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Trail tool kits

Tryloff

Tryloff

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I'm building my first trail tool kit after needing outside assistance the past two trips I've been on. Here's a few pictures if what I have so far:
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Not pictured are some punches I was going to throw in.

I have about one and a half pouches worth of empty space right now. Can anyone think of something else I might want to throw in there?

Got any pictures of your trail tool stash? Post em up!
 
Steve300xcw said:
Looks like alot of extra stuff
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I was trying to make a list of only the tools I needed to do the few jobs required to get me back to the trailer, but was worried I wasn't thinking of stuff. My plan is to take out the stuff that never gets used and add what I might need. I've had to patch a brake tube, replace a hose, straighten a bent wheel bead and pull an axle shaft out on the trail. But I have really only started wheeling this year, so I assume there a ton I don't know.
 
I bet you could loose half the wrenches and sockets. Couple screw drivers as well.

Those flex head prybars are badass and pretty handy in stupid situations.

Get a real hammer.:flipoff2:
 
I was watching Dirthead Dave this morning and he had to swap an axle shaft in the Luis V-10. It made me realize I didn’t have good snap ring pliers in my toolkit even though I keep spare shafts at the tow rig.

So think about odd jobs like that.
 
Tryloff said:
I was trying to make a list of only the tools I needed to do the few jobs required to get me back to the trailer, but was worried I wasn't thinking of stuff. My plan is to take out the stuff that never gets used and add what I might need. I've had to patch a brake tube, replace a hose, straighten a bent wheel bead and pull an axle shaft out on the trail. But I have really only started wheeling this year, so I assume there a ton I don't know.
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When you're wrenching at home on something that could be a trail fix, try to do that task using only your trail tool bag and see what gaps you have and fill in as needed. I don't pack light on tools but you just never know what you need.

I'd recommend adding a volt meter, wire, fuses and relays to that kit.
 
Dan_Goodwin said:
When you're wrenching at home on something that could be a trail fix, try to do that task using only your trail tool bag and see what gaps you have and fill in as needed. I don't pack light on tools but you just never know what you need.

I'd recommend adding a volt meter, wire, fuses and relays to that kit.
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I'm building a parts kit now. Tha ks for the suggestion
 
Dan_Goodwin said:
When you're wrenching at home on something that could be a trail fix, try to do that task using only your trail tool bag and see what gaps you have and fill in as needed. I don't pack light on tools but you just never know what you need.

I'd recommend adding a volt meter, wire, fuses and relays to that kit.
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This is something I try to do, at least for the common trail fix kind of stuff. It does really help you figure out what you actually need and over time also shows you the shit you can delete.
 
Dan_Goodwin said:
When you're wrenching at home on something that could be a trail fix, try to do that task using only your trail tool bag and see what gaps you have and fill in as needed. I don't pack light on tools but you just never know what you need.

I'd recommend adding a volt meter, wire, fuses and relays to that kit.
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Electric tape, hose clamps
 
I continue to struggle with tool packaging. When I had my YJ, I carried pretty much anything I needed because I had room. "may as well leave it all in one place" I got teased by people about how much junk I carried but low and behold, I was the first guy they came to looking for tools to borrow. Ever since I sold the Jeep and went to a buggy I have been struggling with what to carry. I've definitely downsized and leave a bunch of stuff in the trailer. Now I find myself not having what I want and saying "it's back in the trailer". Recently while at Sand Hollow I discovered I didn't have a 1/2" ratchet so I went to Walmart and bought one. A while later I found the one that was missing in a different pouch. Now I have a spare. :lmao: Reason? Because everything is so scattered.

There is no way you can prep for every scenario unless you carry stuff that you will only use once in 5 years (or more) so you have to realize there will be times you will get frustrated. On the other hand, if you do good enough prep, you should only need the basics. There is no "right" answer.
 
Steve300xcw said:
Never understood the love for those things
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Do you own them?

I use them more than open ended wrenches or adjustables...but rarely on vehicles. They're great for shit like furniture or plumbing or tooling on the mill/lathe or holding the back nut when impacting or just other places where you don't need a huge amount of torque. I can grab just the one pair and be good to go, without knowing the size in advance - no carrying a half dozen wrenches with me. And versus an adjustable, they open/close a little bit when resetting so you can either ratchet with them or in general don't continually fumble with adjusting a loose adjustable wrench.
 
SomeGuy said:
Do you own them?

I use them more than open ended wrenches or adjustables...but rarely on vehicles. They're great for shit like furniture or plumbing or tooling on the mill/lathe or holding the back nut when impacting or just other places where you don't need a huge amount of torque. I can grab just the one pair and be good to go, without knowing the size in advance - no carrying a half dozen wrenches with me. And versus an adjustable, they open/close a little bit when resetting so you can either ratchet with them or in general don't continually fumble with adjusting a loose adjustable wrench.
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Nope.

Was going to order them up, after I learned about them. But found a set in the shop that I worked at. Used em off an on for a bit. I tried really hard to like them, but just never did
 
I usually approach things from the angle of what tasks I am likely to attack on the trail. Always make sure I can remove a tire, do a u Joint, get a jump start etc.

Also agreed on the only use the tools you have to perform tasks at home, that tells you quickly. It seems to be the things like snap ring pliers etc. that can get you.
 
toyotajeep said:
Also agreed on the only use the tools you have to perform tasks at home, that tells you quickly. It seems to be the things like snap ring pliers etc. that can get you.
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Nothing cooler than trying to break a bolt loose on the trail with some sorta tiny ratchet that you rattled on with an impact at home:homer::lmao:

Working on your rig with the tool bag prevents that shit:laughing:
 
Steve300xcw said:
Nothing cooler than trying to break a bolt loose on the trail with some sorta tiny ratchet that you rattled on with an impact at home:homer::lmao:

Working on your rig with the tool bag prevents that shit:laughing:
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Plus tons of antisieze
 
You only need two things. Duct tape, and a hammer.

If it moves and it shouldn't - duct tape.

If it doesn't move and it should - hammer

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I would throw some duct tape in there though, and a DVOM

I am trying to bring less then I do, but I've always had the mindset of whatever I don't bring is the one thing I'll need. But, I've never had a buggy either.
 
trying to find a decent small collaspable hacksaw for my kit and haven't found anything yet.

Files, chisel, punches need to be added.
 
Also a good universal joint for your ratchet set in all 3 flavors, thread file, zip ties, hub socket, wire brush, a larger pair of chanel locks, 3/8-1/2 adapter ect in all directions and I also like having a nice sized breaker bar.

I over pack when it comes to tools but I like being able to fix or bandaid the situation.
 
add in a real hammer. A real pry at and a a power probe. Get some crescent wrenches and disregard some of your doubles.
 
BustedCrank said:
You only need two things. Duct tape, and a hammer.

If it moves and it shouldn't - duct tape.

If it doesn't move and it should - hammer

:grinpimp:


I would throw some duct tape in there though, and a DVOM

I am trying to bring less then I do, but I've always had the mindset of whatever I don't bring is the one thing I'll need. But, I've never had a buggy either.
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I have a new appreciation for duct tape on the trail 😂 . Broke the alignment tabs on thr yoke and spit out both ujoint caps, the tape, to my surprise, kept both caps in the rest of the day. I had to bum this junky old tape off a guy, bit I will be adding gorilla tape to the bag for sure.
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I usually carry enough tools to do common trail repairs like change axle, ujoint, unit bearing, lockouts, driveshaft, etc. I made notes on what tools I needed to do those jobs while servicing stuff and then rounded up the proper tools out of my extra tool stash and/or Hobo Fright.
 
Weasel said:
trying to find a decent small collaspable hacksaw for my kit and haven't found anything yet.

Files, chisel, punches need to be added.
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This replaces many different saws for just the tiny amount of space that individual blades take up.

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You never hear the dumbass red tool fanboys talk about it because they're too lazy to saw shit by hand. :laughing:
 
Tryloff said:
I'm building my first trail tool kit after needing outside assistance the past two trips I've been on. Here's a few pictures if what I have so far:
20231028_185159.jpg
20231028_183243.jpg
20231028_183232.jpg

Not pictured are some punches I was going to throw in.

I have about one and a half pouches worth of empty space right now. Can anyone think of something else I might want to throw in there?

Got any pictures of your trail tool stash? Post em up!
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It's all so clean:flipoff2:
I have a flex head ratchet that also extends. Found it in a vehicle at the PnP
Steve300xcw said:
Nope.

Was going to order them up, after I learned about them. But found a set in the shop that I worked at. Used em off an on for a bit. I tried really hard to like them, but just never did
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I have a set that use a push button to adjust, I love them (found behind my mom's washer).
They also make a set with a ¾ moon shape that fits in round notches. Its more of a PIA because it will start between notches and lockup.
I never really tried them in place of wrenches, thats what vise-grips are for:flipoff2:. Sometime you need an actual wrench to fit in someplace.
arse_sidewards said:
This replaces many different saws for just the tiny amount of space that individual blades take up.

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You never hear the dumbass red tool fanboys talk about it because they're too lazy to saw shit by hand. :laughing:
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That looks like a good idea, or the other one. I had one that folded flat and open into a triangle shape. The problem is when you are trying to access some tight area.


ETA. Get a 6-in-1 screwdriver instead of the multiples. Itwill also work with ¼ hex adapters for various drivers. Get a leatherman to replace some of those pliers.
A utilty knife and extra blades.

You dont need full sets of wrenches and sockets either.

I used to carry two toolboxes to the PnP. One had what I needed to remove most anything I needed and I could carry it with me.
If I found something oddball/larger then I had various pullers, ½" deep sockets, pickle forks, etc available.
Now I might take a M12 impact in the first bag, but have a sawall in the truck, if needed.
 
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