What did you today for your BOV/how did you prepare your BOV

by **gravy_train** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:36 pm

Yeah, the angle was chosen for dramatic effect.

The two jack stands are just forward of the radius arm chassis mounts.

by **Mister Dark** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:03 am

With all the excitement going on up north, I decided it was time to seasonalize mine and the wifeys Vehicle Bug Out kits.

(Mine) tire chains, 1 full set.
battery booster set
20' tow strap
12' come-along
2x wool blankets
4x sterno fuel cannisters
sterno stove
4x MH meals
2L water
tarp and cord
am/fm/WB radio
flashlight
spare batteries
GMRS radio
maps of AO

(hers) tire chains, 1 set.
battery booster
20; tow strap
3x wool blankets
3x space blankets
tarp and 550 cord
3x polypro caps (beanies)
6x sterno fuel cannisters
sterno stove
12x MH and backpacker pantry meals
6x emergency candles
flashlight
am/fm/WB radio
spare batteries
GMRS radio
maps of AO
deck of cards

Also took a few minutes to check the oil and antifreeze on both vehicles, and tossed a spare quart of oil in the back of each. Changed out the wipers a few months ago, so should be good there.

by **congochris** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 1:35 pm

Not precisely the BOV, but my wife's Focus got new sparkplugs today. And I discovered I was right about why it didn't start in the cold and was wimpy as all get out. The spark plugs in it were the wrong model.. visibly shorter than the correct plugs. :roll:

Granted, now it's running "faster" and with my wife's lead foot, this may not be a good thing. :lol:

And no, I'm not the one who put the wrong plugs in. PO or the dealership did. We always thought hard cold starts were due to a crap battery. We replaced that last year, and the mechanics at the dealership told us the plugs were fine when she asked them to check them out during routine oil change/maintenance. Hooray for my natural skepticism finally winning something for a change.

by **ZombieSoldier01** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 3:41 pm

congochris wrote:Not precisely the BOV, but my wife's Focus got new sparkplugs today. And I discovered I was right about why it didn't start in the cold and was wimpy as all get out. The spark plugs in it were the wrong model.. visibly shorter than the correct plugs. Granted, now it's running "faster" and with my wife's lead foot, this may not be a good thing.

And no, I'm not the one who put the wrong plugs in. PO or the dealership did. We always thought hard cold starts were due to a crap battery. We replaced that last year, and the mechanics at the dealership told us the plugs were fine when she asked them to check them out during routine oil change/maintenance. Hooray for my natural skepticism finally winning something for a change.

good to hear you got it figured out Chris!

by **rikinwyoming** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:02 pm

Put new shoes on this bov of mine...
before...

after.. and yes, a slight lift improving the suspension and clearancing the tires is coming in a few weeks...

by **Davo** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:07 pm

Replaced front rotors and brake pads, flushed brake system, replaced spark plugs.

by **skruface** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:33 pm

Had my baby Rust Checked, and did a cabin filter modification. Came back inside and found my local 4X4 shop phoned to tell me my huge-ass zombie-plowin' winch bumper came in.....guess what I'm doing next weekend?

by **ZombieSoldier01** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:57 pm

I fixed my oil cooler on my Powerstroke started leaking a few days ago when it was 20* out

by **Hoppy** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:56 pm

Recovery strap with 9000lb working load. though i may return it for a 13000 working load.
50lbs Calcium Chloride, some ratcheting lashing straps

by **KJ4VOV** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:56 pm

Had to run some things to the dump today and, while I was there, I took the truck over to the commercial side of the landfill and had it weighed... 9,500lbs. :shock:

by **BLU88** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:54 am

Continued working on flatbed build. Waiting on h1 centers. Question is should I cut down mag runflats to air down or leave them as is just in case

by **ZombieSoldier01** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:56 am

i would personally leave them in... but thats just me

by **Coal-Cracker** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 12:29 pm

Yesterday, I added a Warn HS9500i winch and RR XHD stubby winch bumper. Have spacers to make up for the lift loss up front; just haven't installed them yet. At some point, I may upgrade the Old Man Emu light duty springs to their heavier duty springs.
Added rock sliders for more protection last month.
Still need better protection for the diffs and evap canister.
Looking into the different roof rack options to supplement the 2-door JKs (small) storage capacity.

by **Hoppy** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:21 am

yesterday, exchanged the 9k recovery strap for a 13k

today, ordered a D shackle hitch and a few shackles

by **citizensoldier** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:50 am

Worked on vehicle preps for Thanksgiving road trip with my 4 year old daughter. It is also a light bug out practice and load plan exercise.

CS

by **citizensoldier** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:50 am

Worked on vehicle preps for Thanksgiving road trip with my 4 year old daughter. It is also a light bug out practice and load plan exercise.

CS

by **KJ4VOV** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:01 pm

Just ordered a new set of chains and tensioners for my dually. The wife's truck has a set that's still in good shape.

by **Bornagainredneck** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:31 pm

Just got some new tires, mounted/balanced, and they're M+S.............. Now I just need the SNOW :mrgreen:

by **skruface** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:45 pm

Drove 1400 kms to pick up my new zombie-smashin' bumper:

by **KJ4VOV** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:07 am

Replaced the air filter and fuel filter, test fitted the tire chains, and updated the maps and software on both GPS units.

by **citizensoldier** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:59 am

I replaced the RF Idler arm and LF wheel bearing on my 97 Bravada. I DESPISE GM hood latches and am about to go with hood pins.

CS

by **Pineslayer** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:23 pm

My list grows with each post I read. This newbie's problem is too many BOV's. My van just got a big PV from CL, with a solar H2O heater coming. Bought a Kawasaki Super Sherpa, knobbies, low gears, and 60+ MPG, for the wife. For the record, great site. Next big project is to pimp the FJ Cruiser, winch, lights, and flame thrower ( Zombie toaster).

by **Tater Raider** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:41 am

Recovery strap.

by **cmxterra** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:29 am

Ordered an extra 50 gallon fuel tank

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