onboard tools

kenc80 · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:32 am Post subject: onboard tools

hello gents,

Got another novice question here.

I'd like to keep a good set of tools underneath the passenger seat to keep with me as I drive that might help me in case of a breakdown.

got any good advice on tools that would be handy while on the road? What do you guys keep in your jeeps?

Obviously going to have jack/lug nut wrench but wondering what else might be good to stow down there for emergencies.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Ken
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wesk · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:34 pm Post subject:

The common hand tools found in any mechanic's MV plus a few of the special ones. The partial boxed spark plug wrench, the front axle nut wrench, an 0.020 feeler gauge leaf or a match book, a spare spark plug, condenser and set of points. A fine point pick or scratch awl. A small pocket type note book/pad. Flash light. Multi bit screw driver (ratcheting would be nice).
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kenperkins · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 1:22 pm Post subject:

a spare coil...ask me how I know !
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capescw · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 1:22 pm Post subject: Extras

kenc80 · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 1:28 pm Post subject:

doggone. you guys have more tools onboard than I do in my garage! Very Happy

Thanks much for the tips and please keep em coming.

Ok I'll bite, what happened with the coil!

Cheers,

Ken

oilleaker1 · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:53 pm Post subject:

Extra fan belt/belts, vice grip pliers, first aid kit, fire extinguisher. John

DJ · Member Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 289 Location: Wis.

Probably the one that gets used the most nowadays ,unfortunately, Cell phone.
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Thunderbird712 · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:36 pm Post subject:

Just an idea for you that I have used. When my jeep was running and we used it a lot we bolted down two ammo cans to the rear fender wells and then added footman loops to look as if they were strapped down. This of course depends on the look your going with i.e. factory or driver. This adds more room for tools and small parts. It also adds to the look of the jeep that draws none MV types. Not tool specific but that bottom tool box fills up rather quickly and helps store the small stuff neater.
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skyjeep50 · Member Joined: Feb 20, 2007 Posts: 606 Location: Illinois

I adapted a commercially available car hitch to fit my jeep - and carry a cell phone to call for the delivery of the hitch and my tow vehicle.

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kenc80 · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:04 pm Post subject:

Skyjeep thats a really good idea.

I've been kinda unsure if I like the look of the always-attached tow bar so this is a much better solution.

wesk · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:01 pm Post subject:

Those bars are usually collapsable so you can stash it on the back floor of the jeep so when you do need a tow out and a buddy is there you don't have to call home for the bar. Also you don't want the tow bar angled down at the front when hitched to a tow vehicle so I put the brackets that came with the bar on the bottom of the jeep bumper. I put a pair of the same brackets on the bottom of my Doge M37 bumper as well.
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45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

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skyjeep50 · Member Joined: Feb 20, 2007 Posts: 606 Location: Illinois

Here's the modified bracket on my tow bar compared with the original bracket set up that came with the bar (on the right). I used a tractor hitch pin and bushing available at the local farm supply store. The bushing was welded in a made-up bracket to allow up and down clearance of the bar when it was attached to the jeep lifting hook brackets. The receiver hitch was reversed to get extra height for the ball so that there is an up-angle to the tow vehicle as mentioned by Wes. Jeep tows well at highway speeds - I've had to use it a couple of times. I don't leave it in the jeep because I have two jeeps and I don't know which is going to need a tow!

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BullRun · Member Joined: Mar 10, 2009 Posts: 459

Depending where I am going I might carry an extra fuel pump and also a Come Along, a full tool box and repair manuals. and a small floor jack because it is more stable for a flat tire when on a trail or dirt road.

Distributer Cap, points, condenser, and coil. Extra antifreeze.

This was for areas way off road.

For in town driving a spare fuel pump, tool box and repair manuals.

Maybe to much but I have done a few roadside repairs in my day.


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