Must-Haves for Your Next Off-Road Adventure

Vehicle Recovery Gear

If you get stuck or slide off the trail, be ready for these or any situations with the following recovery items.

• Air compressor
• D-rings
• Hi-lift jack
• Jump starter/jumper cables
• Shovel
• Spare tire (full size)
• Tire repair kit
• Tow straps
• Tree saver
• Winch

Tools

A basic assortment of tools can come in handy in many situations. Assemble your own kit or buy one that includes:

• Sockets (SAE & metric – don’t forget the 10mm socket)
• Crescent wrenches (SAE & metric)
• Allen wrenches
• Standard & Philips screwdrivers
• Torx sockets

Protective Gear for Vehicle

Protect your vehicle from direct contact in severe off-road conditions with rockGEAR® products from Rancho®.

Differential Glide Plate

Available for the front and rear, a Rancho rockGEAR differential glide plate protects your differential casting from direct contact. Rancho has offerings for the Jeep Wrangler JL (Dana 44 front - RS62116; Dana 30 front - RS62124; rear – RS62117; JK (Dana 44 front - RS6212; Dana 44 rear - RS6242); JT (front - RS62116; rear - RS62138).

Differential Cover

Designed to shield your differential, a Rancho rockGEAR differential cover features an oversized fill plug. Available for the front and rear, Rancho has covers for the Jeep Wrangler JL & JT (front - RS62119; rear - RS62120) and JK (Dana 44 front & rear RS6209).

Rear Shock and Control Arm Skids

Safeguard your rear shocks and control arm brackets with a Rancho rockGEAR rear shock and control arm skid. Rancho has skids for the Jeep Wrangler JL (RS62125) and JK (RS62135) and the Gladiator JT (RS62137). Manufactured from 0.25-in. high-strength, low-alloy steel for long life and durability.

Safety & Survival

The great outdoors can be unforgiving. Carry these items to ensure the well-being of yourself and your passengers.

First Aid Kit

A first aid kit can help you be prepared if you or someone in your travel party suffers an injury or becomes sick. Make your own or buy a premade kit. Make sure it includes basics like:

• Alcohol swabs
• Antibiotic ointment
• Anti-itch cream
• Bandages
• Blanket
• Cold & hot packs
• Gauze
• Hand sanitizer
• Medications – anti-diarrheal medicine, aspirin, antihistamine, ibuprofen, acetaminophen
• Scissors
• Tape
• Tweezers

Safety Basics

These basic items will ensure that you’re ready for whatever the trail throws at you.

• Fire extinguisher
• Flares
• Flashlight
• Gloves
• Lighter/matches
• Tarp

Personal Items

From food to an extra set of clothes, having a bag filled with some essential personal items will make your trip more enjoyable.

• Food
• Water
• Extra clothes
• Sun block
• Rain jacket

Communication Devices

Keep in touch with others on the trail. Remember, you might not have cell phone service so having an alternate way to contact others is important.

• CB radio
• Two-way radios
• Satellite phone
• Chargers for all devices

Don’t Go It Alone

Travel in groups of two or more vehicles – there’s safety in numbers if something goes wrong on the trail. Also tell someone back home where you’re going and when you’ll be back.