What JK specific tools do you carry?

[MattHowell]

What's in your tool roll/box? What size wrenches and sockets are a must? Thanks! (2013 JKU automatic)

 

[Charlie56]

Bailing wire, duct tape, and zip ties. Not exactly JKU specific but they always go with me.

 

[Blue Baby Sound]

A must? Probably the one tool I forgot.... IMO the most important for the JK will be front axle bolt sizes; 17, 18, 19 & 21mm plus a 36mm for the hub nut.

I carry a DeWalt 20v impact, 2* sets of 1/2" sockets from 10mm to 24mm and a 36mm. Extra battery and a charger for the impact. (* 1 set of sockets is 6 point impact, the other are 12 point for the few nuts that require them.)
Wrenches I carry 10mm thru 21mm in regular with a few ratcheting wrenches thrown in.
Also a torque wrench, pry bar, mallet, tire plug kit, compressor, torx set, allen set, channel locks, screw drivers, zip ties, duct tape, ratchet straps & bungees. Non-tool extras include a first aid kit, several light sources, water & blankets.

Needless to say there's not a lot of extra room in the back of my Jeep...

 

[Weeds]

A must? Probably the one tool I forgot.... IMO the most important for the JK will be front axle bolt sizes; 17, 18, 19 & 21mm plus a 36mm for the hub nut.

I carry a DeWalt 20v impact, 2* sets of 1/2" sockets from 10mm to 24mm and a 36mm. Extra battery and a charger for the impact. (* 1 set of sockets is 6 point impact, the other are 12 point for the few nuts that require them.)
Wrenches I carry 10mm thru 21mm in regular with a few ratcheting wrenches thrown in.
Also a torque wrench, pry bar, mallet, tire plug kit, compressor, torx set, allen set, channel locks, screw drivers, zip ties, duct tape, ratchet straps & bungees. Non-tool extras include a first aid kit, several light sources, water & blankets.

Needless to say there's not a lot of extra room in the back of my Jeep...

This looks like my kit. I also carry visegrips. A small visegrip is good at pinching off damaged brake lines, etc.

 

[Blue Baby Sound]

This looks like my kit. I also carry visegrips. A small visegrip is good at pinching off damaged brake lines, etc.

:iagree: forgot to list that.

 

[Dr. Marneaus]

JK specific?. I'd say the necessities are light bar wrench, angry eyes adjuster, and rockstar rim polish.

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Seriously though, I kid.


I dont think it matters what type of jeep for the basics, you should have a full metric and SAE tool kit, wrenches, sockets, etc. I personally carry a cheap harbor freight kit so I dont get too upset if it disappears.

 

[Happykamper]

Wow that's a lot of tools !! Where do you fit your camping gear ???

 

[Blue Baby Sound]

Wow that's a lot of tools !! Where do you fit your camping gear ???

It's a tight squeeze :camping:

 

[12MPG]

JK specific?. I'd say the necessities are light bar wrench, angry eyes adjuster, and rockstar rim polish.

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This would not hurt so much if it wasn't so true.

 

[andoor]

A good torx socket set, and torx key set are a must have for a JK. Also this is more specific to my suspension system, but I carry a couple big *** adjustable wrenches for the jam nuts on my control arms and track bars.

 

[SoDakSooner]

It's a tight squeeze :camping:

I like wheeling with bluebabysound. I don't have to carry as much stuff....lol.

I really am salivating over his dewalt impact....Have used that on mine more than once.

In reality, my toolkit isn't far behind... although some of mine sits outside in an ammo can toolbox. Saves a bit of space. Sorry for the bad pic. Only one i had quickly available.

 

[Dr. Marneaus]

This would not hurt so much if it wasn't so true.

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Its okay. Its not worth it to carry the tools that my hooptie needs, so I just stick with an AAA card.

 

[Dr. Marneaus]

That being said, I'd answer with all the crap I carry, but probably none of it applies to a more modern and reliable jeep.

 

[cowboybirder]

cowboybirder

Put together a kit before Christmas for my 2014 JKUR. 8" and !0" adjustable pliers, 16 oz. hammer, 6 in 1 screwdriver, 6" and 8" adjustable wrenches, 3/8" sae and metric socket set, needle nose pliers, vice grips, wire strippers (spare I had in shop), SAE, metric and torx allen keys. All purchased from Lowes for $96.00. I store them in bags (dirtbagz) and tool roll from jeepswag.com that fit under the rear seats, still had room in passenger side bag for my spotting scope with plenty of room for other stuff(duct tape, electrical tape, assortment of solderless connectors), etc...

 

[Blue Baby Sound]

I like wheeling with bluebabysound. I don't have to carry as much stuff....lol.

I really am salivating over his dewalt impact....Have used that on mine more than once.

It's possible my impact has torqued on yours more than it's torqued on mine :hehe: