Expedition Spares and Tool Kit Recommendation

[Greezy]

Locked 1994 80 series, 140K, six 285 BGFs, 3" OME lift, 45 gal Frontrunner Aux tank, Wilderness 7' rack, and two driving lights (brand tbd). Other than that, the truck is stock with very few off-road miles.
Accessories include air compressor, Hi Lift Jack, GPS (2), CB, Laptop, tent, etc.


5,000 miles across North Africa, mainly on dirt and sand in 15 days.

Will sell the truck and contents in Bamako Mali upon completion of the rally.

Need to put together a cash of spare parts and tools for the trip.

The tough part is that the spares and tools will have minimal resale value at the end of the road.

So... What should I take? What would you pack?

Thanks, and I look forward to a lively discussion.

 

[Desertdude]

Couple of related threads;


http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16071&highlight=trail+spares

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2960&highlight=trail+spares

 

[Greezy]

Thanks Dude

Anyone else with a "must bring" item? or list they used last time out?

Anything specific to an 80 series?

 

[Desertdude]

You may have all ready thought of this... Before I left for a trip like this I would go through the axles & brake system to make sure everything is baselined - this could save you time and money in the long run. Its much more fun and fast on a cement floor in a garage.

The 80 specific:

Factory Service Manual

Code reader

Dist cap

Rotor

Pinion seals (frt & R)

Starter contacts

Safety Seal tire repair kit

Small Tarp (to lay on while repairing)

Assorted bulk hose & clamps

Electrical tester

Small roll #10 wire

Assorted fuse's

8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 17mm 21mm 22mm (3/8 dr & 1/2 dr) sockets/open end/box wrenches

54mm hubnut socket

Cdan's (Parts guru :bowdown: from IH8MUD) phone number at American Toyota 8004326668


FAQ 80 links

Axle rebuild

 

[Martyn]

I have just updated our site with tire repair tools and kits http://www.adventuretrailers.com/tirerepair.html

There is also an online clinic on tire repair at http://www.adventuretrailers.com/tireclinic.html

 

[DaktariEd]

Duct tape & baling wire (seriously).

 

[roscoFJ73]

Thanks Dude

Anyone else with a "must bring" item? or list they used last time out?

Anything specific to an 80 series?

Is it diesel or petrol?

 

[Desertdude]

Duct tape & baling wire (seriously).

Great for motor mount repairs :bowdown:

 

[Hltoppr]

Here's a list of equipment and spares I used in my FJ80 for two weeks in Baja, Mexico....might give you some ideas. Some, like the EFI relays, were FJ80 specific....

Spares
Hoses
Belts
Air Filter
fuel filter
EFI relays (1991/1992 specific item)
Drum Brake Cylinders
Thermostat
Cap & Rotor
Spark Plugs & Leads
Pre-Mix Coolant (1 Gal.)
8 Quarts Oil
Oil Filter
U-Joints
3 Quarts Gear Oil
ATF (1 Gal)
Brake Fluid
Rear Axle Bearings & Seals
2 5Gal Nato Gas Cans
Expedition Exchange dot com Jerry can holder
1 Spare BFG Mud Terrain (I might take another this year, but haven't needed it.)
Viair 200P Compressor
Recovery Gear
Tire Repair Kit
High-Lift Jack w/ARB adapter
Funnel w/screen
gear oil bottle pump



Camping Stuff

Baja Almanac (Great Map!)
Con-Fer Roof Rack 5.5' x 8'
2 5Gal Water Jugs (Military grade plastic)
Engel 35 Fridge/Freezer (New this year, I got sick of soggy cooler food.)
Hannibal Rooftop Tent/Awning w/sides
2 Dagger Crossover Kayaks (paddles/PFDs etc.)
Sleeping Bags/Pillows/Towels etc.
2 Burner Coleman Propane Stove
Coleman Lantern
Small Propane Cylinders
Primus Himalaya Multi fuel stove
White Gas
Pots/Pans
Folding Table
1 32oz. Nalgene for each person
1 Quart Liquid Bleach (for cleaning up)
Extensive Medical Kit (Depends upon level of training (I'm an EMT-B), when Skeddy is traveling with us (EMT-P), we include IV fluids and other goodies...)
48 Quart Containers (4) for storage
BABY WIPES (These Rock!)
Snorkle gear
Minimal clothing...2 pair trousers, 2 pair shorts, socks
Rain Shell, 200 wt fleece
Sunscreen
Sun Shower (Trying to get a Zodi one-burner...)
Pepper spray
Tarp
Hand Cleaner
XM & World Band Radio
CB
GPS
Sat Phone (Renting is Cheap!)

Tools

Ratchet set w/metric sockets & adapters
Box end wrenches
Torque Wrench
Misc. Electrical stuff
Breaker Bar (1/2")
Bolt Cutters
Slim Jim (Maybe "technically illegal", but I've never been hassled it's at the bottom of my stuff)
Pliers/Screwdrivers etc.
Duct Tape (Note: Check out the new "clear" tape...)
Bailing wire
Multi-Meter
Shovel
Hatchet
Factory Service Manual


I leave a copy of our passports/auto information license, reg. title etc. with a family member, and keep about $200 (10s & 20s) and other copies of all information and passports in the truck in a "secret location." We also include a relatively detailed itinerary with times where we will have the sat phone on to receive calls.

-H-

 

[Hltoppr]

O' and in case you haven't done this type of a trip before....15 days, 5K miles....maybe way over estimating your mileage. I'd not even think I could pull that off in Mexico, where the roads are great and I don't have to hassle with multiple border crossings and other local "issues."

I usually pull in 2500 miles in 10 days, with a couple of "flex" days for repairs or just hanging out for a day in a cool town, where we're just sick of driving....

Maybe Connie & Graham can say whether this type of mileage is possible in Africa?

Ok...just read the original post again....Rally....hmm....add some shocks, springs and steering components?



-H-

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Glad to see you made it over here from Mud.

I do agree that with a complete baseline of your truck prior to departure, your needed spare parts list can be paired down somewhat. I can't wait to see the pics when you return.

 

[MoGas]

I would just take my Titanium Black AmEx card and a Sat Phone.

 

[Greezy]

Great info!!!

Just what I was looking for.

People talk about base-lining the truck, quite a bit.

What exactly does this mean? From the general usage of the word, I'm thinking it is checking the condition of every significant part. Is there a more specific definition, or better yet, a systematic approach to this task?

Yeah, 24 great tip about this site!

Thanks guys,

 

[Hltoppr]

Baselining basically means bringing all the necessary maintenance up to date, so that you KNOW its been done, and addressing any preventative maintenance issues or known problem areas.

So, for example:

Full fluid/filter change. If it's a fluid, change it out; even if the previous owner has a receipt showing that last oil change 1000 miles ago....don't forget the tranfer case, axles, and transmission.

FZJs/HZJs, Birfield repack, check trunion bearings
Wheel bearings, brakes, if even slightly in doubt, replace.

FZJs, Pesky heater hose; telltale signs of #5 head gasket issues...

HTH,

-H-

 

[gilghana]

I would just take my Titanium Black AmEx card and a Sat Phone.

Well I would forget about that in Africa... or even Europe these days! Visa/Mastercard is what you need.
Gil