Trailer repairs - Bush mechanic style

Hey Crew,

I'm heading out to ningaloo station this week for work and am taking my tinny but after giving it a once over have noticed a bit of rust building up near my leaf springs.  I will be doing about 60km over shit house roads and wondering what I should take for any bush mechanics that arise.  I will have the usual spanners and socket set and other bits and pieces, but was wondering if theres anything I should take incase I need to do repairs?  Any tips?

Cheers,

Adam 


NoWorries's picture

Bolts (Nah not the bloke)

Sun, 2008-07-06 09:43

An assortment of bolts that fit the trailer.

CRC

Spare wheel bearings and grease.

Split pins

wire brush.

A Big hammer.

Better still service the trailer before going. Wink

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mako magic's picture

a spare tyre,

Sun, 2008-07-06 09:57

a spare tyre, LOL.

 

 

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Tim's picture

Fencing Wire

Sun, 2008-07-06 10:00

Fencing Wire can fix anything.

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oh and a ubolt with plate

Sun, 2008-07-06 10:08

oh and a ubolt with plate that will go around the chassis and springs (just in case the slipper breaks)

NOHA's picture

Check the condition of your

Sun, 2008-07-06 10:29

Check the condition of your rollers or slides or whatever it is that the boat sits on. This is what the boat will be bouncing on down the track and you dont want to wear a hole in the boat.

If your concerned about the springs as feral said get 2 ubolts that can attach the axle straight to the chassis and at least allow you to get out of the poop. Take a hacksaw and many spare blades so you can cut off the old ones.  

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fishy fingers's picture

NOT THE TRAILER!!!

Sun, 2008-07-06 11:14

To all the virgins..............Thanks for nothing!

Adam Gallash's picture

righteo

Sun, 2008-07-06 11:38

Got 2 replacement U-bolts, small but will suffice. Also got bailing wire, side cutters, crc and a hammer, will have to do. Will be driving on Exmouth time anyway so I think it will be all good.

I won't be back until the following Sunday so direct PM's to Andy, Tim and Colin. I will check in mid-week to see whats been happening

A few of you guys will have to wait a few extra days for your merchandise items, Dennis (shirt), Paul G + Jesse (shirt and voucher), Jas shirt/sticker, I will get them off as soon as I can.

Cheers,

Adam

NOHA's picture

Have fun ya prick  . . No

Sun, 2008-07-06 11:40

Have fun ya prickTongue out 

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Dreamweaver's picture

Safe trip Adam!

Sun, 2008-07-06 11:44

Hope the events are only those your seeking mate! Wink

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Adam Gallash's picture

Yes well

Sun, 2008-07-06 12:32

I think the hardest part of the week will be choosing camping spots and dealing with the nomads. South Lefroy at the top and Winderbandi at the bottom, hmmm, now which one... Laughing

Dreamweaver's picture

The bottom one Ads

Sun, 2008-07-06 12:36

It's less packed! Wink

Colin Molloy

(Colin 2 - Co-founding member of the prestigious Colin Club)

 

NoWorries's picture

The Top One

Sun, 2008-07-06 12:51

And when you get there can you run over that annoying Pr*!k in the photo as he keep stirring up us poor Southern folk.Laughing

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Dreamweaver's picture

HaHa Lindsay

Sun, 2008-07-06 12:53

I'll pay that one! Adam, you're a perfect product of illegitimacy LOL! 

Colin Molloy

(Colin 2 - Co-founding member of the prestigious Colin Club)

 

Adam Gallash's picture

hehehe

Sun, 2008-07-06 13:07

Just had to get a few bites before I go incase the fish aren't on... :)

which beach???

Sun, 2008-07-06 13:26

they both look superb Adam but I remember being there at this time last year and you couldn't see the sand for people, 4WDs, boats, tents, satellite dishes, portable toilets, they even fenced their campsites.   Serious 5 star camping.

Adam Gallash's picture

secret spot

Sun, 2008-07-06 13:45

Thats why I'm going to the secret spot inbetween these spots.  Can't let them find us too easily!

PilbaraBrad's picture

those white posts on the

Sun, 2008-07-06 20:24

those white posts on the side of the road act as a good axel support if your leaf springs go mate. Best part is if it snaps again there is an endless supply of them until you get to your destination

If i knew i was going on a

Mon, 2008-07-07 00:33

If i knew i was going on a long hard trip i would buy one main spring and carry it for those situations

Theres one long highway that i travel and i have seen so many gouged bitumen grooves where the wheel has come off and the u bolts dragged along the ground

plus people walking around in farmers fields trying to find there lost wheel