Mandatory "Everyday Carry" tools?

[Luke84]

So I got my first FZJ80 about 3 weeks ago, and I've been reading the boards a lot. I am pretty handy and can fix most obvious car problems, save for electrical and AC. I was wondering what tools you all keep in your truck all the time? I'm mainly wanting to know which tools tend to be used a lot on Landcruisers- Today I picked up a 24mm Wrench and a 15/16 6point socket for tricky Diff plugs. Do y'all see yourself using any other "oddball" tools often?

 

[Corbet]

The only tools that are always in the truck are my OBDII scan tool, a multi meter, and bit type screw driver.

Otherwise my trail tool box is pretty well equipped for any foreseeable breakdown.

 

[Funner]

Welcome to Mud! You seem to be asking two questions. Everyday tools for me consists of the factory tool kit, multi meter, and Leatherman. Oddball tools I would not carry as an everyday thing.

 

[Luke84]

Ah I guess you're right. My first car was a 1975 Jeep Wagoneer (in 2001) and I got used to carrying a lot of tools on me. Like a baseball bat to knock the starter into gear a few times, or a big screwdriver to jump the starter solenoid from under the hood on occasion.

I guess Landcruisers might prove to be a little easier than a jeep?

 

[DARKNESS]

Carry lots of money for gas

 

[flyingmonkey]

AAA card so I can have it towed home to where my tools are.

 

[Lightfighter]

Trail=tools

Everyday=roadside assist plan

 

[Razor One]

Glock 19 and a head mounted flashlight

 

[DRTDuck]

Snacks in the Engle and 40 S&W in the console.

Actually I of have a basic metric socket set, metric gear wrenches and a few other basic hand tools at all times in the back, not much weight.


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[Razor One]

Snacks in the Engle and 40 S&W in the console.

Actually I of have a basic metric socket set, metric gear wrenches and a few other basic hand tools at all times in the back, not much weight.


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And since you're in Colorado, I trust you're only loading 5 rounds in your 13 round magazine..... you know.... for the children....

 

[UnderDawg]

And since you're in Colorado, I trust you're only loading 5 rounds in your 13 round magazine..... you know.... for the children....

BAHHHHHHH HAHHAAAAAA! Welcome to MUD

 

[artech]

Metric Gearwrenches, one fan belt(easy to stash), leatherman, bit type screwdriver, factory tool kit, fire extinguisher. Never have needed any of it, but the day I leave it all home is probably gonna be the day I need something...

 

[Taco crawler]

So what's does the factory toolkit have in it ?

 

[toyofan]

I owned a couple of Jeep Cherokees for over 10 years. I found myself getting stuck all the time needing odd tools (i.e torx bits, allen sockets, ect), and not to mention the combination of metric and SAE bolts all over the place.
Toyotas really made this very simple (they created LEAN thinking), and it almost seems that with 10MM, 12MM, 14MM, and a 17MM wrench and sockets you can get to most of everything. Off course other common tools like hammer, screwdrivers, ect are needed, but for trail or road fixes you don't need much - that is if your ever need it off course as these vehicles are very reliable.

 

[cody c]

hub socket and split ring pliers are the only major vehicle specific tools I leave in the cruiser, other then some wrenches and sockets etc.

 

[DylanICON]

I carry my tool bag all the time. it's about 30 lb.
pretty sure I could do most anything. I do have split ring pliers in there but not the big 54mm spindle nut socket. on the trail I have often done the nut on my old 84 hilux with a hammer and chisel.

rescue tape is always good to have...I need to get some

I need to put together basic parts like belts, hoses ect.

 

[math]

Carry lots of money for gas

Seconding this one. A gas discount card is also a handy accessory.

 

[UnderDawg]

Seconding this one. A gas discount card is also a handy accessory.

Bah you guys should buy some ethanol free at $4.55 a gal... in Ohio that's like 15.00 a gal in Cali..

 

[Tapage]

screwdrivers, pliers lantern, air compressor ..

 

[Lka1988]

I have a minivan and a phone to call my wife when the Jeep breaks. Which, on average, is about twice a month.