Vehicle checks before touring - have I missed anything?

[grazza]

Hi all,
About to head up the Cape (July) for the first time and I have been writing down some vehicle checks. I am expecting a lot of corrugated roads and washouts and its pretty loaded up.
I am getting all the fluids and lubing done and have listed some checks that I think need doing - have I missed anything?

I have a different engine, gearbox mounts & fuel tank

* - Engine mounts - inspect & tighten
* - Seat mounts
* - Gearbox mounts
* - Exhaust mounts
* - Polyairs correct pressure
* - Body lift blocks
* - Spare wheel mounting
* - Bullbar bolts
* - Rear bar bolts
* - Wheel nuts & tyre pressures

thanks
Grazza

[bazzle]

Wheel bearings, transmission oils, fan belts, hoses, coolant condition,

[christover1]

suspension related damage is most common,
followed by tyre damage in that area.

check all bushes and components, maybe replace them

christover

[just cruizin']

Battery Condition and age
Brake, Clutch Fluid
Grease tailshafts check unis
CV boots
Brakes
Radiator Condition
Diff oils
Lights for operation and alignment
Wipers
Recovery gear condition - have you got 2 straps
Tool box - have you got enough tools nuts bolts wire zip ties
Have you got spare hoses belts bulbs

[Andrew_C]

Maybe a spare EFI fuel pump?. Not the most reliable peices of equipment around.

[christover1]

If you take the old route, with many, many water crossings, you would be wise to grease your unis regularly on the way. Enough oil for a full change, in case you sink it too deep, could be wise.

christover