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Essential tools for the trail

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Koolman_Taco, Dec 27, 2020.

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  1. Dec 27, 2020 at 5:51 PM
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    OK all you seasoned experts...what essential trail repair tools do you need? You know, like 10mm, 14mm combo ratcheting wrench, Phillips, sockets, needle nose pliers, etc. Looking for the tools you could put in a tool roll. And what do you need them for the most. Then maybe the big stuff for an ammo can or something like that.
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2020 at 5:53 PM
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    All the things!
    20201023_132422.jpg

    Edit: not complete in that photo. Added 8-19 mm open ended wrenches and Allen wrenches.
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    I’ve got all mine in a BROG tool bag, which then currently lives inside a Wolfpack box with additional stuff.

    https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/collections/tools/products/tool-bag

    I’ve got about everything you would need to do anything on the truck. When I first put it together, any maintenance or work I did on the truck, i used my tool bag that was in the truck. If there was something i didn’t have and needed to grab from the garage toolbox, i took note and added it to this one.

    SAE & Metric sockets
    Ratchet (regular and stubby)
    Socket Extensions
    Allen Sockets
    End wrenches
    Pliers (regular, needle nose, electrical, etc)
    Wire cutters
    Adjustable wrench
    Screw driver
    Tape
    Zip ties
    Stainless steel zip ties
    Electrical connectors

    I know theres some other stuff, but I’d have to go double check.

    I’ve also got some hitch pins, hatchet, saw, shovel, recovery strap, hitch recovery point and some other stuff that lives in the truck.
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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    do you really need an SAE socket for the Toyota? Thinking of ratcheting end winches for most of the wok with just a couple of sockets for the stuff that is in the holes. Definitely need the zip ties and duck tape.
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    They aren’t so much for the truck itself as accessories that are added that may be SAE (seems to happen a lot). Or helping others. They get used more than you’d think.
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2020 at 6:49 PM
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    kairo

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    multimeter. All the hand tools in the world are useless if you can't track down a problem with your electrical system.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2020 at 6:52 PM
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    Work in progress...
    Shovel, tow strap and a come along.
     
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  8. Dec 27, 2020 at 7:02 PM
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    You need tools with an old trail truck. You have a new one. Seriously what could you need? If you are not carrying spare parts like CV or axle or ABS sensor then you only need cave man tools. There is very little you can fix on the truck without parts.
    Carry a BFH, some channel looks and some duct tape.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2020 at 8:05 AM
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    This is my first new truck. I have wheeled old trucks forever because that was all I could afford. I still have my 2000 100 series Land Cruiser so my mindset is always be prepared and better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. But I always seam to bring too much and want to figure out just what is needed to fix or just tighten something that has shaken loose like the propeller shaft, shock mounts, accessories light, etc.
     
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    Koolman_Taco, Dec 28, 2020
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  10. Dec 28, 2020 at 8:14 AM
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    Ahhh! I get it.
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:26 AM
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    Easy..

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  12. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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    zipties and duct tape
     
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    I like having a box of various fuses along with some hand tools and a big ole breaker bar
     
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    Your best bet is to bring a buddy.

    If you don’t know what you need then you probably don’t need anything.

    Honestly you should be shaking down the truck before and after your trips. You shouldn’t have to tighten bolts on the trail.
     
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  15. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    Cut & broke off stuff. Prolific ziptie and tape usage.
    Lol. That was going to be my suggestion as well.
     
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    Wait, we talking about the broad or the beer, or both?
     
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  17. Dec 28, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    All the things!
    I wouldn't recommend keeping that tool in your truck. It's too expensive, it requires too much maintenance, and everyone will be trying to steal it. Also, I doubt that tool works... Looks like one of those tools that requires you to do the majority of the labor.
     
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    Lol this couldn’t be more true.
     
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  19. Dec 28, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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    Don't forget a 35mm socket, that for your cv axles...breaker bar....etc...
     
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    Not gonna need it on a new truck! You need a razor knife and a BFH in case you push in a bumper or duct tape in case you tear off a mirror but the other stuff? Unless you are bringing replacement parts you don't need a wrench. I used to take too much stuff too. Somewhere along the line I figured out I didn't need the whole tool box, just adjustable pliers lol. Not a whole med kit, just quick clot and sterile gauze.
    I think I made the transition when I quit wheeling junk and started wheeling dependable stuff.
    Sometimes I live on the edge and don't take anything but water! *gasp*
     
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