Official RBV Tool and Part Kit thread

[holyford86]

added metric, standard, and adjustable wrenches

 

[Jim Oaks]

Anyone mention a 15mm socket for the nuts that hold the spindle on??

 

[feellnfroggy]

The plug kits only work good on a small puncture like taking a nail to the tire. The starter fluid trick works pretty good, I've seen it done before.

Ive seen in one of the big name magazine, FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY you can get away with up to twelve plugs in a puncture safely enough to get you out of the woods.


I have every tool I own in my truck which equates to a tool bag and tool box. I have a tote with other repair equipment, grease gun, tire pump, I keep a sleeping bag and a small coleman grill with two propane tanks. And I have a milk crate with any fluids I might need, especially 1 gallon of oil. Power steering fluid, tranny fluid hydraulic fluid( for the jack or other whatevers. And in the bed I keep a 2.5 ton heavy duty floor jack (since I dont have a hi-lift.)

 

[feellnfroggy]

Is there anyway to eliminate double posts, organize this and sticky it? JIM? Or mods? Or maybe copy a retype it and then sticky one detailed post?

 

[Nhaz]

I didn't look through all 3 pages yet but the list is missing important stuff like

A Breaker bar!

and a 3 foot Cheater bar on top of that!.

Cannot stress enough how important those two are.

 

[Shran]

I carry:

- a good set of tools (everything I have ever needed to fix something in the woods. Not going into further details.)
- tarp
- hatchet
- bow saw
- big knife
- small knife
- machete
- usually carry a chainsaw, 1 gallon of gas, and bar oil, and a scrench
- 4 way lug wrench
- mechanic's wire
- at least 2 quarts of every fluid
- tape
- rope
- 20' 4" recovery strap
- 2 d-ring shackles
- smaller recovery or tow strap
- high lift
- hydraulic bottle jack
- several short pieces of 2x4
- hammer
- cheater pipe
- lots of gloves
- ratchet straps, bungee cords, etc
- shovel
- jumper cables
- winch jumper cables
- rags
- spray lubricants & cleaners

As far as parts go -

- hubs - how many I carry depends on how many I have on hand
- front shafts - same as hubs
- TFI
- coil->distributor wire
- couple of front and rear u-joints
- 2.9 lower radiator hose
- battery cable ends
- tire repair supplies

 

[master hec0]

if we carried everything on this list you would need to bring a trailer with ya.

 

[TheTopher]

if we carried everything on this list you would need to bring a trailer with ya.

But then you'd have to carry spare parts and tools for the trailer too. Damn this just keeps on growing.

 

[master hec0]

But then you'd have to carry spare parts and tools for the trailer too. Damn this just keeps on growing.

i know i was thinking that but i was waiting for somebody else to mention that.

next you will need a spare truck to tow the trailer in case your truck breaks

 

[Brandon12]

Rubber Boots
Reflective Rain Gear
Flares
Haynes or chilton manual

 

[WNY964x4]

god what have i started haha , i think we need to compile everything into one list and i will put it in the first post and maybe a mod could sticky it

 

[Shran]

god what have i started haha , i think we need to compile everything into one list and i will put it in the first post and maybe a mod could sticky it

There is really a lot more a person can carry, and I honestly have a lot more than I listed. What you need or should carry depends on if you're wheeling it or just driving. Mine sees a lot of time in the rocks so axle and suspension parts are what I focus on.

 

[TheTopher]

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/What_To_Pack.html


This is what TRS' tech info says we should bring. Maybe we can come up with a better list. At the very least it should be a good way for everybody to share their views.

 

[zukirider21]

ok , so lets get an official RBV tool kit thread goin , as the posts go along i will update the list in the first post

Fell free to post up with more suggestions


The Official holyford86 Tool Kit , i think this covers all bases

What I carry all the time:
1/4", 3/8", 1/2" socket sets, along with ratchets breaker bars, and extensions
Metric Sockets from 8mm-19mm
12mm 12pt Socket
Cheater bar
Multiple sets of pliers, wire cutters and vicegrips
a few different hammers
assorted screwdrivers
hydraulic jack
TFI wrench
snap ring pliers
wire
Heat shrink tubing
solder
soldering iron
small inverter
lighter
mag lite
assorted hardware
hydraulic jack
hi lift jack
20' of chain
tow strap
tree saver strap
ratchet tie downs
bungie cords
a few screw pin shackles
carb cleaner
brake cleaner
maf cleaner
wd40
zip ties
electrical tape
25' air hose
bolt cutters
shovel
hose clamps
assorted air fittings
fuses
light bulbs
relays
tire plug kit
air compressor oil
motor oil
mercon III
antifreeze
tire pressure guage/air chuck
valve stems
measuring tape
vernier caliper
Jumper cables
files
rags
DMM
winch controller
butane
fire extinguisher
metric, standard and adjustable wrenches

Stuff I will be adding to it soon:
air hammer/chisels
impact wrench
fuel pump relay
EEC relay
Test light
snatch block
starting fluid
sandpaper

I am also making a spare parts kit to carry sometimes, it will contain:
One complete set of axleshafts for the front
ujoints for front and rear driveshafts and front axleshafts
one hub
one spindle
one set of pre greased bearings (both sides)
2 front wheel seals
Belts
80w90
Grease gun/grease

Shran's Tool Kit


- tarp
- hatchet
- bow saw
- big knife
- small knife
- machete
- usually carry a chainsaw, 1 gallon of gas, and bar oil, and a scrench
- 4 way lug wrench
- mechanic's wire
- at least 2 quarts of every fluid
- tape
- rope
- 20' 4" recovery strap
- 2 d-ring shackles
- smaller recovery or tow strap
- high lift
- hydraulic bottle jack
- several short pieces of 2x4
- hammer
- cheater pipe
- lots of gloves
- ratchet straps, bungee cords, etc
- shovel
- jumper cables
- winch jumper cables
- rags
- spray lubricants & cleaners

As far as parts go -

- hubs - how many I carry depends on how many I have on hand
- front shafts - same as hubs
- TFI
- coil->distributor wire
- couple of front and rear u-joints
- 2.9 lower radiator hose
- battery cable ends
- tire repair supplies


Additional Miscelaneous Items

WOW!

don't forget your 3 axis cnc milling machine! cant go wheelin without one! lmao

 

[WNY964x4]

i updated the first post , see what you guys think