Tools and Parts

[misfittoy]

So I want to get input from the group about building/ refining my tool kit and spare parts list. This wont be an amazing trip, but more so a list of tools and parts needed to almost always self-recover. We can pretend a month without civilization.

Now I have an 80 series 94 (production 3/94 to be exact)
I have a roof rack, I have two 14"x8"x12" storage containers in the rig. My swing out holds two Ammo Cans and I have a smaller 12"x16" rack on the swingout as well (it holds my chainsaw box).

Ideally, I would like to keep tools and parts locked. My ammo cans on my rack are locked (chainsaw box is not).

Now, parts and tools I already have
Recovery
-12k winch
-5 shackles, pulley, 20' strap


Tools
-metric socket set (socket for diffs and control arms)
-metric stubby wrenches
-metric allens
-rubber mallet
-electrical connections, wire 12g and 14g, wire pliers, shrink wrap and multimeter
-ARB tire repair kit
-cheapo tire inflator
-standard assortment of pliers, crescents and vice grips
-Black RTV, JB steel stick

Parts
-none (besides like some fuses and bulbs and a belt)

So here's where I need some input. What do I need to add? heres what im thinking. Let me know if their is a more field expedient or prefered method.

Tools
-brass punch
-Large socket for hub and a pull scale
-1/4 drive ratchet set

Parts
- one set of wheel bearings
- one U-joint
- Fuel Pump Relay
- TPS
- Vacuum Hose
- Brake lines (going to extend mine and keep the stock for spares)
- 1qt of trans, engine oil and brake fluid
- small grease gun and moly?

What else? add take away. What have you needed or wished you had?

 

[renago]

I would drop for sure :
Wheel bearings .
U joint ,
Vacuum hose,
Brake lines,
Grease gun and grease .

If you go in really remote areas , some tyre patches ,
Tyer cement.
A tyer tube.
Thread and curved needle for tyre stitching .
Abarasive disk to attach at electrical drill .

But BEFORE, leaving the truck must be in perfect mechanical conditions.
Hestetics is secondary un trail , but first at the bar !

Bye Renago

 

[cruiserpilot]

set of wheel studs / set of lugnuts each for one wheel. large tube of grease. minimum 2.5 gal bucket to
catch any oil/fluids - think if you get a leak you want to keep what you got.
specialty pliers to remove snap ring on front birfield, cause any front hub repairs are a bastard without it.
If you carry u-joint or birfield then pre-grease them completely and wrap in saran wrap. Then wrap in papertowel.
The paper towel put on the ground to keep contaminant free, then you can use it to wipe excess off your hands as you work.
I carry birf's and u-joints in ammo can so I have something to put the greasy crap back into to take home. Cause leaving your
broken parts in the forest isn't cool.
Nitrile gloves, a few pairs. small flat pieces of 2x4 or 2x6 to put under jacks and stuff ( I usually have a couple just tossed under
the floor with the jack-all.)
One thing I see, that I hate - cheapo - tire inflator. I'm never staking my life on cheapo far from home. Buy quality or stay home.
Some kind of compressor for filling tires is good. Even little 12V plug ins work really well for occasional use. I went 77 kms
having to stop every 4 kms to fill a tire one day last July. I was pissed but I got home.
Couple of ATV ratchet straps

 

[morganism]

HD aluminum foil to make funnels out of.

Piece of heavy conduit to make a breaker bar, make sure it fits over your most HD handle, and hopefully your wrench heads too.

Bar o soap to fix small punctures in oil pan or gas tank.

Some folks put a full 5 qt o oil in the fuel neck side of the rear cargo panel, along w a tarp and collapsible bucket.

At least one tie rod end, a couple brake caliper bolts and seals. 1 long flexible brake line.

Nice to have a starter solenoid contact set, to field repair.

spare freeze plugs, sometimes they just go. A couple connectors, to bypass heater hoses that break or are torn off.

In Mexico, they use drapery cord to make emergency gaskets, just wrap around outside perimeter of bolts.

Starter and Main engine relays.

If going to be on the beach, get an exhaust bag jack, can save your truck, but is bulky.

 

[cruiserpilot]

On other thing, spray lubricant. Glass cleaner, dish soap work too.

 

[misfittoy]

These are great!

My cheapo is a 12v but its just no dual pump ARB gig.

Ill definitely be adding most of this. definatly starter and alt. brushes.
I carry foil as part of my cooking kit but never though about making it a funnel. I suppose I could use it as a hose patch too?
Forgot about tie rod ends. Thank you
Snap ring pliers... cant remember how many times ive cursed for not having some. Absolutly adding.

For catch bucket I usually have trash bags and a ammo can. I leave nothing behind, except literal s***, buried of course

Keep them comming!

 

[TWILLY]

A can of radiator sealant just saved my ass while remote in Mexico last week.

 

[ferg]

A can of radiator sealant just saved my ass while remote in Mexico last week.

Egg whites work for that too.