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FULL EXPEDITION VEHICLE CHECK

Vehicle Need to be Upgraded for Serious Expedition Driving

  1. Tire upgrade 32" - 35" with suitable tread patterns
  2. Lift kit as required for your tires
  3. Rocker/sill panel protection
  4. CB Radio, with sideband for max range or better yet have a two meter radio
  5. Skid plates under spring pads and differentials
  6. Rear closed differential recommended
  7. Front and rear closed differential are ideal
  8. Winch
  9. Transmission & Transfer Case
  10. Extended range gas tank
  11. Skidplates
  12. Low air pressure, experience and buddy-vehicles are important.

 

BASIC TOOLS

  1. Range of drive sockets and open wrenches

  2. Spark Plug Socket

  3. Crescent Wrenches

  4. Wire Cutters

  5. Open-End Box Wrenches

  6. Screwdrivers Slot & Phillips

  7. Extensions

  8. Vice Grips

  9. Channel Locks

  10. Allen Wrenches

  11. Hammer

  12. Knife

  13. 1/4" square drive ratchet and sockets

  14. Hacksaw

  15. Chisels

  16. Deep sockets

  17. Very large hammer

  18. Valve core remover

  19. Large crescent wrench

  20. Tube wrenches

  21. C- clamps

  22. Voltmeter or test light

  23. Battery terminal cleaner

  24. Files

  25. Breaker bar

  26. Torx bits and sockets

  27. Special large sockets

  28. Valve stem installer

  29. Large channel locks

  30. Pipe wrenches

  31. Hydraulic jack

  32. Part retrieval magnet and mirror

 

MAINTENANCE CHECK

  1. Fuel Tank Full
  2. Engine Oil
  3. Transmission Oil
  4. Brake Fluid
  5. Tire Air Pressure (Including Spare)
  6. Tire Wear
  7. Windshield Wipers And Fluid
  8. Hoses
  9. Fan Belts
  10. Radiator Coolant
  11. Seat Belts
  12. Full vehicle lube
  13. Front / rear axle oil
  14. wheels and lug nuts
  15. exhaust system components
  16. transfer case oil
  17. shocks
  18. Motor mounts
  19. Fuel tank & lines
  20. Suspension bushings
  21. Loose bolts and nuts
  22. Inspect brakes & hydraulic lines
  23. Inspect frame & body for cracks
  24. Steering components
  25. Wiring harnesses
  26. U-joints
 

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

  1. Spare Tire

  2. Tire Jack

  3. Tow Strap

  4. First Aid Kit

  5. Duct Tape

  6. Spare Keys

  7. Air Pump

  8. Air Pressure Gauge

  9. Tire Sealer / Inflator

  10. Shovel

  11. Fire Extinguisher

  12. Pay Phone Coins

  13. Flashlight & Batteries

  14. Working Safety Brake

  15. Tow Hooks At Both Ends of vehicle

  16. Coil & ignition parts

  17. Water pump & fan belts

  18. Starter & solenoid

  19. Front hub or flange

  20. Cotter pins

  21. Crimp connectors

  22. Hi-lift jack

  23. Electric fuel pump

  24. Radiator cooling fan

  25. U-joints

  26. Alternator

  27. Loctite

  28. Silicone sealant (RTV)

  29. Special nuts

  30. Universal joins

  31. Rear Closed Differential (Recommended)

  32. Auxiliary Lights (Desired)

  33. Extra flashlight

  34. Engine oil

  35. Grease

  36. Brake fluid

  37. Power steering fluid

  38. WD40

  39. Tire repair kit

  40. Spark plug wires

  41. Radiator stop leak

  42. Bungee cords

  43. Fuel line

  44. Fuses

  45. Assorted nuts & bolts

  46. Rags

  47. Gloves

  48. Jumper cables

  49. Electrical wire

  50. Radiator hoses/clamps

  51. Extra fuel in jerry cans

  52. Nylon cable ties

  53. Electrical tape

  54. Beltings, hydraulic pumps and AC

  55. Bulbs of all sorts

 
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