Toyota is Australia's reliable workhorse, but a reality with off road driving is that you will break down. The key to successful recovery is to be as self-sufficient as possible. Every year, unprepared adventurers have to be rescued in desperate situations. A little forethought will ensure that you aren’t left stranded.
Payload is a major issue when outback driving. Ideally, two or more vehicles should travel together. This allows you to carry more equipment. From the back of Bourke to Cape York Peninsula, basic spare parts and accessories can help you stay mobile. Your local auto recycler can supply most of your needs. He will also be able to advise which Toyota parts off road drivers most frequently request.
Spare Parts
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Bring at least two spares. Make sure that you have valves, bearings and anything else necessary for successful tyre or wheel replacement.
• A selection of nuts, bolts and screws will prove invaluable. Usually these can be adjusted with a spanner to suit your purpose. Double check that you are carrying wheel nuts.
• Hoses are one of the most common replacements needed so carry all types. A compressor hose is mandatory.
• Fan belts are usually easy to repair. Make sure that a simple problem doesn't leave you stranded.
• Damaged spark plugs and leads can result in more serious issues for your engine. Carry spares and replace if you notice wear and tear.
Accessories
Most four wheel drives are designed for rough roads and moderately difficult terrain. This is quite different from off road driving where you are pushing your vehicle through flooded rivers, bulldust tracks and bushland. Some basic add-on accessories can make your journey more comfortable and safer. There are many options but these are the most common additions.
Kangaroo jack: Many off-roaders insist that this is the single most important accessory needed. Its primary purpose is to lift vehicles over high obstacles but it can also act as a winch, a clamp and an important tool for tyre
Payload is a major issue when outback driving. Ideally, two or more vehicles should travel together. This allows you to carry more equipment. From the back of Bourke to Cape York Peninsula, basic spare parts and accessories can help you stay mobile. Your local auto recycler can supply most of your needs. He will also be able to advise which Toyota parts off road drivers most frequently request.
Spare Parts
Solo vehicles will …show more content…
Bring at least two spares. Make sure that you have valves, bearings and anything else necessary for successful tyre or wheel replacement.
• A selection of nuts, bolts and screws will prove invaluable. Usually these can be adjusted with a spanner to suit your purpose. Double check that you are carrying wheel nuts.
• Hoses are one of the most common replacements needed so carry all types. A compressor hose is mandatory.
• Fan belts are usually easy to repair. Make sure that a simple problem doesn't leave you stranded.
• Damaged spark plugs and leads can result in more serious issues for your engine. Carry spares and replace if you notice wear and tear.
Accessories
Most four wheel drives are designed for rough roads and moderately difficult terrain. This is quite different from off road driving where you are pushing your vehicle through flooded rivers, bulldust tracks and bushland. Some basic add-on accessories can make your journey more comfortable and safer. There are many options but these are the most common additions.
Kangaroo jack: Many off-roaders insist that this is the single most important accessory needed. Its primary purpose is to lift vehicles over high obstacles but it can also act as a winch, a clamp and an important tool for tyre