Member - Old Girl (QLD) replied:

You better let us know what car, and a roughly where your going so on.
We could fully service our car with the stuff we take.

Robin Miller replied:

For Me the top 10 are the tools and ability to

1/ repair a tyre
2/ repair a leaky radiator hase
3/ replacement belts
4/ means of starting a car with a flat battery.
5/ two independant sources of fuel and water
6/ range of bolts and nuts including 3 wheel studs
7/ means of drilling holes and jioning bits of metal
8/ Gaffa tape
9/ range of cable ties.
10/ Voltmeter with 6m of electrical cable and fuses for your car.

tim_c replied:

I generally take a full set of spare hoses, belts and filters. Also, top-up/replacement quantities of fluids for everything ie. coolant, power steering, brake/clutch, oil (again, every different type required - g'box, engine, diffs). And make sure you've got all tools required to make this stuff useful if you need it! And a grease gun full of grease (esp. if driving in 'extreme' conditions).

Don't forget to check the spare tyre and all tools for changing it (incl jack) - I've helped a surprising number of people who don't have this stuff, or don't have access to it due to a storage system installed!

Oldsquizzy (Kununurra) replied:

HF radio and or SAT phone

Member - Rob S (NSW) replied:

Hi i found this at the RACQ
Fairly extensive list if you are not leaving the bitumen you probably wont need all that and of course you will have to know how to use it all.

Site Link
Spare parts
Make sure all the spare parts you carry are appropriate for your vehicle and include:

At least two spare tyres for remote areas (over-inflated slightly to allow for air loss over time) with spare tubes
Puncture repair kit and spare valve cores
A complete set of belts for your vehicle including fan, air conditioner, alternator, power-steering
Fuel, oil and air filters
Fuses, for vehicle and HF radio
Electrical cable, 4mm and 6mm
Electrical tape and a selection of electrical connectors
Radiator and heater hoses, with spare clamps
Heavy duty jumper leads (as long as possible
Ignition coil, distributor cap and a set of spark plugs
Fuel pump kits (spare pump if your vehicle uses an electric pump)
Water pump kit
Wheel bearing kit (also for caravan or trailer)
Spare tail light and indicator globes
Workshop manual for your vehicle
Lubricants, power steering and brake fluid
Dewatering fluid, (WD40)
Selection of self-tapping screws, nuts, bolts, split pins and spring washers to suit your vehicle
Ducting tape
Strong wire and ball of twine
Radiator sealant
Epoxy ribbon
Hand cleaner, cleaning rags
Tow-rope and snatch strap and rated bow shackles
A good tarpaulin (from ground sheet to basic shade in emergencies)
An easily accessible 1kg fire extinguisher
Toolkit
A basic “off-road” toolkit should contain the following:

A torch
Jumper leads
Large and small shifting spanners
Socket wrenches with extensions and ratchet handle. Don’t forget to take any special sizes to suit unusual requirements for your vehicle
Standard, long nose and multi-grip pliers
Flat-tip and philips head screwdrivers
Side cutters
Small pipe wrench
Vicegrips
Wire strippers
Utility knife
Wire brush
Emery tape
Ball pein hammer, and small sledge hammer
Small axe or tomahawk
Hacksaw with spare blades
Grease gun and spare cartridge
Soldering iron, 12 volt or gas
Tyre pump, tyre pressure guage and valve tool
Standard vehicle jack
Jack and baseplate, steel or wood (30x30x5cm) for use in sand or mud
Strong point nose shovel
Tyre levers
Sufficient water to refill your radiator


Rob

ExplorOz - David & Michelle replied:

Yes there is a list - it is found in the Article section for "4wdriving" called "Spares & Parts" see Site Link

donk replied:

From previous posts it looks like he has a 2006 GU 3 litre if anyone wants to be specific

Regards Don

Eric Experience replied:

blueriderwa.
The lists should be modified to suit a particular vehicle. A common cause of vehicle failure in the bush is over loading,second only to driving to fast. Most station wagon type vehicles are overloaded already with your camping gear before you ad tools. There is little value in taking things you may need because Murphy will see that the part you need is not in your kit. If you suspect that a component is not 100% then change it before the trip. If your vehicle is in good order and not overloaded you should be less likely to need any parts. Tyre repairs are accentual. I recommend weighing your vehicle when you have packed all your gear and fuel. If it is over the GVM go home and repack. Eric.

Member - Phil G (SA) replied:

My spares list depends on the age of the vehicle and how far off the beaten track you're planning on going.

The only "critical spares" I'd take for a BRAND NEW Japanese 4wd would be a fuel filter, extra spare tyre, tyre plug kit, basic tools, fencing wire, duct tape and superglue.

For an OLDER vehicle, the pre-trip servicing and inspection is the "critical" bit.
Everything needs to be serviced, replaced or spares carried if you're going off the beaten track.

tim_c replied:

Dave, as Eric and Phil have both effectively said - "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" - if anything is questionable, change it before you leave. I said I always take spare hoses and belts but I've never needed them yet - I'd much rather change these things at home rather than on the side of the road someplace in the middle of nowhere! As was also said, don't overload your vehicle - then you needn't worry about things like spare springs (which in itself will save a bit of weight!). If you know the condition of your car, have had it for a little while and think about the terrain you're likely to encounter, you'll have a good idea what might be likely to fail.

Steve63 replied:

Depends what you are planning on doing (ie how much black top, dirt, track). Some of it depends on the vehicle and your skills as well. Some vehicles have common issues or failures so if there is anything specific you should consider it.

No mater what you should have:
plugs for tubeless puncture repair
Hoses
Belts
Fuses
globes
Basic tools
A way to repair radiator and fuel tank

Basically anything that will get you going to the next town.

If you are going futher afield
A few week studs
A few spare wheel nuts
Oils
Filters

If you are going to go down the CSR then maybe a couple of spare shocks as breaking them seems common.

The list can be endless but it is all weight and space.


There is little point carring things you do not have any idea how to replace



Steve

Alloy c/t replied:

Whatever spares / tools you take the most valuable is the knowledge to fit /use them if required ,otherwise a satphone and a no limit credit card will see you through most breakdowns , enjoy the trip