The kit

[abaddonxi]

There was a thread a while back of someone looking for a kit of stuff to take away/keep in the truck.

Thought it might not be a bad idea to make one up and keep it one of the more permanent threads.

Maybe break it down into: essentials, tools and parts, recovery gear, I wish.

Maybe one of the mods could set up a sticky for the thread of those headings for ease of future posting?

Any thoughts?

Cheers
Simon

[harry]

8) good idea, i think there are a few 4wd companys that advertise this, but this might be a good subject to throw into the 'projects- tutorials threads,
i know i am getting an emergency puncture repair kit in the morning, if my tyre man has one

[abaddonxi]

I picked mine up from Repco a few years ago, about $25.

Cheers
Simon

[Steinzy]

I know that Opposite Lock had a good kit that I saw at Brisbane 4x4 and camping expo about 2 years ago - I think that it retailed for about $250 but it had everything you could think of. Will try and find it on the web and post a link.

[Steinzy]

This is one of their Revovery Kits

http://www.oppositelock.com/detail.asp'dxd...d=33&ixkey=7153 (http://www.oppositelock.com/detail.asp'dxdeptid=13&cxcatid=33&ixkey=7153)

http://Documents%20and%20SettingsAnthony%20SteinbergMy%20 DocumentsMy%20PicturesRange%20RoverRGKIT4-1.jpg

[Grizzly_Adams]

Hiya Steinzy.

I think you were trying to post this weren't you:

http://www.oppositelock.com/images/products/thumbnails/RGKIT4-1.jpg

That's the image from the opposite lock website.

Cheers.

[abaddonxi]

So recovery gear


Snatch strap
Gloves
4x shackles
Load balancing strap
Tree trunk protector strap
Bit of chain
Wire rope pulley block
Fall over jack
Jack plate
Shovel
Axe
Tarp
Tyre air pressure guage
Tyre repair kit

Hand winch
Mechanical winch electric/hydraulic/PTO
Chainsaw
Exhaust Jack
Air compressor

Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Espresso Machine

This is the start ofwhta I was thinking, now if someone could add the stuff I've missed, and start in on the spare parts, etc.

Cheers
Simon

[Steinzy]

that's the pic Grizzly - just couldn't for the life of me work out hoe to add the image from my computer - a bit like trying to service a P38a yourself :?

[Steinzy]

and I can't spell HOW either :oops:

[Grizzly_Adams]

G'day Steinzy,

You can't add a pic directly from your computer - it's already gotta be served up on the web somewhere. All you do is link to it from here.

As a pointer you if you open an album you can upload it there and then link back to it - however if it's already on a website (like the opposite lock one) then you just link to the piccie they have on their website

Cheers 8)

[Steinzy]

Thanks mate - that makes a little more sense now!!!

[weeds]

re: spare parts

Before heading out to the simpsoon I was going to buy spare parts like radiator hoses, heater hose, idler bearings, master cylinder kits etc. I dropped into MR Automotive to get prices, they indicated do not buy as they would do up a kit for me to take at no charge and only pay for stuff i used. Ended up using a Clutch master cylinder kits, they threw in a water as well which I would not have never brought up front.

If you buy parts or get work done regularly though the one repairer/shop i'm sure they would do up a kit, you might have to leave a deposit or a swip of you credit card.

[Steinzy]

That's great that they did that Weeds - I will have to check with Rick 4x4 here on the coast - sounds like you are onto a good mechanic!!!