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sandracer33

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Hey guys. I'm in the process of puting together my trail tool kit and was wondering if there are any specific or special tools common to our trucks? I have the basic hand tools assembled, just would hate to be caught without that special left handed wiget 50 miles from home...
 
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I have friends in AK that will weld a nut to their bottle jack, then use an impact wrench to operate it while wheeling.
 
Bretski1 said:
I have friends in AK that will weld a nut to their bottle jack, then use an impact wrench to operate it while wheeling.
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To that effect a 3/8's drive adapter for an impact fit's in the square receiver of the hooked portion of our bottle jack turner. I have used an impact to run my jack up on more than one occasion, just use it to "run it up" not lift as lifting with an impact will round out the square hole in the hook. Ask me how I know. Going down with weight is just fine though.
 
Besides the basics like tow rope, jumper cables, tire kit, air compressor, etc. I carry a 3day bag with winter clothes aaand, every tool and spare part from any service or repair work I've done and can think of doing. Yep your going to be carrying a lot of stuff and heading to the truck for tools, unless you buy new ones.... There's other stuff I carry that is not legal in all states, and don't forget communication, I've only got radios but if I could afford a sat phone I would have it... Bring what you can but don't let the wants burn too much $$ because it will.

All vehicle Fluids, gloves, vice grips, duck tape, bailing wire, para cord, etc. have all helped me in the past. Use your imagination on how something may need to be rigged if you don't have new parts or tools. I do go alone most of the time so I need to have more stuff than most people but it's not as insane as some of the jeep guys spares list.
 
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Yeaa, recovery/camp/survival/spares stuff aside...

  1. 35mm socket with pry bar for axles
  2. 8-19mm box/combination wrenches
  3. 10-18mm wrenches as above with one ratcheting end
  4. 4,6,12" socket extensions for 3/8" and 1/2" drive (and corresponding wrenches)
  5. 8-19mm regular and deep sockets for both drives, spark plug sockets, and some other sizes
  6. ~25ft 10 gauge electrical wire, elec tape, wire nuts, splices, etc.
  7. 1/2" drive 36" breaker bar

And whatever else happens to be in that particular tool box at the time. Also 1qt oil, 2qt diff fluid, 1gal transmission fluid. Not light weight, definitely noisy, definitely better prepared than not. I only load that box when I'm going out of town though.
 
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I did help.

If you read those posts, which there are multiple of, you'll have a very good understanding of what tools to bring, as well as not clutter up the board with repeated posts.

Searches 2-5 alone are based in the "3rd Gen" part of this forum, and the first one is based in the "Off Roading" section.

Why not just post up in there, instead of starting a new thread that's already been started?
 
I probably should have been a little more specific. I do have a very good idea of the basics. I have been setting up chase vehicles & race cars/ bikes for desert racing for 20 years. I have only been driving a Toyota for 6 months, so I am not familiar enough with the tools specific to what breaks in the trail on these, i.e. 35mm socket for front axle...
 
My tip is DON'T KEEP IT IN YOUR TRUCK UNLESS YOU ARE WHEELING
Just had my lock punched out and someone stole my go-box including my MV-90 compressor, shackles, snatch blocks, torque wrenches, hand tools, deflators, and so much more. State Farm denied my claim stating that non-OEM tools and specialized equipment is not covered under Comprehensive.

So pissed off after spending all that time and effort to get a decent kit AND paying my premiums happily every month only to find out its not covered. So keep it in your home until you wheel.
 
geohil said:
My tip is DON'T KEEP IT IN YOUR TRUCK UNLESS YOU ARE WHEELING
Just had my lock punched out and someone stole my go-box including my MV-90 compressor, shackles, snatch blocks, torque wrenches, hand tools, deflators, and so much more. State Farm denied my claim stating that non-OEM tools and specialized equipment is not covered under Comprehensive.

So pissed off after spending all that time and effort to get a decent kit AND paying my premiums happily every month only to find out its not covered. So keep it in your home until you wheel.
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Just FYI they will cover this kind of stuff, but you have to add it to your policy. Same with a lot of aftermarket parts they won't cover unless you have it added (granted factory stuff usually costs more). But things like stereo's and electronics are worth doing. You just have to call then and notify them you have all this extra stuff as normal equipment in your rig and they will cover it. Sometimes there is no change to the cost of your policy, and sometimes it goes up. Your choice if you think it's worth paying more to insure or not.

Also, if the theft happened "at your house" then you can claim it under homeowners/renters policy. Again with debate on if it is worth filing a claim and maybe having your policy go up.

No I am not an insurance expert, just some info I have gathered over time.
 
geohil said:
My tip is DON'T KEEP IT IN YOUR TRUCK UNLESS YOU ARE WHEELING
Just had my lock punched out and someone stole my go-box including my MV-90 compressor, shackles, snatch blocks, torque wrenches, hand tools, deflators, and so much more. State Farm denied my claim stating that non-OEM tools and specialized equipment is not covered under Comprehensive.

So pissed off after spending all that time and effort to get a decent kit AND paying my premiums happily every month only to find out its not covered. So keep it in your home until you wheel.
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That's pretty common. Personal belongings inside your vehicle (tools, luggage, the briefcase with $500k in small unmarked bills that i swear was in there) or strapped to your vehicle (bikes, kayaks) are generally not included in your auto insurance unless you specifically add it and pay the additional premium. However, many homeowner's and renters policies (if you bought contents coverage) may cover it regardless of where the theft occurred.

But you make a really good point about not keeping stuff in there when you're not going to need it. So sorry you had that experience, bro. After dumping a ton of cash on tools in the last year, I'd be sick if I lost them all like that.
 
geohil said:
My tip is DON'T KEEP IT IN YOUR TRUCK UNLESS YOU ARE WHEELING
Just had my lock punched out and someone stole my go-box including my MV-90 compressor, shackles, snatch blocks, torque wrenches, hand tools, deflators, and so much more.
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rotten window lickin' meth heads.
was it all in plain sight?
 
That SUCKS about your insurance! I carry a rider on mine because of all the SAR gear I carry, plus all the other gear I'm putting in there. I will have to keep geared up 24/7 for searches, so I have to just trust that my alarm & insurance do their jobs if theunfortunate happens.
 
One thing that I think is quite handy and I don't think I saw listed already is a is a Tire Repair Kit to plug a hole in a tire if needed.
A lot cheaper than buying a $200+ spare tire plus hauling that giant tire around plus the hassle of changing it.
With this you just find the hole, plug it, then inflate it all while the tire is still on the truck.
You can literally be back on the road in under 10 minutes.

This is the one I got.

Amazon.com: ARB 10000010 Orange Speedy Seal Tire Repair Kit: Automotive

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Yeah it was in my driveway with a security light over it. I am going to have to look into re-vamping my policy I guess because there is a ton of stuff on the outside (winch, LED bars, Piaa's) that could still be jacked. This is the third time in 6 months that our property has been messed with. Good news for us is we just sold that house and our new house has a 3 car garage. Still would like to meet the tweeker that did it in a dark alley.

Rant done.

OP - one of my favorite things to carry in my kit is FlexSeal spray rubber. I've used it for trail fixes on missing sidewall chunks, radiator caps, hose leaks....and more. Great quick fix.
 
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With enough FlexSeal and duct tape I could rule the world.

I forgot and wore tennis shoes to a muddy OHV park a couple months ago. A couple sprays of FlexSeal and they were turned into waterproof boots.
Same trip I had to use it to fill a chunk of tire lost on a rock.
 
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