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JK Toolbox - What tools to carry?

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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 04:57 AM
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Default JK Toolbox - What tools to carry?

I'm considering putting together a small tool kit to carry around in my JK in case I need to do any repairs while out in the field. I already carry a full set of sockets up to 22mm, a 10-in-1 screwdriver, and an eTool. What other things would you guys recommend? Specific wrench sizes, etc.

I'm not looking to carry a full bore tool chest in there, but enough that I can deal with most minor issues.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:27 AM
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0-150 lbs torque wrench and jumper cables. The rest of that looks like a good setup to me.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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Add a set of metric rachet wrenches, torx bits and crescent wrench. Ah, what do I know, I carry a full toolbox, 2 tool bags, and have recovery gear and all kinda crap shoved in every nook and cranny. But if you ask on here , by the time this thread ends, you'll have a good sized toolbox. Me, I'd rather have it and not need it than not have it and need it. Plus I just about have to have them for one of my jobs.

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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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dont forget a jumper set for the battery
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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a Torx driver...

I needed one once when a screw for one of he bolts on my soft top came loose
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
Add a set of metric rachet wrenches, torx bits and crescent wrench. Ah, what do I know, I carry a full toolbox, 2 tool bags, and have recovery gear and all kinda crap shoved in every nook and cranny. But if you ask on here , by the time this thread ends, you'll have a good sized toolbox. Me, I'd rather have it and not need it than not have it and need it. Plus I just about have to have them for one of my jobs.
same here i carry a lot of stuff, everything mentioned above, BFH, breaker bar, pry* bar (no idea how to spell that)

its a short walk to the back of ur jeep for tools, but quite a hike back to civilization
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rubious
same here i carry a lot of stuff, everything mentioned above, BFH, breaker bar, pry* bar (no idea how to spell that)

its a short walk to the back of ur jeep for tools, but quite a hike back to civilization
Yeah, I carry those too. Hell I even carry spring compressors and at least one jack stand, rachet straps, quart of oil, tranny fluid, gear oil. etc,etc, too damn much stuff to list.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Duct Tape and zip ties
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sethc84
Duct Tape and zip ties
+1 on zip ties

Electrical Tape also...
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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i also have a plug kit, just incase.
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