What tools, sockets do you carry..

[mosovich]

Ok, I've searched but can find anything.. Anyone got tips on recommendations?

 

[007Tacoma]

Ok, I've searched but can find anything.. Anyone got tips on recommendations?

It's a Toyota 10mm and 12mm sockets. I think you can overhaul an entire Toyota vehicle with those two.

...in all seriousness, you aren't driving an entire garage down the road. Plan your tools according to what you may or may not encounter. This is mostly based on where you are going.

 

[mrblah]

9,10,12,13,17,19,21mm sockets, and wrenches. long screwdriver, pliers, and breaker bar, vise grip wrenches (???).


I carry those mainly because there is a lack of standardizations with aftermarket companies/products/bolts.

 

[tristero]

8-24mm sockets and wrenches, a few SAE sockets and wrenches, extenders, breaker bar, torque wrench, hammer, pry bar, screw driver set—a few small and large, hex sockets, channel locks, a few different sets of pliers, dikes, zip ties, ratchet ties. Along with that I carry extra lugs and lug nuts, through bolts, rear shock bushing kit, and random extra hardware that's kind of just accumulated on it's own.

 

[Jono.ful]

Full 1/2" and 1/4" drive SAE and metric sets to 21mm and 1 1/8", plus a 33mm axle nut socket, speed wrenches from 5 to 19mm, and 1/4 to 3/4", Allen keys, breaker bar, torque wrench, multi bit screw driver, ty-raps, electrical tape, obd2 reader.... Probably forgetting something, but that's probably the majority. Can't be too prepared when you go wheeling, and I'm far too lazy to load all that stuff in and out for each trip, so it lives in my drawers. We've had to do some pretty decent trail repairs when out with the local club, I've always been happy to have everything that I carry.

 

[smokey73]

Depending on what you plan on fixing, a basic wrench set (10mm-19mm) and a 1/4" metric socket set will do a lot. A couple of large screwdrivers or pry bars always come in handy. Allen set, box cutter and a good set of pliers or channel locks. Unless you're planning on overhauling your buddies old chevy on the trail, you won't need anything SAE

 

[Brian3676]

I carry the tools required to replace a CV axle. I figure if I brake something worse then that I'm screwed anyway. All tools required to do a CV are the same required other minor repairs I have found.

 

[Okki]

I picked up an ATC shop Roll at the Overland Expo West and just got around to starting a tool list for it and getting it stocked up.

To date I had all my tools for the 4Runner is a bag that I got at the 2012 FJ Summit and while that worked fine, since it was a basic dump bag, it's always hard to find stuff in it.

I looked through all my Shrockworks installation lists and added items to it that I know I have used while working on my truck. Now that I have a piece of paper with everything listed on it, I can easily add to it or adjust as my experience changes.

As it currently stands, the roll is not fully loaded out, but until the wife allows money back in the play-fund, I will simply use the list to load out the remainder from my main tool chest before we head out on a trip.

Okki

 

[mosovich]

Thanks a lot guys.. I know these things are all based on personal opinion, but it seems a lot of it is pretty standard.. Not a rock crawler, but know things happen...

 

[smokeatrr]

None, If I wanted to carry tools I would have bought a jeep.

 

[SATSTRAIL]

I carry the tools required to replace a CV axle. I figure if I brake something worse then that I'm screwed anyway. All tools required to do a CV are the same required other minor repairs I have found.

So this means you carry a spare axle shaft with you also? That seems a bit over the top...

I dont have much experience offroading the 4Runner so this is an honest question.... How often do you break an axle shaft? Of course that all depends on your specific mods and the type of wheeling you do I suppose.

 

[sn_85]

I thought this was pretty decent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_K-6gnVmGg&list=PLEacEr4cZy-4G_BhUpmyNsebSyVhnWm1l&index=12

 

[Brian3676]

So this means you carry a spare axle shaft with you also? That seems a bit over the top...

I dont have much experience offroading the 4Runner so this is an honest question.... How often do you break an axle shaft? Of course that all depends on your specific mods and the type of wheeling you do I suppose.

I have read a lot about people braking there axles in the Tacoma, 4Runner, FJ. Never thought I would. $1100 tow bill later, I learned it would be me. I don't always carry it, or the tools, but when I am out playing I defiantly carry a axle and the tools to change it out now.

If your doing gravel roads or flat dirt, yes it's overkill. If your doing anything else I recommend it. Specially if your off the path or far from home where a tow is reasonable.

 

[propain]

Ok, I've searched but can find anything.. Anyone got tips on recommendations?

I carry this which doesn't take up much space.

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[Auntie Soshul]

I don't off-road, so all I carry are a AAA card, a cell phone, and a credit card.

 

[Jono.ful]

I have read a lot about people braking there axles in the Tacoma, 4Runner, FJ. Never thought I would. $1100 tow bill later, I learned it would be me. I don't always carry it, or the tools, but when I am out playing I defiantly carry a axle and the tools to change it out now.

If your doing gravel roads or flat dirt, yes it's overkill. If your doing anything else I recommend it. Specially if your off the path or far from home where a tow is reasonable.

Next time you break a shaft, cut the boots and pull out the mid shaft. Your dif and wheel bearing will still be sealed and you should be able to limp it home. I had to do something similar when I broke all three rollers off the tripod on my d/s cv last fall when we were about 4 hours off the pavement.
The number and type of tools you carry had a lot to do with how much aftermarket gear is on your truck and how hard you push limits

 

[Jono.ful]

I dont have much experience offroading the 4Runner so this is an honest question.... How often do you break an axle shaft? Of course that all depends on your specific mods and the type of wheeling you do I suppose.

Usually applying too much power when you have your wheels turned awkwardly. In my case, I had a retaining ring on a uniball come loose causing the spindle to separate which overextended the cv, pulling the rollers out of the tulip and breaking the rollers.

 

[jahdai42]

I picked up an ATC shop Roll at the Overland Expo West and just got around to starting a tool list for it and getting it stocked up.

To date I had all my tools for the 4Runner is a bag that I got at the 2012 FJ Summit and while that worked fine, since it was a basic dump bag, it's always hard to find stuff in it.

I looked through all my Shrockworks installation lists and added items to it that I know I have used while working on my truck. Now that I have a piece of paper with everything listed on it, I can easily add to it or adjust as my experience changes.

As it currently stands, the roll is not fully loaded out, but until the wife allows money back in the play-fund, I will simply use the list to load out the remainder from my main tool chest before we head out on a trip.

Okki

might want to add some 3M eye protection to the list.



I got a 100 piece Husky toolset for $10 on Clearance. That and an adjustable spanner is GTG.

 

[jkaylen]

Let's keep this going!

Great response @Okki! I love the list and also the 'justification' for different tools/sizes. Have you updated it at all? Anything else others would like to add (or subtract!).

1. SAE Allen set: What are you using this for? I've used metric allens for my lights. Size 3, 4, and 5. Haven't used SAE Allens for anything yet.

2. I also have a size 19mm wrench for my bike rack and hitch pin (Northshore).

3. What about tools to replace a tie-rod? I just replaced one on a friend's Mazda after he hit a curb. I'm thinking if I have a tie-rod snap in the back country, I couldn't even have my buddy tow me out as the wheel wouldn't stay straight. Even if my engine, gas tank, or drive shaft got destroyed, my buddy could tow me out. But not a tie-rod, right?

4. What else should I be prepared to fix/know how to fix on the trail? Factors I'd consider:

• Cost/Weight/Space to keep spare part on hand
• Is fix required for a friend to tow me out?
• Likelihood I can repair on the trail
• Amount of extra tools I need to carry
• Difficulty in finding the part in nearest town

So for a tie rode I would rate it as: Low, Yes, High, Medium (tie rod removal tool), low/medium (been easy to find part in stock).

 

[CutthroatSlam]

I have read a lot about people braking there axles in the Tacoma, 4Runner, FJ. Never thought I would. $1100 tow bill later, I learned it would be me. I don't always carry it, or the tools, but when I am out playing I defiantly carry a axle and the tools to change it out now.

If your doing gravel roads or flat dirt, yes it's overkill. If your doing anything else I recommend it. Specially if your off the path or far from home where a tow is reasonable.

If the outer bearing is bolted to the knuckle, you should be able to undo the axle at the bearing and drive out in 2wd.