Show me your tools!

[JohnGalt]

After a couple years of wheeling on the raptor and various different scenarios involving my truck and other Broncos, I’ve tried to assemble a comprehensive tool and materials kit that that will get me through most situations without carrying excessive quantities of tools. I definitely have a couple more tools than I need so I am balancing weight with flexibility. Additionally the SAE tools are required for my numerous aftermarket parts as most companies grew up from being Jeep. It be nice to be 100% metric oh well.

Anything that you found necessary along the way that I don’t have here? I’m trying to fill in the blanks for the things that I don’t know that I don’t know. Thanks!

Recovery gear / jacks are a separate topic….. also I still carry the Raptor tool kit in the glove compartment with a couple specialty tools for aftermarket crap.

I’ve organized by the bags/boxes I’m storing the tools in…. May be confusing!

Roll up bag
SMALL POCKET LEFT - Torx Security Bits (5, six, seven, eight, nine, 10, 15, 20, 25, 27, 30, 35, 40)
SMALL POCKET RIGHT - Allen wrenches 5 MM, 11/64
TOP POCKET
1/2" Impact sockets 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 27, 35MM
SAE Combination wrenches (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 7/8, 15/16")
6" Socket extensions (1/2, 3/8") - 3" Socket extension (1/4")
SECOND POCKET
Ratchets (3/8,1/2")
10" Adjustable wrench
Metric combination wrenches (8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21)
THIRD POCKET
pocket
Wiring, multi-pliers, wire cutters, large vise grip, Small needlenose, vice grips, large channel lock pliers, Small needlenose pliers
FOURTH POCKET
Flooded screwdrivers (sm,md,lg), Universal bit Driver, Panel tools, Box cutter, Ball peen hammer

BLACK SATCHEL
Multimeter with probes, assorted wiring connectors, assorted gauge wire
Complete set of Ford fuses plus air, compressor and winch fuses
Adhesive tape(Gorilla, harness, electrical)
Measuring tape, Assorted Sawzall blades and handle
Velcro straps and zip ties
Thread locker, silicon, lube, anti-seize lube

GREEN SATCHEL
15” Adjustable wrench spans up to 1- 3/4”
15” Breaker bar
1/2” SAE Sockets (3/4, 15/16, 1, 1 -1/16, 1 - 1/8”)
1/4” SAE Deep Sockets ( 1/4, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2”)
1/2” Metric sockets ( 21, 27)
3/8” Metric Sockets (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
1/4” Metric Deep Sockets (8, 10, 13, 3” Extension)
3/8” Torx plus bits (40, 50)
3/8” Swivel, adaptors (1/2 to 3/8”, 3/8 to 1/4”, 1/4 to 3/8”), 3/8” Bit driver socket
Tie rods
Towels and gloves (helps stop rattles)

POWER TOOLS BOX
1/2" Impact Driver
Drill
Flashlight
Sawzall (optional)
Batteries X 2
Driver Bit set
Drill Bits assorted

 

[Bschurr]

That’s a pretty solid list of tools and I can’t really think of many more that anyone could possibly need.

@JohnGalt - I too subscribe to the mantra that I would rather have it a not need it than need it and not have it.
Not sure if these should be part of your tool gear or are included on your recovery/jack list but, I also carry the following:

• Torque wrench
• Knife
• Hand held GMRS
• Gloves (leather & nitrile)
• Milwaukee M18 chainsaw (same batteries as my Impact Wrench, Multi Tool & Compressor)
• Safety glasses
• AFIK
• Electrical scissors
• Trim removal tool
• Air gauge
• Tire plug Kit (with a valve stem)
• Glue Tread
• JB Weld
• Fire starter & waterproof matches
• Flares
• Headlamp (in addition to flashlight)
• Umbrella
• A few feet of 12 gauge bailing wire
• 50’ paracord
• Emesis bags
• Garbage bags
• Tarp/moving blanket
• Slip on overboots

 

[JohnGalt]

That’s a pretty solid list of tools and I can’t really think of many more that anyone could possibly need.

@JohnGalt - I too subscribe to the mantra that I would rather have it a not need it than need it and not have it.
Not sure if these should be part of your tool gear or are included on your recovery/jack list but, I also carry the following:

• Torque wrench
• Knife
• Hand held GMRS
• Gloves (leather & nitrile)
• Milwaukee M18 chainsaw (same batteries as my Impact Wrench, Multi Tool & Compressor)
• Safety glasses
• AFIK
• Electrical scissors
• Trim removal tool
• Air gauge
• Tire plug Kit (with a valve stem)
• Glue Tread
• JB Weld
• Fire starter & waterproof matches
• Flares
• Headlamp (in addition to flashlight)
• Umbrella
• A few feet of 12 gauge bailing wire
• 50’ paracord
• Emesis bags
• Garbage bags
• Tarp/moving blanket
• Slip on overboots

I have many of those in my safety/misc box or carry on optional basis (chainsaw, torque wrench, boots etc), but JB Weld, bailing wire hank, and a hand held GMRS could be handy and added. Thanks!

On a related note, In my first aid kit I’ve recently added a couple of “when the sh*t hits the fan” items my police friend recommended. Compression Trauma Dressings and a combat application tourniquet gen7 (one handed). His further advice was take the tourniquet out of the plastic packaging as it doesn’t really need to be sterile and it’s really really hard to open the package when your hands are bloody… nice

 

[Roughstock]

I have many of those in my safety/misc box or carry on optional basis (chainsaw, torque wrench, boots etc), but JB Weld, bailing wire hank, and a hand held GMRS could be handy and added. Thanks!

On a related note, In my first aid kit I’ve recently added a couple of “when the sh*t hits the fan” items my police friend recommended. Compression Trauma Dressings and a combat application tourniquet gen7 (one handed). His further advice was take the tourniquet out of the plastic packaging as it doesn’t really need to be sterile and it’s really really hard to open the package when your hands are bloody… nice

I carry a lot of tools and stuff also. A nice trauma kit is a must. I am going to check to see if my tourniquet is in a plastic bag. I carry bleed stop powder as well. Put it in all my safety kits. Gen 7. Thanks, I will check. I saw hand held GMRS. I have a hand held GPS as well and always have a good old fashioned compass.

Great lists, survival stuff is a must as well as tools, tire stuff, communications. I love having gear. It is amazing when you go through it what you really have. Bear spray is always handy where I end up too.

I carry a whole roll of duck tape. If you rip an axel boot you can duck tape the hell out of it and it will work just fine. Also, the largest zip ties you can find.

Great thread