I just bought a couple tool rolls off amazon and filled them with entry level craftsman stuff. All metric 3/8 socket set, ratcheting wrench set, box end wrench set, screwdrivers, picks, pliers, channel locks, vice grips. I think I have 4 rolls total, but they take up very little space.
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I was pulling out my jack today & thought I may as well show you guys my trail toolkit:
1st tool roll has 10-24mm 1/2" drive sockets etc, including the skinny 3/8 drive spark plug socket for the 1UZ
Next is pliers incl. circlip pliers & the all-important vice grips
Then there's wrenches incl a 10mm brake line flare nut one.
1/4 drive & bits set:
Original jack & handles, files, punches, cold chisel, hammer, pry bar, scraper, bits of wire, spare bolts etc & electrical stuff, multimeter...
Jack & handles & some stuff goes in it's original location, the rest goes in a plastic bin along with spare oil & brake fluid, duct tape, insulation tape, zip ties, rags, WD-40, tarp etc.
Cheers
Clint
1st tool roll has 10-24mm 1/2" drive sockets etc, including the skinny 3/8 drive spark plug socket for the 1UZ
Next is pliers incl. circlip pliers & the all-important vice grips
Then there's wrenches incl a 10mm brake line flare nut one.
1/4 drive & bits set:
Original jack & handles, files, punches, cold chisel, hammer, pry bar, scraper, bits of wire, spare bolts etc & electrical stuff, multimeter...
Jack & handles & some stuff goes in it's original location, the rest goes in a plastic bin along with spare oil & brake fluid, duct tape, insulation tape, zip ties, rags, WD-40, tarp etc.
Cheers
Clint
TreadingLight
"Overlanding is Sh*t"
Resurrecting an older but relevant thread as I too am getting serious about tools to carry on my extended overland/backcountry trips (US and Latin America). I'm upgrading my wrenching skills as well after a lot of mixed experiences getting by with limited tools / sketchy mechanics.
I plan to carry my complete troopy toolkit with me full-time. I've got plenty of space so no reason to leave them home.
I've got the basics: a variety of 10/12/14/17/19mm wrenches (combo, stubby, and flare), breaker/ratchets/sockets (3/8 and 1/2 drive, short and deep versions), pliers, channel locks, screw drivers, snap ring pliers, vice grips, brass drift, hammer, etc.
Questions for now:
1) What larger size wrenches / sockets are needed to service a '90 hzj75?
I have sockets for the wheel bearings (54mm front and a 3-pronged thing for the rear).
The big nut on the crank pulley is ... 32mm? Or is it 34?
Any 21/24/27mm fasteners? I've replaced the trans/tc/diff plugs with 10mm allen plugs.
2) What smaller wrenches/sockets might I need?
Are there any 7mm/8mm fasteners? Anything inside the dash for example? Tiny wrench for replacing zerk fittings?
3) Any other unusual fasteners?
The injection pump governor cover has allen bolts. Not sure what size they are.
A 14mm spline socket seems to work well for the square nut on the knuckles.
I have SAE battery terminals so I also carry a 1/2" wrench.
4) Are there any essential SSTs?
A dial indicator adapter for setting the 1hz injection pump timing would be handy.
I don't see any good options for the valve shim tool so I'll probably rely on a screwdriver, a magnet, and an assistant.
The timing belt tensioner is a PIA to get on and off with a screwdriver so I might buy or make something for that.
I plan to carry my complete troopy toolkit with me full-time. I've got plenty of space so no reason to leave them home.
I've got the basics: a variety of 10/12/14/17/19mm wrenches (combo, stubby, and flare), breaker/ratchets/sockets (3/8 and 1/2 drive, short and deep versions), pliers, channel locks, screw drivers, snap ring pliers, vice grips, brass drift, hammer, etc.
Questions for now:
1) What larger size wrenches / sockets are needed to service a '90 hzj75?
I have sockets for the wheel bearings (54mm front and a 3-pronged thing for the rear).
The big nut on the crank pulley is ... 32mm? Or is it 34?
Any 21/24/27mm fasteners? I've replaced the trans/tc/diff plugs with 10mm allen plugs.
2) What smaller wrenches/sockets might I need?
Are there any 7mm/8mm fasteners? Anything inside the dash for example? Tiny wrench for replacing zerk fittings?
3) Any other unusual fasteners?
The injection pump governor cover has allen bolts. Not sure what size they are.
A 14mm spline socket seems to work well for the square nut on the knuckles.
I have SAE battery terminals so I also carry a 1/2" wrench.
4) Are there any essential SSTs?
A dial indicator adapter for setting the 1hz injection pump timing would be handy.
I don't see any good options for the valve shim tool so I'll probably rely on a screwdriver, a magnet, and an assistant.
The timing belt tensioner is a PIA to get on and off with a screwdriver so I might buy or make something for that.
7mm wrench is used to adjust rod length for the brake booster
A long shafted screwdriver can be used to reach that itch in the middle of your back. That’s all I got. 
TreadingLight
"Overlanding is Sh*t"
I use a broken off piece of cactus for that.
A set of sturdy picks is incredibly useful for loosening stuck rubber hoses, timing belt tensioner springs, and generally getting into tight spaces to grab onto something.
TreadingLight
"Overlanding is Sh*t"
And for fuel injector seats/gaskets. Good call. Adding picks to the list of things to pack.
Not sure what the details on your truck are, but I found some less common tools required in these spots on my BJ73:
7 and 8mm wrench: Grease Nipples (also an idea to carry some spares)
Wrench / socket to fit your Diff pinion nuts
22mm deep socket: Spring U-Bolts (OME) and shackle pins. (But I also saw other widths in that spot)
Flat snapring pliers, big: Snapring on drive shaft in knuckle (the pointed ones don't work there).
Pointed snapring pliers (set for inner, outer, straight and angled)
Those special wrenches to undo brakelines and injector lines.
Monky wrench for everything missed out
To be considered for a long trip:
Grease gun
Set of drift pins
Tool to undo the track rod ends from the pivot arm.
Small hacksaw
Files (round, half-moon, flat)
Set of very fine screwdrivers (watchmaker). Handy on pins in plugs, O-rings...
Drillbits and accu drill
Easy-Out toolset
Tapping tool. Consider the bigger bolts are fine pitch thread. Carry some respective spare bolts.
Crimp plier, wire, assortment of crimp electric connectors (look what's on your battery terminal, may be unusually wide)
Big volume syringe and some universal clear pvc hose.
Wire and wireclamp tool
Edit added
Multimeter
Cutter knife
Safety goggles, gloves.
Tyre repair set, spare vents
We aren't talking spares here, but some general materials are coming handy:
Isolating tape, self-sealing butyl tape
JD Weld / plastic metal
Wire, ducttape, cable straps.
Assortment of bolts, nuts, washers. Also bolts with fine pitch thread, where applicable.
Assortment of crimp electric connectors, cable, fuses.
Gasket Sealant (e.g Hylomar blue), Silicone
A piece of bicycle tube (makes great gaskets)
4ft fuel hose for your rig and 1/2 ft of some tubing fitting into it.
4ft 5/16 pvc hose
Jumper cable and some welding rots + welding screen for battery welding
Cheeres
Ralf
7 and 8mm wrench: Grease Nipples (also an idea to carry some spares)
Wrench / socket to fit your Diff pinion nuts
22mm deep socket: Spring U-Bolts (OME) and shackle pins. (But I also saw other widths in that spot)
Flat snapring pliers, big: Snapring on drive shaft in knuckle (the pointed ones don't work there).
Pointed snapring pliers (set for inner, outer, straight and angled)
Those special wrenches to undo brakelines and injector lines.
Monky wrench for everything missed out
To be considered for a long trip:
Grease gun
Set of drift pins
Tool to undo the track rod ends from the pivot arm.
Small hacksaw
Files (round, half-moon, flat)
Set of very fine screwdrivers (watchmaker). Handy on pins in plugs, O-rings...
Drillbits and accu drill
Easy-Out toolset
Tapping tool. Consider the bigger bolts are fine pitch thread. Carry some respective spare bolts.
Crimp plier, wire, assortment of crimp electric connectors (look what's on your battery terminal, may be unusually wide)
Big volume syringe and some universal clear pvc hose.
Wire and wireclamp tool
Edit added
Multimeter
Cutter knife
Safety goggles, gloves.
Tyre repair set, spare vents
We aren't talking spares here, but some general materials are coming handy:
Isolating tape, self-sealing butyl tape
JD Weld / plastic metal
Wire, ducttape, cable straps.
Assortment of bolts, nuts, washers. Also bolts with fine pitch thread, where applicable.
Assortment of crimp electric connectors, cable, fuses.
Gasket Sealant (e.g Hylomar blue), Silicone
A piece of bicycle tube (makes great gaskets)
4ft fuel hose for your rig and 1/2 ft of some tubing fitting into it.
4ft 5/16 pvc hose
Jumper cable and some welding rots + welding screen for battery welding
Cheeres
Ralf
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I've found that when injector seal washers are really stuck down in the cylinder head, any pick small enough to get in there isn't strong enough to get them out. On a 1HD-T (and possibly 1HZ too) a long M8x1.25 bolt will just thread into the hole in the copper seal washer and works great for a puller.
jblueridge
SILVER Star
Cheap dial caliper is helpful as I dig through a tin of hardware looking for the right bolt.
Strap wrench to remove stubborn oil/fuel filters.
Handheld, hammer-driven impact tool with various adapters and bits.
cheap plastic corrugated sleeving for wire repairs and mods.
I now carry at least one electrical toggle switch, ever since I had to bypass stuff to force my ac compressor to run.
Best version of wiring diagrams saved on your tablet or printed out by a large format printer.
A sheet of gasket material.
Strap wrench to remove stubborn oil/fuel filters.
Handheld, hammer-driven impact tool with various adapters and bits.
cheap plastic corrugated sleeving for wire repairs and mods.
I now carry at least one electrical toggle switch, ever since I had to bypass stuff to force my ac compressor to run.
Best version of wiring diagrams saved on your tablet or printed out by a large format printer.
A sheet of gasket material.
TreadingLight
"Overlanding is Sh*t"
Good stuff.
I have added:
I have added:
- 7mm wrench
- pick
- brass drift (for those cone washers)
- 32mm socket for the crank bolt
- 5mm allen key (not that you need to get the cover off the inj pump governor often, but I plan to swap mine for one with an altitude compensator)
- 8mm allen key/socket for the tensioner pulley
- 21mm thin-walled socket for injectors
WarDamnEagle
SILVER Star
Nice; but when did Snap On start making ratchets and pull bars for Toyota?When you get all the tools you need you can hit me up for the ultimate TOYOTA tools that you want
I have 2 sets of these........maybe one day I will let one go
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No idea who made the tools for Toyota but they are good quality , I use some of the screwdrivers frequently besides my Snap On , Facom and Stahlwille ones. This was a kit of tools that was available in the past but unfortunately they discontinued it .Nice; but when did Snap On start making ratchets and pull bars for Toyota?
Cactus are a tad scarce in Southern Georgia.
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
When you get all the tools you need you can hit me up for the ultimate TOYOTA tools that you want
I have 2 sets of these........maybe one day I will let one go
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not fair .. !
guess those screwdrivers are JIS .?
Need to check that , with the smaller one I don’t think there is much difference between a JIS or regular Philips . The big one yes but that is not included in this kit unfortunately
@joekatana What are the 2 green handle guys on the left side? Nut drivers? I've got a pretty silly mix of USA and Taiwan Craftsman stuff, and a Husky kit that shuffles between vehicles for road trip duty. My various Snap-on pieces have been estate sale luck, and pure luck finds (1/4 ratchet found under my strykers driver seat).
If I was looking to replace with semi-fancy these days, I would order some of this stuff I think.
Nepros Tools - https://www.nepros.net/
The other "bargain" I grabbed and will likely never use was a husky 3/4" drive set that was on clearance for $35. I haven't found a need for the big guys in 2 years and counting.
If I was looking to replace with semi-fancy these days, I would order some of this stuff I think.
Nepros Tools - https://www.nepros.net/
The other "bargain" I grabbed and will likely never use was a husky 3/4" drive set that was on clearance for $35. I haven't found a need for the big guys in 2 years and counting.
