Do you carry spare fluids daily driving?
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I have my motor oil, brake fluid and gear oil tucked into the space between the passenger seat and tub. There's a liquor bag tucked around them with a selection of nuts, bolts, clips, pins, crimps, little one use packets of Loctite and anti seize. Rear seat is out so the back cupholders have Sprayway and WD-40 in each. Cable ties are slipped under the Bartac MOLLE webbing on the backs of both seats. Spare fuel pump is in a Costco Mango Salsa plastic jar next to the driver's seat.
I will say the MOLLE webbing on the Bartac covers is a great way to organize things.
-Mac
I will say the MOLLE webbing on the Bartac covers is a great way to organize things.
-Mac
Thinking about getting the Bestop saddle bag, looks like a nice way to store a couple bottles of fluid.
I keep all my spare stuff in this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8ZYFLD?tag=wranglerorg-20
I like it more than I thought I would and it keeps everything out of the way. I don't really need extra oil for DD but I just leave it in there so I won't forget it. I don't carry coolant, in an emergency I can use water and flush it all out when I get home. I also learned about one time use disposable funnels from @MikeE024 and I carry those in my Jeep and truck, so much nicer and compact than keeping a bulky and oily funnel on board.
I like it more than I thought I would and it keeps everything out of the way. I don't really need extra oil for DD but I just leave it in there so I won't forget it. I don't carry coolant, in an emergency I can use water and flush it all out when I get home. I also learned about one time use disposable funnels from @MikeE024 and I carry those in my Jeep and truck, so much nicer and compact than keeping a bulky and oily funnel on board.
KennethS
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I like that you responded to that as “spare fluid” . You’re the kinda generous guy I would go wheeling with.
I guess chainsaw juice and bar oil counts... speaking of gas...
I'm going to feel out of sorts driving around Moab later this year without my saw.
-Mac
I'm going to feel out of sorts driving around Moab later this year without my saw.
-Mac
It depends on the outing, and area.
Dailey driving/running around, no.
Extended trips, which usually get me away from store purchase availability, yes.
I have a crate that has a liner and “locking” lid that contains all needed fluids.
Easy to throw in the back, before I take off.
Dailey driving/running around, no.
Extended trips, which usually get me away from store purchase availability, yes.
I have a crate that has a liner and “locking” lid that contains all needed fluids.
Easy to throw in the back, before I take off.
MountaineerTom
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I don’t carry them daily, but if I go out on the trails or on a long trip, I take some.
I’ve used two old Dewalt power tool case to carry fluid/supplies. I used an ocilating tool to cut some of the ribbing out to make room. The first one I did was the smaller box. I found that an entire jug of antifreeze would fit in a bigger one that I had that used to have a rip saw in it. They both worked well. I don’t use the smaller case anymore, but I keep the big case loaded full all the time and just throw it in the Jeep as needed.
100% agree on taking them out on trails and road trips. That’s a nice way of storing them! Did the smaller box fit under the rear-seat when it was down?
MountaineerTom
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I’m not sure. I only have the rear seat in once, maybe twice a year for grandkid rides.
I keep a tool box mounted in its place and just throw the Dewalt box on the floor in front of it.
Not as out of sorts as you will feel not seeing a single tree!
My hardtop and I sure wish this was the case
I’m not sure. I only have the rear seat in once, maybe twice a year for grandkid rides.
I keep a tool box mounted in its place and just throw the Dewalt box on the floor in front of it.
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How did you manage to get a cup holder in the back? Was that a factory option?
No. Jeep is never more than 30 min away from home (unless truck/trailer is with me). Few weeks ago had a break down and got uber to my house to pick up truck. Drove to parts store and fixed jeep on side of road.
I would carry on an actual road trip with just the jeep. But I don’t take Jeep on trips if I can avoid it.
I would carry on an actual road trip with just the jeep. But I don’t take Jeep on trips if I can avoid it.