Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: silverfox on December 15, 2010, 01:40:03 PM
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Ok so my wife is asking me about Xmas ideas.
I figure a half decent tool bag and some mandatory trail tools is a good way to go that was I am not transferring my tools back and forth from garage to jeep.
So now on to my question (I know I know I have lots of questions)
What are your must haves in your tool kit for reasonable trailside repairs?
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for small stuff, socket set, wire cutters/pliers, cable ties, good ratchet straps
first aid kit is nice too, at least bandages and stuff.
then there is always your recovery equipment, however I assume you've got the necessities since you've been out with the club already.
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36 mm socket and breaker bar
12 point 13 mm socket
Both needed to changed out a front axle on the trail
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i guess for winter wheeling a shovel is always good to have too
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for small stuff, socket set, wire cutters/pliers, cable ties, good ratchet straps
first aid kit is nice too, at least bandages and stuff.
then there is always your recovery equipment, however I assume you've got the necessities since you've been out with the club already.
Well I won't be winched up for the Jan 1 run but that will happen sooner rather than later.............this beast is only 8 days old in my possession. I will have a recovery strap and the stock recovery points on the Rubi are more than adequate for this run (based on the list) I have to find my recovery strap, but even if I don't I will have one for Jan 1.
The winch thing is a whole other kettle of fish, I was happy with my Superwinch on my '07 but then again I never really had it in any really taxing situations either.
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a tree saver is a good to have too if you'll be winching eventually. That may make a quick gift from someone :)
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Tree saver, snatch block, and a couple of shackles are all things you will want once you have a winch. Once you get a compressor, a tire plug kit and a nice big 2 inch rachet strap (for re-seating beads). An axe and maybe a sweep saw are good things to have in the Jeep as well.
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Trunk Monkey!
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Tree saver, snatch block, and a couple of shackles are all things you will want once you have a winch. Once you get a compressor, a tire plug kit and a nice big 2 inch rachet strap (for re-seating beads). An axe and maybe a sweep saw are good things to have in the Jeep as well.
Todd, I've seen another post of yours about a sweep saw. I'm curious? I've got 3 or 4 Swede Saws but I've never heard of a sweep saw.
Even did a google image search this morning and didn't come up with anything.
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Todd, I've seen another post of yours about a sweep saw. I'm curious? I've got 3 or 4 Swede Saws but I've never heard of a sweep saw.
Even did a google image search this morning and didn't come up with anything.
Same thing. I think they're actually supposed to be called a "bow saw"...but what do I know?
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Yup, I should have gone to web search not image search. It showed up on teh second page of a search.
Thanks...just learned something new. :)
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Two words
DUCT TAPE ;D
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two better words: Gorrilla tape! ;)
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Two even better words: Rescue Tape ( http://www.rescuetape.com/videos/jeep-jamboree-3 (http://www.rescuetape.com/videos/jeep-jamboree-3) ).
Been carrying this stuff for a few years now and have since repaired rad hoses, plugged a leaky radiator, and brake lines.
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:o :o :o i stand corrected!
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(http://img4.realsimple.com/images/0904/toilet-paper-basket_300.jpg)
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(http://img4.realsimple.com/images/0904/toilet-paper-basket_300.jpg)
Amen!
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^Yes, and if camping or wheeling with Fiend, this is a must have.
(http://www.slipperybrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/darth-vader-gas-mask.jpg)
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try not to make it so damn sexy though, i have a fetish