Club Requirements: All vehicles must have
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All of the required equipment can be found locally or online. Tow hooks can be purchased at your local Jeep dealer as well as local auto parts store. (Walmart has tow hooks for cheap.)
FRS (famliy radio service) handheld unit. Motorola, Midland ,Baofeng
A fire extinguisher and a First aid Kit are important items to have in your Jeep. When buying an extinguisher make sure that it is rated for automotive applications. Also mount your new fire extinguisher in a safe an secure location. A medical kit should be well maintained and include the basic supplies for treating things such as minor cuts.
Tow Straps can also be found at your local parts store, but select a strap without metal hooks. A Strap rated for 20,000 pounds should do. Tow hooks are a must! NO pull points NO go!
In the club all Jeep vehicles need to have seat belts, roof support such as a roll bar or steel top. most members have a range of (33"-35")Your Jeep must have a minimum 32" tire and a maximum of a 38" tire. (Update 2020 )Jeeps with 35"+ tires should run chromemolly shafts.
Jeeps with 37"-38" tires must run chromemolly shafts or upgraded axle housings.
The Patriot BOD does not approve 35"+ tires with a Dana 35. (YJ's,TJ's,XJ's)and never add a locker to a Dana 35! Consider a axle swap Dana 44 or Ford 8.8
4 Door JKU's, JLU's&JT's are advised to run a min of a 35" tire +* and a minumum lift.*
some Jl's are running a updated stronger Dana 35 which is ok for 35" tires.
Metric tire sizes must fall into this 32"-38" range. A metric tire size calculator can be found here. If you are unsure about your metric tire size meeting the requirements see our bylaws* and or , please contact: PatriotJeepers@gmail.com An all terrain/off-road tire is preferred over a street tire. A spare tire of the same size is required due to problems that can occur on the run.
Although not required a set of skid plates, particularly for your oil pan are highly reccomend for additional protection. *We also reccommend a minumum of 2 inches + of lift for all Jeeps provided by either a body or suspension lift kit and or flat fenders to help clear obstacles on the trail. Axle Locker(S) are highly advised! but not in a Dana 35! JL ok!
All other aftermarket equipment is not required. If you are interested in buying more equipment visit our Links or our Intro To Jeepin' page to view companies that sell these products.