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Top 10 list: Vehicle Failure

EZRhino

EZRhino

KalishnaKitty
Location
Sandy, UT
Okay guys, let's have you top ten list: What are your ten most common or most anticipated vehicle failures while off roading? They can be things you have experienced, things seen on the trail, or things your buddies have experienced. Something as stupid as a tire carrier falling off your rig or as complicated as a blown head gasket/cracked head. Also, what do you do/have you done to either prevent said failures or what do you do to repair them on the trail? Try to keep your essay to 500 words or less :D

Here's my ten things I want to be prepared for:

1)Front driveline failure/U joint
2)Rear driveline failure/U joint/CV
3)Front axle/U joint
4)Rear axle
5)Blown bead/puncture
6)Bent tie rod/TRE broken/pitman arm failure
7)Shock tower/leaf spring U bolt/shackle hanger/leaf spring center pin
8)Starter failure(I have an auto...no starter=sitting duck)
9)Fuel pump takes a crap
10) I couldn't come up with a good #10.....maybe something minor like a blown fuse or minor electrical demons.

There are certainly a lot of spare things you could carry "just in case", but let's face it, we can't carry everything, and I'm trying to develop a list of things I can bring that won't add 8000 pounds to my rig.

EZ
 
Spork

Spork

Tin Foil Hat Equipped
Location
Saratoga Springs, UT
Extra oil. I've been asked for oil more than any other single item.
Something to repair blown hoses and belts (or at least a spare belt to turn your water pump).
Duct tape and bailing wire go a long way.
Some spare wire for the electrical gremlins.
Assorted nuts and bolts various sizes.
Tools. Big hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers
A knife.
motorcycle tie down strap.
Probably more junk just in case but everything I've listed shouldn't be more than a few pounds.
 
Brett

Brett

Meat-Hippy
Location
Salt Lake City Utah
1. Dana 35
2. CPS
3. Dana 35
3. Tie rod
4. Dana 35
5. Dana 35
6. IAC or TPS
7. Bent rear driveline
8. Dana 35
9. Broken front shaft.
10. Oh yeah, Dana 35
 
SUPERFLY

SUPERFLY

CaptainRob
Location
sugar house
id say axles, if i was gonna do a big trail, like the rubicon for instance, id bring a full set of axles.
id also bring birfields, they tend to bust -_-
id maybe bring some jumper cables, you never know
oh ya some bob marely :D
 
James K

James K

NO, I'm always like this
Location
Taylorsville, Ut
I think it depends on the rig and driving style :-\

what I carry that I worry about is;

1. spare fuel pump

2. front shafts for long trips.

3. fuses and wire

4. spare pitman arm

5. duct tape and bailing wire(can be a real greif saver)

6. don't go alone, because you really can't account for everthing that can and will break eventually.
 
Herzog

Herzog

somewhat damaged
Admin
Location
Wydaho
1) Starter
2) Fuel Pump

Even though I've never had a problem with either of them, but they would cause a lot of grief.

I think next on the list would be:
3) Electical problems (I had some unexpected electical glitches last time I was in Moab.) :(
4) Front driveline (wayy out of balance, could kill my pinion bearing if I drive too fast...)

That's all I can really think of for mine. Now that I'm jinxed I might as well list every part on my rig now. :D
 
cruiseroutfit

cruiseroutfit

Cruizah!
Moderator
Vendor
Location
Sandy, Ut
Here is the list I have been working on... feel free to add/deduct... this is specific to my application... I am trying to have all this stuff either in my Cruiser or packed in the "Trail Trailer"

:D

(sorry about the q's, something that happened when I copied from M. Word)

Spare Parts Checklist

Front Axle
q Front inner-axle shaft (passenger side)
q Front inner-axle shaft (driver side)
q Front outer-axle (birfield)
q Front inner-axle seal (2)
q Steering knuckle (passenger side)
q Steering knuckle (driver side)
q Steering knuckle bearing/race (2)
q Steering knuckle studs/cone washers/lock-washers/nuts (4)
q Spindle (with nuts/washers)
q Front free-wheel hub body (with bearings)
q Front wheel seal
q Lock-out hub (or Drive Flange)

Brakes
q Brake master cylinder (or rebuild kit)
q Caliper rebuild kit
q Rear-wheel brake cylinder
q Brake hose (front axle to backing plate)
q Brake hose (frame to axle, front or rear use)

Steering
q Pitman arm
q Ram-assist hydraulic hose
q Tie-rod & ends
q Drag-link & ends

Suspension
q Rear spring pin
q U-bolts (2)
q Spring center pin
q Shackle

Rear Axle
q Rear axle-shaft (passenger side)
q Rear axle-shaft (drivers side)
q Rear inner-axle seal (2)
q Rear wheel seal
q Rear free-wheel hub body (with bearings)
q Hub studs (6)
q Dowel pin (2)
q Wheel studs (6) (if not installed on spare hub)
q Pinion seal
q Differential (4.88) (Ready to install)
q ARB air line (10 feet)
q ARB Solenoid

Tires/Rims
q Lug nuts (6)
q Bead-lock bolts/washers (10)
q Plug/patch kit
q Valve stems/cores (2)

Engine
q Distributor Cap/Rotor
q Spark plug wires (complete set)
q Coil/Igniter unit
q Carburetor rebuild kit
q Spark Plugs (6)
q Top radiator hose
q Lower radiator hose
q Radiator cap
q Power steering belt
q Main engine belt
q Water pump
q Mechanical fuel pump
q Fuel filter
q Voltage regulator
q Fuel hose (10 feet)

Transmission/Transfer Case/Drivelines
q U-Joint (for regular end)
q U-Joint (CV end)
q Rear driveshaft & joints
q Driveshaft bolts/nuts (6)
q Clutch master cylinder (or rebuild kit)
q Clutch slave cylinder (or rebuild kit)
q Clutch slave cylinder hose
q Transmission/Transfer Case drain plug
q

Fluids
q Engine oil (3 quarts)
q Gear lube (3 quarts)
q Brake fluid (1 quart)
q Power steering fluid (1 quart)
q Starting fluid (1 can)
q Coolant (1 Gallon)
q Carburetor cleaner (1 can)
q Brake cleaner (1 can)
q Silicon (1 tube)
q Loc-tite (1 tube)
q Bearing gr
 
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pokeyYJ

Guest
1. Fluids are number one on my list, you never know when you are going to need some brake fluid!

2. D35 stuff
3. Fuses
4. Rear driveshaft
5. U-joints for all drivelines and axles


Five is all I can think of right now
 
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utahxjer

Well-Known Member
1. U-joints (drivelines or axles)
2. D35 (replaced already)
3. Battery tied down correctly and charged(seen 2 tip over and get chomped by fan blades)
4. Fluids
5. Belts and Hoses
6. Spare tire (c'mon)
7. Clutch problems
8. I like to carry jackets in case you get stuck/stranded and it gets cold. (Good for pissed off wives or girlfriends or kids)
9. Carry food and water
10. I like to carry an 12v electric air compressor as well
11. This isn't last on my list actually first- TOOLS TOOLS TOOLS AND HIGHLIFT JACK
 
cruiseroutfit

cruiseroutfit

Cruizah!
Moderator
Vendor
Location
Sandy, Ut
James K said:
you better build a bigger trailer Kurt :eek: :D
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I actually carry most of that stuff in the Cruiser on any long distance trips (Moab, Rubicon, etc)... If you think about packing all the stuff I listed, it fits into a couple of parts bags... :D
 
James K

James K

NO, I'm always like this
Location
Taylorsville, Ut
cruiseroutfit said:
I actually carry most of that stuff in the Cruiser on any long distance trips (Moab, Rubicon, etc)... If you think about packing all the stuff I listed, it fits into a couple of parts bags... :D
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true, but I hate carrying all that extra weight.
 
Cody

Cody

Random Quote Generator
Supporting Member
Location
Gastown
utahxjer said:
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3. Battery tied down correctly and charged(seen 2 tip over and get chomped by fan blades)
Click to expand...

:D Did you give me the bungy cord? I tried finding out who it was but I couldn't remember. If so, I still have it if you want it back.


Lets see. Things I see break alot

1: d44 hubs
2: d44 outers
3: d44 inners
4: d44 everything else
5: steering box/resevoir/fittings
6: rear driveline
7: fuses
8: electrical stuff
9: shocks
10: t-case output yokes

Things I bring on the trail

-Small bag of tools to change d44 hubs and perform minor repairs(open end wrenches, plyers, vice-grips, pics, screwdrivers with assortment of heads)
-electrical supplies (cutters, wire, tape, fuses)
-drive flanges for my broken hubs.

Anything more major than electrical or hubs, and I probably don't even own the tools or possess the ability to fix it anyways. So I just rely on the help of others who get tired of wheelin' with my un-prepared ass. :D

I do however carry spare tires, hubs, shafts, joints, and a full assortment of fluids, nuts/bults/screws/window cleaner etc. in my truck. If I'm ever on a trial that I'm going to be gone for awhile, I carry most of that stuff with me. In moab, I leave most of it in teh truck for weight/space reasons.
 
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