Whats in your XJ trail tool bag?

[KRONIK]

i am starting this as a thread for everyone to post up the tools that they carry all the time.

the P.O. of my jeep had one but he kept it....
i think it would be a good idea to get one put together seeing as how "Dutch" brought it up that i should have a D44 hub nut tool in my trail bag.


i went and bought a trail bag (bright green) so i dont loose it.
i also stopped by auto zone.
i am the new owner of a d44 hub nut socket!:yelclap:
that being said.

i think it would be good for alot of people (including myself) to know what tools everyone use.

this is all based on opinion.
a way to determine the most reliable trail tool bag!?!

here are a few questions to get things going-

what are the most common tools used on an xj?

what is in your trail bag?

what are good things to take to the trail in case of repair?

what spare parts do you carry with you?


thread is open to discussion

 

[fireLt.]

Just get J-9 to chime in. Her list will cover it all.

 

[in4aride]

what are the most common tools used on an xj?
that you will likely need on a trail...
12, 12pt-13, 15, 19, 21, 36 sockets/wrenches.
dykes/pliers

what is in your trail bag?
impact, multiples of most tools. fluids. lighters, flashlights, jumper cables, straps, valve stems/cores, bottle jack(NO highlift), tire plug kit

what are good things to take to the trail in case of repair?
anything you can carry

what spare parts do you carry with you?
hubs, shafts, ujoints, tire/wheel, 1/4 fuel line, batterty connectors, steering components

thread is open to discussion
i take what is neccessary depending on the trail, the people i am with, and my gut instint.
for moab i had everything possible in the rig....
for penrose i bring spare parts and fluids.
for eagle rock and such im likely to take a tent and extra clothes and food since it is a good hike away from people or cell service/cb range....

 

[DutchVDub]

1/4" drive metric and standard socket sets (deep and shallow)
3/8" drive metric and standard socket sets (deep and shallow)
1/2" drive metric and standard socket sets (deep and shallow)
full variety of ratchets in all 3 drive sizes
drive size adapter
breaker bars, 3/8" and 1/2" drive
wobbles in all 3 drives
pry bar set
screw driver set
drill bits
cordless drill
cordless sawzall
3/8" and 1/2" drive cordless impacts
standard and metric combination wrench sets
standard and metric flex head ratcheting wrench sets
bottle jack
hi-lift
tow straps
shackles
fuses
wire
crimp connectors
plier sets
4 different sized crescent wrenches ranging rom 6" to 18"
bulbs
u-joints
full set of spare axle shafts both front and rear with new u-joints in the fronts
spare lock-outs for front hubs
spare brake line assembly's for front
tow chain
first aid kit
small air compressor
line wrenches
wire cutters
wire strippers/crimpers
mechanic's wire
electrical tape
duct tape
5-50 cord
e-tool/camp shovel
toilet paper
blanket
socks
spare shoes
cooler
camp grill w/ propane
spare heim joints
various hoses
spare serpentine belt
major fluids (trans, oil, coolant)
lots of water, both drinking and non
tire repair kit
spark plugs
flash light


Thats the majority of what I kept in my XJ, I haven't figured out how I'm going to keep it all in my YJ.

 

[gm4x4lover]

All of dutch's stuff plus snap ring pliers and full set of torx for 3/8ths.

 

[DutchVDub]

Oh yeah, I had that stuff too.

I also had allen socket sets for 3/8" dr both metric and SAE

I'm sure I could come up with a bunch of other stuff I kept in it, but its been over a year since I've had the thing and wheeled it. Basically I had a ton of shite in it and was always the guy with the part or tool needed to fix stuff in the group I wheeled with.

 

[osue077]

Tire plugs and patches are a must, tire chains (winter) spare drive shaft, come-a-long, trash bags.
When my wife and 3 year old go, portable potty, movie player with dvd bag, sunscreen, BUG SPRAY, assortment of snacks, dog food (for Joey),

 

[DutchVDub]

I also liked to pack brats, buns, and chips to go with the grill.

 

[osue077]

That is the best!

 

[xj5280]

like stated before, I take what is necessary for the trail or camping trip i am taking.

Always in my heep:
Motor Oil,Gear oil
tranny fluid
antifreeze
Carb cleaner
brake fluid tucked in the engine bay
hose clamps
fuses
butt connectors
Recovery strapw/d rings
fire extinguisher
bottle jack
RTV sealant
jb weld
small amount of misc. sockets/pliers/screwdrivers.
Plus a Back pack with Jacket, Pants, shirt, socks, survival knife, and flint starter.
solar panel Deep cycle battery charger

Camping:
Power inverter
1/4 in. impact with sockets ranging from 8mm to 15mm. w/ socket wrench, wobble, torx and extensions.
1/2in. impact with sockets ranging from 10mm up to my hub socket (32mm IIRC)w/socket wrench, wobbles, and extensions
Codless sawzall w/metal & wood cutting blades
Tree saw
Pipe wrench
crescent wrench
Vice grips
Hammer
Tie Wire
CPS sensor
Spark plugs
Axle/Driveline u-joints
wide array of nuts and bolts
cotter pins
Fuel hose and spare lower radiator hose
Front Brake line
Water
Trash bags
shovel


Longer Trips/ harder trails (includes the list above)
Front hub
lug nuts and studs
tire patch kit
TRE's
BFHammer
More WATER
Boots w/ more socks


I always enjoy these threads, always a good thing to think about as we come up to another wheeling season

 

[Glacialbass]

It's a Jeep. I always liked to pack spare rigs when I took mine out. That way I could leave Gheywinkle in the woods and walk away. :explosion

 

[YELLAHEEP]

It's a Jeep. I always liked to pack spare rigs when I took mine out. That way I could leave Gheywinkle in the woods and walk away. :explosion

Yeah, the whole TWO times you 'wheeled it???? :moon:

 

[Glacialbass]

Yeah, the whole TWO times you 'wheeled it???? :moon:

Listen, how many idiots do you know with 31s, no armor, and open front and back that have run Spring Creek with no winching and no body damage? If memory serves, your corn juice powered 96 even had to winch up the first obstacle! :twak:

 

[KRONIK]

Yeah, the whole TWO times you 'wheeled it???? :moon:

it was painted gheywinkle.... you wouldnt want to wheel it more than twice ether!!!!:laugh3:

 

[YELLAHEEP]

If memory serves, your corn juice powered 96 even had to wince up the first obstacle! :twak:

Not with me driving it it didn't......... :twak: :moon: