Funny you mention a rock in the bead. I'd NEVER even heard of it happening until it happened to me. I was on a dirt road and took a corner a little quicker than intended. The tire contacted the little mound of dirt on the side as I was mostly slowed down already. Was enough to get a rock stuck in the bead. Nobody else in my group had ever seen it before. Weird day. I actually had the exact tool you showed, it was sold as a plastic trim remover though. Worked perfectly.
For many people out there myself included, I like your videos because they are informative, and you explain things in detail (i.e suspension). But also do some testing (i.e sand recovery) but, I’am sure I’am not alone, can you show us how to plug a tyre from start to finish as well as bead setting etc, thanks
To keep up with the spare studs and lug nuts you can put them into the spare tires. Have also seen storage boxes that fit inside the spare tire. Would be a wise space saving spot to keep all the tire repair stuff.
Very similar to the stuff that I used to carry 40+ years ago. Made a list during the video, now it's time to go shopping for the consumables. Great production as always, thanks.
Love your work Ronny, reckon you could do a video on the actual repair process for patching, plugging, setting the bead, replacing the stem, the cores, using the tyre levers etc?
Yeah dead keen also Ronny, I've watched some very agricultural ways to change a tyre on UA-cam, all of which I would never attempt myself. I'm planning a bit of touring with the wife and last time we went off grid I put a hole in a side wall on a track in the middle of nowhere and at the time thought the 2 spare wheels was for looks and spank factor, needless to say after I changed the tyre I crawled out across jagged limestone tracks, knowing I no longer had a back up was a stressful thought. A saw in one of your modified videos a guy carried a spare tyre without the rim to save on weight so some education on how to change one out bush would be great. And if you could film it with a woman flipping out at you the whole time to make it more realistic that would be ace.
Hi Ronny,Instead of using a small jack to lift the axle to be able to get the big jack under just drive with your flat wheel onto a block of wood or rock, so your axle is in its normal height.Saves you some jacking. Thanks for all your work!
One very good reason for carrying a high lift is it can be used to pull as well as push. some bottles have a threaded shaft for the lift column which adds more height when needed. Top side we call levers, spoons.
Great video! Torque specs are really important. I've had tire shops torque to 100 foot pounds when it should be only 85. And they ended up replacing 24 lug bolts (as they were falling off as I traveled due to over torqueing). A good torque wrench is about $60 and can be used for all kinds of repairs. High lift jacks - we call them jack-alls. They have many uses and like most tools need to be handled properly and yes if done wrong can whack you in the head or maybe lose a finger too. Back in the day we used them for all kinds of farm repairs as bottle jacks just didn't have the height or were not available. Learn to use them safely and they work fine! Every tool has a limitation. Crawling under a vehicle on a bottle jack is not smart either. Safe travels.
if you cant torque wheel nuts by hand,feel,,dont drive.high lifts should be banned,unstable,jack too high.ive seen vehicle roll over or off the jack.idea is,with h/lift,have a chain,or strap,you can easily get to to tie the diff to the body,only need 1 ft lift.old cars & some early race cars had these to stop body roll...
This is a great video on the subject. No fluff just clear info for what ever level you might be at. How many times do we see some people standing on the side of the road staring at their tire and scratching their head.
Hi Ronnie That tire spanner not only does the wheel nuts but it also is the handle for operating the spare wheel winch. Don't throw that out if you keep your spare under the vehicle. I agree with the high lift jack's. I have them and I don't own one. We used to have a jack called a kangaroo jack at our farm. Similar design to a high lift but a lot more heavy duty (10t + rated). A really dangerous jack and finger chopper. My vehicle is standard and comes with a hydraulic jack but I have a 4t exhaust bag for off road. I mostly do sand and beach work so I have customized my recovery equipment for that. I have a large variety of old sausage slings for towing plus other proper gear for recovery. Slings not used for snatches and such like but they do come in handy. A lot of city folk don't know simple things like how to change a flat tire or even check engine fluids, belts, hoses etc. I'd recommend that new drivers do a defensive driving coarse. They are run by RAC and off duty police officers out near the airport. They cover a lot of basic driving skills and are not very expensive. May even get you a discount off your car insurance. Great video and very informative Ronnie Keep up the good work
For changing a tire with a hi-lift there is a attachment designed for lifting the wheel directly. Lift the wheel and then place a block or jack stand under the axle then set it down and change the tire from there.
Want to shout a BIG THANKS to you Ronny for the tips! SO glad I followed your advice to bring a ball peen hammer. I was recently way out the back of nowhere and dented the steel rim causing a mega air leak. Quick stop to suss it out..... Our man Ronny said to bring a hammer for just this occasion. Bang, bang, bang, bang..... plus a bit of air and away we went. Would have been screwed without that tip! THANKS RONNY!
Hello! Ronny, in Norway you're not allowed to plugging in the side of the tires. When doing an emergency repair, you should only plug the part of the tire that are in contact with ground, the rolling tracks. If you do plug the side of the tires, you will weaken the contruction of the tires and you will make it a safety issue. I allways carry a tire repair plug kit in my car :) Good videos :)
It’s really good I find these videos Extremely helpful I’ve been driving on road for more than 20 years and off-road now for a couple of years and I have yet to change a tire as I’ve never had a flat tire tip wood. Hopefully I haven’t just jinxed myself.
Thanks Ronny for the vids, agree with the bottle jack but recommend having a bracket made up in a U shape to prevent the jack from slipping out, this can be fitted on the top part that screws in or out of the jack.
I use a garden sprinkler and hose under my 4x4 to keep underside clean. Turn the water full on and drive the vehicle forward and back over the sprinkler a few times.
Ronny, when I install a plug, I rub the cords down with pvc cement, then install. It helps the cord slide into place but also helps close the hole when it then sets.
Great advice. I have a 76 with 2 inch lift and 32inch tires. Got a flat while travelling solo in the Simpson. I discovered that a 6000kg bottle jack didn't lift high enough to clear the tire and had to dig out underneath it with a shovel. Will be getting a 8000kg bottle jack and make sure I take a base plate next time!
I use on of the bottle jack/jack stand combos - Alltrade 640912 Black 3 Ton,All-in-One Bottle Jack. Comes with it's own base. Haven't tried it in the mud yet, but works well in the garage. I always feel safer with a separate 6 ton jack, once I have the SUV in the air.
Great video. I'd like to speak in favour of patches. Airbeds, water containers, and even air/coolant hoses can make use of them. They are often non slip and can also be used to cure minor rattles.
Always a good watch,thanks Ron. A video on changing tyres,new on old off.Problems you can come across,and the repairing of damaged tyres. Good practicle hints on the different tyres jacks tho.👍
Greetings from California, USA. As always your videos have lots of great information. I was almost surprised I had most of the stuff you mentioned already in my kit, but the bottle jack is going in for sure after this. Keep up the great work!
The best wheel nut spanner are the 4 / star + type large/ stile conventional > even pressure on both sides for when the nuts are particularly tight , can even put your foot on one side if your not that strong ... and also very qwik to remove nut once loose . Long one sided spanners can roll off the side of the nuts when very tight & lots of pressure are used unlike two handled star type . another gr8 tool to have although heavy is the RandR bead breaker < even when the tyre totally shagged they still work (NO affiliation) rubber hammer /mallet .
Awesome video again but, I always would recomand to torque your wheels to spec. When wheels brake or fall of, most likely it is due to a wrong torqueset.
yes please more offroad jack techniques and demos.... also bead attach demos.... also an adventure with all4advantures new 79 black truck would be neat. great vids Ronny
Remove the valve core to seat the bead......this allows a larger volume of air into the tyre.....once the bead is seated, just screw the core into the valve and pump up to your preferred pressure
Good video Ronny ,Came across a bloke last week that should have watched this vid ,flat tyre and having a hard time , On the hilift jack your dead right they are dangerous but pretty handy in the bush for a variety of odd jobs , you can increase your lift height by putting a chain around the diff housing and over the chassis , no spring sag = positive lift ,
Thanks for the video. Just like to mention that you can carry just a tire without a wheel to save weight. They would carrier safer/better on a roof rack that way too. Keep up the good work! See you on the trails George.
I worked in a tire shop for a few months because I was bored and learnt alot and take it from me guys, 35" 4wd tires are a pain in the ass period. Mounting the tire, balancing and lifting it onto a 4wd fat wheel studs.So mount your ties so you can roll them out and use your legs when you lift! :D
Great video! If you carry a tire patch kit get some big patches for longer punctures that plugs may not seal. I have used bigger (3"x4") patches on sidewalls as last resort. Low pressure and slow speeds to the nearest tire shop afterwards. Ask your tire shop for a couple and they can hook you up with some big patches. Hi-lift Jack is a great tool for recovery assistance and breaking the bead on tires but not for lifting a vehicle for tire changes.
From our experience, don't go for a dead cheap air compressor. We have had them die on us which can be a big pain on a trip. Looks like I now have a shopping list for all the stuff we haven't got on board :) Some good advice here. Years ago we had an air jack but never really worked out to to use it effectively. A video on jacks and their use would be great.
always when solo, have a back up pump, even a manual pump can be useful. Never one pump if electric, as they can fail. A manual pump takes forever to refill a big tie, and 4 times forever for four tires, but it will eventually get there.
Excellent information Ronny! Going to go out and buy a bottle jack tomorrow after seeing this video. All I have is the high lift jack and you’re right...dangerous as hell!!! Have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year!
Another great video. Yes, hi-lift jack is not good for tire changing. And tire plugs are the best! There is also a valve stem available that you can mount from the outside. It's for temporary fixes and should be replaced as soon as possible, but works great if you rip a valve stem off.
Thanks Ronny, mate that was perfect timing as I’m shooting up north in a couple and failed to write ‘replace bottle jack ‘ on my list of to do. I’d love to see a comparison on snorkel ram filtration ie foam vs cyclonic vs ... Thanks again
@@winfeildblues have subbed mate,must of missed that one,i only mentioned it because he said if we would like to see a jack comparrison to comment.. cheers cob,will try search for it👍
Love it, love the toyota following aussies have. Here in america I get hate for my toyota. Anyways, I got a plug kit and 20 dollar compressor a few years ago for Christmas. Today it saved me on the trail and got me home! Lesson learned, get more plugs, and invest in a full sized spare.
Thank you for your very insightful videos! I'm a first timer setting up my ride to do some off roading for the first time though only after I learnt all I can first.
I keep the standard bottle Jack on hand just in case I need to Jack under the control arm to get clearance to replace a CV axle or to Jack between the control arms to replace an upper ball joint but other than that it is pretty useless for a modified truck. No harm to keep it though since it just stays in the stock location out of the way
Great tip mate! When i bought my 4x4 i checked over everything and noticed it had a lock nut on the spare but no key so cut the lock off. Far easier than realizing out bush!
Hey Ronny, could you make a video on what to do on the inside of vehicle during different types of recoveries and scenarios! i.e hand placement, potential hazards or injuries that could occur. Thanks!
Great video, Ronny! Tons of valuable information. However, I noticed that you didn't actually change a tire off-road during this video. It's perhaps worth doing a video showing the whole process from start to finish.
On the note of tightening its probably best to use an actual torque wrench and torque to the proper spec. The toyotas here in North America are soft and break easy, best to use a torque wrench instead of over doing it. 85ft lbs is really not a lot if you have the leverage of a breaker bar behind it. Little thing you can use a hi lift for, if for some reason you want to pop the bead on a tire, maybe for that patch kit, you can put the tire under the truck and use the hi lift against your slider or whatever to push the bead and use the weight of your truck.
You should still use a torque wrench, it's the gold star way to tighten them up, but not on the track! Last place I want my torque wrench is on a muddy track!
Agreed; 85 ft lbs is way too much, especially if you have magnesium alloy wheels, but some people seem to like making them difficult to remove for some reason.
Hi mate ive only got a soft roader pathy but i carry a lot of that stuff when i go to national parks and beaches ,my spare is inside the vehicle (standard coopers tyre ) behind the cargo barrier did have it on the roof cage but needed that for work so i made a bracket up for it bolted to the vehicle floor , those plugs are great got caught out in a shopping centre car park picked up a screw didnt have the spare but did have the compressor bought some plugs from bcf put one in pumped it up and home we go will look at a bottle jack now as i said only a soft roader good video also will look at those valve cores .
Lol Ronny showing off my cheap air compressor I use for my daily driver. Works well to inflate offroad too, but I found the cigarette lighter plug gets hot.
Ive got the Ryobi and it won't work with that extension worth beans. But if you can sneak it in without the extension it works remarkably well. Tires underneath are crap. I take those out and put in extra fuel tank. spare tires go on back or in front.
I carry a digital 2 way torque wrench. As it goes both ways and is digital you can use it as a breaker bar without damage and you can also torque the wheel nuts at the end for peace-of-mind! Worst case scenario the digital torque wrench fails and you can still use it as a breaker bar
I had my vehicle serviced at the dealer. I had a flat later on. I had a cross type wheel brace. Couldn't budge the nuts. Called RACQ. The bloke could just loosen them with a 600mm breaker bar.
Another great video mate. The only thing I don't necessarily agree with is the idea of buying a cheap compressor. For anybody who is likely to be doing the sort of off-roading that you inspire, it is probable that they will be needing to air down/up on a regular basis. As such they will need a high capacity RELIABLE compressor anyway. Personally, I have a fully plumbed air "system" front to back using a hardwired PX07 compressor plumbed to an inverted 9kg LPG cylinder, which not only gives me front and rear quick connects, but also powers-up 2 sets of air horns, air bags and a Airsafe Hitch. Agree with the idea of extra jack/s....I carry 2 hydraulic bottles and the original Chevy jack (just as a back-up). Also love the advice about spare wheel placement. My Chevy had two 35s mounted on swing-away carriers behind the canopy....having a 6" lift, even though I'm about 6'2", I struggled to lift them above my chest height to get them on/off. I did away with all that crap and now just have one spare which lives inside the canopy. Keep up the great videos mate.
To be fair I think Ronny may be pitching that people get a cheap air compressor rather than go offroad without one at all - he does mention some people not having them. Whilst if you're going to the beach in Oz in a non-remote area you can likely low speed it on bitumen to the nearest garage to re-inflate the tyres, not having anything does preclude being able to go extra low for soft sand then being able to air up for long stretches of harder stuff. I decided to get an ARB single compressor (portable not installed) as I preferred the shorter time to air up and because it is serviceable.
i'd like to see a video on different suspension setups for example standard leaf vs parabolic and coil conversions and why you haven't done a coil conversion, revolver shackles and coil vs leaf
I'm hoping that you caveat your comments about using breaker bars on wheel nuts with some greater detail on not tightening them up with a breaker bar! Torque wrench....or have i missed something?
Hi mate just subscribed to your channel great videos lots of good information. Your trips look fantastic hope you liked the flinders ive been going there for near on thirty years anyway keep up the good work
I cracked myself when he appeared from behind the box! 🤣
Best intro yet!
I like to see a video on 12v accessories; ovens, torches, fans, kettles, showers and anything else that people might have.
second that :-)
@@meronscommandos Third that.
I agree that would be great
Yeah Ronny - i 5th that mate
Me tooooo 🤪
They do some great tools for replacing tubless valve stems from the outside.
Funny you mention a rock in the bead. I'd NEVER even heard of it happening until it happened to me. I was on a dirt road and took a corner a little quicker than intended. The tire contacted the little mound of dirt on the side as I was mostly slowed down already. Was enough to get a rock stuck in the bead.
Nobody else in my group had ever seen it before. Weird day. I actually had the exact tool you showed, it was sold as a plastic trim remover though. Worked perfectly.
Ronny, your entrances are getting better and better - love it. Thanks for another great and comprehensive vid mate,
For many people out there myself included, I like your videos because they are informative, and you explain things in detail (i.e suspension). But also do some testing (i.e sand recovery) but, I’am sure I’am not alone, can you show us how to plug a tyre from start to finish as well as bead setting etc, thanks
To keep up with the spare studs and lug nuts you can put them into the spare tires. Have also seen storage boxes that fit inside the spare tire. Would be a wise space saving spot to keep all the tire repair stuff.
Very similar to the stuff that I used to carry 40+ years ago. Made a list during the video, now it's time to go shopping for the consumables. Great production as always, thanks.
Love your work Ronny, reckon you could do a video on the actual repair process for patching, plugging, setting the bead, replacing the stem, the cores, using the tyre levers etc?
Sure why not mate I’ll just need some old tyres first
Peter Alan Clark Ronny - actual field tyre repair demo would be great.
Oh I second that. Would love to learn how to replace a tyre
I third that. Exactly, Just asked about plugging
Yeah dead keen also Ronny, I've watched some very agricultural ways to change a tyre on UA-cam, all of which I would never attempt myself. I'm planning a bit of touring with the wife and last time we went off grid I put a hole in a side wall on a track in the middle of nowhere and at the time thought the 2 spare wheels was for looks and spank factor, needless to say after I changed the tyre I crawled out across jagged limestone tracks, knowing I no longer had a back up was a stressful thought. A saw in one of your modified videos a guy carried a spare tyre without the rim to save on weight so some education on how to change one out bush would be great. And if you could film it with a woman flipping out at you the whole time to make it more realistic that would be ace.
Hi Ronny,Instead of using a small jack to lift the axle to be able to get the big jack under just drive with your flat wheel onto a block of wood or rock, so your axle is in its normal height.Saves you some jacking.
Thanks for all your work!
Thumbs up alone for the intro. I had to rewind real quick to see where Ronny popped out from 😂
One very good reason for carrying a high lift is it can be used to pull as well as push. some bottles have a threaded shaft for the lift column which adds more height when needed. Top side we call levers, spoons.
Great video! Torque specs are really important. I've had tire shops torque to 100 foot pounds when it should be only 85. And they ended up replacing 24 lug bolts (as they were falling off as I traveled due to over torqueing). A good torque wrench is about $60 and can be used for all kinds of repairs. High lift jacks - we call them jack-alls. They have many uses and like most tools need to be handled properly and yes if done wrong can whack you in the head or maybe lose a finger too. Back in the day we used them for all kinds of farm repairs as bottle jacks just didn't have the height or were not available. Learn to use them safely and they work fine! Every tool has a limitation. Crawling under a vehicle on a bottle jack is not smart either. Safe travels.
if you cant torque wheel nuts by hand,feel,,dont drive.high lifts should be banned,unstable,jack too high.ive seen vehicle roll over or off the jack.idea is,with h/lift,have a chain,or strap,you can easily get to to tie the diff to the body,only need 1 ft lift.old cars & some early race cars had these to stop body roll...
Well done young felah good to see that there are some kind people that share their experience and time teaching the inexperienced 4x4 enthusiast.
This is a great video on the subject. No fluff just clear info for what ever level you might be at. How many times do we see some people standing on the side of the road staring at their tire and scratching their head.
Hi Ronnie
That tire spanner not only does the wheel nuts but it also is the handle for operating the spare wheel winch.
Don't throw that out if you keep your spare under the vehicle.
I agree with the high lift jack's. I have them and I don't own one.
We used to have a jack called a kangaroo jack at our farm. Similar design to a high lift but a lot more heavy duty (10t + rated). A really dangerous jack and finger chopper.
My vehicle is standard and comes with a hydraulic jack but I have a 4t exhaust bag for off road. I mostly do sand and beach work so I have customized my recovery equipment for that.
I have a large variety of old sausage slings for towing plus other proper gear for recovery. Slings not used for snatches and such like but they do come in handy.
A lot of city folk don't know simple things like how to change a flat tire or even check engine fluids, belts, hoses etc.
I'd recommend that new drivers do a defensive driving coarse. They are run by RAC and off duty police officers out near the airport.
They cover a lot of basic driving skills and are not very expensive. May even get you a discount off your car insurance.
Great video and very informative Ronnie
Keep up the good work
For changing a tire with a hi-lift there is a attachment designed for lifting the wheel directly. Lift the wheel and then place a block or jack stand under the axle then set it down and change the tire from there.
Want to shout a BIG THANKS to you Ronny for the tips! SO glad I followed your advice to bring a ball peen hammer. I was recently way out the back of nowhere and dented the steel rim causing a mega air leak. Quick stop to suss it out..... Our man Ronny said to bring a hammer for just this occasion. Bang, bang, bang, bang..... plus a bit of air and away we went. Would have been screwed without that tip! THANKS RONNY!
Thank you for doing all these wonderful videos
Hello! Ronny, in Norway you're not allowed to plugging in the side of the tires. When doing an emergency repair, you should only plug the part of the tire that are in contact with ground, the rolling tracks. If you do plug the side of the tires, you will weaken the contruction of the tires and you will make it a safety issue. I allways carry a tire repair plug kit in my car :) Good videos :)
It’s really good I find these videos Extremely helpful I’ve been driving on road for more than 20 years and off-road now for a couple of years and I have yet to change a tire as I’ve never had a flat tire tip wood. Hopefully I haven’t just jinxed myself.
Thanks Ronny for the vids, agree with the bottle jack but recommend having a bracket made up in a U shape to prevent the jack from slipping out, this can be fitted on the top part that screws in or out of the jack.
I like your first take of the video. Every time unique first shot.
I use a garden sprinkler and hose under my 4x4 to keep underside clean. Turn the water full on and drive the vehicle forward and back over the sprinkler a few times.
As far as the fear of high lift jacks. You can get adapters that secure it to the vehicle. Makes them much more stable.
Ronny, when I install a plug, I rub the cords down with pvc cement, then install. It helps the cord slide into place but also helps close the hole when it then sets.
Great advice. I have a 76 with 2 inch lift and 32inch tires. Got a flat while travelling solo in the Simpson. I discovered that a 6000kg bottle jack didn't lift high enough to clear the tire and had to dig out underneath it with a shovel. Will be getting a 8000kg bottle jack and make sure I take a base plate next time!
In the States we tighten wheel lugs to OEM specs (ft-lbs torque). Breaker bar for off road repairs certainly. Torque wrench when you get home.
I use on of the bottle jack/jack stand combos - Alltrade 640912 Black 3 Ton,All-in-One Bottle Jack. Comes with it's own base. Haven't tried it in the mud yet, but works well in the garage. I always feel safer with a separate 6 ton jack, once I have the SUV in the air.
Great video. I'd like to speak in favour of patches. Airbeds, water containers, and even air/coolant hoses can make use of them. They are often non slip and can also be used to cure minor rattles.
Always a good watch,thanks Ron.
A video on changing tyres,new on old off.Problems you can come across,and the repairing of damaged tyres.
Good practicle hints on the different tyres jacks tho.👍
Greetings from California, USA. As always your videos have lots of great information. I was almost surprised I had most of the stuff you mentioned already in my kit, but the bottle jack is going in for sure after this. Keep up the great work!
I have been subscribed to this channel for about a year now and I think this is one of your best information vid yet!
The best wheel nut spanner are the 4 / star + type large/ stile conventional > even pressure on both sides for when the nuts are particularly tight , can even put your foot on one side if your not that strong ... and also very qwik to remove nut once loose . Long one sided spanners can roll off the side of the nuts when very tight & lots of pressure are used unlike two handled star type .
another gr8 tool to have although heavy is the RandR bead breaker < even when the tyre totally shagged they still work (NO affiliation) rubber hammer /mallet .
Exactly right. Throw the factory supplied rubbish away and get one of these for all the reasons Billy Boab mentioned.
Awesome video again but, I always would recomand to torque your wheels to spec. When wheels brake or fall of, most likely it is due to a wrong torqueset.
yes please more offroad jack techniques and demos.... also bead attach demos.... also an adventure with all4advantures new 79 black truck would be neat. great vids Ronny
Remove the valve core to seat the bead......this allows a larger volume of air into the tyre.....once the bead is seated, just screw the core into the valve and pump up to your preferred pressure
I've tested that with an ARB twin pump, it's less than 10% extra.
Doesnt make much difference at all with the little air pumps. Only really matters if you are at home with the 16cfm compressor.
Good video Ronny ,Came across a bloke last week that should have watched this vid ,flat tyre and having a hard time , On the hilift jack your dead right they are dangerous but pretty handy in the bush for a variety of odd jobs , you can increase your lift height by putting a chain around the diff housing and over the chassis , no spring sag = positive lift ,
covered it well Ronny, good comment on the rear wheel correction to make sure your wheel brace fits the offset rims
Thanks for the video. Just like to mention that you can carry just a tire without a wheel to save weight. They would carrier safer/better on a roof rack that way too. Keep up the good work! See you on the trails George.
I worked in a tire shop for a few months because I was bored and learnt alot and take it from me guys, 35" 4wd tires are a pain in the ass period. Mounting the tire, balancing and lifting it onto a 4wd fat wheel studs.So mount your ties so you can roll them out and use your legs when you lift! :D
Great video! If you carry a tire patch kit get some big patches for longer punctures that plugs may not seal. I have used bigger (3"x4") patches on sidewalls as last resort. Low pressure and slow speeds to the nearest tire shop afterwards. Ask your tire shop for a couple and they can hook you up with some big patches. Hi-lift Jack is a great tool for recovery assistance and breaking the bead on tires but not for lifting a vehicle for tire changes.
From our experience, don't go for a dead cheap air compressor. We have had them die on us which can be a big pain on a trip. Looks like I now have a shopping list for all the stuff we haven't got on board :) Some good advice here. Years ago we had an air jack but never really worked out to to use it effectively. A video on jacks and their use would be great.
always when solo, have a back up pump, even a manual pump can be useful. Never one pump if electric, as they can fail. A manual pump takes forever to refill a big tie, and 4 times forever for four tires, but it will eventually get there.
Excellent information Ronny! Going to go out and buy a bottle jack tomorrow after seeing this video. All I have is the high lift jack and you’re right...dangerous as hell!!! Have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year!
Another great video. Yes, hi-lift jack is not good for tire changing. And tire plugs are the best! There is also a valve stem available that you can mount from the outside. It's for temporary fixes and should be replaced as soon as possible, but works great if you rip a valve stem off.
Amazing amount of useful and practical information Ronny. Tks
Thanks Ronny, mate that was perfect timing as I’m shooting up north in a couple and failed to write ‘replace bottle jack ‘ on my list of to do.
I’d love to see a comparison on snorkel ram filtration ie foam vs cyclonic vs ...
Thanks again
Your gunna upset people Ronny calling a spade a shovel😂 would love to see the jack comparrison vid,cheers mate!
trucknmad it's on his channel just go to his channel and you'll see all the videos ..!!!!!or subscribe ..!!!!
@@winfeildblues have subbed mate,must of missed that one,i only mentioned it because he said if we would like to see a jack comparrison to comment.. cheers cob,will try search for it👍
Love it, love the toyota following aussies have. Here in america I get hate for my toyota. Anyways, I got a plug kit and 20 dollar compressor a few years ago for Christmas. Today it saved me on the trail and got me home! Lesson learned, get more plugs, and invest in a full sized spare.
Thank you for your very insightful videos! I'm a first timer setting up my ride to do some off roading for the first time though only after I learnt all I can first.
Great video mate keep them coming. Gives me a lot to think about when setting up for my next trip
Straight up well done
Never gets old your intros, Ronny😂😂😂
Hilift Jack's are also very helpful for braking the bead I use it for that all the time
Great video mate, new to 4 wheeling so very informative. Keep’em coming👌
Yes please to the jack comparison. Great vid and loved the opening.
I keep the standard bottle Jack on hand just in case I need to Jack under the control arm to get clearance to replace a CV axle or to Jack between the control arms to replace an upper ball joint but other than that it is pretty useless for a modified truck. No harm to keep it though since it just stays in the stock location out of the way
Been a while since I’ve seen you do vids like this. Breaks things up nicely. Well done.
Ronnie, another fantastic video. Many thanks.
Thank you for the detailed honest presentation.
If you got a puncture repair kit using patches you may need a bead breaker eg hi lift jack or a specially designed one from a 4wd shop
Thanks Ronny, a jack comparison would be great.
Hi Ronny informative and entertaining as usual keep up the great videos thanks
The high lift jack looks awesome though.
Use a lift mate accessory on the hi lift (lift from wheel) and carry a jack stand to change a tire.
Thanks mate, big time follower 👍
And don't forget the special locking nut socket if you have them on your vehicle ! Cheers Ronnie
Great tip mate!
When i bought my 4x4 i checked over everything and noticed it had a lock nut on the spare but no key so cut the lock off.
Far easier than realizing out bush!
Hey Ronny, could you make a video on what to do on the inside of vehicle during different types of recoveries and scenarios! i.e hand placement, potential hazards or injuries that could occur. Thanks!
Great video, Ronny! Tons of valuable information. However, I noticed that you didn't actually change a tire off-road during this video. It's perhaps worth doing a video showing the whole process from start to finish.
Your vids are the best man! Keep it up
A shovel! You just bridged the gap mate.
On the note of tightening its probably best to use an actual torque wrench and torque to the proper spec.
The toyotas here in North America are soft and break easy, best to use a torque wrench instead of over doing it. 85ft lbs is really not a lot if you have the leverage of a breaker bar behind it.
Little thing you can use a hi lift for, if for some reason you want to pop the bead on a tire, maybe for that patch kit, you can put the tire under the truck and use the hi lift against your slider or whatever to push the bead and use the weight of your truck.
@Brad Młodystach Your missing the point entirely. He is saying the wheel studs that are North American spec are easy to over tighten and break them.
You should still use a torque wrench, it's the gold star way to tighten them up, but not on the track! Last place I want my torque wrench is on a muddy track!
Agreed; 85 ft lbs is way too much, especially if you have magnesium alloy wheels, but some people seem to like making them difficult to remove for some reason.
@@interdec that's what's spec from Toyota on alloy wheels and their studs for the Tacoma.
@@markdaniels9507 I have a cheaper one from the hardware store that is just left in the truck for doing tires.
Hi mate ive only got a soft roader pathy but i carry a lot of that stuff when i go to national parks and beaches ,my spare is inside the vehicle (standard coopers tyre ) behind the cargo barrier did have it on the roof cage but needed that for work so i made a bracket up for it bolted to the vehicle floor , those plugs are great got caught out in a shopping centre car park picked up a screw didnt have the spare but did have the compressor bought some plugs from bcf put one in pumped it up and home we go will look at a bottle jack now as i said only a soft roader good video also will look at those valve cores .
Love your videos bud. I'm sure my kids think I'm weird watching this stuff instead of paw patrol haha. Keep up the good work. From Canada
i like the hiiiiiiiiiigh lift pitch
You can use any rattle gun using toque sticks for the correct setting for your vehicle
Tip top Rema is the best tyre repair gear. Some 110,120 patches and different sizes of minicombis. They also make a good tool for breaking the bead
Fantastic video Ronny. Would love to see a video on jacks. Cheers mate!
Lol Ronny showing off my cheap air compressor I use for my daily driver. Works well to inflate offroad too, but I found the cigarette lighter plug gets hot.
Yes, always carry spare fuses for your vehicle just in case you blow your cigarette lighter fuse or melt it from over use.
Ive got the Ryobi and it won't work with that extension worth beans. But if you can sneak it in without the extension it works remarkably well.
Tires underneath are crap. I take those out and put in extra fuel tank. spare tires go on back or in front.
Ronnie, you should test the rachet strap bead reset with three different compressor setups! Covid content.
I carry a digital 2 way torque wrench. As it goes both ways and is digital you can use it as a breaker bar without damage and you can also torque the wheel nuts at the end for peace-of-mind! Worst case scenario the digital torque wrench fails and you can still use it as a breaker bar
Thanks mate. I would love to see a video on how to use most of that kit
I had my vehicle serviced at the dealer. I had a flat later on. I had a cross type wheel brace. Couldn't budge the nuts. Called RACQ. The bloke could just loosen them with a 600mm breaker bar.
Ronny! Cheers from Washington State USA!! Love the channel
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Bottle jacks all the way.....Hi lift jacks are only good for pulling fence posts! Excellent content Ronny
Another great video mate. The only thing I don't necessarily agree with is the idea of buying a cheap compressor. For anybody who is likely to be doing the sort of off-roading that you inspire, it is probable that they will be needing to air down/up on a regular basis. As such they will need a high capacity RELIABLE compressor anyway.
Personally, I have a fully plumbed air "system" front to back using a hardwired PX07 compressor plumbed to an inverted 9kg LPG cylinder, which not only gives me front and rear quick connects, but also powers-up 2 sets of air horns, air bags and a Airsafe Hitch. Agree with the idea of extra jack/s....I carry 2 hydraulic bottles and the original Chevy jack (just as a back-up).
Also love the advice about spare wheel placement. My Chevy had two 35s mounted on swing-away carriers behind the canopy....having a 6" lift, even though I'm about 6'2", I struggled to lift them above my chest height to get them on/off. I did away with all that crap and now just have one spare which lives inside the canopy.
Keep up the great videos mate.
To be fair I think Ronny may be pitching that people get a cheap air compressor rather than go offroad without one at all - he does mention some people not having them. Whilst if you're going to the beach in Oz in a non-remote area you can likely low speed it on bitumen to the nearest garage to re-inflate the tyres, not having anything does preclude being able to go extra low for soft sand then being able to air up for long stretches of harder stuff. I decided to get an ARB single compressor (portable not installed) as I preferred the shorter time to air up and because it is serviceable.
i'd like to see a video on different suspension setups for example standard leaf vs parabolic and coil conversions and why you haven't done a coil conversion, revolver shackles and coil vs leaf
Would love to see a video on redbeading a tire using the strap method with a budget air compressor.
Great video, thank you.
I'm hoping that you caveat your comments about using breaker bars on wheel nuts with some greater detail on not tightening them up with a breaker bar! Torque wrench....or have i missed something?
Cool video, great info here.
Outstanding job
Another great informative video... thanks
Nice one Ronny I've just learnt a bit cheers 😎
I like your intro. Pops up behind the tool box 😂
Gday I wouldn't mind seeing your opinion on air jacks. its something I am thinking about.
Hi mate just subscribed to your channel great videos lots of good information. Your trips look fantastic hope you liked the flinders ive been going there for near on thirty years anyway keep up the good work
great vid thanks Ronnie.