What's in your tool box?

[tx_shooter]

The thing I'm really getting stumped on is what to carry/where to carry once I get a dedicated trail trailer. The bigger/less common breaks I will probably leave on the trailer. Example being a second spare tire, maybe an alternator once I pick one up, couple of tie rod ends, and of course a better assortment of grease/oil.

 

[balakay]

The thing I'm really getting stumped on is what to carry/where to carry once I get a dedicated trail trailer. The bigger/less common breaks I will probably leave on the trailer. Example being a second spare tire, maybe an alternator once I pick one up, couple of tie rod ends, and of course a better assortment of grease/oil.

If you have the same luck Rob has you may want to figure out how to carry about 6 spare tires in the back of your 4Runner while you're on the trail :eek:

 

[tx_shooter]

If you have the same luck Rob has you may want to figure out how to carry about 6 spare tires in the back of your 4Runner while you're on the trail :eek:

If I start having Rob's luck I'll go with steel wheels like on the old tractors.

 

[taco4x4rar]

You need a spare t-case? I got one. I'll bet you could change out the input shaft on the trail

Nope not buying it besides I think it has a different spline count than mine does being a manual to automatic application. Mine is 21 spline and I believe yours is 23 spline.

 

[TacoXpo]

The thing I'm really getting stumped on is what to carry/where to carry once I get a dedicated trail trailer. The bigger/less common breaks I will probably leave on the trailer. Example being a second spare tire, maybe an alternator once I pick one up, couple of tie rod ends, and of course a better assortment of grease/oil.

Keep it light. Leave everything at the trailer and pop one of these in the bed!

 

[tx_shooter]

But what do I put on my other foot?

 

[drew02a]

...Mine is 21 spline and I believe yours is 23 spline.

Hence the joke about swapping the Input Shaft

 

[Silverback]

Also looking to buy a cordless impact......any recomendations?

Ask Sean about this, I believe he gas one.

I'll list up my list in the morning.

Milwaukee 18v 1/2 drive lithium-ion battery.. Thing will last a long time on a full charge and the battery charges up in about an hour. It's rated at 450 lbs/ft so it will free just about anything.

 

[Lrgrnr]

Milwaukee 18v 1/2 drive lithium-ion battery.. Thing will last a long time on a full charge and the battery charges up in about an hour. It's rated at 450 lbs/ft so it will free just about anything.

Thanks........out of all the searching I've done the 3 that stood out are the Milwaukee, Makita, and Snap-on as they have the highest out put.

 

[achirdo]

Thanks........out of all the searching I've done the 3 that stood out are the Milwaukee, Makita, and Snap-on as they have the highest out put.

I have a Milwaukee that I like. everyone keeps on telling me that dewalts are the best though. No first hand exp

 

[Silverback]

I have a Milwaukee that I like. everyone keeps on telling me that dewalts are the best though. No first hand exp

No way.. I've used Dewalt tools (even own a few) and I'd take Milwaukee over them any day of the week.

 

[AlienXtx]

No way.. I've used Dewalt tools (even own a few) and I'd take Milwaukee over them any day of the week.

all my cordless tools (hammer drill, sawzall, circular saw) are Dewalt 18v, never had any issues. Ive been using their 14v drills for over 15 years. Ive owned a few Milwaukee corded drills/hammer drills and was very impressed with power, but never had any of there cordless stuff. I would stay away from Makita shit, never had any luck with it.

 

[Silverback]

I have a bunch of Bosch tools (probably 15 or more).. never had an issue.. they are built like tanks.. fine driving tanks. I have probably 12 Milwaukee pieces and most are cordless.. never had an issue. My DeWalt stuff is slim, 2 pieces (grinder and a portable bandsaw.. the bandsaw is real nice) but a buddy of mine has a bunch of their cordless stuff and I've used them a lot. I've used both his 14v and 18v and both are fine, but for the money I'll take Milwaukee. The guy with the Dewalt stuff said he likes his 14v impact gun better than his 18v.. for what he uses it for its easier to handle. I just like the power of the Milwaukee better. I do have a Makita 15Amp Saw-Z-All.. one of their mack daddy AVT models with the metal case.. its a monster! I also have a 10" dual slide compound miter saw with light and laser from Makita and its fucking SWEET! But thats the only Makita stuff I have. Don't have anything cordless from them.

Edit.. the new 12v DeWalt little impact and drill drivers look cool. Of course for trail use they probably won't do any good unless you want to disassemble your dash. But for home use they are nice.. I like the position of the LED's around the head to shine on your work. My Bosch 12v's are like that... well the impact is anyhow.

 

[AlienXtx]

I have a Bosh portable sander with the little blades for cutting tile and stuff, the battery life is pretty damn nice.

 

[Silverback]

I have a Bosh portable sander with the little blades for cutting tile and stuff, the battery life is pretty damn nice.

I have that same one... the Multi-X I think its called. Those 12v lithium ion batteries keep their charge for months which is great when you don't use it very often.

 

[Anathollo]

Lets see...

1) 1x 30' tow strap
2) 1x recovery shackle and mount
3) Metric and SAE sockets
4) Various hand tools (channel locks, hammer, etc...)
5) Bag of electrical equipment (cutters, strippers,connectors)
6) 200+ piece First AID kit
7) Small shovel
8) 8 straps
9) Emergency kit (road flares, solar blanket, etc...)
10) Hundreds of zip ties (vitally important)
11) Roles of duck tape and electrical tape
12) 8' of chain to lock stuff up and two master key locks.

There's probably a lot more that I'm missing.
I'm planning on going to the flea market and buying a small battery drill and another tool bag with vital hand tools that I keep in my tool box at all times, rather than taking all of my tools in and out.

 

[AlienXtx]

I have that same one... the Multi-X I think its called. Those 12v lithium ion batteries keep their charge for months which is great when you don't use it very often.

yeah thats the one, I bought it (shop) just to sand a peice of wood on a bus stop, ive used it a few times after.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Also looking to buy a cordless impact......any recomendations?

I have a Milwaukee 28V corless impact. Its a hoss! I get a deal on them from a wheeling buddy when he has them in stock

 

[thekidcatcher]

Completely empty

 

[Anathollo]

Completely empty

Sarcasm?