Thread: 4x4 accessories

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Very well abused MaxTrax - the stories these boards could tell - lifesavers, essential, must-haves:



Axe - priceless well it comes to clearing treefall. I also carry a small hatchet and a Husky that's already packed for the forthcoming trip. Being able to get trees out of the way with axe / chainsaw / winch is the difference between continuing or turning back.



Snow / mud chains. I use these with deflated tyres on the farms tracks. Much more effective than MT tyres in my experience, especially in the papa mud that's started to dry out a bit and is just thick clay that won't clear out of tyre treads.



A powerful onboard compressor. This is essential - airing down is one thing, you need to air back up. This setup also runs the front and rear diff locks.



Breathers - rear diff, gearbox and transfer case. The front diff breather comes up the other side of the motor (OEM), just by the fuel filter. Do not wade your vehicle without raised breathers. Ignore that advice at your (expensive) peril: