Spare Parts Availability At Launch

[Chavannigans]

I have read many stories about people buying newly launched vehicles and getting to accidents and waiting months for repairs. It can take a while for parts availability to catch up but some things could result in shiny new vehicles being completely immobile aside from accidents.

Since Scout is making offroad focused vehicles, I SINCERELY HOPE that they will give new owners the confidence they need to take their new vehicles offroad. At a minimum we should see spare CV shafts and tie rod ends available at launch. These are the most common parts to fail in IFS rigs offroad and can definitely be a show stopper if parts arent available.

This is a big miss from a lot of manufacturers that focus on getting units built and sold when launching new vehicles, and can cause diminished confidence if potential buyers read stories about a brand new vehicle being down for 3-4months since owners and shops arent able to purchase the parts they need to get back on the road.

I would love to buy one each of the CVs and tie rod ends when I pick my vehicle up at launch so I can keep them on hand as spares, just like I do with all my Toyotas on wheeling trips. It has saved the day many times and I would feel really uncomfortable getting off pavement without knowing I if could get one at a local parts store or already have a few with me.

Are there any other parts you would like to see available for purchase at launch?

 

[cyure]

I have read many stories about people buying newly launched vehicles and getting to accidents and waiting months for repairs. It can take a while for parts availability to catch up but some things could result in shiny new vehicles being completely immobile aside from accidents.

Since Scout is making offroad focused vehicles, I SINCERELY HOPE that they will give new owners the confidence they need to take their new vehicles offroad. At a minimum we should see spare CV shafts and tie rod ends available at launch. These are the most common parts to fail in IFS rigs offroad and can definitely be a show stopper if parts arent available.

This is a big miss from a lot of manufacturers that focus on getting units built and sold when launching new vehicles, and can cause diminished confidence if potential buyers read stories about a brand new vehicle being down for 3-4months since owners and shops arent able to purchase the parts they need to get back on the road.

I would love to buy one each of the CVs and tie rod ends when I pick my vehicle up at launch so I can keep them on hand as spares, just like I do with all my Toyotas on wheeling trips. It has saved the day many times and I would feel really uncomfortable getting off pavement without knowing I if could get one at a local parts store or already have a few with me.

Are there any other parts you would like to see available for purchase at launch?

I know this is probably unrealistic but how about none. . Truly I would like then to have everything readily available so if the worst happened you aren’t waiting months for parts for a simple fender bender.

 

[Chavannigans]

I know this is probably unrealistic but how about none. . Truly I would like then to have everything readily available so if the worst happened you aren’t waiting months for parts for a simple fender bender.

I would love that!

But my experience offroading leads me to believe that CVs will definitely be breaking.

1,000ft-lbs of torque is no joke. 35" tires are a LOT of rotational mass. Pair those up with a heavy vehicle and its inevitable if you're really getting adventurous.

But breaking CVs is actually a great thing! It is the fusible link in your drivetrain and are much cheaper (and easier) to replace than a differential or motor.

Tie rod ends are also a great fusible link that will keep you from blowing your steering rack when your steering is loaded up and under strain.

I remember some 6th Gen Bronco owners having to wait weeks to months for new tie rod ends and they have a massive supply chain and dealer network so I would still be apprehensive of taking my Scout on level 2-3 (out of 4 diamonds) trails unless I know I could have on on my porch in a few days.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

While I've never broken a part while wheeling, I usually carried all the easily-replaceable things I might need. And I've fixed others' vehicles with those parts. You identified the obvious ones: CV axles, tie rod ends, a second full-sized spare (please, please just use a standard lug pattern and hub diameter so wheels are easily sourced). Maybe a couple of others, but honestly those will do.

I’ve never broken a part while wheeling, but have while working and doing field work. Had to weld together the busted frame on a GMC pickup full of wood once. I started carrying 6V lantern batteries because the carbon rods in them are great for welding.

If we can draw power easily enough, field welding should be a heck of a lot easier than ever. With a 30A outlet, carrying a small wirefeed welder might be worthwhile for camp repairs or even field repairs.

 

[cyure]

While I've never broken a part while wheeling, I usually carried all the easily-replaceable things I might need. And I've fixed others' vehicles with those parts. You identified the obvious ones: CV axles, tie rod ends, a second full-sized spare (please, please just use a standard lug pattern and hub diameter so wheels are easily sourced). Maybe a couple of others, but honestly those will do.

I’ve never broken a part while wheeling, but have while working and doing field work. Had to weld together the busted frame on a GMC pickup full of wood once. I started carrying 6V lantern batteries because the carbon rods in them are great for welding.

If we can draw power easily enough, field welding should be a heck of a lot easier than ever. With a 30A outlet, carrying a small wirefeed welder might be worthwhile for camp repairs or even field repairs.

In addition to math now I have to weld!

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

In addition to math now I have to weld!

Are you breaking parts already?!

I haven’t had to weld a part on any of my trucks in maybe three decades.

I haven’t *had* to math in…well, okay, my job is mathing, so it’s been about 5 minutes.

 

[cyure]

Are you breaking parts already?!

I haven’t had to weld a part on any of my trucks in maybe three decades.

I haven’t *had* to math in…well, okay, my job is mathing, so it’s been about 5 minutes.

Well that’s a relief no welding. Ha!

My job is very far away from mathing. Give me anything else but math.