Trail-ready inspection checklist?

[iklo]

Other than fluid levels and tire pressure, is there a more comprehensive list of things to check while preparing for an overland trip: what bolts to torque to what spec, what else needs to be inspected to get ready? One page PDF somewhere?

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[wibornz]

I check the torque of all suspension and steering components. I check the brake pads for wear, I conditions of the winch rope and tension the rope, I check the conditions of soft shackles, and recovery gear in general. I give the Jeep a full over inspection looking for loose bolts, worn parts. Then address as needed. If it is a real long trip like multi month trip. After I am done with my inspection, I take it to my local Jeep shop and have then do an inspection to see if there is anything I missed. I pay them for an hour of labor and they put it on a lift, and check for problems and hook it to the computer and run diagnostics.

 

[ColonelSanders]

If you go to the effort of checking your suspension bolts for torque you should mark them with a paint marker so you can visually inspect them later.

Most checklists I’ve seen are about safety.. on that note, check your fire extinguisher.

 

[JPAloha]

It depends on how thorough you want to be.
Northridge published a list some time back:

 

[TrailScooter]

If you go to the effort of checking your suspension bolts for torque you should mark them with a paint marker so you can visually inspect them later.

Most checklists I’ve seen are about safety.. on that note, check your fire extinguisher.

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