[Belto]

ok what should I have on my check list before I go wheeling on the 23rd I know there is going to be a river, mud, and some rocks... so what should I do.. Ill try to get some vids of the area I will be going...

ahh also what should I do after I wheel to keep the XJ happy

 

[Belto]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUUeBpeRtXc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1hZ8qC57u4

 

[drakan1908]

First aid kit
fire ext.
tow strap

 

[Belto]

ok dont have the fire ext,, I can get a bucket to get water from the river... LOL

also Im trying to get some MTs before the 23rd

 

[drakan1908]

Just remember water will not put out a grease or oil fire it will just spread it.

 

[Belto]

ooo okok, well I think my friend has one

 

[drakan1908]

Most clubs around here also require a full size spare and a jack. Which is good to have any way.

 

[xjjeepthing]

Here is what we suggest on our local clubs trips, not required but highly recommneded.

Visibly charged fire extinguisher (BC or ABC)
First aid kit
Adequate spare tire, jack and lug wrench
Safety belts for driver and any current passenger
Adequate attachment points in the front and rear of the vehicle:
Acceptable forms of attachment points: (All Items must be mounted in a manner to provide adequate strength and integrity)
Tow hooks of OEM or greater integrity
D-Rings
Shackle/Clevis
20ft 10,000lb snatch strap without any metal hooks
Secured battery (no bungee cords)
CB Radio

 

[Belto]

I dont have tow hooks, is there any recommended place for getting pulled from, till I get some hooks..

 

[Kyle]

The recommended place is from the hooks, other then that there arent any recommended places. Do you have a hitch?

Also bring a camera.

 

[Belto]

nop no hitch... and for sure Ill bring a camara

 

[Kyle]

You should have a way of being recovered before ever wheeling. I can not recommend any place to safely tow.

 

[Belto]

shitzu.. okok well I think I need to go junkyard fishing..

 

[Kyle]

shitzu.. okok well I think I need to go junkyard fishing..

If you cant find hooks go with a hitch, they are much easier to find.

 

[Belto]

front hitch or rear?

 

[Kyle]

front hitch or rear?

XJ didnt come with a front hitch, tough a rear hitch is very common, cheap, and easy to find.

 

[Kyle]

Also do you have a tow strap?

 

[Belto]

yes I do

 

[Belto]

I made some calls to a guy that is selling his xj for parts, and im waiting for a call back

 

[muddeprived]

Definitely have tow points. I was about to go on a ride when i first bought the xj but dropped it when i realized there's no where to hook a strap to. My buddy was like "just use the axle".....:rofl:

I got a hitch for now and it works great.

If you do that mud puddle....FLOOR IT! you'll make it. Have fun dude.