newbie - most commonly used tools

[miletwo]

Hi all,

I'm nearing my purchase of a '75 FJ55 and I plan to drive it home from near Seattle, WA all the way to Southern California. What I want to know is: what are the most commonly used tools/sizes for engine, brake, etc. work. I want to put together a small tool pouch of "must haves" for the trip. For example; for my Honda Accord I would take a 10,11,12,13,14,17,19mm wrenches along with the assumed below.

assumed:
- stubby screwdriver
- crescent wrench
- channel locks
- vise-grip
- medium sized slot/philips screwdrivers
- heater hose
- fuel line/fuel filters
- JB weld putty
- assortment of wire/caps/crimp on splicers, etc.
- set of plugs

Any input is appreciated.,

Jeremy Anderson

 

[Landpimp]

1st off........PLEASE don't tell me its a brown/copperish fj55 owned by a girl in Gig Harbor/Port Orchard...........if so...............good luck! Last guy that came out to pick it up ended up staying with me for a few days and drove a Suburban home.

ah, never mind, its this one
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=20698



Have you seen this 55 in person? if not I could maybe look it over for you.

but add a big hammer to your list.

might get AAA+


John H

 

[NJFJ40]

I would add a belt repair kit and lug wrench in there.

 

[zetasig]

Maybe it just hit me, but what makes US so crazy that we buy a "new" car and then carry along 6 tool boxes because we are pretty sure somethings going to bust..

Bring a cell phone with a full battery.

 

[Landpimp]

more crap you bring the less you will need

Maybe it just hit me, but what makes US so crazy that we buy a "new" car and then carry along 6 tool boxes because we are pretty sure somethings going to bust..

Bring a cell phone with a full battery.

 

[fj55-100]

to where in so cal ? coupple of us pigs in LA ,

 

[Isotel]

Trailer and Tow Vehicle would be the only 2 tools i would take.. Seriously, if its a 55 and its less than $3000 its probably got some sort of issues that need to be worked out before i would cross town, let alone state lines..

What sort of condition is this pig in?? any pictures?? When i got my truck it was sitting for 10 years and needed a good couple of weeks of work and some money before i got it running decent.. still 1 year later i dont know that i would drive it out of the state.. My goal is to drive it to Moab next spring..

 

[Romer]

Permetix in case you have to work on smething that needs a quick gasket and the always useful Duct Tape.

 

[IDave]

8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19 mm wrenches.

 

[jesterb]

factory service manual

 

[TexomaFJ40]

Nylon wire ties - large size: More useful than duct tape.

 

[nocents]

Tow strap and battery cables for a jump!

Nocents

 

[Rice]

Romer's permatex and duct tape for sure. And a big a** hammer. It ain't for fixin stuff, just for lettin off some steam.

Rice

 

[Michaeb5353]

I live in the seattle area, if you get really stuck, I'd more than happy to help out, I don't know much about mechanics, but any thing else..

Sent you a PM with my cell #.

 

[Gauge]

Best tools for the job? Simple - checkbook and a pen.

 

[woody]

Cruiser Assistance Club listing...register, then email me immediately after and I'll get ya a copy sent out.

 

[Hodag]

55 across state lines

I was gonna drive the 55 I bought from Salt Lake to Omaha. Then I came to my senses. I lined up a buddy to come with. We were gonna take his T100 as a chase vehicle full of tools and a hitch for a rental trailer if necessary. Then we decided to borrow another buddys dually diesel F350 and trailer. This was by far the best idea. This would be what I suggest. Believe me, youll pack everything you think youll need, and what breaks you wont have the tool for. Trailer it, trailer it, trailer it. Get it home and give it the love it so richly deserves. The care you would give it broken down on the side of the highway is not what it deserves. Youll be pissed at it, and tempted to take that Big F'n Hammer to it. Try to beg, borrow or steal a trailer and tow rig, believe me, Ive been there. Hodag

 

[badkarma]

If you don't do what Hodag suggests, then...

Visa, it's everywhere you want to be.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Headphones and nose plugs so you won't worry unnecessarily about any noises or smells coming from the drivetrain, etc. You'll still be able to sense more important warning signs such as smoke rising from the engine compartment or a complete loss of steering or brakes.

 

[bad_religion_au]

Maybe it just hit me, but what makes US so crazy that we buy a "new" car and then carry along 6 tool boxes because we are pretty sure somethings going to bust..

Bring a cell phone with a full battery.

well i bought a 30 year old 40, for 3grand, that i knew had 1 million k's on the drivetrain, and drove it for a year without tools, only now do i carry 1 tool box, and i USUALLY only break it out for others... but it's been helpful a handful of times... guess it depends on the make of the car you buy..

as for the tow rig, we did a big trip, and my mate brought his new car along as a "backup" car... just as well we had the 40, cause i ended up towing him home