Added updates. Let's remember that this is a trail toolbox, and not an end all save all. we don't wanna have to start towing trailers out to the trail with us!
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| Author: | pixeldzn [ Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR THE TRAIL |
Let's get everyone's idea together for a recommended tool setup for the trail. I'll keep updating the first thread with suggestions. Here's my ideas of the top of my head: Sockets: 10mm 13mm 15mm 16mm 18mm 21mm 24mm 35mm (half shaft nut) 3/4" (lug nuts) Hand Tools: 3/8" socket wrench 1/2" socket wrench socket extender open ended/box wrenches (metric and SAE) breaker bar pry bar Crescent Wrench Needle Nose and Standard Pliers wire cutters Vice-Grips C-Clamp BFH (big $%#&@ hammer) phillips and flat head screwdrivers torx screwdrivers or T-handles air pressure guage bottle jack ratchet strap(s) flashlight/lantern Supplies: Work Gloves Latex Gloves JB Weld RTV Sealant Lock-Tite Silicone (Tube, not spray) Zip Ties electrical butt connectors Duct Tape Electrical Tape Quart of Oil Plastic Garbage Bag Oil Dry/Kitty Litter Block of Wood (a 1ft length of 2x4 is ideal) |
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| Author: | Dirty Silver KJ [ Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:38 am ] |
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Good list !!! Don't forget lots of latex gloves - no good around heat but great for grease/slime/dirt. (yeah I'm a mechanic with dainty hands) also swivel adaptors for your 3/8 & 1/2 drive extensions help for those hard to get to spots. a couple of wood blocks for whatever.. they can be real handy. Mike |
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| Author: | Eddo [ Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:18 am ] |
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I'd include 13mm in the bunch. It is quite commonly used on the Jeep. From my observations the most used sizes are 10, 13, 15, 18, 21mm |
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| Author: | Se7enLC [ Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:39 am ] |
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Add a 15 or 18" 1/2" drive breaker bar (or flex handle as sears likes to call them). I went with a 10" extender cuz it was on sale. It was a good length, but some people said 6" is long enough. Maybe a long 1/2" drive torque wrench, too, if you're feeling rich. But now that's more of an all-inclusive tool list, not a trail-tool list. A long 18mm open-ended wrench was a necessary part for me (to get those pesky bolts off my gas tank skid!) I suppose taking off a skid is a common-enough trail repair, so that's a good item to have. I'd add a note on there to include wire cutters/strippers and butt-connectors (for splicing wires). Not that it would happen all that often, but you never know. Maybe for CB repair? Also, anything you add to the jeep, just add the necessary tools for that item (like if you add a CB antenna, add on the right size wrench as well). Nothing worse than trying to fix something with the wrong tool and only making the problem worse! |
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| Author: | uvalax236 [ Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:57 am ] |
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Kitty litter to pick up oil as well as a shovle and a plastic bag. A quart of Oil also helps. |
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| Author: | pixeldzn [ Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:20 pm ] |
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additions made. keep em coming! |
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| Author: | MikeD0106 [ Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:00 am ] |
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For anybody that has a reaction to or just doesn't like latex, you could get nitrile gloves. A little more durable and less likely to have an allergic reaction. One place that you could get some is at Galls |
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| Author: | white04kj [ Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:12 pm ] |
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I'd say a jar of GoJo or something similar would be a good idea if you're gonna be messing with oil or anything like that, that way your interior stays clean. |
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| Author: | Tokyojoe [ Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:04 pm ] |
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headlamp (the kind that is on a headband and fits, where else, on your noggin....or at a minimum a mini maglite or a roadside assistance flourescent lamp. Latex gloves on sale at the Walgreens down the block from me (check your nearest one). Buy 3 boxes of 50 for $10 = 150 gloves. Was a Gerber/Leatherman utility tool already listed? At least 100' of 550 cord. |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:06 pm ] |
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Need a good flashlight! I love the led ones, I got a good one from cabelas, cost a pretty penny though. Cough$50Cough I think some kind of wheel scotch is a good thing to have. I carry some bricks when I go camping for the boat. Good for changing tires too. |
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| Author: | WV(0)IIIIIII(0) [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 1:17 pm ] |
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As far as lights go. A florescent rechargeable camping lantern is a handy light a very durable. I picked mine up from Wally-World and I always keep it in the back of the Jeep for emergencies. |
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| Author: | pixeldzn [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:42 pm ] |
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Added updates. Let's remember that this is a trail toolbox, and not an end all save all. we don't wanna have to start towing trailers out to the trail with us!
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| Author: | BCool [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:32 pm ] |
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I was about to say that if you put all that crap in your liberty, you won't even be able to get in it. |
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| Author: | dog_party [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:44 pm ] |
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Should we put tow/recovery straps on there? If so, what kind? What strength? Hook ends or loop ends? I don't know, 'cause I don't have any yet. What about a rain poncho? That's one of the first things that goes into my Jeep kit (right after flashlight). Or should we start a different thread dealing with recovery, survival and first aid "tool" boxes. This list could get HUGE! Adventure trailers might need to ramp up their production for all the trailers they're going to have to sell for us all to carry all this stuff. |
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| Author: | Roachman3700 [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:54 pm ] |
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Some more things I always Carry Ax Shovel Duct Tape Electrical Tape Toilate Paper At least 1 30' 2" or 3" Recovery strap thinkits 30,000lbs with no metal hooks Big bottle of Purell or similar product This has already been said but figured I would share what I always have on the trail with me as far as tools are conserned. I found that this is the best thing as far as tools with a couple of additions http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product. ... +Tool+Sets This is basicly what I carry I have only added a few more things A set of Metric and Standard Ratchet Wrenchs A set of Metric and Standard Alan Wrench Socket sets Good Pliers & Wire cutter Good set of Phillips & Flat Head screwdrivers. later, Dan |
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| Author: | Tokyojoe [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:20 pm ] |
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dog_party wrote: Should we put tow/recovery straps on there? If so, what kind? What strength? Hook ends or loop ends? I don't know, 'cause I don't have any yet.
What about a rain poncho? That's one of the first things that goes into my Jeep kit (right after flashlight). Or should we start a different thread dealing with recovery, survival and first aid "tool" boxes. This list could get HUGE! Adventure trailers might need to ramp up their production for all the trailers they're going to have to sell for us all to carry all this stuff. Use the loops....never use the metal hooks. Flying metal projectiles is not something you want to experience....which could be the last and only time you ever experience it. Okay, the topic is "RECOMMENDED TOOLS" so accesories should be excluded. Of course, you can not work on your vehicle without lighting at night or under a thick forest canopy. Once you complete this list, you can move it to the FAQ's section. |
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| Author: | dog_party [ Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:39 pm ] |
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Should any of the sockets be deep-well sockets? And is there any reason to have a 3/4" if you have a lug wrench? I always carry extra batteries for my flashlight and/or latern (whatever I'm carrying). And a big can of fuel (along with PS diesel additive). Not really a tool though, I guess. But one of the most important tools for me to carry is an eye-glass repair kit. Nothing worse than getting stuck out there without the little tiny screw driver.  That's not a winking smiley face. That's the "Trying To Focus On My Glasses While I Try To Fix Them With The Broken Tip Of An Old Pocket Knife" smiley.
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| Author: | Guyute1210 [ Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:25 pm ] |
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dog_party wrote: Should any of the sockets be deep-well sockets? And is there any reason to have a 3/4" if you have a lug wrench?
Spark plugs....unless of course you have a CRD! <----That's me winking at you since you have a CRD...
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| Author: | AdamIsAdam [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:19 pm ] |
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Buy a HD 4'x6' tarp so you can lay on it to work under the KJ without getting muddy (cause you'll have to get under it hwen in the muddiest part of the trail, of course). This is kind of a tool. More important than latex gloves (wuss!). (I use the latex gloves for changing a flat on the road when wearing a suit. On the trail, I don't mind dirt under my nails.) Next: 2'x2' MDF board to be used under your Hi Lift when in aforementioned mud. Hi Lift (didn't see that one yet) Extra plastic rivets and rivet gun. It's cheap and very important trail maintenance to avoid totally dropping a fender flare! Extra lug nuts. in fact, if you run locking lug nuts, you should replace them with standard lugs before trail riding so if you have to change a tire in bad conditions, you're not messing with a lock! Torque wrench. (can double as a breaker bar). At 4,800 lbs, I've got more stuff than that... Extra gloves. Extra fleese. Extra wool hat. Extra fuses. (don't forget the inline fuse to your CB). |
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| Author: | fireman1028 [ Sun Apr 02, 2006 4:11 pm ] |
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| back at you!!
also, dont forget bear repellant. I splash a little on everytime I go out the door and I haven't been attacked yet!! 
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