Another great item offered by Mac's Custom Tie-Downs is its VersaTie Track kits. The VersaTie tracks are available in various lengths and can be installed along any flat surface to create strong tie-down anchor points. Each VersaTie kit includes 2 lengths of track, quick-release single stud tie-down rings, and stainless steel installation hardware. For creating suitable anchor points in areas of the cab with limited space you can use Mac's VersaTie Anchor Plate kits, which use an anchor plate and a backing plate along with the quick-release single stud tie-down rings.
While you could use a hammer and a couple of sockets to change out an axle shaft U-joint there's actually an easier way. This U-joint tool is available at Harbor Freight and sells for about $30. It includes a C-clamp-style press with a variety of fittings to accommodate different sized U-joints and can also be used for ball joints. It's a very simple tool that can be carried in your rig for emergencies or even used in the garage for maintenance and repairs.
You should always carry spare fluids in your 4x4. I carry the usual oil, ATF, anti-freeze, power steering and brake fluid, but also keep one or two cans of Justice Bros. white lithium grease and JB-80 on board. While bringing extra fluids for your vehicle are important to its survival don't forget that bringing extra water is important to your own survival. For a day trip I bring at least 2 gallon of drinking water as well as a bit extra in case the radiator needs some. Often I'll carry multiple jugs but for long trips I fill a 5 gallon can.
Off Road Trail Tools Broken Axle Tool is designed to allow a vehicle with a broken C-clip axle shaft to "limp" off the trail. Axle assemblies that use C-clip axle shafts include Dana 35, Ford 7.5- and 8.8-inch, Chrysler 8 1/4, and Chevy 10- and 12-bolt axles. Should a C-clip axle break the rest of the unsecured axle and brake assembly, along with the wheel and tire, will simply slide out of the axle tube. When strapped to a vehicle frame the Broken Axle Tool will effectively hold the tire, wheel, and axle shaft in place on the vehicle so it can be driven off the trail. I have seen a large log or piece of wood combined with chain or ratchet straps achieve the same effect, but the Broken Axle Tool is much more efficient. Other options include calling a flat bed tow truck but the cost of the tool is much less.
Another must-have trail tool is a reliable air supply. We have used onboard air compressors and portable units, as well as air tanks such as that available from Power Tank. Power Tank offers a wide variety of tank sizes and regulator selection and can also supply air hoses and chucks. Power Tanks use CO2 as its air supply, which can be used to air up tires, power air tools, and even to operate ARB Air Lockers. Whether it be a Power Tank or a 12-volt air compressor from the local auto-parts store, some form of air supply on your vehicle is one tool you don't want to leave home without.