One thing I learned from my pops is when you change the hoses an belts an if they are not to beat save them for just in case one of the brakes that way you have a spare to get you to a shop to get a new one
easy way to check your lights by yourself - find an office, grocery store, ...some place with large windows. use the large surface reflection to check your lights / indicators in the reflection, turn your vehicle around, use your rearview mirror (and the reflection of the plate glass windows) to check your rears. obvious, i know, but figured i'd throw it out there for anyone who could use that.
Pretty normal stuff for any car. A good list is spare fluids and parts to carry. Brake fluid , coolant , engine oil , trans fluid, power steer, window wash. spare oil filter and fuel filter and air filter. Spare wiper. Few extra lug nuts. Wire ties and rope and good duct tape. Some random bolts and nuts and washers..
Very good! You can't point out often enough the basics that should be checked before starting a trip or on a regular basis. Of course, we are all not immune to defects when we use our rigs, especially in tough conditions, but many things can be detected early if you check everything regularly. Many thanks for the video!
A very good reminder to look at your rig or have some look at before a road trip or trail run. I always take my FJ to the dealer before a major road trip (And some times back to the dealer after a trip if I broke something). OB#18617
at around 20°C ambient static voltage should be around 12.6V. anything below that means not 100% charged. temperature heavily affects voltage and capacity. at 5°C 12.3V - 12.4V is still ok. now, charging voltage, again at 20°C ambient: 14.4V means bulk charge, or absorption (which most alternators don't do as they aren't "smart"). 13.8V is float charge. BUT again: higher temps, lower voltages, and vice versa. 9V means a DEAD battery, at least 1 cell shortage. I don't get why he said everything above 9V would be ok ..
Question I have a 1997 Land Cruiser like yours and saw in the video when going underneath yours, your exhaust system was made higher clearance for overlanding, I have been looking for some ways to do that as well but just have not found one and was wondering how you did yours? Was it custom made through a shop or through a company? I Also living in California, any tips would very much appreciated!
Hi! Yes! Good eye. I put a smaller Magnaflo and cut off the exhaust tip. This after pulling the muffler off a few times. The exchange is that it’s louder, but worth it.
I’m just curious, does anyone know if there is such a thing as overland insurance? If that thing gets totaled, I don’t think the insurance company is paying extra for a nice lifted rig.
Some companies will cover add-on accessories, and/or will do/accept a value appraisal. People just need to call their provider. If they don't offer those coverages, shop around.
There's a Company called Phoenix Insurance group that offers offroad insurance and different Specialty insurance's,my 2000 TJ would have cost me 1300 a year and basically stock, but they do cover add on's,break it offroad and it's covered, Roll yer rig off a Cliff,Covered!
It's a good point - kinda self-imposed - I did an absent minded thing and kept my fridge on for a few weeks (thought it was off), and my battery kept draining (because the CD30 does not have an automatic shutoff). After that, my battery takes longer to charge and doesnt hold it as long.
You can't just say 35 psi for a size or type of tire. It's all about the weight of the vehicle. Take a laser thermometer even a cheap one and adjust the pressure until it's not higher or lower in the middle compared to the edges. For offroad just measure the compression of the tires front and rear.
One thing I learned from my pops is when you change the hoses an belts an if they are not to beat save them for just in case one of the brakes that way you have a spare to get you to a shop to get a new one
Stay golden 🙏🏼
I just throw my stuff in the bed of the truck and head out. I drive with my fingers crossed 😂
That way it's always an adventure 😂
If it happened according to plan, it wouldn't be an adventure :)
The guys at Top Shop are great. They’ve worked on my 100 series a few times.
Good stuff thank you, my wifey checks all that stuff, I just check that the beers are loaded and the fridge is cold,,,,,,,,LOL
It must be so awesome to have a trusted mechanic like that! I have to try and do all my own work 😂
easy way to check your lights by yourself - find an office, grocery store, ...some place with large windows. use the large surface reflection to check your lights / indicators in the reflection, turn your vehicle around, use your rearview mirror (and the reflection of the plate glass windows) to check your rears.
obvious, i know, but figured i'd throw it out there for anyone who could use that.
GREAT tip!
Pretty normal stuff for any car. A good list is spare fluids and parts to carry.
Brake fluid , coolant , engine oil , trans fluid, power steer, window wash. spare oil filter and fuel filter and air filter. Spare wiper. Few extra lug nuts. Wire ties and rope and good duct tape. Some random bolts and nuts and washers..
30 feet of pipe strap. And 5/16 bolts x 3
Awesome video, love you bringing your mechanic into the fold!
Great Topic! Thanks for sharing!
Great video! Awesome to finally meet Frank - the man, the myth, the legend! Michael, that 80 is the perfect rig. Man, 6:03 is just the best shot.
Aaaaah thank you!
Very good! You can't point out often enough the basics that should be checked before starting a trip or on a regular basis. Of course, we are all not immune to defects when we use our rigs, especially in tough conditions, but many things can be detected early if you check everything regularly. Many thanks for the video!
Awesome. Very helpful!
PMCS!! Our military vehicles DO NOT MOVE until a by-the-book PMCS is done THEN QA/QC'd by a supervisor, redundancy saves lives 👍
Sucks getting stranded....good vid
Another great video Sir
So, that was your rig I saw on 24 when I was going to Oakland.
low brake fluid could be an indication of pad wear as well.
I was just about to say that as well. I hate when people add brake fluid and when I go to do a brake job then the reservoir overflows!
how are they related? I thought brake pads are not comming into contact with brake fluid, only the caliper does.
Awesome video. I was looking for a basic checklist and this was it! Thank you! OB# 12236
A very good reminder to look at your rig or have some look at before a road trip or trail run. I always take my FJ to the dealer before a major road trip (And some times back to the dealer after a trip if I broke something). OB#18617
Hi Michael , you forgot to cover as pre trip check up the communications, so what antenna are you using on the front bull bar for GRMS option
That is for the Ham and another for the CB. I don't currently have my GMRS antennae on the truck. The Ham is a Diamond Super Gainer SG7500
at around 20°C ambient static voltage should be around 12.6V. anything below that means not 100% charged. temperature heavily affects voltage and capacity. at 5°C 12.3V - 12.4V is still ok.
now, charging voltage, again at 20°C ambient: 14.4V means bulk charge, or absorption (which most alternators don't do as they aren't "smart"). 13.8V is float charge. BUT again: higher temps, lower voltages, and vice versa.
9V means a DEAD battery, at least 1 cell shortage. I don't get why he said everything above 9V would be ok ..
I run 45-50PSI on my KM3 for both my Taco and my 1st Gen 4rnr. When I run less my trucks have a “stuck” to the roD feel. Am I running too high?
I have an 88 Bronco, so there is 47 things on my check list........
Did you hear that Honda Ridgeline guys check your trans fluid with the vehicle OFF.
Yes, all Honda vehicles with the engine off
Question I have a 1997 Land Cruiser like yours and saw in the video when going underneath yours, your exhaust system was made higher clearance for overlanding, I have been looking for some ways to do that as well but just have not found one and was wondering how you did yours? Was it custom made through a shop or through a company? I Also living in California, any tips would very much appreciated!
Hi! Yes! Good eye. I put a smaller Magnaflo and cut off the exhaust tip. This after pulling the muffler off a few times. The exchange is that it’s louder, but worth it.
Top Shop Auto did it for me. Lafayette, Ca
13:55 does anybody changes hoses ?
YES. Old hoses are a liability. They will fail, especially on a 20+ year old rig. If they are hard and non-flexible, replace them.
Can’t login to the site, keeps telling me no account found w/ that email. Anybody else having this problem? OB# 22638
I’m just curious, does anyone know if there is such a thing as overland insurance? If that thing gets totaled, I don’t think the insurance company is paying extra for a nice lifted rig.
It'd probably be under some sort of RV insurance
Probably astronomical, as risk reflects price.
Some companies will cover add-on accessories, and/or will do/accept a value appraisal. People just need to call their provider. If they don't offer those coverages, shop around.
There's a Company called Phoenix Insurance group that offers offroad insurance and different Specialty insurance's,my 2000 TJ would have cost me 1300 a year and basically stock, but they do cover add on's,break it offroad and it's covered, Roll yer rig off a Cliff,Covered!
12.6;volts is just fine not sure why you got a b.
It's a good point - kinda self-imposed - I did an absent minded thing and kept my fridge on for a few weeks (thought it was off), and my battery kept draining (because the CD30 does not have an automatic shutoff). After that, my battery takes longer to charge and doesnt hold it as long.
You can't just say 35 psi for a size or type of tire. It's all about the weight of the vehicle. Take a laser thermometer even a cheap one and adjust the pressure until it's not higher or lower in the middle compared to the edges. For offroad just measure the compression of the tires front and rear.
That's a great tip!
"Clank, clank, clank, or something like that." Mechanics and their technical terms 🙄 lol.