Jeep Specific Tools
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Jeep Specific Tools
ok so i know I've seen this thread somewhere else but i can't find it for the life of me! Just looking to see what kinda tools you guys are carrying with you in your jeep on a regular basis...you know, like specific wrench/socket sizes and what not. girlfriend got me a gift card for sears so figured id use it to start stocking up on jeep only tools!!!
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For specific tools, I carry a breaker bar and sockets for my spare and the lock/keys for it. Beyond that I have rope, ty-wraps, lineman pliers, hammer, 2 larger adjustable wrenches, needle nose pliers, a 6-in-1 screwdriver with nut driver ends, and a good pair of gloves. The extra stuff I carry is on my Vector MP table: fire extinguisher and filing shovel. I may be missing a tool or two, just going off the top of my head of what's in the tool bag.
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At a minimum I carry a leatherman. I'd also carry a good set of torx bits and a ratchet. Another idea would be a lug wrench/breaker bar (I usually carry a regular wrench with the right socket - the supplied lug wrench can be a pain to use).
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Here's my list. I have most of it. This is specific to my jeep though. Some sizes may be different because of certain mods. All the ratchets, sockets and wrenches fit in a small plastic tool box. Almost small enough to store under the back seat. For now I keep it locked in a Stanley Fat Max Truck box that fits snugly behind the rear seats, along with fluids and recovery gear. I plan to make a trunk type set up eventually.
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Suspension and Steering components - I have all these sizes in 1/2" drive sockets and wrenches, with some extensions and will add some elbows (I think thats what they are called). Some of the smaller ones I have in 3/8" drive as well.
Front Suspension and Steering Components
Upper Control Arm - 18mm
Lower Control Arm - Frame 21mm
- Axle 21mm (mine is 22mm as I have an aftermarket skid with different bolts)
Swaybar Links - 19mm
Trackbar - 21mm
Shocks - Upper - 17mm
- Lower - 18mm
Steering Stabilizer Shock - 18 mm
Steering Stabilizer Pinch Bracket - 15mm
Draglink Pinch Bracket - 15mm
Control Arm Lock Nuts - (stock doesn't have these but my RK Control Arms do) 1.5" box wrench or adjustable (not sure on this size)
Rear Suspension
Upper Control Arm - 21mm
Lower Control Arm - 21mm
Swaybar Links - 17mm
Shocks - Upper - 16mm
- Lower - 18mm
Trackbar - 21mm
Trackbar Bracket- (stock doesn't have this) - 22mm (Rock Krawler)
Axle Nut - 35mm or 1 3/8" (some might be 36mm)
Driveshafts - 8mm/15mm??
Brake Components
Front - Calipers - 13mm/1/2", 15mm open end wrench
- Pad Carrier - 21mm
- Brake Line - Caliper - 15mm
- @ hard line - 12mm/17mm
- Hub Bearing Unit - 13mm 12 point socket
Rear - Calipers - 13mm/1\2", 15mm open end wrench
- Pad Carrier - 18mm
- Brake Line - Caliper - 15mm
- @ hard line - 12mm/17mm
Brake Lines @ Master Cylinder - 12 mm
Brake Booster/Power Steering Bracket - 13mm
ABS Sensor - Allen Key 18mm
Battery and assorted grounds - 10mm
Alternator - 15mm
Throttle Body Adjustment - E10 reverse torx
Transfer Case Fill Plug - 10mm allen head
Transfer Case Drain Plug - 10mm allen head
Transmission Fill Plug - 14mm allen head (manuel)
Transmission Drain Plug - 17mm allen head (manuel)
Bottle pump to fill transfercase/transmisson (manuel)
Torxs Sockets for doors and hard top, and windshield - T50, T40, T35
General Tools
1/2", 3\8" drive torque wrench rated between 20 and 150ft. lbs.
Vise grips
Needle nose pliers
Soldering Iron, flux and solder
BFH
Wire strippers
Duct tape/Gorrilla tape
Assorted zap straps/Zip ties
JB Weld
Electrical Tape
Tie Wire
Assorted Fuses
Multi Meter
Breaker Bar
Code Reader
Heavy Duty Ratchet Straps
Funnel/long neck funnel
Utility Knife
Small Tarp
Hand Cleaner/Latex gloves
Rags/Shop towels
Spill Kit
JK Tool Kit
Suspension and Steering components - I have all these sizes in 1/2" drive sockets and wrenches, with some extensions and will add some elbows (I think thats what they are called). Some of the smaller ones I have in 3/8" drive as well.
Front Suspension and Steering Components
Upper Control Arm - 18mm
Lower Control Arm - Frame 21mm
- Axle 21mm (mine is 22mm as I have an aftermarket skid with different bolts)
Swaybar Links - 19mm
Trackbar - 21mm
Shocks - Upper - 17mm
- Lower - 18mm
Steering Stabilizer Shock - 18 mm
Steering Stabilizer Pinch Bracket - 15mm
Draglink Pinch Bracket - 15mm
Control Arm Lock Nuts - (stock doesn't have these but my RK Control Arms do) 1.5" box wrench or adjustable (not sure on this size)
Rear Suspension
Upper Control Arm - 21mm
Lower Control Arm - 21mm
Swaybar Links - 17mm
Shocks - Upper - 16mm
- Lower - 18mm
Trackbar - 21mm
Trackbar Bracket- (stock doesn't have this) - 22mm (Rock Krawler)
Axle Nut - 35mm or 1 3/8" (some might be 36mm)
Driveshafts - 8mm/15mm??
Brake Components
Front - Calipers - 13mm/1/2", 15mm open end wrench
- Pad Carrier - 21mm
- Brake Line - Caliper - 15mm
- @ hard line - 12mm/17mm
- Hub Bearing Unit - 13mm 12 point socket
Rear - Calipers - 13mm/1\2", 15mm open end wrench
- Pad Carrier - 18mm
- Brake Line - Caliper - 15mm
- @ hard line - 12mm/17mm
Brake Lines @ Master Cylinder - 12 mm
Brake Booster/Power Steering Bracket - 13mm
ABS Sensor - Allen Key 18mm
Battery and assorted grounds - 10mm
Alternator - 15mm
Throttle Body Adjustment - E10 reverse torx
Transfer Case Fill Plug - 10mm allen head
Transfer Case Drain Plug - 10mm allen head
Transmission Fill Plug - 14mm allen head (manuel)
Transmission Drain Plug - 17mm allen head (manuel)
Bottle pump to fill transfercase/transmisson (manuel)
Torxs Sockets for doors and hard top, and windshield - T50, T40, T35
General Tools
1/2", 3\8" drive torque wrench rated between 20 and 150ft. lbs.
Vise grips
Needle nose pliers
Soldering Iron, flux and solder
BFH
Wire strippers
Duct tape/Gorrilla tape
Assorted zap straps/Zip ties
JB Weld
Electrical Tape
Tie Wire
Assorted Fuses
Multi Meter
Breaker Bar
Code Reader
Heavy Duty Ratchet Straps
Funnel/long neck funnel
Utility Knife
Small Tarp
Hand Cleaner/Latex gloves
Rags/Shop towels
Spill Kit
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Lol! Thanks. I put this together a few weeks ago before going to the Rubicon. Some of it I knew from putting in my lift with the help of some friends. Some of it I crawled around under the jeep and checked sizes on every nut and bolt I could find. And some others came from guys in my local club after I posted a thread on there looking for more info and so others could use it. Keep in mind this is specific to a 2011 JKU Rubi, so it's a good idea to verify all sizes on your own rig as well. I'm sure there will be more added as well. Hope this helps.