DIY Tool Kit for On-Trail Repairs

[Terrymo]

I like these bags. Cheap, heavy duty, and you can pretty easily see what’s inside
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[roaniecowpony]

I also bring some safety wire and duct (gaffer's) tape. LOL

Last month on the Rubicon, I brought a spare driveshaft and radiator hoses on the trail (I got new hoses with my new take-out engine). Turned out that I did indeed damage the rear driveshaft, but it made it home with a vibration. So, I did come close to needing to replace it on the trail.

 

[smokeythecat]

How's it working?

So far, so good! It has been a couple of years, mostly spent lying on its side in the Jeep. I use it for my tire rotations.

 

[GATORB8]

36mm sounds right. I haven't been in that area in about 2 years, but I'm likely to tear into my front axle in the next week or so to replace the locker actuator. I ended up buying the Metalcloak crowsfoot wrenches for the control arms. I also carry a 18" (I think) Crescent wrench. i believe the sector shaft nut for the pitman arm is 42mm.

Sector shaft stock is 43mm (or 1 11/16 IIRC), Steersmarts is 42mm.

 

[GATORB8]

So far, so good! It has been a couple of years, mostly spent lying on its side in the Jeep. I use it for my tire rotations.

I'd recommend still carrying some dunnage/blocking for the scissor jack. I've had issues getting bottles under the axle with a fully blown tire that can get high enough to install a spare.

 

[smokeythecat]

I'd recommend still carrying some dunnage/blocking for the scissor jack. I've had issues getting bottles under the axle with a fully blown tire that can get high enough to install a spare.

I should have mentioned that the bottle jack is in addition to the regular scissor jack. But I don't understand what you mean by "dunnage/blocking."

 

[Medsker]

Another thing I found I like to carry is a battery removal set. I had the usual tools I always carry, which is quite a bit, but to change out the battery the easiest is with a skinny 1/4 inch socket extension that needs to be quite long. I now carry a 1/4 inch ratchet, extension, and socket just for that purpose. Just something to think about.

 

[GATORB8]

I should have mentioned that the bottle jack is in addition to the regular scissor jack. But I don't understand what you mean by "dunnage/blocking."

I have the Mopar jack block, AEV makes one. By Dunnage/Blocking I meant something to put under the scissor to make it taller, could be a couple chunks of 2x6.

 

[JINO]

I try to bring as many as I can. You never know.
Basic metric stuff, also some impacts.
I don't know what else to bring.
I've never experience a big failure, other than losing a nut from my tie rod.

 

[rforbes]

Decked has a (very expensive) tool bag/roll set up that could be used for inspiration as well.

https://decked.com/products/boxo-tool-bag-with-tool-roll

 

[roaniecowpony]

For me, actually working on the jeep is the inspiration (curse actually) for a trail kit. The more I work on it, the more shit I carry. After this year's Rubicon trip, where I carried so much weight in tools that I was low in the back, I'm thinking about 4.5" rear springs for my 3.5" MC lift.

 

[dstevens]

I have a separate tool kit just for the Jeep, which lives in the Jeep. Whenever I am working on the Jeep I only use that toolkit. Over time I have added enough of the odd sized and special tools that are used so I should be able to do most wrenching with that trail toolkit short of engine disassembly. eg crow foot for the control arm nuts. Weighs 70 lbs. I do not include things like my larger torque wrench because on trail I can judge torque close enough.

 

[RickyPal]

For field electric repairs, can use a lighter
180PCS Solder Seal Wire... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BQZLJXG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[GATORB8]

For field electric repairs, can use a lighter
180PCS Solder Seal Wire... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BQZLJXG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I've got solder seals, but I always feel like I don't have enough hands for any wire that's not super easy to access.

 

[John VonJeep]

Decked has a (very expensive) tool bag/roll set up that could be used for inspiration as well.

https://decked.com/products/boxo-tool-bag-with-tool-roll

Similar to the Blue Ridge Overland bag I mentioned above, except it comes with tools. The BRO bag is smaller. This has the significant benefit of allowing it to fit into the underfloor storage compartment on a JLU.

https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/products/blue-ridge-overland-gear-tool-bag

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