So I have had to get creative in the past on some trail fixes while in the middle of the desert. Oddly, it was always to help someone else, but nonetheless it was good to have some items on hand and some creativity. I keep a small pack of items like 12ga. wire, ring connectors, tape, pliers, plumbing strap, bolts, screws, nuts, zip tys, but also try to travel light. I have made bushings from rolls of electrical tape and sun block, filled a tire with grass to fix a flat, and used a buggy whip for a test light to diagnose a bad lead on a fuel pump. Theres plenty more we laugh about around the camp fire. What tips, tricks can you share..besides packing your whole tool box and being a chase truck on every ride?
Emergency trail repairs and tips
- Thread starter mosslager
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I used a right guard can and The top of a fix a flat top to air up a tire once .
I have used a 6'' light lens cover as a shovel at the dunes to dig out a bud.
I have used vice grips as a foot shiftier on my first bike , it got me back to the truck but f-uped the splines trans rod.
Good thread Moss bring back some memories good and bad.
I have used a 6'' light lens cover as a shovel at the dunes to dig out a bud.
I have used vice grips as a foot shiftier on my first bike , it got me back to the truck but f-uped the splines trans rod.
Good thread Moss bring back some memories good and bad.
Last weekend I spun a rod bearing in the Teryx in Baja Missouri. Split the case and made a new bearing from my Bud light can, re assembled and continued on my way. Wait a minute............ no I didn't!
Good thread Jason. I'm sure everyone has some good Ideas for trail fixes without having the Snap On jobber following you in his truck.
Good thread Jason. I'm sure everyone has some good Ideas for trail fixes without having the Snap On jobber following you in his truck.
I used a roll of duct tape and my shoe laces to tow back a UTV last season.
Far fetched??? Maybe.
OK, how about I had a jeep tow me off 3N93 last year
I'm in effin tears Tim!
I carry a full box of tools, new and old UTV belts to give out to other stranded Polaris riders, extra Rhino Fuel filters, extra Bolts and wire. We had an ignition switch on a rhino go out deep in the dunes in glamis so I hot wired it and it ran the rest of the weekend.
Last weekend We were able to use a log, a mini short lift jack and a rollbar bolt to fix One Rich's broken shock at Silverwood.
Last weekend We were able to use a log, a mini short lift jack and a rollbar bolt to fix One Rich's broken shock at Silverwood.
dkiewicz
Space Cadet - UTVUnderground's La Familia
What? Rich broke again?????? Say it ain't so!!!!! Man I hope one ride can be had without repairs, poor Rich, this must be frustrating the hell out of him....
JAPINTHEBOX
Grabbin Fish Heads & Rice
I once broke down with my wife. I used bubble gum. Didn't get the RZR fixed,but kept me from having any kids.
I carry a lot of tools in my car. It's set up like a mini chase truck. The design of the car lends itself well to storing tools. I have a ViAir system, cored less impact/drill, jump box, hand tools, hammer, Amp Clamp/multi meter combo, elec box, drill bits, plug kit, zip ties (good ones with steel locking tab) Orange duct tape, hose mend wrap and a few other items. This all packs nicely in two tool bags that sit behind the two front seats.
I have made some crazy "Get Home fixes". The one that comes to find 1st. I was in Glamis 15 years ago and I jumped my Toyota on Olds road and ripped the bed cage out of the frame. Turns out the shocks were too long and the frame was not plated when the cage was attached. So I had to ratchet strap the cage back into the frame and duct tape it on. The rear brake lines broke so I pinched them off and hooked a tie down to the e-brake cables coming out of the drums and ran that through the sliding back window. Then drove it 4 hours home. The good ol days.
I have made some crazy "Get Home fixes". The one that comes to find 1st. I was in Glamis 15 years ago and I jumped my Toyota on Olds road and ripped the bed cage out of the frame. Turns out the shocks were too long and the frame was not plated when the cage was attached. So I had to ratchet strap the cage back into the frame and duct tape it on. The rear brake lines broke so I pinched them off and hooked a tie down to the e-brake cables coming out of the drums and ran that through the sliding back window. Then drove it 4 hours home. The good ol days.
Thats pretty gnarly.. getting to camp is one thing... all the way home is a whole different story.
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