Farhaj
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Finally. I have completed my 100% Made in the USA toolbox for my Jeep. Thought I'd share a photo. 
100% USA Jeep toolbox
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metaleltr
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Not a bad start, im skeptical though
Why a claw hammer?
Do you never expect to use shallow sockets or need an extension?
What about wrenches or even an adjustable?
Personally i would have a breaker bar with at least a socket for the lugs and probably one for the cv nut in case you need to change a hub bearing
Why a claw hammer?
Do you never expect to use shallow sockets or need an extension?
What about wrenches or even an adjustable?
Personally i would have a breaker bar with at least a socket for the lugs and probably one for the cv nut in case you need to change a hub bearing
cgv69
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I do think a ball peen hammer would have been a better choice and I think you will find a need for some additional tools.
Also, do you plan on leaving these tools in the jeep? if so, expect those CM sockets to rust up in no time if you live anywhere in Eastern CONUS ETA: Central NJ? Don't worry about my last comment, if you leave them in the jeep they are likely to be stolen long before they start to rust!
PS I do like the overall concept and purpose
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stratman977
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You need a pair of vise grips and an adjustable wrench. A nice set of NOS petersen vise grips would fit the bill.
I bought one of those craftsman under the seat tool boxes also but dissapointingly it's not big enough to put much into.
I bought one of those craftsman under the seat tool boxes also but dissapointingly it's not big enough to put much into.
bl00
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Because it's a Jeep and it's going to break down in the middle of the woods and he'll have to build a hut while waiting for a tow truck to find him.
OP- try doing all your normal mainteance/repairs with this kit and keep adding what you need. Or google jeep trail tool kit and poach some ideas.
Duct Tape Man
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My go-to bag in my Dodge is more extensive than that, but still fairly compact. Most of the tools in it are Craftsman USA, and I've been pretty happy with their quality.
I agree, an extension should be included. Shallow sockets are fine, but my kit only has deep sockets. My experience has shown me that deep sockets will cover everything a shallow socket can do, with the exception of tight confined areas, which are a very small fraction of the jobs, and even then, I have a handful of wrenches in my kit to take care of them. However, if you only have shallow sockets, and you need a deep well, you're SOL. But once again, I have wrenches to take care of those instances.
Ditto the opinion of the breaker bar, and the adjustable wrench. I have a 12" adjustable in mine, and it handles most everything I could need on the truck.
I have a claw hammer in mine as well - a ball peen hammer would be more correct for a vehicle tool kit, but I can't ever remember a time I wished I had that peen end of the hammer with me. However, I OFTEN use the claw hammer for odd jobs that come across my way while I'm out on the road, carpentry stuff, and if I had to pick only one hammer to have with me, a claw hammer is where it's at.
Couple other things I'd recommend:
couple small punches
small and large file
tape measure, 25 ft will do
crimp tool for electrical connections
handful of common combination wrenches (1/2, 9/16, etc.)
one medium pair of Vise-Grips
duct tape and black electrical tape
small rolls of wire (electrical, and steel common baling wire)
zip ties of various sizes
spray can of WD-40 or similar
handful of auto fuzes
That'll get you started.
Zip ties... I have industrial zip-ties holding my hard top down (!). I have a handful of them in the back seat. You guys are right:
Switch a Ball Peen hammer for the claw.
Add vise grips.
Get an extension and a breaker bar.
Add 1 can of Liquid Wrench.
I have an Army ratchet strap, itty bitty cigar lighter connected tire inflator and the ubiquitous fire extinguisher & jumper cables in there too. I just want the least possible to keep the weight down all the while having stuff to help people & keeping everything Made in the USA. Jeepers help people.
Thanks guys.
Switch a Ball Peen hammer for the claw.
Add vise grips.
Get an extension and a breaker bar.
Add 1 can of Liquid Wrench.
I have an Army ratchet strap, itty bitty cigar lighter connected tire inflator and the ubiquitous fire extinguisher & jumper cables in there too. I just want the least possible to keep the weight down all the while having stuff to help people & keeping everything Made in the USA. Jeepers help people.
Thanks guys.
vonhef
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Claw hammer is useful for pulling tent spikes out of the ground.
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d.mcfarland
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A 1/4 socket set and 3/8 to 1/4 adapter maybe?
92GreenYJ
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Like the others, I'm gonna suggest you revisit your tool selection. Speaking as a trail repair vet you are missing some stuff. I will also echo that keeping nice tools in your Jeep is a bad idea. In my case, all my nice USA made stuff lives in the garage. My fender mounted tool boxes in the Jeep and my tool box in the truck are filled with mostly Harbor Freight tools. They will get wet and rust, you will likely lose a tool or two out on the trail. China tools are cheap enough that it doesn't hurt when these things happen but still dependable enough to get your junk fixed and keep you wheeling for the day.
Edit: here's a rough list of what I carry in my YJ: off the top of my head.
1/2" deep impact socket set, metric and SAE in the most commonly used sizes found on the jeep.
1/2" breaker bar
1/2" impact gun (Campbell hausfield)
1/2" ratchet
3/8" and 1/4" ratchets
Adapters between drive sizes, extensions of misc lengths, u joint, etc
3/8" and 1/4" sockets in SAE and metric, few 12 points where needed (hub retaining bolts)
Axle nut socket
Philips and flat head screwdrivers (combo unit)
Torx sockets and a torx key set
Allen key set
SAE and metric wrenches, commonly used sizes
Ratcheting wrenches, same as above
Punches and chisels in varying tips and sizes
5lb sledge hammer
Pneumatic 3" cut off wheel (I have OBA)
Medium pry bar
Welding goggles
Welding rod
Jumper cables
Wire cutters
First aid kit
Survival tools (knife, flint, etc)
Adjustable wrench
Vice grips
Hatchet
Needle nose pliers
Misc plier types
Shovel
Mechanics gloves
Electrical tools (tape, fuses, Multi meter, test light, spare bulbs, etc)
I'm sure I've left some stuff out and I didn't list the spare parts or my high lift jack that I always carry, but yeah, like Warn says, go prepared.
Edit: here's a rough list of what I carry in my YJ: off the top of my head.
1/2" deep impact socket set, metric and SAE in the most commonly used sizes found on the jeep.
1/2" breaker bar
1/2" impact gun (Campbell hausfield)
1/2" ratchet
3/8" and 1/4" ratchets
Adapters between drive sizes, extensions of misc lengths, u joint, etc
3/8" and 1/4" sockets in SAE and metric, few 12 points where needed (hub retaining bolts)
Axle nut socket
Philips and flat head screwdrivers (combo unit)
Torx sockets and a torx key set
Allen key set
SAE and metric wrenches, commonly used sizes
Ratcheting wrenches, same as above
Punches and chisels in varying tips and sizes
5lb sledge hammer
Pneumatic 3" cut off wheel (I have OBA)
Medium pry bar
Welding goggles
Welding rod
Jumper cables
Wire cutters
First aid kit
Survival tools (knife, flint, etc)
Adjustable wrench
Vice grips
Hatchet
Needle nose pliers
Misc plier types
Shovel
Mechanics gloves
Electrical tools (tape, fuses, Multi meter, test light, spare bulbs, etc)
I'm sure I've left some stuff out and I didn't list the spare parts or my high lift jack that I always carry, but yeah, like Warn says, go prepared.
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jeepinerdeep
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Pack of rags and flashlight will come in real handy....
36mm for pulling Dana 30 shafts/ joints? I carry one, in case I have to pull a wheel joint apart, pull the inner shaft and reinstall the outer to get off the trail.
Tire plug kit, valve stems, caps and cores. All cheap and come in handy.
As said before, Vise Grips. I'd do the 6 inch needle nose ones. Clamp stuff, reconnect a wire, pinch off a line. Use em to clamp your passenger belt together to contain your lunch cooler on off camber occaisions.lol.
Honestly, trail repairs are just a temp fix to get you outta the weeds and back to the trailhead. You are off to a real good start and already have more in your rig than 70 % of other boneheads you'll encounter.
36mm for pulling Dana 30 shafts/ joints? I carry one, in case I have to pull a wheel joint apart, pull the inner shaft and reinstall the outer to get off the trail.
Tire plug kit, valve stems, caps and cores. All cheap and come in handy.
As said before, Vise Grips. I'd do the 6 inch needle nose ones. Clamp stuff, reconnect a wire, pinch off a line. Use em to clamp your passenger belt together to contain your lunch cooler on off camber occaisions.lol.
Honestly, trail repairs are just a temp fix to get you outta the weeds and back to the trailhead. You are off to a real good start and already have more in your rig than 70 % of other boneheads you'll encounter.
Jarhead0408
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Good start, buuuuuut, you need more tools than that to get off the trail Bo!
Keep adding to it man. Looks like your just getting your feet wet, check out some offroad forums if you need ideas for a trail kit. Otherwise, hang out here for a while and you'll learn a ton more about tools!
Keep adding to it man. Looks like your just getting your feet wet, check out some offroad forums if you need ideas for a trail kit. Otherwise, hang out here for a while and you'll learn a ton more about tools!
Bigblue&Goldie
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I would probably rethink a lot of what you have in that kit. My best recomendation would be to go through your Jeep and look at what it would take to make common trail repairs. The tin snips are worthless, replace them with a knife of some sort. The hammer would be better as a ballpeen. You don't need all of those screwdrivers, just get a good multibit. You definitely need some wrenches.
I know my Jeep liked to blow driveshafts, and I don't know that you could even remove the U-joint straps with those sockets.
Can you change out a belt or alternator with those tools? My truck requires a 1/2" breaker bar for the tensioner, which doubles as lugnut wrench with a deep drive socket.
Can you change out a starter with those tools?
In reality Jeeps are rather reliabe, especially with the 4.0, so you shouldn't need much. Depending on what kind of wheeling you do, you might only need a few tools. If you plan on breaking stuff, you will need a complete set of spares and tools.
I know my Jeep liked to blow driveshafts, and I don't know that you could even remove the U-joint straps with those sockets.
Can you change out a belt or alternator with those tools? My truck requires a 1/2" breaker bar for the tensioner, which doubles as lugnut wrench with a deep drive socket.
Can you change out a starter with those tools?
In reality Jeeps are rather reliabe, especially with the 4.0, so you shouldn't need much. Depending on what kind of wheeling you do, you might only need a few tools. If you plan on breaking stuff, you will need a complete set of spares and tools.