I got my Jeep recently and have no idea what tools I should keep in the Jeep. Any pointers would help.

Right now, I have a tow strap, hi-jack, d-links, wrench for lugs, pliers. What socket set, etc should should I keep in the Jeep.

 

For what? Every day driving or offroad? Offroad I bring a craftsman 220 piece box plus ratcheting wrenches.

Edit: also bring along hammer various screw drivers volt meter extendable mirror.

 

I just added a 1/2" driver with long handle and metric sockets for suspension stuff. Big wrench with some leverage will go a long way if you have to do something underneath.

 

Harbor Freight, just buy one of everything.

 

Sockets from like 3 to 22mm. Wrenches up to 22mm. Big ass crescent wrench and a couple 12's and an 8".One 35mm socket. Set of metric allen wrenches. Pry Bar assortment. 3/4 dia x12 aluminum drift. BFH. LFH. Ratcheting bit driver and bits. Plan on adding a rechargable impact eventually. Ratchets and assorted extensions in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive. Oil filter pliers. Duct tape, bailing wire, JB weld. Long tough trails Ill take a welding hood, gloves and a chipping hammer along with a handfull of assorted rod. Jumper cables. Couple of files and a hacksaw. If Im going to help with a recovery Ill add my tanker bar .

 

:r ock:

 

The very first reply out of the chute got to the heart of the matter: For what? I carry a roll-up tool pouch with some very basic tools--couple screwdrivers, pliers and long nose and wire cutters, crescent wrench, Torx wrench set (fold-out in single metal sheath), two four-way ratcheting wrenches (eight sizes four metric, four SAE* total), etc. That roll-up pouch stays in the Jeep.

When I go on trip, I carry a lot more tools--but I'm into expedition travel where the nearest assistance could be a day or two drive away. I have to be able to do as much as possible to keep moving. Additional tools include 1/4" sockets, 3/8" socket and 1/2" sockets, both metric and SAE. Instead of having complete socket sets, I carry only one of each size, whether it be 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2". If I need a bigger/smaller ratchet, then I have adapters so the a 1/4" socket could be fitted to a whatever-inch ratchet. I also carry various swivels, extensions and wiggle adapters. I have the really big Craftsman swivel head 1/2" ratchet, which can also serve as a breaker bar. Notable sockets that are must have are 35/36 mm axle nut (since a JK can have either size nut on it), and a 12 point 13 mm socket (to remove the unit bearing bolts--six side will not work).

I carry a set of combination wrenches through about 19 mm/3/4 inch, then open ends through about 27 mm/1-1/4 inch. I have a Vice grip pair of pliers that work similar to channel locks, but get really huge (needed one time when a jam nut on a front LCA came loose). There are also a few spares/consumables--short lengths of insulated wire, stainless steel safety wire, fuses, F4 tape (Google it), WD-40 (tiny can), etc.

I'm sure I'm fogetting something, but that gives you an idea if you plan to use your Jeep in very remote places.

*The Jeep comes to you all metric. After you start modding, it's probably not all metric anymore.

 

Good point, the need is both for off-road and exposition trips. I really appreciate the feedback and will get started on my list.

Wire, tape,wd-40,etc is something I overlooked, as well as the mods most likely don't use metric.

 

Full standard tool set with doubles of most/ large cresent vice grips slip joint pliers can all come in handy, torx set , 35mm socket , rtv , jb weld , tape, wire, coldweather sleeping bag/jackets/extra set of boots and socks/tarp/rope, water, some food, shovel axe hi lift, valve stems / extra valves for them, fluids gear oil and motor oil, bright spray paint, tow straps d rings, rachet straps, serpentine belt , ready welder and mask , jumper cables, a rifle and ammunition, tire plug kit, wire and misc connectors, zip ties, compreesor/air hose/tank , towel, flashlight/batteries, firstaid kit

im sure theres a few other items but this is what I try and keep in the jeep at all times
I need to get a spare u joint or 2 and I'll probably be adding a dual set of 12 volt deep cycles just for convinence of running the ready welder I never use

Sorry for the all over the place list

 

Sorry for the reply kh***, I'll keep it short.

Your JK has a mixture of metric and standard sized fixtures and there are recommended guided for what one needs on the trail if one were to search. I won't tell you that you've wasted anyone's time with that, but maybe you can extrapolate.

Never the less.... the HF 300 or so kit is a great starting place for a guy without a tool set for the home (or even the Jeep) already... you'll have to bolster with another hundred or two, but you can get a pretty complete starter kit going that route.