Abbreviated tool kit suggestions

[kurtnkegger]

Last year we took the 40 on a road trip through Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas...I took my tool box, just in case, but it was super heavy, and took up a lot of space.

I want to bring the abbreviated version on this years road trip (while you are in Moab)

I'd like some input on what to bring to be reasonably prepared for mechanical events along the way, but keep the space and weight lower.

My initial thoughts are:

combination wrenches (metric)
socket set (metric)
pliers (regular, needlenose, waterpump)
vicegrips...a couple pair
screwdrivers...standard and phillips
Dykes
Hose clamps

Maybe a set of allens?
some misc. nuts and bolts...

What else am I missing for a relatively complete kit? I don't mind having to buy some tools on the road, but would like to bring a well equipped road trip bag just in case...

Thanks For your input!

 

[ccslider]

I just did this.i made a cheap set of tools to bring wheeling.

I always over do it and have 200 lbs of tools.

Really try to think about what you need for breakdowns. Coolant if you run the Toyota red, fuses, a cheap meter or a 12v test light, a spark tester.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Your list is about the same as mine, although a couple of differences.

For combo wrenches I only bring what I call a "Toyota set", which means 8/2x10/12/2x14/17/19. I do have a few non-JIS bolts so sometimes a 13 or 15 might be necessary. I bring a few of the common fractional, too.

I carry sockets and handles, not a complete set. Deep 3/8" in 10/12/14/17/19 and 1/2" in 19, 22, 24, 32 and a couple of extensions.

I'd add a Crescent for odd cases and a small hacksaw holder (or at least blades). I also bring a hammer and a couple of drifts and punches. Small multimeter, some wire.

Glad you brought this up, got me to thinking I still keep a 54mm front wheel hub bearing socket with me but my truck has sealed bearings so that needs to be swapped for a 35mm.

Don't forget a can of Bar's Stop Leak, duct tape, bailing wire and JB Weld!

 

[DaveInDenver]

What you should do is keep a note pad in the top of your tool chest and write down which tools you use every time you work on your truck. Very soon you'll see the core of what you need and for a Toyota it really isn't all that much. You really could fix a FJ40 with the factory tools and even modern ones don't need that many hand tools to limp to a local mechanic. For me that's the hardest thing to remember. You're trying to patch it to find your closest Robbie or CTS not be a rolling mechanic with every tool to fix everything.

 

[SteveH]

20' of soft steel mechanic's wire and small roll of duct tape (not a fan, but you might use it in the oddest situation)

 

[On the RX]

I like what I'm seeing here. I have the common wrenches and deep sockets as well as the vicegrips and needle nose, a set of channel locks and pliers, dikes, coated and none coated bailing wire, black tape, zip ties, gaffers tape and my test light. I also keep some spare bulbs and need to toss in a belt or two. Two hammers and two short pry bars and a chisel and punch. Plus some other odds and ends.

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[nakman]

I just "moved out" of the 100, and am putting together a new tool bag as well. Surprising how much junk I was carrying around- like duplicate hammers, 16mm sockets, 5 of the same size philips screwdriver, etc. I am going to lean down considerably also, good timing!

 

[ttubb]

Here is my "Birf Kit"

Birf Kit
• Nitrile Gloves
• Rag Roll
• Newspapers
• Torque Wrench
• 10, 12, 14mm 3/8 Sockets and Wrench
• 17mm ½ Socket and Wrench
• E12mm Socket for Steering Studs
• Hub Socket and adapter
• Torque Spec Sheet or FSM
• Snap Ring Pliars
• Mallet and Hammer
• Brass Drift
• Magnet on Stick
• 1# Moly Grease
• 8mm bolt for end of axle
• Zip Ties
• Trash Bags

Parts
• Axle and Birfs
• Spindle Nut Kit
• Hub Stud Kit (8mm)
• Spare Cone Washers
• New Snap Rings – Inner and Outer
• Steering Stud Kit (12mm)

 

[rover67]

A few 6011 rods and some kind of goggles to use them with can be handy, just have a few sets of jumper cables around or carry one and bet on finding another. Works best with at least two batteries in series (3 is better). I've used my stash three times, once to fix a broken leaf spring which was super handy.

 

[SteveH]

Lightweight items to not forget: Quality latex or nitrile gloves (5 pr.) in a ziploc (so they don't ozone-rot in your toolkit) and a small squeeze tube of waterless hand cleaner.

 

[kurtnkegger]

Good suggestions here...This trip is just a road-march, so won't be experiencing spring flex, and such. I didn't even think about bringing a small tube of Goop.

Wire and tape are good adds as well...

Keep suggestions coming if you think of something.

 

[Rzeppa]

Good thread. For my daughter's HS graduation in 2002 I put together for her a Dad-custom tool set for her '85 4runner, basically same as for a 40. So far all the stuff I am seeing here is pretty spot-on. I also carry a can of brakleen for roadside/trailside parts cleaning. Instead of rags I have taken to carrying a roll of blue disposable shop towels. Even regular paper towels will do in a pinch. Trash bags too! Pry bars are super handy and don't take up much more room than big screwdrivers but work better. Oh, don't forget a utility knife! Putty knives are handy too.

 

[Basaltfj40]

Hose clamps and silicone tape. JB weld.

 

[Rezarf]

Zip ties, heat shrink butt connectors, a cheap multi-meter or test light, trash bags, 1 small tarp, plastic gloves, hub socket, RTV silicone, one large crescent wrench, bailing wire, brass drift... these are some of my more common grabbed items that don't always fall into the "standard" stuff.

 

[Rezarf]

For what it is worth, I have moved over to tool rolls for a few reasons...

• It keeps me honest if I want an abreviated kit.
• No rattles
• everything can be seen once unrolled
• They can stuff in a LOT of spaces.
• I can load them up at my main tool box by laying it on the open drawer and loading stuff in. When I get home it is the reverse and everything goes back quick.

 

[ccslider]

Yikes I have way too much..200 pc socket set sae/ metric. Ball peen hammer, punches, channel locks big / small, 3 vise grips,another socket set, pry bars, crescent wrenches x2, breakerbars 1/2,3/8, 2 gallons of coolant, transmission fluid, grease, hose clamps, duct tape, full box gloves, wrenches x2 8-25 mm, impact gun, flash lights x4, shop rags x100, black trash bags, screwdrivers x12, hatchet, orange visibility vest, zipties, jb weld, spare bolts, drive flanges, old belts, orings, wiring kit with wire, inline fuses, switches, connectors, gloves for hot work, spare hose, light bulbs / fuses,


Way too much!

 

[On the RX]

My leatherman is always in my door pocket too as well as several knives stashed throughout!

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[Rzeppa]

Oh yeah, I keep a cheap HF multimeter in every rig. For an "abbreviated" tool kit, I wouldn't bother with a hub socket or brass drift. I wouldn't expect to change a birf from an abbreviated tool kit. And if I am changing a birf, I would need the special lock ring plier for the c-clip to get the locking hub (or drive flange on an 80) off the end of the birf...

 

[Uncle Ben]

Oh yeah, I keep a cheap HF multimeter in every rig. For an "abbreviated" tool kit, I wouldn't bother with a hub socket or brass drift. I wouldn't expect to change a birf from an abbreviated tool kit. And if I am changing a birf, I would need the special lock ring plier for the c-clip to get the locking hub (or drive flange on an 80) off the end of the birf...

In my opinion every off highway rig you drive should have hub sockets, brass drift, quality ez out set, vise grips and snap ring pliers on board. This is seperate from your tool kit.

 

[Romer]

In my opinion every off highway rig you drive should have hub sockets, brass drift, quality ez out set, vise grips and snap ring pliers on board. This is seperate from your tool kit.

I had to change a birf in Moab once and was glad I had all that including a spare Birf. I am Birfless now so carry a spare CV Axle. I carry the Hub socket still for the 40, 80 and 100 and also the different size for 200

Uncle Ben- Can you provide a link to what you consider a quality EZ Out kit? I have reverse drill bits and some various EZ Outs around the garage, would like to add this to my kit

I also carry spare electrical heat shrink splices, connectors and wire along with wire strippers. And of course Bailing wire and Duct Tape