Tool Kit Anyone?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 183
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From: Kansas
Like what size torx for window? what size socket for axle nuts and other odd size or specialty tool that would be good to have? ... Ideally I would like to put together a tool kit of just the tools need for the JK nothing extra
As far as hex bolts are concerned......Does the JK contain all Metric, all Standard, or combonation?
will a #30, #40, #50 Torx get me through the torx bolts on the JK or should i get more sizes?
Can i pop interior body panels off without a panel pryer? I never used one with my last vehicle, but by the end of it's run i have busted up probably %60 of the interior panel clips.
What size wrench for pullin oil plug?
What size socket for stock Lugs nuts?
I could probably get all this info from the manual, and by trial and error while trying to fix something, but this is a great opportunity to create a resource for JK owners.
Billy
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 111
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From: Lake Tulloch CA
This is what i carry in my TJ right now. Of course, it will be moved to the JK once it arrives.
30' snatch strap (needing a new one, any suggestions?)
Mag light
fire extinguisher
first aid kit
D rings
reciever shackle
folding shovel
extra lug nuts
extra u-joints
hi-lift
3 ft chain
8mm to 21mm combo wrenches
3/8" ratchet and sockets
cresent wrench
flat and phillips screwdrivers
hammer
hacksaw
TIRE PLUG KIT (this one has been invaluable)
diagonal cutters
cheapy IR thermometer
multimeter
slip joint pliers
RTV
brake clean
lighter fluid ( for resetting beads:toung: )
zippo
duct and electrical tape
at least one quart of all vehicle fiulds
protein bars and gatorade
This list grows a little more with every trip.
30' snatch strap (needing a new one, any suggestions?)
Mag light
fire extinguisher
first aid kit
D rings
reciever shackle
folding shovel
extra lug nuts
extra u-joints
hi-lift
3 ft chain
8mm to 21mm combo wrenches
3/8" ratchet and sockets
cresent wrench
flat and phillips screwdrivers
hammer
hacksaw
TIRE PLUG KIT (this one has been invaluable)
diagonal cutters
cheapy IR thermometer
multimeter
slip joint pliers
RTV
brake clean
lighter fluid ( for resetting beads:toung: )
zippo
duct and electrical tape
at least one quart of all vehicle fiulds
protein bars and gatorade
This list grows a little more with every trip.
I basically have everything in this list for trips in my TJ
plus...
front inner and outer axles
front carrier with lockrite installed
draglink and tierod
big ass socket for axle
(I run a Dana 30)
I also have
paper towels
oil clean up kit
freeze dried food.
That was just the supplies not including
two coolers,
tent,
coleman grill
(2)airmattresses
(2) sleeping bags
and a passenger
and I was wondering why I was rolling on my bumpstops
all the way through the 'con.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 105
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From: Montrose,PA
Someone please explain to me why one would need a Torque Wrench out on the trail???? Maybe back at camp or home, but I think I would be more concerned with getting off the trail then trying to make sure I have 125ft. Pd. of torque on lug nut.... right or wrong??? or am I missing something?
HEFTY
HEFTY
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 192
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From: Houston, TX
I just bought a set of these 4 sizes on one wrench...
http://www.gearwrench.com/ratcheting_wrenches/quad_box/
Always looking to save space.
http://www.gearwrench.com/ratcheting_wrenches/quad_box/
Always looking to save space.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 178
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From: S. Kaliflowernia
I would be interesting in knowing what JK specific tools we need --- thinks outside of the basic socket/wench set and common hi-lift, tow-strap, shackles, FE, ductape, BFH etc…
Like what size torx for window? what size socket for axle nuts and other odd size or specialty tool that would be good to have? ... Ideally I would like to put together a tool kit of just the tools need for the JK nothing extra
Like what size torx for window? what size socket for axle nuts and other odd size or specialty tool that would be good to have? ... Ideally I would like to put together a tool kit of just the tools need for the JK nothing extra
So what type of wenches do you take out in the hills? Size, Length, etc.
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 94
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From: Vega$
Someone please explain to me why one would need a Torque Wrench out on the trail???? Maybe back at camp or home, but I think I would be more concerned with getting off the trail then trying to make sure I have 125ft. Pd. of torque on lug nut.... right or wrong??? or am I missing something?
HEFTY
HEFTY
Nothin' beats wheelin'