On-Hand Parts

[Scout1067]

To preface this, I spent 23 years in the Army as a Cav scout, 13 of those and both combat deployments in a heavy Divisional Cavalry Squadron on Bradleys.

I have been tossing an idea around in my head for a couple weeks and wonder if anybody else has some input. In the Army, at least in every deployable unit I was ever in our maintenance guys always kept a stock of repair parts on hand. This was known as Lines of PLL (Prescribed Load Listing) and they were authorized x # of lines of PLL for each major end item. A line of PLL refers to the list they maintained where each line of the spreadsheet corresponded to one specific repair part. For Bradley this was the components that tended to break the most often in use and would make the vehicle inop. If anyone has ever been around Armored vehicle then you know that much like a CJ, a tank, Brad, or other vehicle can break just sitting in the motor pool.

My idea is to try and come up with a PLL list for a CJ. This is because I am still employed with DoD overseas and while I can get parts from the States it takes 1-2 weeks from when something is shipped before it gets here. I can also get parts on the economy, but I pay a hefty premium. For example, I just had to buy brake shoes for my rear drums on the economy and paid €105 for a set while I could order them from Summit for $31+ a minimal shipping charge. I needed them to get through inspection, so I did not have time to wait.

I have a partial list done up that I will insert below. My question is if you guys with much more experience with CJ’s can look it over and tell me if it is a good list and what to add and/or take away. In the end I plan on having a couple shelves in my garage full of repair parts that I can use and replace as they get used so I always have a stock of the common items on hand.


Jeep CJ7 PLL List
1 Fan Belt Duralast V Belt 15430
2 Power Steering Belt Duralast V Belt 17465
3 Oil Filter K&N-PS-2003
4 Air Filter K&N-E-3952
5 Fuel Filter Fram-G3583
6 Breather Filter K&N 62-1490
7 Spark Plugs Champ - RFN14LY
8 Headlight H4
9 Wheel Bearings-Front
10 Thermostat w/gasket
11 Windshield Wipers
12 PCV Valve
13 EGR Valve
14 Ignition Coil
15 Ignition Solenoid
16 Brake Caliper Guide Pin
17 Brake Pads-Front
18 Brake Rotor-Front
19 Brake Pads-Rear
20 Brake Drum Hardware

 

[gert]

i would add about 2 feet of fuel hose, rDItor hoses, radiator cap, ECM, cap and rotor,oil for all holes, fuses, relays, all light bulbs

 

[cglax6]

i would add about 2 feet of fuel hose, rDItor hoses, radiator cap, ECM, cap and rotor,oil for all holes, fuses, relays, all light bulbs

x2

Only other things I'd add in is 3-4' of all rubber hose sizes for both fuel and vacuum systems...and a couple spools of wire and various connectors...if you don't have that stuff laying around already.

 

[HackFabrication]

I believe this really depends on how far you wander from civilization...

For most repairs, a length of fuel line, some clamps, duct table, wire ties, and 'odds and ends' make sense.

For the rest of us it's: Cell phone, Cash, VISA card...

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Don't forget a 'crying-towel'.
You left out duck-tape and 'bailing' wire. .................
I would add radiator hoses with spare clamps along with heater hose and spare clamps.
Always carry at least 1gal of water with you in the Jeep.
LG

 

[Project86]

ignition switch

 

[hole]

I had to think on this awhile, because at first glance I thought about half the list was a bit overkill for shelf stock, but then remembered you are overseas and Napa isnt two blocks away. As mentioned, cap and rotor, maybe plug wires as well. Only concern for rubber/plastics can be sitting on the shelf for too long since the environment is aging them. I imagine you will have a nice cool dry place to store everything, so my last comment might be moot

 

[Scout1067]

I had to think on this awhile, because at first glance I thought about half the list was a bit overkill for shelf stock, but then remembered you are overseas and Napa isnt two blocks away. As mentioned, cap and rotor, maybe plug wires as well. Only concern for rubber/plastics can be sitting on the shelf for too long since the environment is aging them. I imagine you will have a nice cool dry place to store everything, so my last comment might be moot

I have a local parts store that can usually get stuff I absolutely need but I pay through the nose and the new tariffs are not helping anything because if I buy on the economy the Germans have raised tariffs on some US goods plus there is a 19% VAT. For example, I just had to buy new rear drum shoes I paid 105 Euro for Raybestos 31PG shoes that I can get from Summit for $31.99. That is why I want a PLL stock of common parts that fail. My CJ is my daily driver so i can't afford to have it sit for 1-2 weeks while I wait for parts to get here from the states and I really don't want to pay a mint for must have parts if I don't have to.

I have gotten some great ideas from the replies so far.

 

[RealJeep]

I don't know about storing rubber parts. Some of them have a shelf life of 3 to 5 years and how often do you change a radiator hose or fan belt. I had a hose leaking on my jeep once so I purchased a replacement hose and when I got to working on it just needed the clamp tightened. That was in 2013 and I still have the new hose on the shelf.

On a older vehicle I would just stock the routine maintenance things that you couldn't go to a local auto supply and pick up without having to order. Still there is a lot of parts the auto supply doesn't have in stock in the store but get them in less than a day. I don't know if it's worth storing something like that. You usually know a few days in advance when you are going to do a maintenance thing and can get those parts shipped to the store so it will be there on the day you need it.

Most of the parts I store are used parts. When I replace a part unless it's something I know is completely worn out I keep the old ones. Over the last 30 years since I've had my jeep I've seen parts that were easily purchased get harder and harder to find. I figure there will be a time when some of them will be unobtainable. Also I've had some issues with some aftermarket parts and have found that sometimes repairing an old original part was better than purchasing a new aftermarket part.

 

[Scout1067]

I don't know about storing rubber parts. Some of them have a shelf life of 3 to 5 years and how often do you change a radiator hose or fan belt. I had a hose leaking on my jeep once so I purchased a replacement hose and when I got to working on it just needed the clamp tightened. That was in 2013 and I still have the new hose on the shelf.

I don't plan on stocking too many rubber items. Hell, I even have a couple pairs of panty hose in my tool box for emergency belt repairs when I on the road. I think I am just about where I want to be with my PLL List though I am sure that I will add and take things away the longer i have my Jeep. Below is my Current List after making adjustments based off the recommendations on this thread. I think it hits all the high points. I don't see the point in keeping things like most gaskets and such on hand as you are correct they are subject to degradation and I am not sure how far I would trust a head gasket that had been sitting on a shelf in my garage for several years.
I am giving some thought to having a carb rebuild kit on hand but have not made up my mind yet.
Anyway, here is my list:
1 Fan Belt
2 Power Steering Belt
3 Oil Filter
4 Air Filter
5 Fuel Filter
6 Breather Filter
7 Spark Plugs
8 Headlight
9 Wheel Bearings-Front
10 Thermostat
11 Thermostat gasket
12 Windshield Wipers
13 PCV Valve
14 PCV Valve Grommet
15 EGR Valve
16 Ignition Coil
17 Ignition Solenoid
18 Spark Plug Wires
19 Brake Caliper Guide Pin
20 Brake Pads-Front
21 Brake Rotor-Front
22 Brake Pads-Rear
23 Brake Drum Hardware
24 Brake Drum Spring kit
25 Distributor Cap
26 Distributor Rotor

 

[hole]

Looks like a good list!

 

[Lumpy Grits]

I don't plan on stocking too many rubber items. Hell, I even have a couple pairs of panty hose in my tool box for emergency belt repairs when I on the road. I think I am just about where I want to be with my PLL List though I am sure that I will add and take things away the longer i have my Jeep. Below is my Current List after making adjustments based off the recommendations on this thread. I think it hits all the high points. I don't see the point in keeping things like most gaskets and such on hand as you are correct they are subject to degradation and I am not sure how far I would trust a head gasket that had been sitting on a shelf in my garage for several years.
I am giving some thought to having a carb rebuild kit on hand but have not made up my mind yet.
Anyway, here is my list:
1 Fan Belt
2 Power Steering Belt
3 Oil Filter
4 Air Filter
5 Fuel Filter
6 Breather Filter
7 Spark Plugs
8 Headlight
9 Wheel Bearings-Front
10 Thermostat
11 Thermostat gasket
12 Windshield Wipers
13 PCV Valve
14 PCV Valve Grommet
15 EGR Valve
16 Ignition Coil
17 Ignition Solenoid
18 Spark Plug Wires
19 Brake Caliper Guide Pin
20 Brake Pads-Front
21 Brake Rotor-Front
22 Brake Pads-Rear
23 Brake Drum Hardware
24 Brake Drum Spring kit
25 Distributor Cap
26 Distributor Rotor

Again I will say, you should add radiator and heater hoses w/spare clamps.
Fuses would be a good add also......
LG

 

[RealJeep]

A lot of the parts on your list are things pretty obtainable. Unless you frequently go to some remote place where you can carry the parts with you I can't see it helping you. You know your jeep and know what parts frequently fail so these parts is what I would stock and take with you. Myself, I bought my jeep 30 years ago when it was 14 years old and it still has the same wheel bearings in it. The only part I've had that has given me worry is the U-joints on the drive axle. At the time I went through four of them in two years. The last time I was driving on a busy highway in heavy traffic when the drive axle came off suddenly and it was all I could do to get it off the highway before it came to a stop. I still carry a U-joint and wrenches in the tool compartment under the seat. Everything else I deal with as it comes along. Who has the space and money to stock everything you might need.

 

[Scout1067]

A lot of the parts on your list are things pretty obtainable. Unless you frequently go to some remote place where you can carry the parts with you I can't see it helping you. You know your jeep and know what parts frequently fail so these parts is what I would stock and take with you. Myself, I bought my jeep 30 years ago when it was 14 years old and it still has the same wheel bearings in it. The only part I've had that has given me worry is the U-joints on the drive axle. At the time I went through four of them in two years. The last time I was driving on a busy highway in heavy traffic when the drive axle came off suddenly and it was all I could do to get it off the highway before it came to a stop. I still carry a U-joint and wrenches in the tool compartment under the seat. Everything else I deal with as it comes along. Who has the space and money to stock everything you might need.

This is why I want to have a stock of spare parts: "This is because I am still employed with DoD overseas and while I can get parts from the States it takes 1-2 weeks from when something is shipped before it gets here. I can also get parts on the economy, but I pay a hefty premium. For example, I just had to buy brake shoes for my rear drums on the economy and paid €105 for a set while I could order them from Summit for $31+ a minimal shipping charge. I needed them to get through inspection, so I did not have time to wait."
I can't just run down to NAPA or Autozone and get what I need. Heck, all the auto parts stores near me close at 1600 during the week and are only open til noon on Saturday and are close completely on Sunday.