I got my big toolbox in the garage, however I'd like a small toolbox for the truck. What are the basic socket wrench sizes necessary? I'm a rookie mechanic, and not a hardcore wheeler, so what are the Very basics that will get me out of the wilderness? I do not and cannot make difficult repairs in the field, but I would like to be able to limp home or repair shop. I got the flat fixer, even radiator hose repair kit and fan belt repair kit. I don't have much space in my truck for a bunch of tools. I'm a hunter and use my 2002 Tacoma truck for hunting and want to get in and out. Thanks Bill

 

well take a look at your truck and fit some wrenches on stuff that you think you might have to fix.
its metric so 10mm, 12, 13, 14 17 and 19mm come to mind. a 24mm for diff/tranmission plugs is nice. Don't limit yourself to sockets..

 

Find a local Harbor Freight. Get on their mailer and they'll send you coupons you can add to sale items.

It's up to you, I can spot crappy stuff pretty well, but get the more high-end of what they sell.

I still have, and love my smooth panel wrench set.

http://www.harborfreight.com/22-piec...set-47467.html


As said above, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19 and 24 are a must. Get a 54 mm socket for the spindle nut. (factory with the tire change kit on an 80 series)

You should start with a wrench and socket set. And 2 wrenches the same size will be needed a lot. To remove a stud, place two nuts on it and tighten the two nuts together. That should let you turn out the stud.

You should also get a flare-nut wrench set so you don't round off brake and fuel lines. No joke here, do this ASAP as the 1st time you don't RUIN a nut it will pay for itself.

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-99993.html




Keep the wrenches together with a carabiner. And you could spray paint them blaze orange so you can spot them (in the grass) better.

 

breaker bar, pry bar, and a hammer

 

a hot girl wearing a bikini is a must for 4x4ing!

 

With the Hot girl you need no tools in a few days someone should come looking for her!!

This list of tools will keep growing as we all have things we think we can`t do with out .

I would say a good means of contacting the outside world Be it cell phone or SAT phone . As sometimes the best of bandaids don`t fix the problem!!

Being in that part of the world Snow and Cold might not be a problem. But Heat and lack of fluids sure could be .

When I ventured off the beaten track I also thought going in ˟˟˟˟ happens what is the worst case that could happen and plan from there.

 

The real question is "How do you fit all the tools I need into my Toyota" hahaha

 

This is very true... When I go camping I barely have room for my camping stuff because I have so many tools and accessories lol.

 

i always take a set of metric wrenches and sockets along with a hi-lift, torch for small soldering and welding, recovery straps, work lights, tie downs, water, and a few MRE's. Along with a CB and a cell phone.

 

I'd have to say a cell phone, pair of shoes comfortable for walking, coolant, wrenches and pry bar, fire extinguisher ( I own two 1980 models), hi lift jack, recovery straps, a good flash light and a first aid kit, becuase what can will happen.

 

If your with a hot chick you want it to take a few days to get found Spoon for warmth

 

CB radios are good things to have.

 

or no bikini. that is what i prefer.

 

In addition to basic hand tools, I also carry a roll of this stuff with me
http://www.rescuetape.com/
stuff is better than any rubber tape you'll find, works well on radiator hoses too
(you can find self-fusing silicone tape much cheaper near the plumbing section of most big-box home improvement stores)

Oh yeah, don't forget


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