This is something that I've been meaning to do for some time, put together a secondary tool kit to grab when I'm heading off pavement.
So what I'd like to do is see what the consensus is on what and/or how many tools to carry along when wheeling/overlanding.
I'd like to have a few categories:
Just minimal Metric tools (okay so I can be a little narcissistic and let the Jeeps fend for themselves). I don't need every bloody size metric socket in every depth and point (6/12 point) in every drive size (1/4, 3/8 or 1/2).
So for this section I know we must have:
Hand tools:
- 3/8" Drive
- drive ratchet
- Various adapters: 1/4" to 3/8"; 3/8" to 1/2"; 3/8" to 1/4"; 1/2" to 3/8"
- 3/8" extensions
- 3/8" breaker bar
- 10mm
- 12mm
- 13mm
- 14mm
- 17mm
- 19mm
- Universal socket: Amazon product ASIN B08DCVR5SB
- ?
- 1/2" Drive
- breaker bar
- short extension
- 12mm
- 14mm
- 17mm
- 19mm
- 22mm
- 35mm
- XXmm for lugs
- XXmm for wheel hubs
- XXmm for crank pully
- ??
- Screwdrivers
- Philips
- Long/large tip
- Medium/medium tip
- Short/medium tip
- Flat
- Long/large tip
- Medium/medium tip
- Short/medium tip
- Bit driver with assortment of bits, could replace not having screwdrivers, Torx or Allen set.
- Wrenches, combo open/box end
- Allen Wrench set, basic metric sizes
- Hammer, any or all listed below
- Claw
- Ball peen
- Dead blow
- Baby/small sledge hammer
- Pliers
- Linesman
- Needle Nose
- Slip Lock, large
- Vice Grips
- Wire cutters
- Wire Stripper/Crimper
- Cheater bar, pipe to fit over breaker bar
- Pry bar
- Tape measure
- Reamer (to enlarge hole sizes)
- Gloves, heavy work type
- Bottle jack accessories
- C-Clamp (size ??)
- Multimeter maybe with thermistor (and extra batteries)
- Valve stem tool with extra valve stem cores (removing valve stem cores)
- Drill set, small basic sizes for drilling metal
- Ratchet straps
- OBDII code reader, OBDII donggle and an app for your phone will do the same and more.
- Silicone funnels
- Sawzall (cordless or corded if you have an inverter) for trail brush
- Loppers (tree trimming) for trail brush
- ??
Power/air tools:
- Air drill
- Air angle cutter/grinder and extra wheels
- Air ratchet (great for tight places when you can't swing a manual ratchet)
- Air impact wrench (?? maybe not)
- Air sawzall and blades
- Air hammer
- ??
Replacement Parts (not for the tool bag):
- Belts
- Hoses
- Lug nuts??
- Extra common metric screws and nuts
- Tire repair kit
- Fuses, various sizes
- Wire crimping connections: butt, ring, spade, 3-way
- 10, 12, 14 gauge electrical wire say ~6'-10' long
- Valve stem cores and caps
- ??
Some necessary materials (not for tool bag):
- Bailing wire. Not very strong but good for use on items that get hot, e.g. mufflers, things close to the exhaust under the hood, etc.
- Duct tape, e.g. Gorilla Tape or whatever your favorite is.
- Electrical tape
- Cable ties (zip ties), long and strong, reusable if possible
- WD40 or equal
- Hose clamps, various sizes
- Towels, e.g. rags, blue paper shop towels, micro fiber cloths, toilet paper, wet wipes
- Fast setting JB Weld
- Permatex Gasket Maker (Gasketing – Gasket Makers - https://www.permatex.com/product-category/gasketing/gasket-makers/?locale=en_us )
- Small tarp (for working/laying on)
- Maybe Tyvek bunny suit (jump suit), again for ground work.
- Starter fluid
- Ratchet straps
- ??
First Aid:
- Army IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)
- Ibuprofen (or other anti-inflammatory)
- Trauma kit
- Blood clotting material (may be in a trauma kit)
- Cynoacrylate (yes, superglue) for closing wounds. You can even get medical grade, but I've always just used what's off the shelf.
- Neosporin, if it's not already in your kit
- Band-aids, keep extra, there usually is never enough in a first aid kit.
- Alcohol wipes
- Tweezers
- Scissors, if you don't already have a set on you.
- Sutures (if you think you have the stomach to do it)
- Smelling salts (may be in trauma kit)
- Cotton swabs
- ???
Recovery Gear:
Tool list to fill out the factory tools missing from the rear door tray:
Anybody get more tools than me in the factory kit? It looks like I'm missing 8, 10,12, 14 wrenches, maybe a ratchet of some sort. I'm guessing mine were never provided since the guy who owned it before me doesn't seem like the sort of dude that would change his own tire, much less turn a wrench...
forum.ih8mud.com
Any other categories??
I will try to edit this post as people respond with additional items.
I know this is a very incomplete list, but I just banged this out to get it started.
The biggest question is what are the essential sockets needed on our rigs? I know we don't need to carry an entire Crsftsman 1500 tool Mechanics tool chest. So just how little can we get away with and still be able to self service most issues on the trail, excluding broken axles, cracked heads, blown diff's?
