before going 4x4

[days95]

pajs seems to be behaving itself now, ill be going over it a couple of times through the week before going to wambat on the weekend. it is not my daily drive so when i get home ive been taking it for a spin to make shure nothing is going to play up.

just wanted to ask for sugestions as any regular checks you guys do before you go out 4wheelin??? other then cooling system and oils???

cant wait to go out but really worried about the paj shiting itself while im out..

[wasarangie]

Just fluid levels, tyre condition including spare. Jack and wheel brace is in the car. Recovery gear is in good order. Drinks, munchies and your phone should be fully charged in case you need it. And maps of the area. Worst case you may need to call for help from a mate. Would not be the first, I have been called out several times this year, I will be away this week (sunny Brisbane) so cannot offer any assistance should you need it.

[damo03]

Here's what I usually take as a minimum:

Phone
Phone charger
12v battery pack/jump starter
UHF
MAPS + GPS
Shovel
Jack
Tools+Jumper leadds
Snatch Strap and Shackles
Snacks
Plenty of water
Sleeping bag (it gets cold in the bush if you get stranded as happened to my mate in Toolangi)

Let someone know where you are going, in case it all goes pear shaped

[days95]

thanks for the response guys ill be checking that off my list for shure, i would have liked to go out with the guys last weekend to wombat but the pajs was missbehaving, ill be meeting a couple of people there that have been 4x4ing up around there before

[alchemysa]

Make sure you can undo the wheel nuts. Tyre shops sometimes do the nuts up REALLY tight.

[damo03]

Make sure you can undo the wheel nuts. Tyre shops sometimes do the nuts up REALLY tight.

Yeah, A good quality breaker bar and the correct socket is invaluable for making life easier when the wheel nuts are on tight. Even better is a good quality socket set that contains the breaker bar, 21mm socket required as well as other bits for when things go bad:

http://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-1...-set-_p6110365

[Pauly Faulkner]

In my honest opinion, grab a big 500mm breaker bar. Those little ones in the kits are decent but a big bar makes it even easier again.

[LordMayhem]

and the most important thing to take is a patrol to tow you home when the paj breaks down. this item saved my arse more times then a care to count when i owned a paj

[Bogger]

this item saved my arse more times then a care to count when i owned a paj

James I'm curious why is that ? Do Patrols come with a bag of corks in the glove box ?

[LordMayhem]

hahaha some do lol

[Gus]

and the most important thing to take is a patrol to tow you home when the paj breaks down. this item saved my arse more times then a care to count when i owned a paj

LM I remember how much you loved your paj

[LordMayhem]

i did until it broke down 4 times in 4 trips over 2 or 3 months costing me more than i had lol

[days95]

LM what sort of things broke down on your paj?? thats what im really concened about?? is the paj shitting itself out on the tracks

[TC.Barky]

Just don't drive like a twat and you'll be right mate. Go with another car the first couple of times til your confidence in yours is up. Poke all the mud with a stick or better yet get someone dumber than you to go through first. Wombat has some holes that are WAY deeper than they look.

[peejay68au]

and the most important thing to take is a patrol to tow you home when the paj breaks down. this item saved my arse more times then a care to count when i owned a paj

At least you got to go offroad in yours. Mine would shit itself at the very mention of offroad.