Great list Kyle! Personally, I don't like off-roading without someone else.
It's always nice to be able to pull each other out of a stuck situation if
needed. I do have one other bit of advice that may seem trivial, but when
you're new to it, you may not think about it. Take your front license plate
off, and if you have a hitch with a plug, remove the plug. I lost my hitch
plug once and I don't plan on making that mistake. I've also seen others
rip their front license plate off (right Eddie?)
Have fun wheelin'!!
Norah
current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
previous: '93 Dakota blue 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> GrnDak4x4@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 1:52 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: 4 wheelin(equipment) -- New 4x4 Durango
>
>
> In a message dated 99-07-26 13:28:22 EDT, you write:
>
> <<
> I think the sand is pretty hard. What sort of basic equipment
> would I need?
> I am pretty new to off roading, so I am not going to get too hard core...
> yet ;-) I need to learn more before I tackle the Rubicon ;-) >>
>
> Here is what I always carry in my Dak, either behind the seat or
> in the tool
> box. With that Durango you should have tons of space. Lots of
> stuff, but it
> all fits great with extra room to spare. I am sure there is more things I
> need too!!
>
> In the cab(always):
> I always carry a OHSA approved first aid kit fully stocked, whether I am
> 4wheelin' or not. Good pair of high quality jumper cables,
> low(thick) guage
> preferred. A small 2-2 1/2 foot spade shovel(Sears/Home Depot). I
> always have
> a 3"x30' tow strap. A fire extinguisher when 4wheelin. 3D
> MagLite mounted on
> the tranny hump next to the 4WD shifter.
> In the tool box(always):
> A 10ft piece of Grade 8 logging chain with hooks in a 30MM ammo
> can in the
> tool box(always in there) 20feet of Grade 8 chain with hooks(when
> 4wheelin)
> in a 50MM ammo can. Good pair of thick leather/canvas work
> gloves. I have a
> small metal tool box full of various tools(always), from screwdrivers to
> sockets to pliers, everything I can fit in it. I carry my old set
> of spark
> plug wires, just in case the MSD's die. I carry my old stock
> coil, in case
> the Accel dies. 4D Maglite, in case the other dies. 50MM ammo can
> full of tie
> downs and bungee cords. A roll of handtowels in case a trail repair gets
> greasy(in a Craftsman canvas tool bag along with the plug wires,
> duct tape,
> electrical tape, and other stuff) A small Rubbermade bin with various
> lubes(tranny fluid(tcase fluid), diff lube, engine oil, penetrant spray,
> etc). 2-3 heavy duty Clevis rings/hooks. Small 2"x6 ft tow strap. An
> assortment of bolts, nuts, screws, pins, fuses of all types, etc.
>
> Don't forget some type of communication device, I have a CB in my
> overhead
> console, but also like to bring a cell phone. I still want to
> carry a Hi-Lift
> Jack with me, just haven't ordered/bought on yet. Hope this
> helps!!!! With
> all this I still have room in the tool box and have the entire
> bed empty for
> coolers, tents, sleeping bags, water, etc.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
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