Tuesday, 10 January 2023

4x4 OffRoad Vehicle Check List

Versatile Tools

Versatile tools are those that have many uses.

Large Hammer (a.k.a. the "BFH") 
Pliers (various sizes) 
Needle Nose Pliers 
Vice Grips, various sizes 
Large channel-lock Pliers 
Pipe wrenches - having 2 medium of these can be useful for tie-rods. 
Utility knife or razor blades 
Crescent wrenches (medium & large) 
A BIG pry bar or length of strong metal pipe, inside diameter of pipe large enough to slip over a wrench or socket drive for extra leverage. 
Magnet
Specialty Tools
Snap ring pliers 
Air Pressure Gauge 
Portable air pump 
Jumper cables
Additional Items
Versatile Items

Duct Tape 
Bailing wire 
wood blocks - Useful as chock blocks, jacking platforms, ramps, suspension supports (for broken torsion bars) 
Bungee cords, several in multiple sizes - good for securing gear, temporary repairs, etc. 
Rope lengths 
Super glue 
Epoxy 
Tie wraps 
rags 
Work Gloves, leather