Well I'm not going to give you any points on the travel in Africa but I will tell you how I outfitted my truck for my journey from New York City thru the US to Belize up to Canada and than back to NY (total about 20000 miles).<br><br>I was told to mount two skid plates but I opted for a rear one only. I wanted full access to the engine without having had to remove a 200 lbs part. I wanted rear one to protect the fuel tank and fuel lines and it did come handy.<br><br>I took two spares and mounted military tires on all my wheels. Not really the most comfortable and the quietest or economical but I did the entire trip on the same set of wheels.<br><br>I was about to get air intake professionally modified but I did it by my self with a rubber tube leading from under my windshield. But half way thru the trip hitting mostly rain and cool weather (no dust) I took it apart. I just checked on the air filter whenever I opened the hood.<br><br>My radiator got mesh wire covering and same went for lights. <br><br>I mounted a heavy duty alternator and extra battery. On the outside I welded a rack for two 20 liter fuel cans. I changed the timing belt. <br><br>But the difference is that my truck (Jeep Cherokee) has an automatic transmission so clutch wasn't a problem but shifting sensor was which I blew up in the Rockies and had to go to the mechanic shop to get it changed.<br><br>Extra parts went from fuel/oil/air filters, fuses, bulbs, spark plugs and cables, extra fuel lane, 500 different bolts and nuts, duct tape :), set of plugs and caps, 1 case of oil, break and power steering fluid, rubber tubing of different diameters and clamps plus good set of tools which I guarded like crazy. I had put in brand new set of breaks before I left and made sure I know which pads my car takes in case I need to get them from the dealer on the road. I also took a tube of silicone and can of liquid weld in case I needed to modify the pipes. All this was sitting nicely under my folded rear seat and never bothered anyone until ready to use. Good jack and wide plank (12 by 36) also made its way in. <br><br>Rest of the car was left untouched (I had a roll cage welded in way before for my off road racing) . I mounted a spider web type net under the roof for my clothes, rain gear and misc articles. I only had one backpack that fit perfectly on the passenger side plus tent and sleeping bag that was too warm. I mounted a lock on my glove compartment to put my camera gear in there. I did the same to small locker by my seat. I had two cut off switches: one inside under my steering wheel column and one by the battery. Poor mans antitheft device but it worked. I also learned how to hot wire my car and carried a spare keys next to my dog tags. And standard things such as extended passport and international driving license. That would be it. <br><br>Heh need a driving partner? 25% of the entire fun is actually preparing for the trip.<br><br><br>Matt