Long Trip... spare parts

durangotang · **Posted:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:28 pm

STINGN wrote:

i dont think the rear ball joint is necessary, only if your going to be gone for awhile and REALLY dont want to risk it

The issue with the rear balljoint is that it would be a critical (although unlikely) failure... it's a small part to carry anyways so no big deal.

KJWildman · **Posted:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:19 pm

durangotang wrote:

Sooooooo.... according to that list I should tow a 24' Uhaul trailer behind my KJ with a spare KJ and fully staffed machine shop :lol:

That's how we did our Cabo trip back in the mid 80's

24' enclosed trailer with an extra Class 8 Baja truck in it, behind a 1T Ford That was totally suspension, IIRC it was like 18" of travel which was a lot then, not so much anymore. All following a Ford Class 8 Truck all the way to Cabo San Lucas for a Baja 1000.

LibertyFever · **Posted:** Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:09 pm

Gee, just what country do you plan to visit? Canada? :lol:

Seriously a sound mechanical inspection of your vehicle, a Premium AAA membership and a fully charged cellular phone should be enough. If you try to carry all those spare parts & tools you'll have no room for your passengers or luggage.

67Customs · **Posted:** Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm

Gee, how many times are you going to post that?

LIV42DY · **Posted:** Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:10 pm

durangotang wrote:

Sooooooo.... according to that list I should tow a 24' Uhaul trailer behind my KJ with a spare KJ and fully staffed machine shop :lol:

...oh and a 8' trailer behind that for the parts to fix the other trailer

Actually you are close, that list was compiled by some old friends in Vermont. they have plenty of cash do nothing for a living except expeditions, they run 3 Landrover Defender 90's and 2 offroad DRS Survival offroad trailers, and yes you are correct, but if you take a good look at the list it all makes sence. the last run they made, they left Boston, to South America and back up north West ended up in Anchorage ,Alaska, then back home to Vermont. Nice to have $$$$$$$

mochodurazo · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:05 pm

if you're coming south to mexico, we have plenty of parts, shops, autozone, dealers, and evreything....

i found moog ball joints too here.... so, for my 2 cents( of pesos), you'll be safe under normal off road conditions, and bring only essencial spair parts. anyway.. the KJ its very popular here....you can find any mopar parts.

if you need some important info about anithing, let me know.

HERMOSILLO, MEXICO

durangotang · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:14 pm

mochodurazo wrote:

if you're coming south to mexico, we have plenty of parts, shops, autozone, dealers, and evreything....

i found moog ball joints too here.... so, for my 2 cents( of pesos), you'll be safe under normal off road conditions, and bring only essencial spair parts. anyway.. the KJ its very popular here....you can find any mopar parts.

if you need some important info about anithing, let me know.

HERMOSILLO, MEXICO

Awesome... thanks!!

I will be on the Baja peninsula for about 3 weeks so my big concern is breaking down in the middle of Laguna Salada or somewhere just as pleasant. I'm sure I'll be asking you a question or two...

mochodurazo · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:28 pm

lol i cant speak for the baja, its so big,!! but you'll be ok around tijuana, ensenada, mexicali, and as you go south, you can get alot of parts in los cabos, la paz, .... great mtb trail by the way. just let me know, and enjoy!!!

mochodurazo · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:04 pm

the baja are 2 states, "BAJA NORTH & SOUTH". real names are "BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE & BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR". I have the 2 maps of all kind of roads and highways, citys and towns both are in PDF, and i can get of any state. again, let me know if you want a copy.

durangotang · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:17 pm

I would love copies of the maps... I'll PM you my email...

mochodurazo · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:41 pm

its just an alarm, drug cartels are in war each others. nobdy bother tourist SPECIALLY AT BAJA". i understand that concern of us citicen safety in Mexico, but i been in baja, and you dont see any drug dealers on street or gun fight..

i can guarantee, tha baja its safe, beatiful, best scenic road from tijuana to ensenada.

Cobalt-60 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:34 pm

Common sense.

Be informed:

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_4491.html

http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov/service.html

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/mexico.aspx

jeepskate · **Posted:** Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:10 pm

Actually the names of the two states are Baja California and Baja California Sur. No Norte in the northern state's name. (Sort of like Virginia and West Virginia in the U.S.) It's a common misconception that only matters to trivia fans.

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