's all for now.

Joe

small stick (like, from a tree) was whittled with a SWISS ARMY KNIFE* to form a plug for hole in oil pan.




























*If you don't have a Swiss Army Knife...
You're dead. :D

1-gallon anti-freeze jug duct-taped to windshield post & gravity fed to carb when fuel pump failed.


TEX

dentist's pick.
nothing beats it for pulling dana hub internal snap rings and installing those damn lock rings.

Originally posted by TEX
1-gallon anti-freeze jug duct-taped to windshield post & gravity fed to carb when fuel pump failed.


TEX

For ~6.00 you can get the army issue for your Jerry can!

Originally posted by Kilby
small stick (like, from a tree) was whittled with a SWISS ARMY KNIFE* to form a plug for hole in oil pan.


Bigger branch also works if u fuk ur pinion. And dont forget vise grips for a mangled brake line. :D

1) hi-lift between steering box and opposite frame rail to hold on steering box
2) hi-lift handle over drag link after re-straightening it

Needle nose pliers to fix a brake line flare.

I carry a variety sizes of rubber freeze plugs for various fixes.
You know the kind you get with a bolt thru them that you tighten a nut down on and makes the rubber puck expand.
So far, I've used them to replace a broken transfer case drain plug that got ripped out on the trail. (not my truck, but a guys Rodeo in our group).
They'll work in diff and tranny plugs as well. And once I plugged my rear spindle hole after the rear axle seal let go.
Had to remove the right rear Full Floating Axle and lock up the ARB, but it got me to California one summer for the Marlin Crawler Round Up.
The rubber in the Automotive kind are not affected by gasoline or oils.
Found on the HELP rack at most Auto Parts Houses.
Oh yea, They will also replace a leaking freeze plug hole if you lose one on the trail.
SSS Rodeo
Good thread!

Roll starting a points ignition with flashlight batteries when battery failed.

pressurizing fuel tank with OBA when fuel pump died.

using winch cable slung under rig to hold a broken frame together.

using winch cable to hold a chevy steering box onto frame.

Duct tape to slow a tire leak when we ran out of plugs to fix a gash.

useing lime stone powder as loktight to keep a transfer case yoke nut on with a rather hosed nut

using brake fluid to stop a C-6 front seal leak *for years*

the correct size socket to replace a missing spring eye bushing * don't ask how it disapeared*

holding a Dana 44 knuckle to axle after a balljoint explosion with a dogs choke chain.

vise grips for a steering wheel....*again don't ask where wheel went*

using a pipe bumper as a snatch block.

using a fire extinquisher to rid cab of a few 100 wasps.

I can probably think of a few100 more I have seen ...have to write them all down I spect;-)

NoRM
my personal fav was time I used wifes emergency tampon supply to plug a huge diff cover hole.

Did TEX's trick of taping a bottle to the windsheild, only it was an empty 12oz bottle of HEET. Used 1/8" oil pressure line and let it syphon into the carburator bowl vent. 12oz is not enough capacity though. It runs out too quick.

Also used a pair of vice grips to pinch off a rear brake line when a drum split. Just kept the hubs locked, and if It needed 4 wheel braking I just pulled the tcase into 4WD.

Originally posted by Old Scout


For ~6.00 you can get the army issue for your Jerry can!


Funny you should bring this up as the vehicle in question was a Scout ;)


TEX

Don't leave home without heavy duty rachet strap.
It can seat beads
It can hold down engines
It can hold axles in place
It can support trannys
It does it all.

Also most of these can be done with a strong rope and a stick.


Another Jeep thing is that the tube that is used to drain you cowl vent cam be used as an upper radiator hose in a pinch

wd40 for drying out rotor/cap/wires/sensors after moisture overload.

Coat hanger and jumper cables for emergency welding.

Electrical tape for hose repairs

Hose clamps for coil spring retainers

Block of wood and strap for bump stop


johnny

I collected a lot of these a year or so ago:

http://www.tennessee4x4.com/toyota/cheap_tricks_and_trail_fixes.htm

I Used a double-ended barbed fitting from a Coca-Cola Vending machine and some JB Weld to fix a broken low pressure return nipple on by Steering Pump Housing.

Hi-Lift Jack Handle slipped over tie rod to fix bent tie rod.

Shoe laces to replace broken fan belt.

got tons more....just can't remember them right now.

winch cable to hold leaf spring to the frame when the spring perch breaks off the frame.

c clamp to hold leaf spring together when center pin breaks.

4 way tire tool used as a shackle for a tow strap after you realise you left the shackles in the other jeep

dig a hole, burry a tire with a 4 way lug wrench on the opposite side of the tire from the jeep and attach a winch hook to it, for when you can't reach any place to attach a cable too.

lots more but most of them have been taken already :(

1/4 inch socket extension as a leaf spring centering pin.

High lift jack in come along fashion to hold a broken spring mount in place - chained one end to the rear axle - the other end was hooked to the front spring via a large clevis around the spring. Work for weeks!!!

Yea, the pepper in the radiator only works as long as the hole isn't bigger than your finger!

We must have put 500 of those tiny Hardees packs of pepper in there.

This is Spaceghost and Bigdude at the ERoCC championships. Between the pepper and a gob of JB Weld we got it stopped good enough for them to go on and win the championship.

Hand lotion / sunscreen when you scrounge a spare wheel bearing but no grease

A Spud can be used to plug off a big radiator leak or used as radiator cap..
Have used the old lady's panty hose as an ALT. Belt it got me home:D

small piece of wood hammered in place of broken spider gears

Cirgarette filter, silicone and duct tape used to fix radiator hose worn thru by fan. Still in use after 14 months. :D
Phil

Originally posted by P|n-BaLL
Roll starting a points ignition with flashlight batteries when battery failed.

pressurizing fuel tank with OBA when fuel pump died.

using winch cable slung under rig to hold a broken frame together.

using winch cable to hold a chevy steering box onto frame.

Duct tape to slow a tire leak when we ran out of plugs to fix a gash.

useing lime stone powder as loktight to keep a transfer case yoke nut on with a rather hosed nut

using brake fluid to stop a C-6 front seal leak *for years*

the correct size socket to replace a missing spring eye bushing * don't ask how it disapeared*

holding a Dana 44 knuckle to axle after a balljoint explosion with a dogs choke chain.

vise grips for a steering wheel....*again don't ask where wheel went*

using a pipe bumper as a snatch block.

using a fire extinquisher to rid cab of a few 100 wasps.

I can probably think of a few100 more I have seen ...have to write them all down I spect;-)

NoRM
my personal fav was time I used wifes emergency tampon supply to plug a huge diff cover hole.

Dude! there is no way in hell that I want to go wheeling with you. Too much of your shit disappears mysteriously. :flipoff2:
Joe

bubble gum, a condom and duct tape to repair a pinhole leak in a radiator tank.

Originally posted by Paul Gagnon
bubble gum, a condom and duct tape to repair a pinhole leak in a radiator tank.


Dude, I don't know that I would admit that my condoms were small enough to work on "pinhole" leaks!

:flipoff2:

Nail polish.

A small piece of wood and nail polish will seal a hole in an oil pan or a boat.

Just make sure it's pink!:flipoff2:

I've used sockets to splice cut hoses.

Favorite one that I have heard of is a guy that had a piston grenade on him while way down in Baja. He cut a branch of the appropriate diamater and used a sledge to drive it down the ruined bore and then used water to swell the wood to insure a tight fit. After putting the engine back together he drove it back to camp on the remaining cylinders. :eek:

Hammered an allen wrench in a tire with a hole in it, sealed it up with RTV sealant.

When I can't find the right size wrench I use the next size up wrench and wedge a penny or dime in between the open end and bolt to snug it up. Saves you from rounding off the head.

JYS

Mag lite (tube) to fix a busted radiator hose.;)

Coke poured into the clutch to help along a slipping clutch disc.

Zippy ties for fan belt (sounds like a blower):D
tire plugs in diff cover hole.
fire extinguisher welded inside a broken drive shaft

always carry a Leatherman.

or beer for the wait. Beer is a great bartering tool!!!!

My personal favorites are using either your hi-lift handle or a straight peice of tube removed from the rollcage to repair a broken drive line.

ok when I am not drinking the wine I will take all of this info and make a list of "Shit you wouldn't thing of " list. But me and the girl are doing the wine thing!! :flipoff2:

brake fluid in an auto tranny when it first starts slipping. just don't let the fluid get low later, the clutches will flake.
shon

Buddy once used a jimmy hat for a throttle return spring on a carb...Lasted about a week!

Those huge zip ties work as seatbelts...

wood screw to plug broken brake hose

Originally posted by Whiplash
I've used sockets to splice cut hoses.

Favorite one that I have heard of is a guy that had a piston grenade on him while way down in Baja. He cut a branch of the appropriate diamater and used a sledge to drive it down the ruined bore and then used water to swell the wood to insure a tight fit. After putting the engine back together he drove it back to camp on the remaining cylinders. :eek:

That was a Grandville King story. He wrote for one of the 4x4 rags years ago and some of his stuff was reprinted by FourWheeler a few years back. He had a lot of great stories and a very unique dialect and writing style that made him a lot of fun to read.

He passed away a few years ago. RIP.

Vise Grips to pinch a snapped brake line

Vise Grips to hold a cracked/broken leaf spring together

Vise grips to pinch off a passed out co-pilot's leaky jimmy...Ouch

Zip ties to lock a passed out person in a tent...through the ziper ends...they have to pee eventually.

Waxed twine to use for cab linkage...Go Disco!

Beer to make the breakage situation managable


:D

OK, I'm trying desparately to understand why some of you would have a potato, but no Stop-Leak, wood screws, but no spare brake line, Wrong sized wrenches, bars of soap but no JB weld/pig putty, chopping up a roll cage, instead of having a spare....blah,blah,blah. This stuff is so simple to prevent, let alone easily repaired properly on the trail! Yes, I know this is a "just for fun" thread, and I'm a stuffy Asshole, but C'mon! Why try to widdle an axleshaft, when it's easier to bring a spare? I have NEVER had to sit by the trail side while a buddy stuffed a potato into his radiator! And dead fuel pump? Bring a spare! This stuff doesn't take up much room! The stop leak container takes up less room than the potato in your tool box! Carrying a spare fuel pump is better than dumping your windsheild washer fluid on the trail to fill the tank full of gas!
Granville King was cool. But keep in mind that they ran the Rubicon in $100 Chevy luvs. They were expert drivers and were losing the challenge of wheeling so they upped the ante a bit by doing the same stuff in junk and trying to see what they could fix in a pinch with nothing.
If you want to speed up repairs, bring things that you KNOW can fail. I have two fuel pumps(electric) mounted side by side on the frame rail. all I have to do is uncap it, switch two hoses and a wire and roll on. I have a spare line for every one on the rig, the tie rod is unbreakable, and I bring spare joints J.I.C. And I carry an adjustable length spare driveshaft. I'm not trying to sound like I know more, just some ideas to speed up a trail fix. I run the trails up here in SD where they tend to last over 8 hours with no problems, and a quick fix keeps everyone happier!

Originally posted by twistedmetal
bla bla bla bla bla... etc etc

Do you carry a spare of everything single thing? If you do it must be tough to wheel while towing another complete rig behind you.

We make these kind of hack repairs because it is the best that we can do with what we have available.

Its nice to be able to carry spares of all of the main components, but that just isn't possible all of the time. When it's late at night and you're in the middle of nowhere, you use what you have. If I happen to have a potato in my lunch pack, it plugs up the radiator nicely. I always have tools, so when a brake line blows unexpectedly, I can pinch it off. When a tire gets a huge hole and you suddenly realize that the plugs are in your other tool kit at home, RTV and whatever you happen to find around on the trail makes a nice plug to get you home. When you're out of JB weld or when it isn't sticking to the gas soaked tank, that bar of soap you carry for washing up before eating at the campfire makes a nice patch.

Most of the times I have all of the spares I need, but sometimes there is a freak accident and you just have to use whatever weird stuff you happen to have around. See my point?

Originally posted by twistedmetal
OK, I'm trying desparately to understand why some of you would have a potato, but no Stop-Leak, wood screws, but no spare brake line, Wrong sized wrenches, bars of soap but no JB weld/pig putty, chopping up a roll cage, instead of having a spare....blah,blah,blah. This stuff is so simple to prevent, let alone easily repaired properly on the trail! Yes, I know this is a "just for fun" thread, and I'm a stuffy Asshole, but C'mon! Why try to widdle an axleshaft, when it's easier to bring a spare? <and on and on...>
It might be worth reminding some people that many of us don't have bottomless pockets. I'm still trying to get my junk together, but I still like to take it out, to check the results of the latest work and to have fun. All my "free cash" (if there is such a thing) goes into ongoing work. As such, I have not yet spend the thousands of dollars necessary to carry spare drive shafts, inner/outer D60 shafts, hubs, etc... I do carry the spares for many things (like fuel pump, u-joints, etc.) but it's a question of priorities, what I think more likely to break, what buddies may be able to supply in a pinch, and what I think I can "make do" on... In the mean time, I’m on the lookout for that “killer deal” where I can pick up a complete assembled set of D60 shafts for $100 or something.

I once inflated a 35" tire with just my lungs and lips... 1.5PSI !!!!:flipoff2:

Originally posted by twistedmetal
OK, I'm trying desparately to understand why some of you would have a potato, ! This stuff doesn't take up much room! The stop leak container takes up less room than the potato in your tool box!

I not only carry one potato, but a whole sack. Right next to my potato gun. So if I cannot fix it with the potato, I can shoot at it.:D :D

Yes I do live in Tennessee,
Dan

Originally posted by Dan Dibble


I not only carry one potato, but a whole sack. Right next to my potato gun. So if I cannot fix it with the potato, I can shoot at it.:D :D


OK, now there's an idea I can use!
Now, seriously, I know all about backwoods fixes, I was trying to be a prick!:flipoff2: But, I have seen people do the absolute STUPIDEST things that take like 3 hours to repair, when it just needed a 3 dollar part. Here's how I TRY to do it. When you go to the store to buy a part(i.e.-belts, hoses, etc), buy two. My rig won't run for atleast 6 months but I have all my spare belts and joints that I'll need for a full summer of wheelin. I run cool-flex hoses so failure is not a fear, but I carry an appropriately sized chunk of hose should the worst happen. It's kind of like how the Pentagon works, The wife knows you need a fuel pump. She DOESN't know it only costs $20, so as far as she knows, it cost $40, you got your spare! Then, when she goes wheelin' with you and one fails, you become a hero!
My wife has been with me when parts have failed. She did not enjoy sitting in the dark in 40 degree temps and rain. I get my spare parts! Hell, she's even picked them up for me!
I'm just yankin' chains here. I actually thought I would get flamed alot worse than I did! Is POR getting soft? Hmmmm...

Your correct that YOU or I should have spares, but what do you do when you happen across an inexperienced person who just wrecked some part and your spare pump won't work (or you dont want to give it to em) You start helping in anyway you can.... If he/she is up for using the bug juice tank ill help hook it up....

my tip....
In the garage... Take old brass/steel fuel fittings and braze them shut for a small quick cap/plug that doesnt wreck your lines all up... (old bleeders work well too)

**!** The pressurized fuel tank idea is cool.... never thought of that.... A small regulator and could prolly keep a TBI system running......

-yag

Originally posted by zukipuke my tip....
In the garage... Take old brass/steel fuel fittings and braze them shut for a small quick cap/plug that doesnt wreck your lines all up... (old bleeders work well too)
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Good one. I'll have to throw one in J.I.C. it's a REALLY bad day!

Hey Twistedmetal, maybe I should have clarified, you only need to use the coin in the next size up wrench trick if you have already used the missing wrench to reinforce a ripped off steering box, welded with an bunch of batteries in series, using jumper cables for clamps, and 3 pair of sunglasses stacked so you can see what you are doing (both during and after welding).

JYS

Originally posted by Hickeyjones
I once inflated a 35" tire with just my lungs and lips... 1.5PSI !!!!:flipoff2:



Hey Guys, this Newbie just admitted to going down on a big black 35 incher!!!:p :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Originally posted by twistedmetal


OK, now there's an idea I can use!
Now, seriously, I know all about backwoods fixes, I was trying to be a prick!:flipoff2: But, I have seen people do the absolute STUPIDEST things that take like 3 hours to repair, when it just needed a 3 dollar part. Here's how I TRY to do it. When you go to the store to buy a part(i.e.-belts, hoses, etc), buy two. My rig won't run for atleast 6 months but I have all my spare belts and joints that I'll need for a full summer of wheelin. I run cool-flex hoses so failure is not a fear, but I carry an appropriately sized chunk of hose should the worst happen. It's kind of like how the Pentagon works, The wife knows you need a fuel pump. She DOESN't know it only costs $20, so as far as she knows, it cost $40, you got your spare! Then, when she goes wheelin' with you and one fails, you become a hero!
My wife has been with me when parts have failed. She did not enjoy sitting in the dark in 40 degree temps and rain. I get my spare parts! Hell, she's even picked them up for me!
I'm just yankin' chains here. I actually thought I would get flamed alot worse than I did! Is POR getting soft? Hmmmm...

Damn Dude, I could have sworn the title of this discussion was "List of things that work "Not "How many friggin spare parts do you carrry"!
I used to carry all that shit too! but when it started getting too heavy and kept wanting to wheelee going up hill I got smart and just started carrying the replacement part that would get me out. So far ingenuity has served me well. Usually it's not even my rig that's busted.
So great, you've got a spare truck in your parts box, But what do you do if it's a different make of truck that needs the help. Drive off?
SSS Rodeo

all of those things are real cute but i just prefer to beat any broken part into submission with a 6 lb sledge hammer. it is amazing how much stuff can be fixed with a BFH. :D

Originally posted by camo
all of those things are real cute but i just prefer to beat any broken part into submission with a 6 lb sledge hammer. it is amazing how much stuff can be fixed with a BFH. :D

Nothing like a BFH to take ones middle class frustrations out on an inatimate object that usually will not bitch slap you back!

But then again, rebounds like gravity can be a BITCH to deal with!SSS Rodeo

Pantyhose keeps appearing in this thread.

WHO'S - "My wife's" Yeah right

My wife does wheel with me on occasion, but ususally wears jeans and boots not panyhose.

That's like the guy who was asking if KY Jelly was "Good for mounting a tire. Well gee, it works when I mount my buddy"

Sorry guys, panty hose, nail polish, and KY are things I don't wheel with, even when my goes with me.

Originally posted by SilverZuk

Sorry guys, panty hose, nail polish, and KY are things I don't wheel with, even when my goes with me.

how the hell ya gonna fix any thing if you don't bring the basics? :flipoff2:

Originally posted by SSSRodeo


Damn Dude, I could have sworn the title of this discussion was "List of things that work "Not "How many friggin spare parts do you carrry"!
I used to carry all that shit too! but when it started getting too heavy and kept wanting to wheelee going up hill I got smart and just started carrying the replacement part that would get me out. So far ingenuity has served me well. Usually it's not even my rig that's busted.
So great, you've got a spare truck in your parts box, But what do you do if it's a different make of truck that needs the help. Drive off?
SSS Rodeo

Well, first off, what does your name say? Rodeo? Is that what you wheel? I won't see you where I go:flipoff2:
2nd, This is the reason for boards such as this-newbie training. Don't go alone, and if you do, you better have everything you need to get your junk home. I don't wheel a freakin buggy. I have plenty of room to stash parts(even in a Suzuki Sidekick!), still carry a large cooler, listen to CDs and watch DVDs should the need arise.:) Use that "ingenuity" to figure out how to stash parts and balance a rig out instead of a midnight fix with condoms and panty hose. I built my entire rig around keeping the driveshafts within one inch of each other, then ordered up 3 at one shot. Hurts, but even when I do destroy one beyond use, I will still be on the trail the next day laughing it up, and that's worth the cash. My "console" is only about 8" by 10" above the floor, but I channeled the entire tranny tunnel and used it for storage. It's AMAZING what will fit in there! Put a locking floor over it and now I can smuggle dope! Hell, I even had a second Hi-Lift stashed under the floor boards mounted to the frame in a sack. Needed it more than once. But, yes, that rig was MONDO heavy! Walmart carries awesome containers to carry fluids in. I have enough to replace EVERY drop of anything liquid in my rig, and it barely takes up as much space as two Jerry cans. But I only bring all that stuff when we break trail-those days get a little rough!
And, sadly enough, yes. At this point, I'm ALMOST ready to drive right past a stuck wheeler in need. That night I spent in the rain with a pissed off, sick, and 5 month pregnant wife? That was because I gave two vital spare parts to two kids out "having a good time" when they decided half way through to turn tail and ditch us and the other guy we were with. I have yet to be helped on a trail. No one else EVER has spare parts, and I usually have what I need. Usually.

Originally posted by billj




Hey Guys, this Newbie just admitted to going down on a big black 35 incher!!!:p :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

now thats funny:D i thought i was the only one that picked up on that..

fixed a fords auto locking hub with some rocks... we had to get him to the top of the hill..

but im online with twisted metal.. i usally carry to much crap.. but im usually not the one holding everyone up.. guess you can do that when you are single.. and worked for a moving company for a few years.. youd be amazed and how much crap i can fit into my jeep...

Originally posted by twistedmetal


Well, first off, what does your name say? Rodeo? Is that what you wheel? I won't see you where I go:flipoff2:
2nd, This is the reason for boards such as this-newbie training. Don't go alone, and if you do, you better have everything you need to get your junk home. I don't wheel a freakin buggy. I have plenty of room to stash parts(even in a Suzuki Sidekick!), still carry a large cooler, listen to CDs and watch DVDs should the need arise.:) Use that "ingenuity" to figure out how to stash parts and balance a rig out instead of a midnight fix with condoms and panty hose. I built my entire rig around keeping the driveshafts within one inch of each other, then ordered up 3 at one shot. Hurts, but even when I do destroy one beyond use, I will still be on the trail the next day laughing it up, and that's worth the cash. My "console" is only about 8" by 10" above the floor, but I channeled the entire tranny tunnel and used it for storage. It's AMAZING what will fit in there! Put a locking floor over it and now I can smuggle dope! Hell, I even had a second Hi-Lift stashed under the floor boards mounted to the frame in a sack. Needed it more than once. But, yes, that rig was MONDO heavy! Walmart carries awesome containers to carry fluids in. I have enough to replace EVERY drop of anything liquid in my rig, and it barely takes up as much space as two Jerry cans. But I only bring all that stuff when we break trail-those days get a little rough!
And, sadly enough, yes. At this point, I'm ALMOST ready to drive right past a stuck wheeler in need. That night I spent in the rain with a pissed off, sick, and 5 month pregnant wife? That was because I gave two vital spare parts to two kids out "having a good time" when they decided half way through to turn tail and ditch us and the other guy we were with. I have yet to be helped on a trail. No one else EVER has spare parts, and I usually have what I need. Usually.

Naw, I only wheeled South Dakota once! Pretty country, but not very challenging. But I'm sure we all have our secret playgrounds.
Tell you what, I'll give you a call next timeI head that way.Course, If you ever go to Utah or the Ruibicon, let me know. I'll meet you there. It's a drive, but I go every chance I get. Don't think you want a pissing contest, but sounds like you've got some ideas that might benifit those kids out there who don't have a clue. Me, I cut my teeth wheeling the Baja in "69"
Yea, I drive a Rodeo. Only one in the world like it. The list of parts list is too long to list here, but let's just say my low gear is 307: 1. It's not a special purpose rig. I tried to build a rig that would take me many places well. And it does. You said you wheel a Sidekick! You ought to know around here brands don't mean diddly!
Probably coulda bought three new ones for what I got in it. But hey that's what this sport is all about. Building what you want.
To this board I guess I'll always have a newbie status. I don't care to talk trash as much as some do!:flipoff2: Back at ya.
But hey, If we ever cross paths, I'm sure we could spend all damn day just comparing notes. Sounds like you've got some special storage places the DEA would be interested in if you lived down here.
And I agree, I believe in being prepared too. I carry three DS shafts too. I can't go to the local yard and pull one that will work on my truck. My front DS will replace the rear no problem and I can and have driven it 1000+ miles home on just the front axle when the R&P let go at the Waterfall. Just unlocked the rear hubs, pulled the rear shaft and headed home. Unfortunitly most all my playgrounds are 1000 or more miles from me. But hey it's only money right? I only carry one axle cause I've never broken more than one at a time.
:D
As for jerks on the trail, I figure it's Gods way of Natural Selection!
Oh yea, one other thing. Back when I crewed in the "Race Across America" they gave me the nickname "The Rigger" cause there isn't much I can't fix or "MODIFY"
So yea, It's been a lot of years and I've been tested under fire more than once. But so what. We were talking about making fixes outta nothing right? Not how many spare parts we're carring. Maybe we out to start a thread on where to put it all. Sounds like you've got a corner on that one.
SSS Rodeo just so you'll under stand, the SSS stands for Super Silly Slow

The steering colom colar in my 79 bronco broke on the Rubicon and we fixed it by making another one out of a old mud flap doubled up a couple times. It got me home.

Originally posted by SSSRodeo
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You said you wheel a Sidekick! You ought to know around here brands don't mean diddly!


Oh, you caught that? :D
Just wanted to make sure you knew I'm fawking with ya'! I'm actually new to the 'Kick. I discovered "Gettin it" in a 74 Scout on 40s and 1-tons. So, this should be an interesting experience! The Kick is set up similar, though-60s, 39s, 4.3, and a couple of Tcases. Storage has really started to bother me on this thing. I may just have to learn how to do a few more trail sides. I don't want it to sound like I would never try to jerry rig something to get home, cuz I have and would, but I've missed out on some excellent stuff while limping back to camp. So, I vowed to carry as many spares as space and weight allow as I do not want to get back to camp, I want to keep on wheelin!

I'm sorry you didn't see anything neat in SD. You gotta go way west to the Black Hills! Some of the meanest shit in the country! If you ever get a chance to head up this way, make sure you DO look me up, you'll never go back home!
I just got to thinking about the last thing I broke. A fawking B&M shifter cable. It was probably the only thing I didn't have a spare for(and I took a lot of grief for it, too!). As simple as I thought it would be to fix, it just WOULD NOT COOPERATE! I think we finally had to remove the entire cable, sleeve it with a small peice of steel tubing(I think it was a filler tube laying beside the trail), and then tape the shit out of it. The housing had a 20" long split in it. Annoying as hell!

Originally posted by twistedmetal


Oh, you caught that? :D
Just wanted to make sure you knew I'm fawking with ya'! I'm actually new to the 'Kick. I discovered "Gettin it" in a 74 Scout on 40s and 1-tons. So, this should be an interesting experience! The Kick is set up similar, though-60s, 39s, 4.3, and a couple of Tcases. Storage has really started to bother me on this thing. I may just have to learn how to do a few more trail sides. I don't want it to sound like I would never try to jerry rig something to get home, cuz I have and would, but I've missed out on some excellent stuff while limping back to camp. So, I vowed to carry as many spares as space and weight allow as I do not want to get back to camp, I want to keep on wheelin!

I'm sorry you didn't see anything neat in SD. You gotta go way west to the Black Hills! Some of the meanest shit in the country! If you ever get a chance to head up this way, make sure you DO look me up, you'll never go back home!
I just got to thinking about the last thing I broke. A fawking B&M shifter cable. It was probably the only thing I didn't have a spare for(and I took a lot of grief for it, too!). As simple as I thought it would be to fix, it just WOULD NOT COOPERATE! I think we finally had to remove the entire cable, sleeve it with a small peice of steel tubing(I think it was a filler tube laying beside the trail), and then tape the shit out of it. The housing had a 20" long split in it. Annoying as hell!

Yep, But like I said the guys here don't know how to wheel anything stock. And I have to confess it was Michael Wood, Corbin, and Randii who corruped me. I'm running a Marlin dual transfer cased,toy front SAS with a custom Isuzu Dana 44 with full floating axles. Like I say, It's all stock, Isuzu,Toyota, Ford, Jeep,and anything else I can machine into fitting.
But, I don't kick sand in anybodys face cuz they're libal to spank me on the trail. I learned a long time ago that about the time I think I know it all, some guy or girl will come along and drive circles around me. I have see guys go places I didn't think were possible 10 years ago. But the cool thing about our sport is the leaps and bounds it's taken in the last few years. My Rodeo is one of those. And I too pack way to much stuff! Ergo the wheelee on the"Z" turns at Moab Rim last spring. Thought I was going over the edge.
The S.O. and I fell in love with Hill City. I may retire there in a few years. And will give you a call on our next trip up that way. Would love to get a local to show me the stuff tourist never see.
Nowback on topic.
I never go anywhere with out at least one full roll of Duct Tape! If for no other reason than it makes a great drink holder when it's not needed. Hell, I even have a roll on the hump in my pickup to hold my Mickey D's Coffee. I've had to tape a steering rod together before to get my ass out of the woods.
The slickest trick my buddies and I ever did to get out was on the Dunes near Salt and Sea. We broke a spindle off the right front of our 2 WD stripped, Airplane tired pickup buggy. A 53 CHevy I belive it was. Since the rear wheels were bigger than the front we put the big left rear wheel on the left front and the small front on the left rear. Next, we jacked the RF suspension up and strapping it as high as it would go. Then we crammed a wood block between the rear springs and commenced to loading all the counter balance onto the left rear to get the RF out of the sand. With the passenger weight hanging on that corner as well, we were able to drive back to the trailer over some 30+ miles of desert. I always keep at least four good heavy duty motorcycle straps in the back of my truck. Never know when your gonna need to tie your suspension to your truck.
And "twistedmetal" if your interested in seeing some pics of my rig in action send me a PM and I'll shoot you the link to my albumn.
SSS Rodeo.

Damn threadjackers... :rolleyes:

A good get-home cure I found is a plastic bag over your slip yoke cone and a rubber band or 7 to hold it on when you break a rear driveshaft on a slip yoke-equipped transfer case.

Jake

Originally posted by billj




Hey Guys, this Newbie just admitted to going down on a big black 35 incher!!!:p :flipoff2: :flipoff2:


HA hA hA haLick me! :flipoff:

Originally posted by Jakesteramalamajama
Damn threadjackers... :rolleyes:

A good get-home cure I found is a plastic bag over your slip yoke cone and a rubber band or 7 to hold it on when you break a rear driveshaft on a slip yoke-equipped transfer case.

Jake
Or, you can purchase the 4 dollar plug and carry it in the tool box instead all that other junk.:D

Damn, all the good ones, were already mentioned!!
Ok, here's a lame one:
Once while hunting years ago we blew the radiator hose in my buddy's 59 chevy, after we managed to repaair the hose the only thing we had to put in the radiator was ~ a quart of windshield washer fluid, & a case of beer, Fawk that we said, the three of us drank the beer, pissed in the radiator, the proceeded down the mountain, only to get helplessly stuck a few hundred yards down the trail, we hiked back to the camp in the dark.
Our freinds made fun of us, & we got the truck the next morning...... I don't recommend using the defrosters!!

Originally posted by camo
all of those things are real cute but i just prefer to beat any broken part into submission with a 6 lb sledge hammer. it is amazing how much stuff can be fixed with a BFH. :D

... and wheeling with someone that has epoxy. ;) :flipoff2:

20 oz soda bottle to cut the neck out of the right diameter to push into a front axle tube after you've broken both spares to keep the oil from coming out.
other end of bottle can be pushed over a slip yoke to stop fluid from pouring out.
Banna works great to hold needle bearings in place for assembly

And most importantly
Large Zip tie to put around driveshaft so that it hits the muffler or frame while driving. This works excelent to shut up the guy that was sitting around the camp fire bragging about how he was the only one that didn't break something that day.

My personal favorite

http://home.earthlink.net/~mattsara/bb/distributorfix.jpg

My favorite:
Using a tampon to fix a rusted out frezze plug. Drove 180 miles home.It would work pretty well for an oil pan or drain plug leak, those things are amazing. Always ask a woman what they have in their purse, you never know what kind of cool gadget you will find. Nail files and emery boards work great for cleaning electrical contacts.

Also, back when I had glass in my rig, I carried an aerosol can of glass cleaner. It was the kind that foamed up. It worked awsome for reseating beads. (It also cleaned the windshield pretty well too)

My steering arms did not come in time to get them on for this weekends shakedown of my jeep. So I put this together. It lasted all day. It is a trailer queen, and I did drive pretty slow all day. I came home and my shakerbuilt arms were on the porch!

http://www.jeepaholics.com/citizensband/forum/files/jeepinscott/20021111215235_Mvc-345s.jpg

Coors can over the rear output of the 231 when ya break the slip yoke works real nicely, of course with a gernerous application of duct tape.

zip ties zip ties zip ties!!!!!

I have some rigged brake lines on my heep right now, i ran the hardline over the engine and down to the wheelwell. It was only supposed to last for the wheeling weekend, well 5 mths later its still there :flipoff2:

brake parts cleaner work great for bug killer!

I broke a front main leaf at the rear bushing, used some chain to wrap around the frame and spring then bolt the chain to it's self, and another piece of chain to wrap around the axle tube then to the front bumper to keep the shackle from laying back too far.
BTW: I only have chain on my YJ to typicaly wrap under the axle and over the frame in order to jack the YJ up for tire changing. That's the only problem with long travel suspension, the springs droop down farther than my 52" Hi-lift will lift.

I had a 2" gash in a tire. No spare and no plugs,but did have an air compressor. Took electrical tape, cut a bunch of 3" strips, wadded them up to simulate plugs. I jammed as many as I could in the cut,put air in the tire and drove home.

My truck sat in the driveway for three weeks and was still holding air. I even drove it to town a few times before I got around to fixing it.

Originally posted by TripleBGirl
The steering colom colar in my 79 bronco broke on the Rubicon and we fixed it by making another one out of a old mud flap doubled up a couple times. It got me home.


Was this laborday weekend? If so I remember you stopping me and asking if I had a spare colar. Which I did not. But I changed mine later that week when I got home. It was pretty torn up.



Poped a dime sized hole in the rear axle, it was leaking fluid. took a egg sized goob of rtv on a rag, and ductaped it to the axle. stopped the leak for 2 weeks.