Trail Socket Set Storage Ideas?
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My go to tool bag which is pretty a good compromise of compact and organized. I end up using this for most vehicle repairs. The Tekton tool quality is pretty good (think 10-15 year old craftsmen) but it won't be tears if something is lost. Separately I would carry the less necessary tools like 1/2" socket set, electrical connections/crimper, hammer etc but put them in a place that isn't as accessible because they are no longer a space priority.
Sockets and ratchet:
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-8-Inch-Socket-6-Point-16-Inch/dp/B00RCYX4WI
8 - 22mm wrench roll: (these are a really good way to carry wrenches)
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-Combination-Wrench-Roll-up-Storage/dp/B0199R9UQ4?th=1
Pliers:
https://www.amazon.com/Tools-VISE-GRIP-5-Piece-Traditional-2078708/dp/B000GR38FG
And just a regular and phillips head screwdriver.
Bag it all fits in:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-in-Tool-Bag-82004N11/203224030
All I carry is 8-19mm 3/8" shallow sockets on a rail rolled up in a tool roll. I have a couple key sizes of standard, deep, 12pt, etc.. The only 1/2" drive I carry is a 27mm for lugs and a 24mm for the crank bolt. For 1/4" I just have them in an old coffee tin since I don't need them often. I've done a complete engine reseal, transmission, and both diffs with just what I keep in my truck.
Roverman2010
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As above, I just carry what is needed. I gots a canvas bag for it all. but one item I have had to add recently was a viscous fan spanner as the 101 has still a Visous fan.
On a NAS, I wedge the plastic case behind the seat again the rollbar.
Not sure if that's doable with a RoW with the rear bulkhead/partition.
Not sure if that's doable with a RoW with the rear bulkhead/partition.
I saw Brandon Rabbie had a really nice tool roll at Winter Romp. He said he got it from a guy on Guns and Rovers that was making them. I can't remember the name, but it had Overland in it.
I have a small-ish old steel Craftsman toolbox with large/long wrenches, a sledgehammer, large sockets and Harbor Freight adjustable-length 1/2" ratchet. Some random stuff like Grade 8 threaded rods with flanged nuts are in it as well, for an off chance of having to replace Panhard rod or radius arms bushings.
That toolbox is relatively lightweight, about 30-35 lbs. OK, maybe 40.
And I also carry a tool roll that was supposed to have something like a couple of dozens of wrenches, but carries about three times as many. It is even light-weight-er, less than 20 lbs.
And somewhere around, there are two socket sets - half-inch from Ace hardware and 3/8" Cobalt. These are babies, maybe 5-8-lb apiece.
And there's a torque lug wrench in the rear door. If anything, one can beat people with it.
One can definitely replace a driveshaft using channel locks, but it is for really able people.
That toolbox is relatively lightweight, about 30-35 lbs. OK, maybe 40.
And I also carry a tool roll that was supposed to have something like a couple of dozens of wrenches, but carries about three times as many. It is even light-weight-er, less than 20 lbs.
And somewhere around, there are two socket sets - half-inch from Ace hardware and 3/8" Cobalt. These are babies, maybe 5-8-lb apiece.
And there's a torque lug wrench in the rear door. If anything, one can beat people with it.
One can definitely replace a driveshaft using channel locks, but it is for really able people.
I have seen Peters set up and think it a good one. Definitely bailed me out on the last outing when i tried to go uber compact and thus not needing what i needed. In the past i have also dumped into a canvas bag as the reality is it is pretty easy to organize what you need for a trailside repair without compromising space and not taking up any unnecessary space when you don't. The bigger problem is not having what you need when you break down.
I use two bucket boss rolls and carry them in a bucket boss bag. One roll holds end wrenches, 10mm to 19mm, 12" pry bar and I forget what else.. Not much. The other holds 3/8 sockets, 8mm to 19mm, and like Jimmy, I carry deep sockets for a couple sizes. Then I have basic pliers, needle nose, channel locks, a couple screw drivers, a couple different sized drifts...
These trucks are basically built with 6, 8, and 10mm nuts/ bolts. If you can't fix it with some basic tools, I think you're doing it wrong.
These trucks are basically built with 6, 8, and 10mm nuts/ bolts. If you can't fix it with some basic tools, I think you're doing it wrong.
Ray_G
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That Tekton set is what I'm switching to, the case is compact (enough) and it works pretty well-my SK sockets, which are nice too but $ will transition to the workshop roll. Those also come in a nice case that is actually compact (my main gripe with Craftsman-simply not compact) but at a relative cost.
Huge fan of wrench rolls as you've seen on posts.
All that said, Jimmy's rationale has a lot of merit-I'm just too tied to my tools now to whittle but so much further. Since they fit into 1510 sized pelis, I figure that's ok.