Basic Tool Kit

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Permalink Reply by PRS TiFJ on April 4, 2011 at 9:35pm

10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, and 19mm.  can pretty much take apart the entire suspension with these sizes.  need some combo wrenches as well for these items for things like sway bar end links and rear shock top bolts.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on April 4, 2011 at 11:20pm

21mm, 24mm, 35mm as well and a 5/8 spark plug socket

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Permalink Reply by Brigham Susana Vang on April 4, 2011 at 11:38pm

i just carry my whole tool kit, never know who'll meet on the trail asking for help, foreign or domestic.

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Permalink Reply by TOE 4X4 on April 5, 2011 at 6:46pm

I carry all of mine also. Dont know how to use them all but they are there if needed. Then I guess I would learn.

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Permalink Reply by Lance on April 5, 2011 at 7:15pm

Also be aware that a lot of your after market parts might use different sizes (IE bolts for richocet skids are 13mm but stock bolts for stock skids are 12mm).  etc etc

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Permalink Reply by GHOST on April 5, 2011 at 8:21pm

I bring everything. Ask Grif what I mean about "everything'. As they say, " Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it". Something like that, LOL.

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Permalink Reply by daPitbull on April 5, 2011 at 9:52pm

Pry bar and mallett.

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Permalink Reply by 5AND5TORM on April 6, 2011 at 9:30am

All of the tools and most of the supplies fit in my tool bag (12" H x 16" L x 8" W).

I keep most of the tools organized in 2 tool rolls.

 

TOOLS:

sockets: metric-3/8” and 1/2”, hex, star, spark plug, 17mm drain

ratchets, extensions, swivels, adapters

braker bar 1/2”, 18” long

metric wrenches: 7mm – 22mm

adjustable wrenches: 10” and 12”

spanner wrench

pliers: slip joint, needle nose, linemen’s, channel lock 12”, diagonal cutter

vice grips: large and small

screwdrivers: slotted and phillips

pry bar 18” and giant screwdriver

ball pen hammer 32 oz

test light 12V

wire stripper/cutter/crimper

utility knife

compact hack saw

valve stem tool

tire plug kit

 

SUPPLIES:

ratchet straps

RTV

safety wire

duct tape

electrical tape

zip ties

hose clamps: various sizes

lug nuts and other misc fasteners

shiphon hose

fuses

spill kit

rags

safety glasses

gloves: mechanics and latex

hand cleaner

garbage bags

WD-40

Berrymen’s chem tool

JB Weld 

emery cloth

tarp

small flash light w/ extra batteries

10” x 10” x 1.25” plywood block

bic lighter: if you can't fix it and you are going to be there over night

sharpie marker and paper: if you have to leave the vehicle write a note

 

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Bz on April 6, 2011 at 9:33am

good list Marc! add a cordless drill and a few bits and I'd call that good!

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Permalink Reply by USA4X4 on April 6, 2011 at 10:40am

That is a complete list!

Adding the cordless drill and bits would top it off.

 

How many of you have had to replace a broken front CV axle assembly on the trail? If you did, what extra tools did you need for the repairs?

Great information.

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