What to put in a minimalist tool bag

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ckets-and-wrenches-for-1st-gen-tacoma.481748/

 

Probably could use some more beer's many more

 

American Express Card Master Card or Visa AAA card. some parts of the world Satellite phone

If it is something that can be fixed easy your pre trip inspection should have caught it

I would worry more about water and food while waiting to be rescued.

.Coming from a person who at one time dragged everything along for a trip to town

 

This series has some really good stuff. This guy has been driving all over Africa for the last 30something years.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdZBtPD_yK0_MMlPJdBqi_4YlAGjAQluN

This one in particular has some good info about the 3's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fow_qetxWg&list=PLdZBtPD_yK0_MMlPJdBqi_4YlAGjAQluN&index=23

 

Dude! I got an 02 XTRA Cab, I can certainly help you with the front end. I got a lot taken off last night to replace a CV axle... I can tell you this, I'd definitely carry the full socket set up to 24mm (for the lower ball joint castle nut) and I'd also carry 14-18mm wrenches and a few hex drives. I'd also carry a chisel set, rubber mallet, 4 lbs hammer, and a tie rod puller. Those few things will get you a LONG way- as you can see below.

I got this all done last night, and I'm waiting on a few more parts to come in here before I can finish up:





I'm replacing the LCA bushings, inner/outer tie rods, lower ball joints, CV axles, Painting the calipers and rotors, and adding some truck bed liner to a few parts on the frame. Should have that side done in a few days.

 

Interesting. I take off the 4 lower control arm bolts rather than the lower ball joint castle nut. The 4 bolts are a bastard to get lined back up though.

Hopefully I won't have to take this stuff apart anytime soon. I've done it so many times I can replace a CV axle in 45 minutes.

 

Awesome. I'm doing the total replacement and there was another castle nut where it attaches to the LCA and was 24mm...

 

Ahhh....good idea. It's never ending.