What is everyone's opinion on the size wrenches, sockets and torx drivers that should be included in any well equipped tool kit to take along on the trail? I don't want to take a bunch of sizes that i'll never use. I'd also be interested in hearing what other tools you've found are a must have for repairing the most common trail side issues.

 

Well I can tell you what's in my permanent JK toolbag. So far it's been serving me well but then again I haven't had to take apart my axle on the trail yet (hopefully never).

• 1/4 inch drive socket wrench
• A full set of sockets - metric ranging from 10 to 19 mm
• Pliers
• Blade (box cutter or switch blade)
• Vice grip
• Hammer
• Crescent wrench
• Regular metric wrenches - sized again from 10 to 19mm
• Zip ties
• Duct tape
• Electrical tape
• A small spool of 16 gauge wire
• Torx bits
• Screwdrivers

They should cover most contingencies. Hope this helps!

 

A good multi-tool, tow straps, jumper cables and a bottle opener

 

A good multi tool should already have a bottle opener

 

Hammer, vice grips, zip ties and duct tape. Covers all issues.

 

ChryslerChris - do you really use a 1/4" drive ratchet or is that a typo?


My only other thing to add... If you have any aftermarket parts that used different sized hardware, account for that in your tool kit.

 

1/4 inch is all Chris needs at the mall

I have a 1/2 inch set.

 

Every Jeep already has a bottle opener. The door latch loop I'm told can be used as a bottle opener.

 

one of my favorite things my jeep can do

 

I went through this a few months ago as well. I have added a 13mm 12pt socket and 21mm socket and 35mm axle socket to the list to remove a front axle if need be!!

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