jimoshel Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Not tire accesories, just roadside repair hand tools. In my younger days if I was driving out of town the whole tool box went into the bed of the truck. About 110 lbs worth.Started thinkin how unnecessary all that was, downsized. First, do you want to carry your good IE, expensive tools or El Cheapos?Being in the vehicle increases the chance of loss thru theft or losing a wrench alongside the road after using it. If your broke down this is no time for a cheap tool to break. So which is it? Also SAE and Metric or just what your vehicle needs? At first I got a 3/8 drive socket set SK, covering 1/4 to 1 3/8, ratchet, ext handle and speed handle. 2 flat blade screwdrivers, 2 phillips head screwdrivers. Then the 3/8 drive Torx, Phillips,flat head and Allen heads.12 in Crescent, 6in crescent, 8in vise grips, 4in vise grips, water pump and 6in slip joint pliers, roll plastic tape. Fuses I keep in the glove box.packette hand wipes.At first used a .30 cal ammo box but switched to a .50 for room. This discussion is only for DD'S. Not when your going rock climbing and got everything to swap out a rear end or axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 The DD.. not much only what happens to be in there from whatever I'm doing that day. 4 days out of 7, I drive 15 miles total for the day in my DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 i have a rubbermaid small bin in both my dd's. jumper cables and tow straps i've used countless times in my dd's. i keep some ratchet straps and bungee cords, cheap rubber boots that fit over my boots i'm wearing, those have come in handy hooking up a strap to a car burried in a foot of snow. light, gloves, 4 way tire tool in case i end up helping someone with a different lug nut size that is unprepared, usually a gallon of coolant to, but i've snagged my emergency stock for other vehicles. i also have an old camp folding shovel i found in my first house i bought. the few tools i keep in my dd are el cheapo, between my work tools that are way too expensive, then trail tools, by the time i get to dd tools they're just some junky stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 All i have is a flashlight, jumper cables, my gerber tool, and a lil 12v airpump... :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Town_MJ Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 20 foot tow strap, a tree saver, small folding military shovel, cables a tool box with wrenches socket, ratchets basically all my hand tools (cause the one thing you need is always the one thing you left at home). Used to haul my Hi-Lift around on my Cj but have yet to create a way to lock it on the MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Hundred mile an hour tape, 5-50 cord , blue mag light and a beat - stick. Oh", and extra lighters!!! :chillin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeman17 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Ratchet straps, allmy tools, jumpercables, air compressor shovel, tennis balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 Iv'e found a easy way to keep tow straps, ratchet tie downs, battery jumper cables etc, neat is to take a pair of panty hose, or nylons, thigh highs, cut the feet off, and roll them over the aforementioned items like a rubber band.How and where you get the hose is your problem, and business.. Maybe we should start another thread here? NAW.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I carry a basic ratchet kit from Home Depot. Has SAE and Metric, variety of extensions and a bit driver with bits. In addition to that, I keep some assorted screw drivers, pliers, duct tape and a good knife on me. Usually have some cheap jumper cables, 12v air compressor, and tow straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_of_fire Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I'm like you in your younger days. (i'm 23) ive got almost every hand tool i own in my toolbox behind the pass. seat on my MJ..... probly weighs 80-100 lbs. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Craftsman socket set (extra set), these are the only things I don't scrimp on. Cheap sockets, don't have any use for them (except for use as loaners or give away), enough extensions to change a CPS, cheapo wrenches, screwdrivers, black tape, vice grips, wire cutters, jumper cables, 4- way tire tool, folding Torks set, OBD scan tool, cheapo digital multi-meter, folding E-tool. The small stuff fits in two HF canvas bags, one bag holds really small and important things like the multi-meter,and T-60 Torks socket, etc. Small bag fits into larger bag, makes for a handy little tool kit that is easily transferred from vehicle to vehicle. The good tools stay at home, cause it sucks having good tools lost or stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Oil, jumper cables and a portable air compressor; and If I’m traveling, I add a basic tool bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I'm gunna be carrying a high lift tow straps and a cheap ratchet set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBKrazy Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 a lil red toolbox with an assortment of cheapo tools my dad gave me when he got rid of his old van, and a 10.00 socket/ratchet set in a plastic box i bought at benny's.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche87 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 ive got a plastic craftsman 3 drawer with multiple sockets, lots of extentions, multiple screw drivers, plyers, hammer, torque bits, electrical tape,and a bunch of wrenches. i also carry a jack assembly, extra coolant, tire plug kit, wd40, funnel, gear oil, and jumper cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I used to do all of what you guys are describing, but anymore in my MJ I only have jumper cables (a really good set I bought years ago- good jumpers make a world of difference!) and a tow strap that I inherited from who knows where. In the age of cell phones I just don't see the need anymore to keep all this stuff in the truck. If I were to take it on a long trip, that may be a different story, but daily, I don't think its needed. OH! I always have my AAA card on me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro10000 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I have a cheap tool kit, hammer, air pump, jumper box, roll of duct tape, tow rope, ratchet straps..... and some ammunition :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 amunition is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I used to do all of what you guys are describing, but anymore in my MJ I only have jumper cables (a really good set I bought years ago- good jumpers make a world of difference!) and a tow strap that I inherited from who knows where. In the age of cell phones I just don't see the need anymore to keep all this stuff in the truck. If I were to take it on a long trip, that may be a different story, but daily, I don't think its needed. OH! I always have my AAA card on me too! Agree on the AAA... Bailed me out a many of time. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 A 45, couple boxes of shells, two extra mags, water, first aide kit, shackles, 20 & 30" straps, tree saver, bag some Craftsman tools, jumper cables, winch accessories like gloves and remote and my hi-lift. :D :brows: CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 jumper cables. tow rope.. trailer hitch.. interchangeable screwdriver with all types of heads.. extra hose and some extra electrical wire just in case :nuts: got the ice scraper and a foldable shovel and a crappy jack all sitting in a nice milk crate in the corner of the bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I used to do all of what you guys are describing, but anymore in my MJ I only have jumper cables (a really good set I bought years ago- good jumpers make a world of difference!) and a tow strap that I inherited from who knows where. In the age of cell phones I just don't see the need anymore to keep all this stuff in the truck. If I were to take it on a long trip, that may be a different story, but daily, I don't think its needed. OH! I always have my AAA card on me too! Agree on the AAA... Bailed me out a many of time. Rob L. i'm sorry, i didn't know we let honda owners on here. :rotfl2: when your hybrid on 14" wheels is stuck in the ditch you can wait for AAA or i'll pull ya out. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stark Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hundred mile an hour tape, 5-50 cord , blue mag light and a beat - stick. Oh", and extra lighters!!! :chillin: Just for curiosity, why would you carry tape meant for temporary patches on aluminum-skinned aircraft? :hmm: I carry a cheapo target metric& standard mixed tool set, that way if it's stolen it doesn't hurt nearly as bad as the Snappy tools. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I used to do all of what you guys are describing, but anymore in my MJ I only have jumper cables (a really good set I bought years ago- good jumpers make a world of difference!) and a tow strap that I inherited from who knows where. In the age of cell phones I just don't see the need anymore to keep all this stuff in the truck. If I were to take it on a long trip, that may be a different story, but daily, I don't think its needed. OH! I always have my AAA card on me too! Agree on the AAA... Bailed me out a many of time. Rob L. i'm sorry, i didn't know we let honda owners on here. :rotfl2: when your hybrid on 14" wheels is stuck in the ditch you can wait for AAA or i'll pull ya out. :yes: I have actually used it quite a bit over the years... I digress: Starter went out on the MJ downtown - Tow Tried pushing the MJ past E, mistake - 5 gals of gas Grenaded trans on Ram - Tow Blew off trans line on ZJ - Tow Blew off trans line on ZJ - Tow Blew off trans line on ZJ - Tow All that crap, and I never paid for a tow or the gas. AAA took care of all of it. I know about the trans line on the ZJ, same thing as the XJ. The trans has a spring clamp going to the cooler, and in the event of over pressure, it blows itself off in self preservation. But the spring clamp gets weak, and it blows whenever. The fix was to heat the flex, push it over the flange on the line, and replace the spring clamp with hose clamps. It took me 3 times of putting it off to finally get it fixed. :oops: As for the trans on the ram, forget about it. :roll: Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 jumper cables, tire wrench, electrical tape, Super Leatherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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