What's in your tool box?

tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
In my DD I keep jumper cables and a cheap tow strap. My work tool bag has quite a few tools, sockets, and other tools. My 4Runner has a socket set, 2lb hammer, tow strap, 2 folding chairs, basic screwdrivers, and a snake hook stick. The 1911 is more of a "if I have my pants on it is close by" item.

As for the cordless impact, my buddy works at an auto shop and he swears by the Snap-On cordless impact wrench. We have used it and it is a pretty sweet piece of gear. I have one on my "want list".
 
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achirdo

2WD FTW
-2 small socket sets (SAE & Metric)
-1 in 24 screwdriver
-tire chalk
-OBA
-2 30' 20k tow straps
-bowfishing bow
-wd40
-duct tape
-electrical tape
-zip ties
-tarp
-OME 885 coils on sr5 struts (waiting on money for OME struts)

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- 4 quarts gear oil
-folding chair
-mulitool
-couple feet of 12ga wiring
-SPARE FUSES
-air fresheners (black ice) :D
-fishing tackle box
 
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Lrgrnr

Well-Known Member
I keep a tarp as well..........makes for quick shelter and something to lay on instead or rocky ground when something breaks.


I need to get some tire chalks...........
 

taco4x4rar

Well-Known Member
Mines pretty full for wheeling tips
Tools:
Sockets SAE and metric up to 35mm
breaker bar and cheater pipe
three jaw puller
slide hammer
pry bar
5lb sledge hammer
claw hammer
dead blow
wire strippers/cutters
pliers long and short needle nose as well as vise grips and snap ring pliers
floor jack
hack saw
various screw drivers/torx bits/allen wrenches/star drives
jumper cables
highlift jack (not actually in the tool box)

Spare parts:
Complete rear third member
complete rear drive shaft
CV joints
Already pressed together hub/unit bearing assembly
tie rod ends
spark plugs
air filter
oil filter

Fluids:
5 quarts motor oil
5 quarts gear oil
1 quart brake fluid
1 quart power steering fluid
4 quarts WS ATF
WD-40
brake clean
PB blaster
MAF/throttle body cleaner
ether starting fluid

Recovery gear:
2 2"x20' recovery styraps
1 3"x30' recovery strap
1 3/8"x12' logging chain
4 d-ring shackles
1 snatch block
1 tree saver strap

Repair items:
zip ties of various sizes
JB weld
bailing wire
duct tape
various bolts/nuts/cotter pins
electrical wire various gauges
electrical tape
various ratchet straps
hose clamps

I think thats just about everything that I usually put in the tool box for a wheeling trip, more stuff keeps gettting added as I break new stuff and find myself in a predicament having to get home and or off the trail.
 

tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
The kinds of things you could fix with that gear wouldn't keep you from driving home to fix later

That is how I put together my motorcycle's tool bag. Whenever I fix anything minor/kinda common on it I pick up the tools and they go into the saddlebag. I have yet to be stranded for something I could of fixed myself. Of course, since I started carrying tools I haven't broken down yet either. ... knock on wood ...

I'm putting together my 4Runner's tool kit the same way.
 

tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
Keep them coming!

These lists are just making mine longer :D

One habit my Dad taught me was to hang onto the belts when I change the old ones out. When I change the belts out I always put the old ones that are in good shape behind the back seat. This way I always have a spare belt with me. For my 4Runner I make sure and keep a good alt/water pump belt on with me at all times.
 

Lrgrnr

Well-Known Member
One habit my Dad taught me was to hang onto the belts when I change the old ones out. When I change the belts out I always put the old ones that are in good shape behind the back seat. This way I always have a spare belt with me. For my 4Runner I make sure and keep a good alt/water pump belt on with me at all times.

That's another thing I need to get.......along with a spare alternator.
 

AlienXtx

Nignog
I keep a tarp as well..........makes for quick shelter and something to lay on instead or rocky ground when something breaks.


I need to get some tire chalks...........

Yeah I toss one in when I go wheeling too, also have the shovel, axe, hatchet and machete.
Hell you can use a piece of split wood for a tire chalk.
 

balakay

BabyMax
I need to start putting something together. All I have is my wrench and socket set.
 

taco4x4rar

Well-Known Member
That's another thing I need to get.......along with a spare alternator.

Belts and an alternator wouldn't be a half bad thing to add to my spare parts list. I also need to put a tarp in there
 

tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
Yeah I toss one in when I go wheeling too, also have the shovel, axe, hatchet and machete.
Hell you can use a piece of split wood for a tire chalk.

I've been tossing in a spare boat seat cushion in the back of the 4R also. It makes for a really soft spot to take a knee or sit when working beside the 4R. As for packing a spare alternator... I don't know about that, lol
 

AlienXtx

Nignog
Belts and an alternator wouldn't be a half bad thing to add to my spare parts list. I also need to put a tarp in there

Or just a spare truck...rofl
 

AlienXtx

Nignog

taco4x4rar

Well-Known Member
Let's not make a joke of this. A spare drivetrain should be enough.

Hey now, I don't carry a spare t-case yet. Funny I haven't broken anything I carry spare parts for once I started carrying the parts.
 

MCTacodriver

Diarrhea: A natural lubricant
Metric socket, crowbar, screwdrivers, hammer, pliers, etc. Just the basic stuff for a 'good enough' fix. All I have is a small handheld toolbox that fits behind my drivers seat in my access cab. Working on one for the bed to start expanding though. Also piled back there is a snatch strap, come-a-long, and on wheeling trips I grab my Hi-Lift out of the storage unit.
 
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