Updating Onboard toolbag

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Getting around this weekend to cleaning out, and updating my carry toolbag I store in my '15 TEP.

Previously had a mix of SAE and Metric bolts, nuts, sockets and wrenches. Mainly due to the mix and match my jeep third party add-ons needed.

I'm pretty sure the T4R, at least fully stock, is 100% metric. Are there any SAE I should still keep in the bag?

Are there any critical must-have Metric sizes I need (or even an extra backup)?

Thanks!
 
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Sub'd. Building out a bag myself shortly and am curious on the responses you get. I haven't come across anything SAE yet but I then again, I haven't really done all that much. Okki has a nice tool roll with a list of stuff he loads it with. I think it's in his build thread. (I can't tag him from the phone but will later on the computer).
 
Nothing you really need to fix a new stock 4runner. Now if you modded it the way some of these guys here do then you would probably need a tool trailer to pull behind you lol.
I just carry a small bag with duct tape, a few screwdrivers and a few different types of pliers. I also carry jumper cables and a recovery strap along with a few ratchet straps. Now if I am going on an adventure I have a slightly different bag.
I have now driven three different 5th gen 4Runners a total of over 120K miles and never had to use a tool on them while away from the house. There is only so much you could do to it anyway without specific tools.
 
Good point about recovery gear (but probably a beat to death topic). I took the OP's post as tool specific and not a recovery bag per se.

Off the top of my head (now that I'm obsessing over a fine bourbon...), I'd like to have 10mm - 24mm sockets with a 3/8" ratchet. A close-to-matching-the-ratchets set of wrenches. A couple of screwdrivers as mentioned. A blanket or large piece of cardboard to lay on.

My "maybe" list would have a hammer/mallet, a pry bar, a cheater bar of some kind (3/8" ratchets with have the leverage for the larger stuff). Coilover spanners if you have/want them (I do).

Nice to have would be the 1/2" drive ratchet and sockets above (in addition to the 3/8").

Just the basic ratchets and wrenches alone (everything before the "maybe" list) would let you do damn near anything to the truck. With the full list above you could just about install an Icon Stage 5 lift LOL!!

As 1engineer said, there isn't much to go wrong unless you're lifted and/or wheeling to (beyond?) the vehicle's limits.
 
1engineer said:
There is only so much you could do to it anyway without specific tools.
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Yep - as mentioned - you'd have to pull a trailer with all of your tool chests to have everything you need and even if you did that you could be in a pickle if you didn't have a flat/firm spot like your driveway.

Looking at all of the Asian vehicles I've owned, 10mm is the most common size to be found. Carry a 1/4" drive ratchet/extensions/10mm+10mm combination wrench - Phillips - torx(various sizes) and the other items mentioned above as well. Wouldn't hurt to include 12mm/14mm.
 
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I carry one of these: Stanley FatMax 229 Piece Matte Black Socket Set | Canadian Tire

Also have a breaker bar and torque wrench, duct tape, electrical tape, litre of 0W20, jug of coolant, pliers, side cutters, set of speed wrenches, set of large wrenches (up to 21mm I think), 12,000mAh battery booster pack, flashlight, and headlamp. Maybe not everyone needs all that (I wheel with guys who carry impact guns), but if you have a socket set make sure you have an extension as well, and a headlamp is worth its weight in gold.
 
Intruder said:
I carry one of these: Stanley FatMax 229 Piece Matte Black Socket Set | Canadian Tire

Also have a breaker bar and torque wrench, duct tape, electrical tape, litre of 0W20, jug of coolant, pliers, side cutters, set of speed wrenches, set of large wrenches (up to 21mm I think), 12,000mAh battery booster pack, flashlight, and headlamp. Maybe not everyone needs all that (I wheel with guys who carry impact guns), but if you have a socket set make sure you have an extension as well, and a headlamp is worth its weight in gold.
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Yes head light is key!
 
As I do mods and maintenance, I keep a list of the tools required for each procedure, and keep a duplicate in a tool roll.

So far, in 98K miles, I've only needed to plug/change tires and replace a broken wheel stud.
 
Here is my additional bag and tool list.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/94578-okkis-build-thread-12.html#post1753124

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Okki
 
thanks for all the replies.

Dumped all the SAE and added a few more metric (8-19mm).

Was only talking about the tool bag. I have a separate bag for recovery, first aid, compressor, oil, etc.

Able to fit this into a small 12inch soft bag:
- small metric/sae 3/8 socket set with extension and mini wrench
- full size 3/8 socket wrench
- Small funnel
- Duct tape (half roll for size)
- Teflon tape
- Electrical tape
- gloves
- protective glasses
- medium crescent wrench
- small crescent wrench
- Metric wrenches 8-19
- hammer
- leatherman
- multi piece screwdriver
- various fuses
- medium hose clamp
- small hose clamp
- tire repair kit
- locking pliers
- jb weld compound
- head light
- various Allen head/hex keys
 
Intruder said:
You know he does it on purpose. He just has duct tape, paper clips, a Swiss army knife, and a graphing calculator so he can MacGyver something together.
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I was thinking more along the lines of a slide rule. And I carry a Swiss Army Tinker. I couldn't ride him about that! :tape:

But you got me thinking now. I can picture him writing in the dirt with his slide rule and a rock, figuring up the tensile strength of that anchor tree so he can tell if it will hold against the winch pull or not. NO! WAIT! He doesn't need a winch. He's already figured up the slope exceeds the adhesion quotient between the driving surface and his tires so he turned around and went home! :moon:
 
I carry way too much crap but I have used my impact wrench off-road... I've used pretty much everything, but not on the 4Runner. I have one bag full-I-tools and use it for the 80 as well. I've pushed the runner and still don't think I need all the stuff I carry. I just feel better carrying it. Wenches, pliers, screwdrivers, sockets, impact wrench, torque wrench, clamps (since I needed them on my CVs), lights, small throw tarp, hammer, washers (used to space down bent skids... Yes, I've used em), knife, electrical tape, beer.
 
3wbdriver said:
I was thinking more along the lines of a slide rule. And I carry a Swiss Army Tinker. I couldn't ride him about that! :tape:

But you got me thinking now. I can picture him writing in the dirt with his slide rule and a rock, figuring up the tensile strength of that anchor tree so he can tell if it will hold against the winch pull or not. NO! WAIT! He doesn't need a winch. He's already figured up the slope exceeds the adhesion quotient between the driving surface and his tires so he turned around and went home! :moon:
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Intruder said:
Oooh, yeah you're probably right. Hadn't even thought of that, but probably because there's no risk of the batteries dying.
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As some of you know I am sort of a minimalist. I find it a challenge to do more with less. However, the things I do use I try to use the best I can afford, hence the 4Runner instead of a stripped heep. Toyota has somehow been able to add some complexity and still have a reliable and durable vehicle and believe me, making something complex and keeping reliability is not easy.
The most important part in the selection of tools is determining what you DO NOT need as weight is pretty much the enemy of anything that moves.
Oh, while I can still use a slide rule I find that a two dollar solar powered calculator is a much better solution as they even work with my head light...
 
I have:
- headlamp
- rechargeable stream light
- full set of metric gear wrenches 8-20
-screwdriver with various bits
-2 crescent wrenches
A couple pliers and 1/2 inch socket set.

Anything beyond that I've got a cell phone.

This just my standard kept in the rig bag. I tend to use it fixing other peoples cars more than I've used on mine.
 
bimrunner said:
I carry way too much crap but I have used my impact wrench off-road... I've used pretty much everything, but not on the 4Runner. I have one bag full-I-tools and use it for the 80 as well. I've pushed the runner and still don't think I need all the stuff I carry. I just feel better carrying it. Wenches, pliers, screwdrivers, sockets, impact wrench, torque wrench, clamps (since I needed them on my CVs), lights, small throw tarp, hammer, washers (used to space down bent skids... Yes, I've used em), knife, electrical tape, beer.
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Wenches? How many and what size do you carry?
 
Toffees said:
Wenches? How many and what size do you carry?
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Full set of gear wrench short version sized 10-17 plus a full range of impact sockets and fixed cheap wrenches 10-17 as well. Then it is crescent and vice grips. Small and medium sized channel locks and a nice mallet!
 
Personally, I only carry enough to change a spare tire and a 6 way screw driver on a daily basis. This is to reduce the weight while daily driving (once a week).

If I am going wheeling, I damn near empty the roll away into the Runner. Every metric wrench and socket in both 3/8 and 1/2 inch flavors, all screw drivers, pliers, every type of wrench, some SAE wrenches and sockets, allens, some of these and those, impact wrench and extension cord, extentions, breaker bar, C-clamps, dead blow / ball pien / sledge hammers, files. I know I am forgeting some things, but there's at least 200 lbs of crap listed so far.
 
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