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  1. Communication

    General · guru · 04/02/2018 12:35 PM

    So many choices we have for communicating with everyone in the club/group/adventure.
    CB Radio is the most old school and cheapest and WAS the most popular radio found in anything offroad.
    Ham Radio is probably the rarest of radios in the offroad community.  Just way more intense.
    FRS is the blister packs you get from Walmart, Meijer, Target.. basically in any store you see the two way Family Radios.  About the same distance as CB but more portable.  Typical output is .5 watts but they are allowed to produce up to 2 watts but good luck finding a 2watt FRS radio.
    GMRS is the new standard.  Okay maybe not new but its growing so fast that many manufacturers can't keep up with the demand.
    Now let's get into each radio in a bit more detail below.
    CB Radio
     
     
    Ham Radio
    License practice quiz https://myoffroadradio.com/courses/online-ham-radio-technician-license-class/
    Study Guides: http://www.w5yi.org/
    More Practice Tests: https://www.qrz.com/
     
    Here are some things to look for in a mobile ham radio for 4-wheeling:
    Dual band feature (2 m / 70 cm) - access any repeaters as you travel regardless if they are 2 meter or 70 centimeters.
    High output wattage - nice to have extra power to reach a remote repeater. There seems to be a tradeoff between power and dual band. Most single band 2 meter radios have more output power.
    Large memory capability - pre plan the repeaters for a long expedition and have room to store them all
    Easy to read display - size, contrast, back light, for driving safety and ease of use
    Removable control head - increases mounting options in the vehicle. The bulk of the radio and can go under a seat or in the trunk.
    Sealed radio - the cooling fan should not pull air (and, therefore dust) through the radio.
    NOAA weather alert - important to keep an eye on the weather when off road.
    Cross band repeater function - see above
    Ease of use. This is a bit relative. Today’s radios have so many functions, they can be challenging to program the first time. Another reason to get yourself a mentor (known as an Elmer).
    FRS
    Family Radio Service (FRS) is a low power, short range, radio system. FRS  walkie talkies are known as “bubble pack radios” because they are sold cheaply in the hang tab shelves of stores or in the toy section. They can be found nearly everywhere on the planet now, and are some of the most ubiquitous radio communication devices in the world. FRS radios are limited to a half-watt of output power (500 milliWatts) and have permanently attached antennas, preventing the addition of an external gain antenna. So, the normal range of FRS walkie talkies in a suburban environment is about a mile or less. FRS Frequencies are FM simplex, 7 channels at 462 MHz and 7 channels at 467 MHz in the UHF band. These channels are in between the GMRS frequencies. GMRS radios may also include FRS channels. The default PL tone for FRS is 67.0 Hz. It is also known as Privacy tone #1, or PL XZ, or Sub-channel CTCSS 01.
    GMRS
    General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a local distance radio system in the same UHF band as FRS. GMRS radios can be capable of longer distance range and greater dependability than FRS. GMRS is becoming more popular  as bubble pack walkie talkies (HT) include both GMRS and FRS channels. GMRS-specific frequencies are FM simplex or duplex with 8 channels at 462 MHz and 8 channels at 467 MHz in the UHF band. The maximum power level of a GMRS is limited to 50 Watts. The most common GMRS mobile, base, or repeater radios use external gain antennas. GMRS walkie talkie handheld transceivers (HT) have only 5 Watts or less, commonly with a ducky antenna. Full duplex repeaters can be used with GMRS. GMRS Repeaters have their input channel at 467 MHz, and their output at 462 MHz. The offset is exactly 5 MHz. For repeater use, the field units transmit on 467 Mhz and receive on 462 MHz. Most bubble pack GMRS radios are simplex-only, so they do not function through a repeater. They operate only on the repeater output frequency (GMRS Channels 15 through 22). The default PL tone for GMRS simplex is 67.0 Hz. It is also known as Privacy tone #1, or PL XZ, or Sub-channel CTCSS 01. In a GMRS radio, the GMRS channel number is often the same for simplex and duplex, but a secondary (programmable) feature of the channel controls whether it transmits duplex +5MHz split or simplex. The GMRS simplex and duplex (repeater) channels are included in this list and programming file. In the Channel Name, they are programmed and identified separately; the repeater channel has an R in the channel name. For example as GMR 20 is the simplex channel, and GMR20R is the repeater duplex channel. PL tones vary among different repeaters in various geographic areas. The default PL tone for GMRS repeater channels is 141.3 Hz, but it can be changed in the user’s radio programming to another PL tone frequency as required to hit specific repeaters.
    Check out: https://mygmrs.com/
    PMR446
    Personal Mobile Radio (PMR or PMR446) is a low power, short range, radio system similar to FRS. It is very common in Europe, Africa, and Asia.  Walkie talkie bubble pack PMR radios are sold cheaply. PMR radios are limited to a half-watt of output power (500 milliWatts). So, the normal range of PMR walkie talkies in a suburban environment is about a mile or less. PMR frequencies are commonly FM simplex, 8 channels at 446 MHz in the UHF band. An additional 14 digital channels are available for PMR446, but are less common. In USA and many other places, the 446 MHz band is assigned to Amateur Radio Service (Ham) so, all the PMR channels can be used by hams in those areas. The default PL tone for PMR is 67.0 Hz. It is also known as Privacy tone #1, or PL XZ, or Sub-channel CTCSS 01. The PMR Prepper channel (PMR 3) (446.03125 MHz) is somewhat interoperable with the Ham UHF Prepper channel (HAM U3) (446.030 MHz).
    HAM
    Amateur Radio Service, widely known as Ham Radio, is an internationally allocated radio service for non-commercial radio communications. It has frequency bands in all areas of the spectrum. The ham radio frequencies in this list are only a few of the most common VHF and UHF channels used by ham operators for local FM simplex. Additionally the list includes the Prepper Ham VHF simplex channel (146.420 MHz), the Survivalist Ham VHF simplex channel (144.550 MHz) and the Prepper Ham UHF simplex channel (446.030 MHz) that is somewhat interoperable with the PMR Prepper channel 3 (446.03125 MHz). The default PL tone for Ham is 100.0 Hz. It is also known as Privacy tone #12, or PL 1Z, or Sub-channel CTCSS 12. Most hams also make use of repeaters in the VHF and UHF bands, but the channels for these repeaters vary according to geographic area. There is no universal repeater channel frequency or PL tone that is valid in all areas, they are all different. When programming your radio, it is advisable to include the repeater channels and PL tones in your area. See a repeater directory for more information.
    MARINE
    Marine radio service in this list includes the most common simplex VHF channels in use by boats and ships, for inter-ship and safety communications by FM voice. Marine VHF radio is used on the high seas, inland waterways, lakes, and rivers by vessels and shore stations. No PL tone is used by Marine VHF radios, it is all carrier squelch. The Marine channels have the transmit PL tone turned off, and use Receive Carrier Squelch. Most Marine VHF radios also have duplex channels for use when communicating with shore radiotelephone and port operations. The duplex channels are purposely not included in this list, in order to keep the total number of channels below 99.
    BUSINESS
    Business radio, or commercial VHF and UHF radio channels, are generally set up for specific companies in a local geographic area. There are also a few business radio channels, called Business Itinerant, that are devoted to operation anywhere. These are low power simplex channels, and only 2 of them are included in this list. The Red Dot (151.625 MHz) and the Purple Dot (151.955 MHz) channels are common Business Itinerant channels, and they are some of the most popularly used channels on VHF for commercial or rental HT walkie talkies. The default PL tone for the Business channels is 67.0 Hz. It is also known as Privacy tone #1, or PL XZ, or Sub-channel CTCSS 01.
    SAR
    For EMERGENCY ONLY, SAR is a service channel for Search and Rescue (SAR) or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) . The primary interoperability channel in USA for SAR is 155.160 MHz FM simplex. This is a very important channel to keep clear for emergency purposes, and should never be transmitted on for non-emergency communications! The purpose is to provide mobile, HT, and base communications for field operations of land or ground search and rescue teams, ambulances, and medical personnel at the scene of incidents. It is identified in the list as the channel name SAREMT. The default interoperability PL tone for SAR EMT is 127.3 Hz. It is also known as Privacy tone #19, or PL 3A, or Sub-channel CTCSS 19.
     
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    Obviously you can go to Amazon to probably find a great deal which is great for those of you that know everything but people like myself that have questions and want to make sure I'm getting the best setup for what I want to do, I recommend the following businesses
    https://www.buytwowayradios.com/
    https://www.rightchannelradios.com/
    If you want to see what my setup is on my K5 Blazer then jump over to this link

  4. Great Dad Jokes

    Jokes · guru · 09/10/2024 11:46 PM

    What does a baby computer call his father? Data. After an unsuccessful harvest, why did the farmer decide to try a career in music? Because he had a ton of sick beets. I only seem to get sick on weekdays. I must have a weekend immune system. My friend was showing me his tool shed and pointed to a ladder. “That's my stepladder,” he said. "I never knew my real ladder.” What do you call a Frenchman wearing sandals? Philippe Flop. Why is it so cheap to throw a party at a haunted house? Because the ghosts bring all the boos. I don’t get why Marvel doesn’t use the Hulk to advertise more. He’s basically one big Banner. What brand of underwear do scientists wear? Kelvin Klein. Which days are the strongest? Saturday and Sunday. The rest are weekdays. I just found out I’m colorblind. The news came out of the purple! Did you know your pupils are the last part to stop working when you die? They dilate. My wife asked me the other day where I got so much candy. I said, "I always have a few Twix up my sleeve." How do cows stay up to date? They read the Moo-spaper. What's the difference between a well-dressed man on a unicycle and a poorly-dressed man on a bicycle? Attire. I hate my job—all I do is crush cans all day. It’s soda pressing. Where do pirates get their hooks? Second hand stores. Of all the inventions of the last 100 years, the dry erase board has to be the most remarkable. In America, using the metric system can get you in legal trouble. What do you call a line of men waiting to get haircuts? A barberqueue. In fact, if you sneer at any other method of measuring liquids, you may be held in contempt of quart. Who were the greenest Presidents in US history? The bushes. My hotel tried to charge me ten dollars extra for air conditioning. That wasn’t cool. What do you call a beehive without an exit? Unbelievable. If I ever find the doctor who screwed up my limb replacement surgery…I’ll kill him with my bear hands. Did you know that the first french fries weren’t cooked in France? They were cooked in Greece. This morning, Siri said, “Don’t call me Shirley.” I accidentally left my phone in Airplane mode. It's easy to convince ladies not to eat Tide Pods, but harder to deter gents. I asked my date to meet me at the gym but she never showed up. I guess the two of us aren't going to work out. How do you find Will Smith in a snowstorm? You look for fresh prints. The difference between a numerator and a denominator is a short line. Only a fraction of people will understand this. I found a wooden shoe in my toilet today. It was clogged. I just broke up with my mathematician girlfriend. She was obsessed with an X. I can't take my dog to the pond anymore because the ducks keep attacking him. That's what I get for buying a pure bread dog. To whoever stole my copy of Microsoft Office, I will find you. You have my Word. What’s Forrest Gump’s password? 1forrest1. I used to run a dating service for chickens. But I was struggling to make hens meet. If prisoners could take their own mug shots…They’d be called cellfies. Have you heard about those new corduroy pillows? They're making headlines. If a pig loses its voice…does it become disgruntled? Wanna hear a joke about paper? Never mind. It's tearable. A panic-stricken man explained to his doctor, “You have to help me, I think I’m shrinking.” “Now settle down,” the doctor calmly told him. “You'll just have to learn to be a little patient.” What do you call a bundle of hay in a church? Christian Bale. A ship carrying red paint and a ship carrying blue paint collide in the middle of the ocean. Both crews were marooned. What is a guitar player's favorite Italian food? Strum-boli. How does cereal pay its bills? With Chex. Have you heard about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere. I don't trust stairs. They're always up to something. People in Athens rarely get up before sunrise. Dawn is tough on Greece. Why'd the alternate universe Spider-Man do so well on his driving test? He's an excellent parallel Parker. Never date a tennis player. Love means nothing to them. What's a lawyer's favorite drink? Subpoena colada. What did Yoda say when he saw himself in 4K? HDMI. What do you call a wizard who's really bad at football? Fumbledore. How do nonbinary people hurt each other? They slash them. (They/them) I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me. What's blue and not very heavy? Light blue. I don't get why bakers aren't wealthier. They make so much dough. I asked my wife if I was the only one she slept with. She said yes—the others were 7’s and 8’s. How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it. How do flat-earthers travel? On a plane. I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon. I'll let you know. Imagine if you walked into a bar and there was a long line of people waiting to take a swing at you. That’s the punch line. My wife left me because of my obsession with pasta. I'm feeling cannelloni right now. What’s an astronaut’s favorite part of the computer? The Space Bar. I was playing chess with my friend and he said, “Let’s make this interesting.” So we stopped playing chess. I was in a job interview the other day and they asked if I could perform under pressure. I said no, but I could perform Bohemian Rhapsody. Why didn't the vampire attack Taylor Swift? She had bad blood. Today I’m attaching a light to the ceiling, but I’m afraid I’ll probably screw it up. I hate it when people say age is only a number. Age is clearly a word. I can't take my dog to the pond anymore because the ducks keep attacking him. That's what I get for buying a pure bread dog. Someone complimented my parking today! They left a sweet note on my windshield that said “parking fine.” I was excited to hear Apple might start selling its own cars until I learned they wouldn’t support windows. I just applied for a job down at the diner. I told them I really bring a lot to the table. "Cop: I'm arresting you for downloading the entire Wikipedia." Man: "Wait! I can explain everything!" My friend couldn't afford to pay his bill, so I sent him a "Get Well Soon" card. I'm Buzz Aldrin, second man to step on the moon. Neil before me. Why was 2019 afraid of 2020? Because they had a fight and 2021. Did you hear Bruce Springsteen changed the lyrics to one of his songs? What’s he going to change next—his hair? His clothes? His face? This year’s Fibonacci convention is going to be really special. Apparently it’s as big as the last two put together. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. At least it does if you throw it hard enough. I’m addicted to collecting vintage Beatles albums. I need Help. In 2017 I didn't do a marathon. I didn't do one in 2018, 2019, or 2020, either. This is a running joke. Not to brag but I made six figures last year. I was also named worst employee at the toy factory. Ever since we started quarantining, I've only been telling inside jokes. If you're feeling depressed, try drinking a gallon of water before you go to sleep. It'll give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning. My landlord told me we need to talk about the heating bill. "Sure," I said. "My door is always open." I built a model of Mount Everest and my son asked if it was to scale. "No," I said. "It's to look at." What has five toes and isn't your foot? My foot. My friend claims he glued himself to his autobiography. I don't believe him, but that's his story and he's sticking to it. When I was a kid, my mother told me I could be anyone I wanted to be. Turns out, identity theft is a crime. What's brown and sticky? A stick. My doctor told me I was going deaf. The news was hard for me to hear. A century ago, two brothers decided it was possible to fly. And as you can see, they were Wright. I'm reading a horror story in braille. Something bad is going to happen, I can just feel it. Anyone looking to buy a Delorean? Good shape, good mileage. Only driven from time to time. During my calculus test, I had to sit between identical twins. It was hard to differentiate between them. Does anybody know where a guy can find a person to hang out with, talk to, and enjoy spending time with? I'm just asking for a friend. Why did the Invisible Man turn down a job offer? He couldn’t see himself doing it. When I die, I want to be cremated. It’s my last chance to have a smokin’ hot body. “Just say NO to drugs!” Well, if I’m talking to drugs, I probably already said yes. I once saw a one-handed man in a second-hand store. I told him, “I don’t think they have what you’re looking for, sir.” What do you call a sad cup of coffee? Depresso. What did one monocle say to the other monocle? Let's get together and make a spectacle of ourselves. How come the Hulk doesn't lose his pants when he transforms? The experiment altered his jeans. I didn't want to believe that my dad was stealing from his job as a traffic cop, but when I got home, all the signs were there. I just spent $300 on a limo and learned it doesn't come with a driver. I can't believe I have nothing to chauffer it. What’s green and has wheels? Grass. I lied about the wheels. I have a joke about trickle down economics. But 99% of you will never get it. Just got back from a job interview where I was asked if I could perform under pressure. I said I wasn’t too sure about that but I could do a wicked “Bohemian Rhapsody.” What’s the best thing about living in Switzerland? I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus. At the job interview, they asked me, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” I told him, “I think we’ll still be using mirrors in five years.” A buddy asked how many fish I caught. I told him it’s not polite to fish and tell. How many clickbait articles does it take to change a lightbulb? The answer will shock you! How do you make a water bed bouncier? Add spring water. I always knock on the fridge door before opening it, just in case there's a salad dressing. Where do dads store their dad jokes? In the dad-a-base. What kind of fruit do ghosts like? Boo-berries. I tried to start a professional hide and seek team, but it didn't work out. Turns out, good players are hard to find. Women should not have children after 36—really, 36 children is enough. What happens when frogs park illegally? They get toad. Lance isn't that common a name these days, but in medieval times, they were called lance-a-lot. I had an appointment to see my psychic next week, but she just called to cancel. She said I won’t be able to make it. I used to be addicted to soap, but I’m clean now. I wanted my kids to watch the orchestra, but I had to turn it off—too much sax and violins. A cop started crying while he was writing me a ticket. I asked him why and he said, "It's a moving violation." Swords will never go obsolete. They're cutting edge technology. I asked the IT guy, "How do you make a Motherboard?" He said, "I tell her about my job." What do you call it when James Bond takes a bath? Bubble 07. 30 percent of pet owners let their pets sleep in their bed. I tried it and my goldfish died. What is the difference between a literalist and a kleptomaniac? I just found out Albert Einstein existed. My whole life I thought he was a theoretical physicist.A comma. A literalist takes everything literally. A kleptomaniac takes everything, literally. You used to be able to get air for free at gas stations, but now it's a $1. That's inflation for you. My dad was born a conjoined twin, but separated at birth. So I have an uncle, once removed. Why is it a bad idea to eat a clock? Because it's so time-consuming. I went to a smoke shop only to discover it’d been replaced by an apparel store. Clothes, but no cigar. Why should you never brush your teeth with your left hand? Because a toothbrush works better. My grief counselor died the other day. He was so good at his job, I don’t even care. Give a man a plane ticket and he flies for the day. Push him out of the plane at 3,000 feet and he’ll fly for the rest of his life. As I get older, I remember all the people I lost along the way. Maybe a career as a tour guide was not the right choice. I was reading a great book about an immortal dog the other day. It was impossible to put down. What do you call someone who refuses to fart in public? A private tutor. I just read that someone in London gets stabbed every 52 seconds. Poor bastard. They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, not if it’s poisoned. Then the antidote becomes the most important. The guy who stole my diary just died. My thoughts are with his family. Do you know the last thing my grandfather said to me before he kicked the bucket? “Grandson, watch how far I can kick this bucket.” If you donate a kidney, everybody loves you and you’re a total hero. But try donating five kidneys and suddenly everyone is yelling and the police get called. I have a fish that can breakdance. Only for ten seconds though, and only once. My friend said that if he went off a cliff, it would be on his own accord. It’s a good thing he drives a Civic. In my free time, I like to help blind people. Verb, not adjective. A doctor walks into a room with a dying patient and tells him, “I’m sorry, but you only have ten left.” The patient asks him, “Ten what, Doc? Hours? Days? Weeks?” The doctor calmly looks at him and says, “Nine.” I like to spend my weekends playing chess with elderly men in the park. But it’s becoming more difficult. You try finding exactly32 old guys. What do you call bears with no ears? B. What’s the difference between a wizard who raises the undead and a sexy vampire? One is a necromancer and the other is a neck romancer. A man walks into a magic forest and tries to cut down a talking tree. “You can't cut me down,” the tree complains. “I’m a talking tree!” The man responds, “You may be a talking tree, but you will dialogue.” I heard Sony’s coming out with a new console during the pandemic...It’s called the Plaguestation 5. When my uncle Frank died, he wanted his remains to be buried in his favorite beer mug. His last wish was to be Frank in Stein. A man walks into a bar. The bartender asks, "What do you want?" The man says, "Oh, just some fruit punch." The bartender sighs and shakes his head, "If you want punch, you're gonna have to wait in line." The man looks around, but there is no punchline. What’s worse than biting into an apple and finding a worm? Biting into an apple and finding half a worm. I just got my doctor's test results and I’m really upset. Turns out, I’m not gonna be a doctor.

  5. Nothing Wrong with Backyard Fun

    General · guru · 11/25/2019 05:00 AM

    We have a small bit of land in Davison, MI with a beginner offroad trail that at times requires some technique to get through some tight spots.  I had my wife drive our 97 Chevy 1500 pickup through the trail to see how these new blacklion tires do.  Not too bad but if the mud is thick they cake pretty bad and won't clear out.  So she got stuck

    So obviously I had to walk up to the house and get the K5 and pull her out which obviously the most difficult part was walking from the back of the property to the front.  Here is a quick video of driving through our small piece of land
    Now at the point of pulling my wife out of the hole she put our son's truck in

    So now that I got the K5 out I can’t just drive it back and let her sit for the rest of the winter without a little fun. Not only that but a regular tradition for the past few years is going to the Mounds Thanksgiving morning for some fun while the Turkey is on the Big Green Egg smoking.
    So long story short, wanted to make sure the K5 is running ok. As my wife takes the bypass, I go through the more fun course and to be honest, no way was that 97 going to to make it through even though from the video it probably doesn’t look that bad but it was pretty slick and that mud that just sticks like a slimy booger.
     

  6. TV Shows

    · guru · 04/02/2018 12:11 PM

    What are some great TV Shows focused around crushing some gears?
    Street Outlaws - Discovery
    Truck Night in America - History Channel
    Alaska Offroad Warriors - History Channel
    Expedition Overland - Youtube
     
     
  7. Here are some tips (always growing) of items to bring with you on your adventure
    Carry multiple way to make a fire
    Fire can be used to:
    provide heat cook and preserve food purify water & sterilize wound dressings act as a signaling device There are several easy methods to start a fire that include:
    Survival lighter Matches (kept in a waterproof case) Magnesium bar with built in flint and your knife. I like Doan Magnesium Starters because of the quality or Light My Fire Swedish Firesteel   First Aid Kit
    A water proof case or bag
    DOCUMENTATION
    Field Guide of Wilderness & Rescue Medicine SOAP Notes (or Injury / illness documentation forms) Note book & pencil List of drugs in the kit & expiration date Copy of doctor’s order for prescription drugs carried in the kit PERSONAL PROTECTION
    4 (at least) pair non latex Gloves (also put a set in each of the other sections) Ear plugs Purell hand sanitizer TOOLS
    Headlamp / Penlight Watch Scissors Tweezers 60 cc syringe Suction bulb Oral / digital thermometer Sterile scalpel blade Fine hemostat x 2 Blood pressure cuff Stethoscope Sterile needles for splinters Pocket rescue mask WOUND CLEANING KIT
    Tooth Brush - new 2 4x4 inch sterile gauze dressings 2 2x2 inch sterile gauze dressings 1 small bottle of tincture of benzoin WOUND DRESSING KIT
    2 4x4 inch sterile gauze dressings 2 2x2 inch sterile gauze dressings First Aid Cream Neosporin 1 2x2 mole skin for blisters 6 band-Aids 1 roll 1 inch flexible tape 1 roll “vet” wrap 1 small tube Providone iodine ointment 1 small bottle liquid soap 2 inch elastic bandage ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK KIT
    Epinephrine 1 cc syringe x3 or Epi pen 4 tablets Benedryl LARGE WOUNDS / FRACTURES
    Large Triangular Bandage Xeroform gauze dressing Sam Splint 4 Diaper pins 4” & 6” Ace bandage Burn sheet (100% cotton t-Shirt fresh from dryer kept in plastic bag) Large dressing (Sanitary Napkins / diapers work well) Handful of big plastic cable ties Duct Tape MEDICATIONS – Nonprescription
    Tylenol aka Acetaminophen (Pain, Fever) Advil aka ibuprofen (Pain, Fever, Inflammation) Aspirin (Pain, Fever, Inflammation) Aleve aka naproxen (Pain, Fever, Inflammation) Allegra-D Imodium Benadryl Stool Softener (e.g. Colase) Syrup of Ipecac Liquid activated charcoalv Cake mate Dramamine (motion sickness) Cough & cold preparations Sun block Chap Stick MEDICATIONS – Prescription  (Talk to your doctor)
    Antibiotic tablets Antibiotic eye ointment or drops Epipen Prednisone Abuterol Inhaler Medication for severe pain Steroid cream Diamox (if going to altitude) Tools & Replacement Parts
    Replacing a universal joint
    The tools and parts you’ll need for replacing a U-joint include:
    New U-joint Snap ring pliers or pliers Flat blade screw driver to push the "C" clips off - a thin blade is nice Big hammer Block of wood to work on Old socket that has the right OD (outside diameter) to fit inside the yoke holding the U-joint cap  

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