What's in your trail toolbag?

[llaslo]

I'm trying to get a toolbag together for my JL, and so I'm trying to get the right collection of tools, specifically for my Jeep together.

Here's what I'm thinking so far:

• Ball Peen Hammer
• A couple of different-sized crescent wrenches
• A couple of different-sized needle-nose pliers
• A couple of different-sized regular pliers
• A couple of different-sized vise grips
• A set of metric wrenches
• A set of metric 3/8" sockets
• A set of metric 1/2" sockets
• A set of 3/8" Torx sockets
• Zip ties
• A couple of punches
• Wire Crimpers
• Crimp connectors
• Electrical Tape
• Various flathead and phillips head screwdrivers

What else would you recommend?

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[ChuckQue]

I also carry a BFH, baling wire, Allen wrenches, a piece of pipe and a combination screwdriver. I still need to get an axle nut socket and the skills to replace a u-joint on the trail would be ideal.

 

[grimmjeeper]

I keep SAE tools along with metric. It's useful if you need to help others with older vehicles.

I run up to 24mm on wrenches and sockets to deal with suspension hardware. Especially since I upgraded the bolts in my suspension. A 36mm socket for the spindle nut can be useful. I carry 34, 35, and 36 to cover many vehicles.

I have a weekend kit and I add to it for week long trips. For the bigger kit I carry spares. Mostly take-off parts that I keep around but I have spare u-joints and things like that. I keep an electrical repair kit with extra fuses, wire, crimp connectors, etc. I'll also carry a battery operated impact wrench. Even a torque wrench or two.

Other than that, your list looks good for basic trail fixes.

 

[Rustynail11]

In addition to some of what has already been mentioned I carry an all purpose modification tool, otherwise known as a hammer

 

[roaniecowpony]

LOL. But seriously. I have a shipload of tools in my bag and still think I need more. I'm adding a scan tool and just got the Metalcloak crows foot wrenches for the control arm nuts.

I need to assess whether I have the tools in the bag to change an axle, fix a u-joint, etc., etc., etc..

 

[Wabujitsu]

I would recommend an impact wrench, battery powered, and also a pipe wrench and a small plastic or rubber hammer, along with a pry bar. Gorilla tape is also good to have on-hand. Then again, I tend to over-pack ?

 

[Retrograde]

Unless you're good at diagnosing & fixing electronic bugs & failures, take your cell phone pre-programmed with the phone numbers of some local recovery/towing operations.

 

[fat_head]

On paper at least, I have every single tool needed to completely disassemble my Jeep. Carried in this bag:
https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-46-Yorktown-Tool-Coyote/dp/B07DNK5Y79

 

[rdfact]

In addition to some of what has already been mentioned I carry an all purpose modification tool, otherwise known as a hammer

The guys on YouTube channel "Fab Rats" call that a "persuasion tool". And don't forget your eye-crometers.

Red Dog Tools sells vehicle specific tool kits. At $499 they are insanley priced but give you an idea of the mimimum set of tools to carry.

From our experience, steering, suspension, driveline, and brake repairs make up most off-roading and overlanding mechanical issues. Our primary goal is to provide just the right tools so you can make the necessary repairs on the trail that get you back on the road.

 

[roaniecowpony]

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Red Dog Tools sells vehicle specific tool kits. At $499 they are insanley priced but give you an idea of the mimimum set of tools to carry.

Looks like the "perfect tool kit" for the mall crawler with a AAA Auto Club Gold membership.

A proper tool kit for a modern vehicle isn't on the mark without plenty of electrical/electronic diagnostic tools and a lithium jump pack. Then toss in all the hard tools for suspension and steering and driveline.

 

[Pig-Pen]

I just take duct tape. It has 502 automotive uses.

 

[Maverick909]

My tool bag is about as tight as i can get... But i normally do Multi-day trips with many many road miles and dirt road miles

8mm-24mm box wrenches, dbl of a couple of the important ones just in case.
1/2 socket set 10mm-24mm
1/2 drive Impact Milwaukee M18
Two vise grips for brake line failure.
wire stripers
18" Crescent wrench for jam nut on Control arms
Med channel lock
couple screw drivers
4" Milwaukee M18 grinder with two cut off wheels one grinding wheel and a flap disc.
Wheel lock
Loctite blue and red
SAE and MM allenwrenches
torx bit set.
Milwaukee M12 3/8 drive ratchet wrench
4x4 for my jack to make sure its high enough
tire repair kit
dynamic pull rope
winch remote + cable
pair of gloves
super glue
RTV red
Coolant
brake fluid
oil
gear oil
misc nuts and bolts
air compressor

 

[AcesandEights]

Who you calling toolbag?

 

[Steph1]

Tire plugs and a small 12V air compressor, the winch remote, zip ties and a small roll of metal wire.

 

[Opus]

I just take duct tape. It has 502 automotive uses.

503 if you can catch the gerbil...

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