Basic Toolkit for 4Runners - what don't you leave home without?

GVL

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I'm trying to make a fairly compact tool kit that will stay in the rig at all times - let's say shoe box size or smaller. I stay on trails that are mostly 25 miles or less from home so not planning on any major field repairs so keeping it to the basics. Seems like all the bolts I've encountered have all been metric, does this hold true for a vast majority of the vehicle? Any tool(s) that are particularly useful that I might not think of putting a standard kit together?

I have seen some good threads with very thorough tool inventory lists, but I'm looking for more of a core kit to always have with me.
 
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(8,10,12,14, & 17)1/4 & 3/8 deep & shallow 6 point sockets
(10,12, & 14) 1/4 shallow wobble 6 point sockets
(10,12, & 14) 3/8 shallow wobble 6 point sockets
(14,17,19,21, & 22) 1/2 inch deep& shallow 6 points sockets
(10,12,14,17,19 & 22) open & close box combo wrenches/ short, long, & extra long
(10,12,14) short flexhead ratcheting wrenche
1/4 & 3/8 locking extension combo set
1/2 extension combo set
1/2 drive wobble adapter
30, 32, 34 & 36" 1/2 drive socket
magnetic 1/4 and 3/8 (10,12, & 14) deep & shallow
Hose clamps
Pliers set
Pick set
12" & 24" pry bar
3 piece set 1/4 & 3/8 drive ratchet
1/4 & 3/8 flex head drive ratchet
9" 1/2 drive ratchet
18" 1/2 drive ratchet
27" 1/2 breaker bar
Screw drive set combo
Cordless power tools (1/4 & 3/8 cordless ratchet)
1/4, 3/8, & 1/2 cordless impact
Under hood cordless light
Stream LED flash light
Power probe
Multimeter
Extra fuses & relays
 
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I bought a "mechanic" set from craftsman awhile back. It's small enough for basic field repairs and wasn't a bad price. I got it on sale for like $20 for the 60 piece set. That plus a rubber mallet and another set of ratcheting wrenches. There are other small things you may want but I personally haven't run into an issue that the basic tools can't fix yet. At least to get me home.
 
We have had a lot of threads on this. I am not a search Nazi, but I think the most knowledgeable of us have already posted their thoughts on this. Here's one thread I found in 2 seconds:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/137390-3rd-gen-offroad-toolkit-what-do-you-bring.html#post1324973

Fair enough, I think I'm all set. Thanks!
[MENTION=107180]runner823[/MENTION] - great list for when I go venturing a little further from civilization.

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Another thought to add to the mix that is neglected is Fluids, extra hoses, I am sure missing something, just a idea.. I;m not saying a whole autopart store worth but ya know just enough to do the trick til u make it to a garage.
 

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