Off Road - Equipment Suppliers

boboso · Mar 22, 2008

Okay, I am new to this and have searched both the blue and this forum. In this world of the internet, I can get anything from anywhere... I would however like to support local sources...

I want to get some basic "off road" essentials for the FJ, such as:
- Hi Lift (48") along with platform, mounts and accessories
- Tool mounts/rack - I carry a small Gerber folding shovel and Ax - this would be for larger ones or other "items"
- Tree savers / Rope / pull - though I do not have a winch, I wish to carry this stuff to assist where needed
- A good place to check out "stuff" (I like to window shop)...

And, is there a decent "army/navy" surplus store around the South OC?

I have done a bit of research but do not know the rep or quality of some of the "local" vendors.

Note - I do have a bit of experience in the outdoors and have the basic stuff I need for me, now I need it for the FJ.

WESBC · Mar 22, 2008

You could try Dirty Parts, I've never bought anything from him yet, but from what I've heard, his store and service is top notch.

CADavebert · Mar 22, 2008

The guys at our local 4WheelParts store are pretty cool. It's in Laguna Hills, on Lake Forest.

SoCalOCFJ knows of a surplus store, but I don't have the location yet.

Guest · Mar 22, 2008

There's a good surplus store on Figueroa in Gardena that we use. Not exactly in South OC, but it's good.

boboso · Mar 23, 2008

Cool, I work in Torrance so it is "kinda" local... Is it called Major?

Guest · Mar 23, 2008

THAT's the one!! Right down the street from my current office.

DominicG · Mar 23, 2008

Larry at Dirty Part's rocks!

same with sierraexpeditions.com . I think they are in SD though.. not sure either about a store front.

WESBC · Mar 23, 2008

Oh almost forgot about Expedition Exchange in Torrance. They are mostly Land Rover oriented people, but they carry lots of general stuff too.

Here: http://expeditionexchange.com/

boboso · Mar 23, 2008

Tubig said:
Oh almost forgot about Expedition Exchange in Torrance. They are mostly Land Rover oriented people, but they carry lots of general stuff too.

Here :http://expeditionexchange.com/

Wow... they are right next door to where I work... had the link, but did not see the "little" addy on the home page at the bottom... thanks!

Acetechno · Mar 23, 2008

Here are links to the places I like to shop. good luck.

http://fourtreks.com/index.html

http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/recovery-gear-winches-c-66.html

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...ode+matchall&Dx=mode+matchall&cmnosearch=true

http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-gascan.htm

http://www.wabfab.org/products/sliders/sliders.htm

http://www.demello-offroad.com//catalog/index.php?cPath=61&osCsid=f04f6e420ed7db23053208edb9df83d1

http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=109

I know the links are kinda long but they take you to mostly recovery gear and stuff as well as some home pages. Hope this helps.

Does anybody have one of these slidder adapters?

DominicG · Mar 23, 2008

Acetechno said:
Does anybody have one of these slidder adapters?

yeahup i got one. i like it, make jacking from the slider a little more "secure"

boboso · Mar 23, 2008

Thanks all... I am getting my list together and these sites and vendors help out in completing it...

At this point - things I need to get:
Recovery
Highlift (48") w/ mounting to stock rack
Highlift options - rock rail adaptor, recovery kit to be built (bag, tree saver, d-rings, gloves, etc), platform and lift mate

Support & Tools:
Gas and water cans (would like to lay flat, if possible)
Shovel, ax, and related mounting for rack
Base tool kit for FJ/Trips - have one now but will be updating - Costco has some decent kits with cases
Small compressor and Staun tire deflators
Coleman rack basket
Gobi Ladder
First Aid kit (comprehensive one - already have)

Hanselhoff · Mar 23, 2008

Check your costco for the compressor

boboso · Mar 23, 2008

Wanted to point out that I found Larry(Uphill's) build up thread very informative... thanks!
Uphill's Member Build - Blue Forum

FunJunkie · Mar 23, 2008

Acetechno said:
Does anybody have one of these slidder adapters?

I bought cowboy4x4's version. same quality and coated for a little lower price, including shipping.

Kokopeli · Mar 23, 2008

Most of the links have been covered, but I wanted to second whomever it was that posted the FourTreks link.. Their mouts are pricey, but when you see them in person, you'll understand why. I bought their combo equipment mount as well as their Hi-Lift mount.

I also buy quite a bit from 4 Wheel Parts in Laguna Hills. They are close and convenient and their prices aren't bad. If you go in there, ask for Erik and tell him that Brian with the Purple FJ sent you. Hell probably kick you out, but you'll walk away with a story to tell.

If you'd like to see the FourTreks mounts, send me a PM and we can meet up. We live pretty close to one another.

~Brian

PS. FunJunkie, thanks for posting that there's a slightly cheaper version of the slider adapter. I am close to ordering the WabFab. I'll check out cowboy4x4's before I do. It's always great to have options.

boboso · Mar 24, 2008

Kokopeli said:
Most of the links have been covered, but I wanted to second whomever it was that posted the FourTreks link.. Their mouts are pricey, but when you see them in person, you'll understand why. I bought their combo equipment mount as well as their Hi-Lift mount.

I also buy quite a bit from 4 Wheel Parts in Laguna Hills. They are close and convenient and their prices aren't bad. If you go in there, ask for Erik and tell him that Brian with the Purple FJ sent you. Hell probably kick you out, but you'll walk away with a story to tell.

If you'd like to see the FourTreks mounts, send me a PM and we can meet up. We live pretty close to one another.

~Brian

PS. FunJunkie, thanks for posting that there's a slightly cheaper version of the slider adapter. I am close to ordering the WabFab. I'll check out cowboy4x4's before I do. It's always great to have options.

Thanks...! May do that... I am actually thinking of a Laguna, AV meet up some time as I see a few round these parts...

FJ-Piper · Mar 24, 2008

There is a 4 wheel parts right off the 405 and Inglewood. I just bought this cool Hi-Lift options pack from there. It came with a bag, the bumper thing, gloves, and other stuff. If you work at Toyota, I'm sure you know where In n' Out burger is, it's that exit off of the freeway go north on Inglewood and make first left on Marine, It's on your left. I work off of Wilmington ad the 405 and sometimes cruise over there at lunch. Oh, and I was a Toyotite for almost 4 years. I was the network administrator for Legal

Oh, and there is Oxmans Surplus in La Mirada off of Valley View and Rosecrans. I've been going there since before I can remember (5 yrs old or so)

fjc8871 · Mar 27, 2008

boboso said:
Cool, I work in Torrance so it is "kinda" local... Is it called Major?

Where in Torrance? That's my hood! Expedition Exchange is in Torrance. Never been there but they have good prices on Jerry cans.

Guest · Mar 27, 2008

On Figueroa and Redondo Beach Bl is Major Surplus. It's actually in Gardena.

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