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Premier Welder in LJ<\/p><\/div>\n

A student recently emailed asking for advice on how to perform certain repairs while off road. After responding, I realized that others could benefit from similar information. Handling breakdowns is one of the top fears expressed among my 4WD students.<\/p>\n

It’s impossible to cover every scenario in an article like this, but we can review the more common ones.<\/p>\n

Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let’s start by mitigating the breakdowns. Four-wheeling is often tough on a vehicle. Regular inspection allows you to catch some issues before you hit the trails.<\/p>\n

Inspect the vehicle thoroughly every few trips.<\/p>\n

Checks hoses, brakes, control arms, tie rod ends, all suspension bolts, fluids and the serpentine belt. Look for leaks and things hanging down. Look for bright spots where something might be rubbing. Same thing for hoses: Lift them up and look to see if they are rubbing. Add, protect, repair or replace as needed. Related article<\/a><\/p>\n

Bailout Help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contacts.<\/strong> Record important information specific to the trip. While some people record in an electronic device, I prefer writing this down. An electronic device can break, be lost or stolen, or lose power. The list should include:<\/p>\n