What tools for road trip?

[ScotyDosentKnow]

I just purchased a 100 series a few weeks ago and the truck appears to run fantastic. At the end of the month my wife, son and I are taking a 2,000+ mile road trip in it including some light off roading.

My question is, what are the must have tools/sizes I should bring in my tool bag? Im not trying to replace a transmission on the side of the road but would like to be able to replace an alternator, radiator or belts if I need to.

I have owned a ton of Honda's and always brought 10, 12, 14, 17 and 19mm tools. You could basically take the whole car apart with those. I just havent worked on Toyotas enough to know what sizes are common etc.

 

[AlpineAccess]

You can do just about anything with one of these:

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set in Tool Storage Case - CTK180 Amazon product ASIN B08BJCQ663
Then get a set of deep well large metric sockets that have 21 22, and 24mm. You may want 30-36mm and 57mm later.

Add some zip ties, an assortment of hose clamps, a vice grips, channel locks, and a crescent wrench. Some duct tape, fuses, fluids, whatever else you might need.

That would cover most more recent Toyota 4x4s, maybe with a few additions.

I carry a 10x10 tarp too. Nice to throw on the ground to catch fluids and keep my back out of the mud.

 

[vipergrhd]

Always have a BFH handy and a pry bar. Big roll of duct tape and bailing wire goes a long way.
Tire plugs and a few cans of fix a flat, the green gob seems to be the common one.

 

[OEMGUY0720]

Retighten your Front Brake caliper bolts. I learned it the hard, inconvenient, stressful way.

 

[ScotyDosentKnow]

Always have a BFH handy and a pry bar. Big roll of duct tape and bailing wire goes a long way.
Tire plugs and a few cans of fix a flat, the green gob seems to be the common one.

These are all good suggestions that will go in the truck.

While an all in one tool kit would be nice I have already spent too much money recently lol I will just round up all the loose tools I have and put a tool roll together for the truck.

 

[vipergrhd]

The best thing you can do is baseline the vehicle before the trip, make sure to pressure test your cooling system and replace hoses if needed put a new cap they never get replace very often. Coil pack tend to fail when you least expect it.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

 

[medtro]

Retighten your Front Brake caliper bolts. I learned it the hard, inconvenient, stressful way.

I would Loctite them.

 

[ScotyDosentKnow]

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Thank you! That is not something I even thought would turn up in search!

 

[TILLOTSON]

I had the same question. I try to do the work on my truck myself, learning as I go. I made up a tool roll of the various tools I’ve used for jobs and keep them together in the tool roll. Mostly wrenches, screwdriver, players, etc. That plus a socket set, few larger sockets, breaker bar and I have the tools for repairs. I’m sure there are things I’m missing, but I have the tools for the jobs I know how to do covered at least.

 

[newbielx470]

Would torque wrench be a good tool to carry on a long road trip?

 

[hoser]

I'd take a breaker bar over a torque wrench. People sometimes curse when trying to remove stuck bolts. But when's the last time you heard somebody curse when tightening a bolt because they didn't have the exact torque value?

 

[AlpineAccess]

Road trip tools are to get home IMO. I just carry a kit because the tool you need will not be the tool you have otherwise. Throw a piece of conduit into the kit that can slide over the 1/2" drive and you're set.

I like carrying SAE as well. I find I'm working on other vehicles much more than my own when I'm on the road.

 

[Mike NXP]

Best bet is to spend time working on your vehicle at home, whatever tools you use make it to the kit. A lot of work can be done under the hood with a 10,12, and 14mm. Big breaker bar and socket for removing wheel lugs. Tire plug kit and air compressor.

Most other tools will be overkill for most situations.

 

[Slashzero]

You can do just about anything with one of these:

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set in Tool Storage Case - CTK180 Amazon product ASIN B08BJCQ663

I swear, every time I load the mud forums, I buy something.

Going on a family trip next week and I just ordered one of these to replace the cheap little kit I have in there. I don’t think I will pick up the deep sockets, unless you also have a recommendation for a set, @AlpineAccess. At least I was able to save a few bucks. Ordered a “used - like new” set from Amazon Warehouse ($96 instead of $109, at the time of this post).

Thanks for the tip, @AlpineAccess, and thanks @ScotyDosentKnow for asking the question, and congratulations on your “new” LC100!

 

[AlpineAccess]

I swear, every time I load the mud forums, I buy something.

Going on a family trip next week and I just ordered one of these to replace the cheap little kit I have in there. I don’t think I will pick up the deep sockets, unless you also have a recommendation for a set, @AlpineAccess. At least I was able to save a few bucks. Ordered a “used - like new” set from Amazon Warehouse ($96 instead of $109, at the time of this post).

Thanks for the tip, @AlpineAccess, and thanks @ScotyDosentKnow for asking the question, and congratulations on your “new” LC100!

You can't go wrong. I've had the older model of the same crescent set for 18 years and have worked on dozens of Toyota 4x4s with it. It doesn't cover everything, but you'll be able to make do. Example is that kit doesn't have 22mm (100 series lugnuts) but has the equivalent SAE size; 7/8".

That being said, grab one of these and you're set for every job but wheel bearings (you'll need a 57mm socket for that.)

1/2 in. Drive Metric Impact Deep Socket Set, 13 Piece

Amazing deals on this 13Pc 1/2In Dr Metric Deep Wall Impact Socket at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I have an 18" piece of 1/2" metal conduit that slides over the 1/2" wrench from the cresent kit for extra leverage. Can get enough torque out of it for nearly any roadside job. Keep in mind the land cruiser already has a breaker bar in the back with the jack for the lug nuts that you can also slide this conduit onto for extra leverage.

 

[hoser]

@AlpineAccess I'm not familiar with a stock breaker bar, unless you mean the tire iron. I have a hi-lift jack handle to use for leverage. The SPC ball joint takes 175 ft/lbs to install, more to take off.

 

[a_traut_man]

Haven't seen anyone throw out a rubber mallet and about a piece or two of 12" long 2x4, throw that in the mix with everything up above and I think you are covered to get to somewhere and out of nowhere.

 

[ScotyDosentKnow]

Would torque wrench be a good tool to carry on a long road trip?

I'd take a breaker bar over a torque wrench. People sometimes curse when trying to remove stuck bolts. But when's the last time you heard somebody curse when tightening a bolt because they didn't have the exact torque value?

Came here to post just this. Tight is tight. You can check the TQ specs at home. I would rather carry a breaker bar. If you cant get it off you really dont have to worry about the TQ specs of the new one lol

 

[AlpineAccess]

@AlpineAccess I'm not familiar with a stock breaker bar, unless you mean the tire iron. I have a hi-lift jack handle to use for leverage. The SPC ball joint takes 175 ft/lbs to install, more to take off.

The tire iron with someone jumping on is by my definition a breaker bar, as long as they break loose Hi lift handle would sure increase leverage a few fold.

I haven't needed a breaker bar to remove lug nuts on any of my own vehicles; but there are plenty of folks out there gunning lugs on.

If I'm swapping my SPC ball joint on a road trip I'm having an exceptionally bad day. I have the tools to pull that at home and a 3/4" torque wrench to install.