Canvas Tool Wrap Comparison

NskLJ said:
A couple items I do no see, 7/16” 12 point socket for steering shaft to gearbox bolt. A heavy hammer I carry a 3 or 4 pound short handled sledge. I don’t carry the pickle fork as you can just hit the spindle or arm to get the ball joint or tie rod end loose . A pitman arm puller (almost impossible to get the arm off without it). I carry a long pry bar 36”-42” worked for sway bar link ends but after sway loc I kept it in case we have to bend or pry something. I do carry a unit bearing socket but I don’t think you are running unit bearings. FYI the noid light is a small led light with two prongs to test injector pulse signal from ECM.
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Thanks Nsk. No 12 points left on the rig - nothing stock left on my steering. I used to carry a 3 pound short sledge, but I’ve never once used it so I pulled it out. I have used the big ball peen quite a few times. I’ve got a few pitman arm pullers in the shop - I’ll toss one in the Jeep Just in case. And you are correct, no unit bearings - spindles front and rear.

I appreciate the feedback.
 
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NashvilleTJ said:
Thanks for that, Paul. I appreciate the input. I do carry RTV, it’s in the yellow box. Big ball peen in the bottom of the drawer. The reason I carry the 1/2” ratchets is they serve as my lug wrench, and are also needed for the big crawfoots for my control arms.

And you are right on the sockets - probably way more than I need for my rig. Of all the times I’ve had to crack open the tools on the trail, maybe 5 times to 1 I’m working on someone else's rig. As I said, I pay a weight penalty for that, but truthfully - I like being that guy.

Good call on the stubby screw drivers.
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I can relate to using my tools on other peoples rigs but one vehicle down stops the group. I also carry a 5 in 1 screwdriver and a pair of these knipex player wrench next to my seat in a small bag for quick trail repairs. The players have wrench jaws but upen like channel locks. They are pricey but very handi.
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NashvilleTJ said:
But then for me, the kicker.

I spent a good bit of time fitting my tools into the pockets of all the bags, trying to get a feel for how each would work, and that led me to a decision.

The longest tool in my arsenal is the 1/2" breaker bar. It would not fit easily into the Bucket Boss, the Rugged Tools, or the Rhino. Since the Terrev is about 1" wider, it was able to easily fit the bar. Here it is lying on the Rugged Tools bag (the Rhino is not in the picture because it took an extra day to receive it, and it was not yet in hand when I took this shot, but it is the exact same width as the Bucket Boss and the Rugged Tools).

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Now before you jump on me for being critical for the fitment of one tool, it turns out that my socket racks are also as long as that breaker bar. Those sockets racks would not fit easily into the smaller bags either - but fit perfectly into the Terrev.

So the Terrev it is. Not only does it fit my specific tools just a bit better, I also like the additional slots in the flap for small items. And overall, to me the Terrev just feels sturdier. Now, it is the most expensive of the group, but only by a few bucks.

So I ordered another Terrev, and returned the other three.
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Thanks for this. I carry a tool roll, but it’s too narrow for longer tools, so I’ll be putting the Terrev on my wish list.
 
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I used to carry a large tool set 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 and a bunch of sockets but I reduced size by going to the following 3/8 Tekton set, between it and a Metric and SAE wrench roll I can fit most things on the rig. I keep a step up to 1/2 adapter and a 36mm socket in another bag of random tools too. I want to do something on the new build to stay more organized but not necessarily carry more, I also plan to split my load out amongst two jeeps most of the time. I bought a tool roll but haven't used it, this thread has inspired me to do so.

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NashvilleTJ said:
But then for me, the kicker.

I spent a good bit of time fitting my tools into the pockets of all the bags, trying to get a feel for how each would work, and that led me to a decision.

The longest tool in my arsenal is the 1/2" breaker bar. It would not fit easily into the Bucket Boss, the Rugged Tools, or the Rhino. Since the Terrev is about 1" wider, it was able to easily fit the bar. Here it is lying on the Rugged Tools bag (the Rhino is not in the picture because it took an extra day to receive it, and it was not yet in hand when I took this shot, but it is the exact same width as the Bucket Boss and the Rugged Tools).

View attachment 332581

Now before you jump on me for being critical for the fitment of one tool, it turns out that my socket racks are also as long as that breaker bar. Those sockets racks would not fit easily into the smaller bags either - but fit perfectly into the Terrev.

So the Terrev it is. Not only does it fit my specific tools just a bit better, I also like the additional slots in the flap for small items. And overall, to me the Terrev just feels sturdier. Now, it is the most expensive of the group, but only by a few bucks.

So I ordered another Terrev, and returned the other three.
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A little off topic but on the breaker bar… If you want to store a longer one, I have found they fit nicely inside the tub between the passenger seat and the wall of the tub secured by the Velcro that retains the crank for the jack.
 
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mrblaine said:
I've taken off hundreds of them on the TJ, not once have they been other than a 13mm flange head typical hex. Where did you dig up that oddball?
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I guess it wasn’t a stock bolt when I replaced my box with a PSC. I didn’t think much of it as it’s what Ford has used for years. I was a longtime Ford tech.
 
I have a few tool rolls that I use for tools and they're great. I also use them as seat back organizers.

I have black ones on my black LJ seats but these green ones on my grey XJ seats show things a bit better. Further off topic, this also shows headlights that I attach to each head rest. They're handy and I always know where they are.

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Lou said:
I use an insanely over priced atlas 46 tool roll. It is very nice and fits all my shit. Only reason I went with it was made in America.
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I just took a look at the Atlas 46 stuff. Very cool - I did not see those when I started looking, or I may have picked up one to compare. It may have been nice to see what you get for the extra dough.

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Apparition said:
I’ve been surprised by that ratchet, use it frequently. It’s not the best but it’s far from the worst.
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I carry that same one to change a spare. It's seen lots of use and has held up surprisingly well!
 
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