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I don't know, Lizabeth, I think you made some good decisions. Looked after a squeak, bought the right tools for the job. Ascertained the viability of the same repair offroad. Notified the community not to go out unprepared. Good job! I like using my floor jack at home, yet never have taken it...

Both good advice! I like the heart advice from Bjoem, Let's say you really want a G wagon, Find one you can afford and learn to work on it. The confidence of being able to fix it on the trail is unmeasureable. Or get a wealthier girlfriend ;^)

Bummer, but you made it home! I count that as a win! Land Rover on some of their mid 60-70's cars (they all had mechanical throttles) put on a device that once you achieved 3/4 throttle a heavier spring kicked in so you really had to put your foot in it to get to full throttle, plus you knew...

Thanks to the worker bees!

Winches depend on where you go. I used to know a guy who would drive around in 2 wheel drive until he got stuck and then put it in 4x4. To him that was four wheeling.

Maybe even take some phone numbers, Matt's off road recovery, based in Southern Utah; Phone: (435) 632-8218 , Millers Towing, based in Lone Pine, Calif. Phone: (760) 876-4600 Miller will come get you offroad in the Death/Saline Valley area, not cheap! In the Moab area; Phone: (435) 259-1109...

Mu $.02 worth; Just having a kinetic rope is fine if you are going where someone else might stumble across you. Otherwise you need to get your self out or take your phone for maybe a long walk. My vote is for an electric winch for self recovery. Tell all your friends and family that you want one...

I'm thinking just get an old backpack off Craigslist...........

No, it came as a 4 petrol(2.25l), I put a 200tdi in it. I'm not sure, I think the 6's were around 65-68. Definitely 2a.

Well that sure shows me how much I don't know about Defenders! Looks simple and easy to install. Thanks!

That looks like a nice Stanley set!

Yeah, my 109 is leaf springs. Probably different fitment. I like the head on pic gives a different view of the protection.

Re leaf springs, aren't 110's coil springs? Not seen but 1 of them in the last Century.

Thanks Bjoern, I've not seen that style before. Can you take a pic of the mounting point, please? Needs holes drilled? Works on leaf spring vehicles? Friend selling them?

Interesting, not sure I like it. I mean it looks the part, just not sure of its functionality. I still have the stock steering arms. Over here in the desert there are plenty of chances to knock them about. Some folks have gone to putting on beefier arms. However once bent you can't straighten...

Hey grubworm, I think the key word was "on"!

I dunno about vehicle safes, I have a well known safe in my closet which I am happy with until the last fires in LA. I saw a guy go to his burned down house and pick up what was left of the same safe and everything inside was destroyed. I'm thinking the best thing is to keep it on you.

Depending on what you want to store I suggest buckets with lids, Action Packer boxes from Rubbermaid and Nanuk or Pelican cases. The one caveat is if the container is too large it will be difficult to put in/take out of the vehicle due to weight.

Bjoern, The only thing I would suggest is if you have letter stamps and it's important to you to imprint the code in the bracket.

Welcome Harvey. My best advice is to take your camping gear and go. Moab is not nearby so forget lift kits and big tyres. Go find a local club to go on local adventures until you learn how yer car works and what you might want to take with you that you don't have already.