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I have seen threads about what spare parts to carry into remote areas:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/what-spare-parts-to-put-in-an-emergency-break-down-kit.246621/

How about a thread about what tools, besides the OE tool kit, that are necessary for most reasonable off-road, outback, middle-of-nowhere failures.

I was thinking:
  • 3/8 and 1/2" ratchets
  • 1/2 to 3/8" adapter
  • Shallow and deep 3/8" sockets in 10-19mm (which of those sized do I not need?)
  • Ratcheting combo wrenches in 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17mm
  • 5" Vice-Grips
  • 2lb sledge and 1lb rubber mallet
  • 4-in-1 screwdriver)
What am I missing? What's totally unnecessary. Keep in mind, we're not doing an engine swap here, we're trying to get to a shop or back home.
 
I like to carry:

Pair of big channel locks
Crescent wrench
Vise grips
metric sockets
wrenches
4 way screw driver
hammer
Jumper cables
Jump box
Scissors
Tire pressure gauge
Air compressor for tires
Tire repair kit

A pry bar may come in handy, but they are big. Don't carry it now, but bailing wire has gotten me back on the road before.

I've had to had someone bring me tubing and hose clamps after I tore a transmission line, so maybe a variety of that as well.
 
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Tool drawer:
Quart of oil
12oz windex
4 pairs of nitrile gloves
2 pair of safety glasses
Craftsman 18in flex head ratchet
Small craftsman strap wrench
Sharpie silver
1 roll of 3m duct tape
22mm deep impact half inch socket
2oz jb weld
Kd tools 2289 Pittman arm puller
Permatex black silicon 3 ounce
Permarex ultra grey silicon 3.5 ounce
Sta-lube synth grease 2.5 oz
36 inch tape measurer
Jack demolition bfh 16 inch hammer 4lb
16 inch craftsman rubber mallet
1 can of pb blaster
1 pair heavy leather gloves
3 emergency flares
1 pair lg mechanics gloves
1 pair medium mechanics gloves
Arb speedy seal puncture repair kit
Craftsman mini razor knife
Craftsman 44202 - 18 in breaker - 1/2 in drive
Zip ties 14in GB 75 lb cable tip qt 100
24 inch cable tie qt 10
Urgo dine #5870 tool roll up
Milwaukee LED work light rechargeable + Milwaukee m18 red lithium Xc battery

Craftsman tools:
24in 15lb magnet
Professional #2 Philips
Professional 1/4 standard
43373 bit driver + Dozen associated bits
Plastic spudger
46679 - 11 piece hex metric
8in crescent wrench
45075 cutter
45378 plier
45103 needle nose

Wrenches, One each 12 point/6point:
8mm
9mm
10mm
11mm
12mm
13mm
14mm
15mm

Singularly 16,17 - 12 point
18mm - 6 point

Pair of channel locks. 440s - 10 inch
Snap on #2 Philips stubby

Craftsman large folding razor knife


Recovery gear:
2x arb 3/4 in shackles
Smiddy built hitch recovery eye
2x 30 foot 18,000 lb recovery strap
Craftsman 13in tool bag


Milwaukee 2625 - 20 hackzall
Milwaukee 2662-20 1/2in impact
Milwaukee m18 red lithium Xc battery
Milwaukee 48591812 battery charger
1/2dozen assorted hackzall blades
Milwaukee tool bag 12 inch


Pelican 1060:
Sockets 6 point 3/8 :
8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Sockets 6 point 1/2 in:
19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14
2x 12 point 3/8inch 14,17
30mm 12 point 1/2in drive
3/8 inch deep: 18, 15, 14, 13, 12, 10
5/8 spark plug socket 3/8in drive
43398 3/8in thumb ratchet
3/8in : 3/8in swivel head
1/2in : 3/8in adapter
6in 1/2in drive extension


Craftsman 13 inch tool bag:
3/8in ratchet 44808
1/2in ratchet 44809
44500 bottle opener
3in & 6in extension 3/8 drive
Milwaukee mini hack saw w/10 in blade
Bondhus 9 piece Allen wrench set metric
Bondhus 9 piece Allen wrench set SAE
Craftsman 46286 torx key set
6in x 1.25in brass drift
Safety wire pliers
100feet of safety wire
 
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Anyone carry a tire repair kit? I realize it's not ideal, but if your tire is already ruined, might as well have a back up plan in case you end up with 2 flats.
 
My list looks a lot like RobReds (minus sawzall and a few other goodies:) ) but with the following as well:

20-26mm sockets
22mm Flex head gear wrench
Swivel 3/8" ratchet
1/2" drive 2' breaker bar
1/2" drive 18" torque wrench
Craftsman right angle impact/screw gun
Drill bits, torque wrench, etc.

Punch pin

Brake Fluid
ATF
Small funnel

3M VHB Double Sided Tape
FireSteel
Paracord

Pelican Spot Light w/stand

Jumper cables

Assorted electircal connectors
Crimper/strippers
Spare wire in 16ga variety
ATC Blade Fuses for Aux power system

If we want to talk spare parts:
- CV Boot clamps w/lube
- Entire CV assembly
- Spare rear shock
- Ignition Assembly
- 2 spare coil packs
- Front bearing kit
- Starter contacts and plunger

We could probably team up to create the "ultimate list" and have OP rename thread. I know there are a few others out there similar to this, but Id be happy to drop them into an Excel Checklist.
 
I have:
OEM Jack
OEM Tire Kit
HF 8-27MM Socket set
Hi-Lift
Air Tools
Torque Wrench
AAA Card
Easy Mac
 
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Just curious, what is the advantage of a AAA? How far will they go to get you? I have $150 towing on my insurance, which has been fine for in town. I had AAA years ago, back when you could get trip maps, but never used the towing.

Spare key! Yes! I always tell my wife to take the extra when she leaves town, looks at me like I'm crazy. I probably should just put a non-remote master in it.
 
TXLX100 said:
Just curious, what is the advantage of a AAA? How far will they go to get you? I have $150 towing on my insurance, which has been fine for in town. I had AAA years ago, back when you could get trip maps, but never used the towing.

Spare key! Yes! I always tell my wife to take the extra when she leaves town, looks at me like I'm crazy. I probably should just put a non-remote master in it.
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They will get you as far as you want as long as you pay for the miles after your allotment is used (200 miles I think). I prefer to have AAA in case I break down on the highway. It's not really necessary, but that one time I head out with the family and something gives out, AAA membership will pay off. I would rather have it towed to a dealer or home instead of trying to fix something on the side of the road with passengers or in inclimate weather.
 
Some more options that may have already been listed:

-Spill kit
-Collapsible bowl with spout for collecting fluid
-gear lube pump/syphon
-those vise-grips for crimping rubber hoses (i.e. Brake line). Quick and keeps fluid loss to a minimum. Though I don't like to use them in non-emergency repairs.
 
Looks like $105 annually for AAA 200 mile tow package, I assume that covers my household. I might look into it, $150 in towing/rescue won't go far outside of town.
 
It's not so much for camping trips of long distance driving. It's for local usage, where your most likely to break down (105*F in traffic for hours each day). A truck as large as the 100 can chew up $150 in towing fees quickly. It's cheap insurance.
 
^ Yup, AAA saves the day once you're on pavement, or in the shoulder of a road at least. I've had them help me out plenty of times. In fact, it's the only insurance I've ever paid for that I've gotten my money out of.

Oh, and I've saved as many friends as myself with my AAA card. Sure it eats out of my potential usage, but I like to help a friend if I feel I can spare a tow, and helping someone get their keys out after they've been locked inside is free as long as I'm there with the card.
 
bringing this one back a bit.

Does anyone have a link or specific advice to a nice spare fuse "kit" Fuses are always needed and often mentioned but has anyone picked up a nice, mostly "all inclusive" package of various fuses? If so from where? Which type in particular? I see several types on Amazon or Autozone but am not sure what's best.

Also what other fuses did you add to make it relatively complete.
 
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