'Cruiser tool box list

[Enigma]

So as per my previous post about trail spares, the following is an attempt at a complete list of tools that again has been picked from various threads over the years from here on 'MUD.


ball peen hammer
dead blow hammer
vise grips of various sizes
3/8" drive sockes 8mm to 19 mm
1/2" drive sockets 10mm to 24 mm
ratchets
extensions
socket swivel
wrenches 7mm to 27mm
similar sizes of sockets and wrenches for us with V8's
adjustable (crescent) wrenches in various sizes
breaker bar
assorted cold chisels
assorted punches
assorted screwdrivers (phillips and straight, perhaps torx?)
large flat bladed screwdrive
pry bar
pickle fork
pliers (side cutters, open, linesman, adjustable, needle nose)
snap ring pliers
wire stripper/cutter
torque wrench
multimeter
test probe
files
hacksaw
hub socket (54mm I think it is)
12V work light
electrical tape
electrical connections
WD40
RTV silicone
flashlight
duct tape
bungee cords
ratchet straps

Feel free to point out anything I've missed.

So if you can fit all the above somewhere in your truck, on top of that huge list of spare parts, you can come 'wheeling with me anytime

It was also mentioned that the above mentioned tools dont really need to be high quality generally, as they tend to get lost, loaned out, beat up, stolen, etc.

 

[cruiser_guy]

The OLD trucks have a different hub socket size. It's significantly smaller. I'm not sure of the size but all us disc brake folks have the 54mm one.

I have a deep 27mm socket as well for the injectors but I don't know if thats vital as a trail tool.

Flare nut wrenches?? It might keep from rounding off injector or brake lines. 10mm for brakes, 14mm for brake flex hoses and 17mm for the injector lines.

 

[Fantom]

This would probably go into the parts list but since you mentioned RTV silicone:
Lock-tite
anti-sieze,
gasket sealer,
spare sheets of gasket,
x-acto knife and/or scissors
Breaker bar is nice
a pipe to sleeve over drivers or breaker bar for the stubborn things.
a little torch attachment for the camping tanks (not too much heat but might be enough to help)
Pullers - 3/2 jaw, tie-rod, bearing, etc.
Brass punch (maybe different sized ones)
I'll think of more later.
Of course if you are luck enough to have On Board Air - then air tools!

 

[BC_FJC]

I think I already carry 99% of that with me plus electrical stuff, wire, fuses, connectors, multi meter....

 

[BC_FJC]

a pipe to sleeve over drivers or breaker bar for the stubborn things.

HiLift handle works great

 

[Enigma]

What the hell do you carry all that stuff for Drew? Toyota will still fix your junk 'for free' no?

 

[BC_FJC]

So I can help fix your stuff and so I can get myself to a place I can call for a tow.

When I lost my bushings and nut off my upper a-arm when I was coming out of Tuweep(Grand Canyon) I was glad we had all the tools and stuff we did. Even after getting out to the highway it was almost 500 miles before we had cell coverage and the nearest Toyota Dealership was another 300 miles away in the wrong direction on a Sunday. On the monday I called and had them shipped to Moab and kept on wheeling with the field repair.

 

[brownbear]

So as per my previous post about trail spares, the following is an attempt at a complete list of tools that again has been picked from various threads over the years from here on 'MUD.


ball peen hammer
dead blow hammer
vise grips of various sizes
3/8" drive sockes 8mm to 19 mm
1/2" drive sockets 10mm to 24 mm
ratchets
extensions
socket swivel
wrenches 7mm to 27mm
similar sizes of sockets and wrenches for us with V8's
adjustable (crescent) wrenches in various sizes
breaker bar
assorted cold chisels
assorted punches
assorted screwdrivers (phillips and straight, perhaps torx?)
large flat bladed screwdrive
pry bar
pickle fork
pliers (side cutters, open, linesman, adjustable, needle nose)
snap ring pliers
wire stripper/cutter
torque wrench
multimeter
test probe
files
hacksaw
hub socket (54mm I think it is)
12V work light
electrical tape
electrical connections
WD40
RTV silicone
flashlight
duct tape
bungee cords
ratchet straps

Feel free to point out anything I've missed.

So if you can fit all the above somewhere in your truck, on top of that huge list of spare parts, you can come 'wheeling with me anytime

It was also mentioned that the above mentioned tools dont really need to be high quality generally, as they tend to get lost, loaned out, beat up, stolen, etc.

I like carrying the least amount of stuff myself. But everything I may need.

I think for sockets and stuff you need to be realisitc in what is used. I found after ripping my 60 apart that the most common sizes were 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm. So carry a variety of these wrenches, sockets etc.

Many of the sizes are not even used on a cruiser.

Intead of a deadblow hammer, take a large ball peen and chunk of brass for drift(dis-assembly of knuckle). On the trail you can find some wood if you need to not mark something...

IMOP there is such a thing as carrying too much tools.

What cruiser_guy carries is going to be drastically different than what a day trip wheeler is going to carry too. There is no need to carry an injection socket for a day wheeler. If you have to pull injectors on the trail you are probably in deep trouble.

A torch is a good idea. So is a soldering iron. Butt splices.

So much can be done with a soldering iron and electrical tape .

 

[Enigma]

The point of the tool list and spare parts list I've assembled came from discussion at our last meeting. It's not intended as 'you need to have ALL this stuff or you can't come wheeling'. It is intended to be a comprehensive list of items that one could have, split up amongst several vehicles.
I realize that all the socket sizes arent always necessary, but its probably easier to keep things neater in the original cases. Also, those of us with 'non stock' components (chevy engines, trannies, etc) could probably find a use for most of them.
It's entirely up to the individual what they would like to bring based on these lists.

 

[brownbear]

The point of the tool list and spare parts list I've assembled came from discussion at our last meeting. It's not intended as 'you need to have ALL this stuff or you can't come wheeling'. It is intended to be a comprehensive list of items that one could have, split up amongst several vehicles.
I realize that all the socket sizes arent always necessary, but its probably easier to keep things neater in the original cases. Also, those of us with 'non stock' components (chevy engines, trannies, etc) could probably find a use for most of them.
It's entirely up to the individual what they would like to bring based on these lists.

Absolutely.

When your in a wheeling group might as well have your whole set with ya, as you never know who might need help.


My point was not over loading with stuff that will never be used.

I like those canvas sacks for tools, use tupperware inside to hold certain sockets.


One point to make... LOL. Is unsecured loads in vehicles can cause a lot of injury or death. So if you load a 50 plus pound tool box in your truck, it should strapped down firmly. Not only could it save your life, it could save the life of someone in another vehicle with whom you may collide with.


Working on planes we are always conscious of cargo loads coming undone. So it always shocks me how people load vehicles.

 

[Enigma]

MMm yah. I remember being young and foolish and jumping my 40 in a gravel pit. Its amazing what flys around out of an unsecured milk crate full of tools n stuff when you land.

Side note: dont keep on the gas when you land either, hubs apparently shear clean off