Spares for 75 Troopie

For around Oz, carry the basics, and buy what you need along the way IF you need things. otherwise you could fill the car with what you 'Might' need.

Belts, hoses, clamps, cable ties, GOOD toolbox, roll of tire wire, good for holding things in place, Some hose of different sizes.

Oils, for everything (engine diffs etc), brake fluid, Soap for pluggin holes in tanks, metal putty for same, Globes for headlights, buy the others as needed if needed.

Few people in our club, the experienced old blokes, usually change hoses and belts before they leave, and then carry the old ones for spares. Also check brake pads now before you leave.

There is more, but IM tired and the brain has farted..

If the car is in good shape before you leave, thats 1/2 the battle!

I would get the troopie as reliable as possible to minimise the need for spares. Go through and replace all belts and hoses and if the old ones are ok take them as spares and tuck them away inside the rear panel trim.
If the vehicle is given a thorough service it should go a long way before a breakdown

Spares I would take,would be bulbs,fuses,tube of grease ,permatex gasket sealant,air filter,spark plugs and points (if its petrol).Other things like a small roll of wire,various nuts and bolts off a landcruiser,some gasket making material all come in handy.Dont forget the handcleaner!

If it was my trip I would concentrate on having a good tool kit and the ability to swap parts over if they fail rather than taking a big stock of spares trying to cover every possible mishap.Some friends of mine drove from London to Cairo taking every spare they could fit in their landrover and used not a thing.

The good thing about a 75 series is that you can get parts across the counter or ordered in just about anywhere because thats the main vehicle out there.

Hi Richard:
Have you checked out what David and Michelle carry when they travel?
Go to Vehicle Requirements/Spare Parts and Tools on the menu above. It is pretty detailed, and I used it as my guide when I was "stocking up" before a trip I took last year.
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Richard,

Get the wheel bearings greased/replaced, and the king pin bearings too. Check the big nut inside the transfer case, that screws onto the back of the gearbox main shaft. If it's loose, the spline can wear prematurely, and you end up with no go!

Otherwise follow all the advice above. Did anyone mention Zippy Ties? An assortment of those are "mandatory". As they are only light, I would take oil seals for diff pinion(one size fits fr. & r.), and rear output shaft of Tranfer Case.

Enjoy the trip,
Hooroo...

Hi Richard, As above, but make sure you have a workshop manual.
Ther're a good investment.
Cheers
alex

Hi again Richard, sorry for the time delay. I bougth a "Max Ellerry's Factory Workshop Manual" 4 years ago for a bout $60 for my HJ75 Troopy. Their phone number is 03 5439 5000, worth a phone call. The manual is very detailed and has been a big help on a couple of occasions

Cheers
alex