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mbalbritton

mbalbritton

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Well, Saturday I’ll be loading up the YJ with minimal provisions and heading 600miles north. Planning on backroads and taking two days just for pleasure. I fully believe the YJ is up to it, but would be more comfy to have a few tools, fluids and items with me just in case. Don’t mind buying tools along the way in a pinch, but…

So, what would you recommend taking for the just in case situation?

I’ve taken her 100+ miles back and forth on trips and she’s done fine. But this is 600.
 
A socket set, pliers, and adjustable wrench can solve a lot of problems. Electrical tools and goodies are always good to have, especially on Mopars lol. I personally overpack on tools in my trucks, but even my wife's car has the first three things I mentioned in it. And make sure you have whatever you need to change a tire, some back road in Georgia is not the place to find out the jack doesn't work.

Duane
 
I routinely do drives of that length in my wheeler (Toyota in my avatar). I usually take a basic tool kit with me and that's about it, thinking on road portion here I obviously have a ton of tools and parts for the wheeling portion. I don't really carry any fluids with me because even driving on back roads, you typically aren't THAT far from some sort of oil or fluid. Plus that stuff takes up space. One of my last trips of the season last year I blew out my rear pinion bearing so bad it took out the seal, and I drove it 450miles like that and stopped at an AutoZone and stocked up on gear lube and checked it every gas and or pee stop. Like Duane said, make sure you have the tools to fix the basic stuff like the tire, make sure the spare has and holds air as well.

My ultimate support crew is my AAA card, if worst comes to worst I have them to come rescue me lol
 
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Take a full spool of 10 gage black and red wire from the parts store and assorted crimp ends. You never know when you’ll need to Hotwire a fuel pump fan etc. the spools that are like 2inch dia x 1 thick
 
All of the above, but don't forget flat and phillips head screw drivers. A 5/16 and 1/4 nut driver too. You never know when you need a hose clamp tightened.
 
Zip ties, bailing wire, duct tape, bubblegum: thread closed :laughing:
 
I have this tool set in 3 of my vehicles and it has been an absolute lifesaver for both vehicle stuff, and kids bikes, and stupid things at rental houses, etc.
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Combine that with a jack, spare tire, plug kit, small air compressor, 9mm, pocketknife, flashlight, and 2 midget strippers, you'll never be in a bad spot.
 
CasterTroy said:
Get @Keith1138 to give you a list :huggy:
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Carry everything including the kitchen sink. You never know when you might need to wash your hands.

I would recondmend a tool kit, wire kit, jumper cables and things to change a tire. I personally always throw my impact in the vehicle with the correct socket for a road trip. If im having to change a tire on the side of the road I rather use it than a lug wrench.
 
It is going to be 89 degrees here in NC on Saturday. Is the coolant system up to snuff? How old are the coolant system hoses?

I would probably throw the following in the back:
- Floor jack
- two jack stands
- Some fuel line and hose clamps
- 2 gallons of antifreeze/water mix
- 2 quarts of oil
- Typical hand tool selection (wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets/rachets, channel locks, pliers)
- Gorilla tape
- Wire and crimp connectors
- Zip ties
 
drkelly said:
It is going to be 89 degrees here in NC on Saturday. Is the coolant system up to snuff? How old are the coolant system hoses?

I would probably throw the following in the back:
- Floor jack
- two jack stands
- Some fuel line and hose clamps
- 2 gallons of antifreeze/water mix
- 2 quarts of oil
- Typical hand tool selection (wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets/rachets, channel locks, pliers)
- Gorilla tape
- Wire and crimp connectors
- Zip ties
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89 degrees? That’ll be a nice break from the heat. 😁
 
jeepinmatt said:
I have this tool set in 3 of my vehicles and it has been an absolute lifesaver for both vehicle stuff, and kids bikes, and stupid things at rental houses, etc.
www.gasandsupply.com

Gas and Supply

USA's largest independent welding supply distributor. Great prices, better service. Buy online 24/7.
www.gasandsupply.com www.gasandsupply.com

Combine that with a jack, spare tire, plug kit, small air compressor, 9mm, pocketknife, flashlight, and 2 midget strippers, you'll never be in a bad spot.
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Surprized you call them midget strippers and not just regular strippers.
 
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