What's in your box.........toolbox that is

I’ve been noticing lately while working on the jeep or anything for that matter I’m looking in the toolbox a carry in the jeep, it’s getting bigger and bigger. In an effort to reduce weight I’m thinking it’s time to start carring less tools, what does everyone think should be in their wheeling tool box?

Only the things you need. Only carry tools for the spare parts you have with. Anything else is a waste. I keep a nice socket set and some wrenches in there at all times. When i go wheeling i had the special tools i need for changing out joints and shafts etc. There was a list around here somewhere. Search for recovery i think and you will find a list of what some people carry. Again only carry the toold you need for parts you brings. Dont bring a c-clamp if you dont have new joints. But again, if you dont have spare shafts a c-clamp or a small hammer are good if you break an inner shaft or joint. You can just pull the inner. Only bring what you need.

that depends - what are you carrying?

I have too much tools for what I do, but I dont carry a spare tire anymore - so I figure that offsets it enough for what I want to do.

I only have 1 set of tools - my tools, so they all come wheeling, or they all stay on the tow rig trailer, or whatever...

CO2, tire plug kit, welding rod, D44 spindle nut socket, 1/2" ratchet, 3/16" Allen head, snap ring pliers, vicegrips, crescent wrench, 3lb sledge, dead blow, 1/2" combonation wrench, and a couppla screwdrivers are the bare minimum I take...

XJ_ranger said:

that depends - what are you carrying?

I have too much tools for what I do, but I dont carry a spare tire anymore - so I figure that offsets it enough for what I want to do.

I only have 1 set of tools - my tools, so they all come wheeling, or they all stay on the tow rig trailer, or whatever...

CO2, tire plug kit, welding rod, D44 spindle nut socket, 1/2" ratchet, 3/16" Allen head, snap ring pliers, vicegrips, crescent wrench, 3lb sledge, dead blow, 1/2" combonation wrench, and a couppla screwdrivers are the bare minimum I take...

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This weekend you will have a set of sockets, a set of box wrenches, a claw hammer, a pickle fork, an adjustable wrench, screwdriver handle with changeable tips, a box of electrical miscellaneous, a box of mechanical miscellaneous, and hopefully some self restraint.

Morning coffee time. :confused1

http://www.rigidco.com/tools.htm

this seems to have a good list...

:cheers: too many tools & your toolbox can become a lethal projectile. the worthless factory tiedowns in the back of my sons rig just pulled out of the floor when he had his 85lb toolbox tied down to them and the friggin noise of too many tools ratteling in a box drives me nuts off road. Good sugestion on the pickle fork-never thought of it, removing a broken tie rod can be a pita with the hammer method.I think a good pair of curved jaw vice grips & a 12" crescent wrench are essential also.

A duck tape.

A hammer.

WD40.


If it moves and it shouldnt, tape it.

If it doesnt move and it should, hammer it.

If it makes noise, WD40 it.

If none of those work, its probably an electrical problem.

cal said:

A duck tape.

A hammer.

WD40.


If it moves and it shouldnt, tape it.

If it doesnt move and it should, hammer it.

If it makes noise, WD40 it.

If none of those work, its probably an electrical problem.

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arty:arty:arty:

That was hilarious

nw-xj-scott said:

arty:arty:arty:

That was hilarious

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It was supposed to be serious.

I've replaced duck tape with rescue tape though, as its good to 700 PSI or 500 degrees. It weighs less too.

http://www.rescuetape.com/?gclid=CKbFnfiagZQCFRcaagodFUxNWg

I have posted this before, but what the heck!

I go prepaired;
Center console
Mini Mag Lite and extra batteries
Tire Gauge
Bug spray, sun-block
Spare Fuses
Swiss Army Knife

Back seat floor board
Re-sealable drain pan
Blanket
Toilet paper

Small storage tote in floor
Bungee Cords
10 ton Bottle Jack
Small floor jack/jack handles
Ratchet straps

In door pouch
2 Ponchos

Laying in back floor area(where ever it will fit)
2 pieces of Plywood 12”x12”
2 10” long 2x4's
Shovel
3"x6' Tree Saver Strap
3"x30' Snatch Strap
Gloves
Assorted D-Rings
8’x10’ tarp/4 spikes
First aid kit
Spare Tire

Tool bag(sits in the back seat floor board on top of drain pan)
Oil Filter Wrench
BFH
C-clamp
Snap-ring Pliers
Retaining ring pliers
1/2" Drive Socket Wrench
1/2" Drive 15-22mm, 24mm, 32mm, 36mm Sockets
1/2" Drive 3/8"-1" , 1 1/8”, 1 1/4” Sockets
3/8" Drive 10-14mm Deep Sockets
3/8" Drive 3/8"-5/8" Deep Sockets
1/4" Drive 7-10mm Deep Sockets
1/4" Drive 1/4"-5/16" Deep Sockets
7-22mm Combination Wrenches
1/4"-1" Combination Wrenches
Hack Saw w/extra blades
Large torx 40, 45, 50 Sockets
Spark Plug Socket w/swivel
Nut Drivers
2 Pliers
Needle Nose Pliers
Vise Grips(small, large and needle nose)
EMT Sheers
Side cutters/dykes
Large Adjustable Wrench
Small Adjustable Wrench
1/2" Drive Breaker Bar
1/2" Drive Extension
1/2" Drive to 3/8" Socket Adapter
½” drive swivel
3/8" Drive Socket Wrench
3/8" Drive 12 point 8-19mm Sockets
3/8" Drive 3/8"-3/4" Sockets
3/8" Drive Extensions assorted(you will need enough to put together to reach the CPS)
3/8" Drive to 1/4" Socket Adapter
3/8" Drive to 1/2" Socket Adapter
3/8” drive swivel
1/4" Drive to 3/8" Socket Adapter
1/4" Extension
Tubing cutter and flare tool
10mm,11mm,12mm,13mm,15mm swivel sockets
6 pt 8 mm box wrench, 12 pt 8 mm socket
15 mm ratcheting box wrench
Small prybar
Punches, chisels and alignment pins
Channel locks, large/small
Feeler gauge

Small ALLIED tool kit(fits under front seat)
1/4" Drive Socket Wrench
1/4" Drive 4-14mm Sockets
1/4" Drive 5/32"-9/16" Sockets
Metric Allen Keys
SAE Allen Keys
1/4” drive swivel
Flathead Screwdrivers
Phillips Screwdrivers
Torx Screwdrivers


FLUIDS, I keep these in a storage tote with a solid bottom
6 Qts. of Oil
6 Qts. of ATF
4 Qts. of Gear Oil
Coolant / Anti-freeze
1 Gallon Potable Water
Screw on pour spout
Oil Filter
WD-40/PB blaster
Fix-a-Flat
Brake fluid
Extension cord

Spare parts in a 40” long tote
Spare Dana 30 Axle Shafts with hubs installed
Spare U-Bolts
Spare C8.25 29 spline Axle Shafts
Spare Tie Rod w/ TRE's
Broom handle to push out broken shafts
Spare rear yoke
Spare Driveshaft U-joint
Spare Nuts and Bolts
Come-A-Long
Spare XJ front drive shaft(can be used front or rear with my SYE)
Spare D-30 left and right knuckl Serpentine Belt
Spare Fuel Pump
Spare IAC
Spare CPS
Spare relay


Gear Bag and spare parts
2’ of 10,12,14,16 gauge wire
Electrical tape
Test light
Multimeter
Wire crimpers/stripers, heat shrink and assorted connecters
Haynes Jeep Cherokee Repair Manual
Small Grease Gun
Duct Tape
Ratcheting Tie-downs
Rope
Spare Valve Stems
Tire Repair Kit
Garbage Bags
Vaccum Line Repair Kit
Hose Repair Kit
Spare U-joint Straps
Spare Lug Nuts
Spare Leaf Center Pins
Spare Hose Clamps
Spare Diff. Plug
D30 Spider Gears or spare pins and springs for LB locker
Spare U-joint C-clips
Spare Snap Rings
Blue RTV
JB Weld
Spare unit bearing mounting bolts and cotterpins
High and low pressure power steering hoses
Upper and lower rad. hoses
Zip Ties
Towel

Small storage tote
4 ½” electric angle grinder with cut-off wheels, grinding disc
3/8” electric drill with assorted bits

Mounted in Jeep
Power inverter
Co2 tank
48" High-Lift Jack
Jumper Cables
D-Cell Mag Lite and extra batteries
Fire Extinguisher


I keep it all(most of it) in my tool box

geez-us christopher you carry more in your jeep then most own in there garage.

xjtrailrider said:

I go prepaired...

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That is truely impressive -- Both that you're that equipped, and that you took the time to document it all.

In the morning, I'm loading up for HnH this weekend, and I'm going to use your list as much as I can.

But I gotta ask: How much do you figure all that weighs?

Robert

Robert 771 said:

That is truely impressive -- Both that you're that equipped, and that you took the time to document it all.

In the morning, I'm loading up for HnH this weekend, and I'm going to use your list as much as I can.

But I gotta ask: How much do you figure all that weighs?

Robert

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About 250#, the box itself is around 50#. The RE springs are dying so she will get custom made Alcans next spring. If I had a tow rig and trailer i wouldn't have to carry all of this stuff, but gas prices killed that idea real quick.

I carry:

High Lift and piece of steel for weight distribution
137 piece craftsman tool set
Sleeping Bag
Mini Mag lite
Hatchet
Machete
Spare fluids - Oil, Gear Lube, Brake fluid, coolant, powersteering fluid
12v Air compressor and 5gallon air tank
Tire repair kit
Spare shafts
Electrical kit - Stripper/crimpers, various wire and connectors
Multi-Meter
Spare CPS
U-joints - Driveshaft and axleshaft
Gallon of water
TP
3 recovery straps 2"x20 2 - 3"x30
Tree saver
Spare Tire
Jumper Cables
Spare Starter
Spare Alternator
Power invertor

I think thats it but I could probably find more if I looked. I usually go on 2-3 days camping/wheeling adventures which is why I carry so many spare parts.

cal said:

A duck tape.

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what kind of duck

Any one think d35 spare axles is smart to bring? going to the con on the 4th last time i made it through fine but paranoid the whole way

i just ordered me one of these bad dogs today. time to start filling it up...

gabe4 said:

wheeling tool box

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Smitty, dude. I don't think that's what he meant...

Robert

i know, i just had to throw it out there.

IMO a good, and I mean good socket set with all the alan keys and wrenches inside, and a BFH is all you need.

Spare shafts, drive shafts, and other parts are a good idea as well.