well i better haul another winch around with me just in case cause it might fail:Wow1: theres a point where the weight that u carry starts too make it easier to break parts and a dshaft isnt light by any means. im just not seeing the need for a spare front shaft as it will never get hit and bent. if you do take it out of 4wd and go home. or get somewhere u can make the repair. do you carry spare rear axle shafts? theres a greater chance of braking one of those than a front driveline. just sayin.
What Spares Do You Carry For a Second Gen Tacoma
- Thread starter mkitchen
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well i better haul another winch around with me just in case cause it might fail:Wow1: theres a point where the weight that u carry starts too make it easier to break parts and a dshaft isnt light by any means. im just not seeing the need for a spare front shaft as it will never get hit and bent. if you do take it out of 4wd and go home. or get somewhere u can make the repair. do you carry spare rear axle shafts? theres a greater chance of braking one of those than a front driveline. just sayin.
mkitchen
Explorer
Never worked on a CV joint
Is it difficult to replace a CV joint and what tools are required. I might start carrying one on my longer trips. Believe it or not, I have never owned a new enough vehicle before this one to need one. Heck, I thought my 71 F 250 was pretty new and I know how to work on it.
Mikey
Is it difficult to replace a CV joint and what tools are required. I might start carrying one on my longer trips. Believe it or not, I have never owned a new enough vehicle before this one to need one. Heck, I thought my 71 F 250 was pretty new and I know how to work on it.
Mikey
You could carry a spare everything but risk vs. reward comes to mind. Everything you add just increases weight (excessive weight may be why you broke something in the first place!) and takes up space, both are far more negative in my eyes than breaking down because I didnt have a spare transmission with me. I agree with the belt and hose some fuses etc. and duct tape bailing wire and a tow strap.
If you go on long extended treks by yourself 100's of miles from civilization and cell service well fine but in this day and age carrying all kinds of crap around is just not sensible. In my opinion of course.
If you go on long extended treks by yourself 100's of miles from civilization and cell service well fine but in this day and age carrying all kinds of crap around is just not sensible. In my opinion of course.
Silverback07
Adventurer
Very true, you need to look at what you are doing and where you are going and determine what you 'think' you'll need. I saw some baja rigs carry a spare LCA on them, but I don't think I'll need one. I bet I just jinx'd myself. :elkgrin:
I just look at it like, a breakdown, while inconvenient, is not totally devastating if you are travelling most places in the U.S. with a cellphone and or in a group. Most things that are going to break can typically be repaired enough to get you out and if not then tow strap it or send someone for parts. I just can't see the point of loading up 1 of everything unless I was going to be at an event and wanted to make money selling parts:safari-rig:
mkitchen
Explorer
Are there better after market CV's available?
I only have 45,000 on the Tacoma but I do like to stay on top of the mechanicals. Should I consider upgrading to a better made CV and shafts for the Tacoma and if so, then what would be a good product to get?
As I stated earlier, a lot of my trips are multi-day solo trips and I want to make sure that my truck is up to the trail. I am digressing here a bit and getting away from the original post. I wonder if I should start another post.
Mikey
I only have 45,000 on the Tacoma but I do like to stay on top of the mechanicals. Should I consider upgrading to a better made CV and shafts for the Tacoma and if so, then what would be a good product to get?
As I stated earlier, a lot of my trips are multi-day solo trips and I want to make sure that my truck is up to the trail. I am digressing here a bit and getting away from the original post. I wonder if I should start another post.
Mikey
Silverback07
Adventurer
Unless you are geared, locked and like the rocks, I would just suggest a standard replacement CV axle as a spare. For the standard Expo style trip that should be plenty.
As far as I know, RCV is the only ones, so far, making upgraded 2nd Gen Taco CV's and they are not cheap. :Wow1:
alextreme76
Observer
bailing wire, JB weld, tow rope, cold beer, good friends.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Tacoma-Chiltons-Repair-Manuals/dp/1563927802"]Chiltons Repair Manual[/ame] If you are unsure how to fix something, you should always carry one of these, they cover most everything. For long expo's alone, a welding alternator is a good idea. You can fix most anything then. Oh i want one so bad.
for my po-dunk Taco on 31's i carry recovery stuff, belts, u joint, wire, JB weld (amazing stuff), few quarts of oil, plenty of water, and the bottom of my tool box if full of random scraps and a coffee can full of bolts and nuts. i'll carry a cv once i bust one or get bigger tires.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Tacoma-Chiltons-Repair-Manuals/dp/1563927802"]Chiltons Repair Manual[/ame] If you are unsure how to fix something, you should always carry one of these, they cover most everything. For long expo's alone, a welding alternator is a good idea. You can fix most anything then. Oh i want one so bad.
for my po-dunk Taco on 31's i carry recovery stuff, belts, u joint, wire, JB weld (amazing stuff), few quarts of oil, plenty of water, and the bottom of my tool box if full of random scraps and a coffee can full of bolts and nuts. i'll carry a cv once i bust one or get bigger tires.
mkitchen
Explorer
Ouch!
I looked at the RCV site and they are expensive. I have no doubt that they are good units but I will lean towards carrying a spare instead. I can't agree more with Alextreme too. A coffee can of nuts, bolts, etc. is always good to fall back on. I used to build range fence (barb wire) and learned how to fix a lot of stuff good enough to get me out with some pretty amazing things. I have made a long tow rope more than once from twisted barb wire and held things together with 9 gauge wire. Many things can be used in a pinch. I even replaced a broken u joint once with a mining axe and a 7" spike, using a rock for a bench/anvil. I guess I just have to start thinking like that again.
Mikey
I looked at the RCV site and they are expensive. I have no doubt that they are good units but I will lean towards carrying a spare instead. I can't agree more with Alextreme too. A coffee can of nuts, bolts, etc. is always good to fall back on. I used to build range fence (barb wire) and learned how to fix a lot of stuff good enough to get me out with some pretty amazing things. I have made a long tow rope more than once from twisted barb wire and held things together with 9 gauge wire. Many things can be used in a pinch. I even replaced a broken u joint once with a mining axe and a 7" spike, using a rock for a bench/anvil. I guess I just have to start thinking like that again.
Mikey
alextreme76
Observer
Overland Expo, Friday 2 pm ~ Bush Mechanics: Tricks for Field Fixes (Camel Trophy Team) at the Demo Tent / Arena
I was thinking about going Sat but may have to make it a two day event.
I was thinking about going Sat but may have to make it a two day event.
southpier
Expedition Leader
as long as we're talking about "what" to carry, could we add "how"?
specifically .... i bought one of these http://www.usjack.com/catalog/Page 3.pdf model #D-51123
it's pretty heavy. i would like to carry it vertical, but can't think of a good way. any suggestions?*
* i tried - it won't fit "there"
specifically .... i bought one of these http://www.usjack.com/catalog/Page 3.pdf model #D-51123
it's pretty heavy. i would like to carry it vertical, but can't think of a good way. any suggestions?*
* i tried - it won't fit "there"
Silverback07
Adventurer
I replaced my factory jack with a 6 ton bottle jack. The one I have fits in the same spot as the factory jack under the rear seat in my DC Tacoma. I know thats not vertically, but if I didn't have the speakers/amps behind the rear seat I'm confident that it would stand back there without issue.