MattNC
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I searched around and didn't see a similar thread, so I am starting one.
After almost five years of ownership I realize I need to get the M998 out exploring a bit more. I have put a ton of miles on it, but hardly any that really put it to its intended use. Here in NC my two main areas I want to tackle this next year is some moderate but remote offroad trails in the mountains, and heading out to Cape Lookout by ferry and camping up the coast. In both cases I'll likely be pulling a M1102 trailer for gear/firewood/parts/etc. None of my intended locations are the rubicon trail, but they are places were breaking down will be a good distance from a service station, so I'd like to be a good boy scout and be prepared.
Here's my tools and spare parts lists for now. If you see something that stands out as missing let me know. At the end I'll clean it up into one last post as maybe something helpful to others.
Tools:
- small air compressor
- knife
- mechanic light
- hammer
- assortment of adjustable wrenches, vise-grip, and needle nose pliers
- set of flat/open combination wrenches (SAE)
- screwdrivers
- socket set, allen socket set, breaker bar
- specialty socket for geared hub
- Noco Genius 12/24V automotive smart charger that can run off the generator on the trailer
- jumper cables
- medium/large C-clamps
- baling wire and assorted bungee cords
- hacksaw blade and a file
- fire extinquisher and first-aid kit always onboard anyway
- may be overkill, but depending on how far I am going I may toss in the small wire-feed welder and mask I can run off the generator
Recovery:
- hi lift jack
- bottle jack
- 2 high strength tow straps
- folding shovel
- I don't have a winch but the hi lift can work as a winch, just very slowly (I might need to explore a winch someday)
Consumables:
- bag of nitrile gloves
- mechanix gloves
- duct tape
- zip ties
- 1 tube permatex RTV
- 1 tube permatex right stuff 5 min gasket
- jb weld
- 2 quarts of oil
- 2 quarts transmission fluid
- 1 quart brake fluid
- 1 quart gear oil
- 1 quart powersteering fluid
- 1 gallon of premixed coolant
- small funnel
- at least one jerry can of diesel
Spares/repairs:
- tire puncture repair kit
- one spare half shaft
- basic electrical supplies (stripper, tape, connectors)
- assortment of hose clamps
- radiator hose repair tape and splices
- mounted tire and wheel (I no longer have runflats on the M998, M1102 does)
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After almost five years of ownership I realize I need to get the M998 out exploring a bit more. I have put a ton of miles on it, but hardly any that really put it to its intended use. Here in NC my two main areas I want to tackle this next year is some moderate but remote offroad trails in the mountains, and heading out to Cape Lookout by ferry and camping up the coast. In both cases I'll likely be pulling a M1102 trailer for gear/firewood/parts/etc. None of my intended locations are the rubicon trail, but they are places were breaking down will be a good distance from a service station, so I'd like to be a good boy scout and be prepared.
Here's my tools and spare parts lists for now. If you see something that stands out as missing let me know. At the end I'll clean it up into one last post as maybe something helpful to others.
Tools:
- small air compressor
- knife
- mechanic light
- hammer
- assortment of adjustable wrenches, vise-grip, and needle nose pliers
- set of flat/open combination wrenches (SAE)
- screwdrivers
- socket set, allen socket set, breaker bar
- specialty socket for geared hub
- Noco Genius 12/24V automotive smart charger that can run off the generator on the trailer
- jumper cables
- medium/large C-clamps
- baling wire and assorted bungee cords
- hacksaw blade and a file
- fire extinquisher and first-aid kit always onboard anyway
- may be overkill, but depending on how far I am going I may toss in the small wire-feed welder and mask I can run off the generator
Recovery:
- hi lift jack
- bottle jack
- 2 high strength tow straps
- folding shovel
- I don't have a winch but the hi lift can work as a winch, just very slowly (I might need to explore a winch someday)
Consumables:
- bag of nitrile gloves
- mechanix gloves
- duct tape
- zip ties
- 1 tube permatex RTV
- 1 tube permatex right stuff 5 min gasket
- jb weld
- 2 quarts of oil
- 2 quarts transmission fluid
- 1 quart brake fluid
- 1 quart gear oil
- 1 quart powersteering fluid
- 1 gallon of premixed coolant
- small funnel
- at least one jerry can of diesel
Spares/repairs:
- tire puncture repair kit
- one spare half shaft
- basic electrical supplies (stripper, tape, connectors)
- assortment of hose clamps
- radiator hose repair tape and splices
- mounted tire and wheel (I no longer have runflats on the M998, M1102 does)
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