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If I need extra height for stock jack. I may ditch them. They are low on the list.
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If I need extra height for stock jack. I may ditch them. They are low on the list.
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This is one I've debated with and have come to the conclusion that I'd rather carry water to get me off the trail and I can buy more coolant when it's available. Obviously this depends on where you are and the weather you're wheeling in.
I can always drink the water.
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That was the initial thought that flashed through my mind. The list can easily get out of hand.
^This. Keep the coolant in the tow rig.
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Woke up to my neighbor asking if I was up for a recovery mission.
He was only about a mile from the house. Slid off the road going about 30mph and narrowly missed this house.
I sat up high on the main road side and winched him safely past the house onto the road. This car is done. He’d bought it for real cheap bc the turbo was blown, and he can turn a wrench, so he fixed it all and then some. He’s got some back and neck pain and heading to Urgent Care. Poor guy. He already had back and ankle issues.
He was only about a mile from the house. Slid off the road going about 30mph and narrowly missed this house.
I sat up high on the main road side and winched him safely past the house onto the road. This car is done. He’d bought it for real cheap bc the turbo was blown, and he can turn a wrench, so he fixed it all and then some. He’s got some back and neck pain and heading to Urgent Care. Poor guy. He already had back and ankle issues.
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It was on the W end of Francis where Sutherlin crosses, on that hill that comes up from the river side. He said he was driving too fast, but hindsight is always 20-20. He didn’t want to pay the wrecker the overage that would amount to $350-400. I don’t blame him. It’s a lot of money for a fairly easy job. I’m glad he felt he could call and ask for help. Now I think he’s bringing me some beer. Party at my place!
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Still working on the tool bag. I added a few things to the list, and I have a few questions:
Is anything 13/16" on our rigs? Is 1 1/8" the size of the pinion and TCase yoke nut? What do we use a 12pt 10mm for?
Added to my list above:
3/8" socket (6 point for brake bleed)
Torx bits (T10 for steering column, T40, T45, T55)
14mm Hex socket for transmission fill plug
17mm Hex socket for transmission drain plug
10mm Alan key for TCase (Love ya @NashvilleTJ)
Step up 1/2" adapter
Step down 3/8" adapter
Tow strap
ATF+4
Scissors
JB Weld
Spark plug socket
Is anything 13/16" on our rigs? Is 1 1/8" the size of the pinion and TCase yoke nut? What do we use a 12pt 10mm for?
Added to my list above:
3/8" socket (6 point for brake bleed)
Torx bits (T10 for steering column, T40, T45, T55)
14mm Hex socket for transmission fill plug
17mm Hex socket for transmission drain plug
10mm Alan key for TCase (Love ya @NashvilleTJ)
Step up 1/2" adapter
Step down 3/8" adapter
Tow strap
ATF+4
Scissors
JB Weld
Spark plug socket
Dammit! Branded for life…
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That's it, the 12 point 10mm is that one TCase bolt. Thanks for that. I had these sockets for some reason. They're outliers, so I know I bought them for something on a Jeep. Which one I don't know (XJ, YJ, TJ)??? I think the pinion nut may be 1 1/8" I'll just have to check, or toss it in the tool bag and assume I'll be G2G. Thanks.
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I‘ve got my transfer case off sitting on the bench getting ready to do the SYE. I grabbed a socket to see what size fit the other day. I’m pretty sure it was 1-1/4, but I can check when I get home from work tonight. I’ll check the rear pinion too since there is nothing hooked to it.
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I was wrong.
28mm fits my transfer case front yoke nut. 1-1/8 is sloppy loose
1-1/8 does fit the rear pinion nut. The 28 wouldn’t even go on.
And 1-1/8 fits the nut that came with my Advance Adapters SYE. The 28 wouldn’t go on it either.
A 29mm does fit the SYE nut and the rear pinion nut but it’s a little sloppy.
I got my trail gear list ready. I have everything except a couple of things, and some kind of bag. I have two tool rolls, a recovery bag, and I’ll need another bag for the rest. I want to get it all out on the bench, fill the tool rolls and see what’s left so I can decide what will work.
I try to travel light.
Ratcheting wrenches
5/16” stubby
7/16”
3/8”
1/2”
3/4”
10mm
13mm
15mm
18mm
Sockets
7/16”
1/2”
9/16”
3/4” (deep)
10mm
13mm
15mm
16mm
18mm
21mm
36mm
Special Wrenches
13mm (6-Pt)
Crescent wrench
Breaker bar
Wire strippers
Socket extensions
Screw drivers
Torx bits
Pinion removal tool and socket
Wonderbar
Snap ring pliers
6pt for bleeder valves
Ratchets
3/8”
1/2”
3/8” Impact? With 1/2” adapter
2x4”’s about 3” long (several)
Flat sheet plywood 6x6” for jack
Parts and Other
Lug nuts
Ujoint
Valve stems
Tire plugs
Axle shafts
Zip Ties
Adjustable clamps (screw clamp)
Hammer
Ratchet straps
Electrical tape
Bailing wire
The Right Stuff
2 qts oil
Wire connectors (twist type, different sizes)
WD-40
Coolant hose repair tape
Jumper cables
Gluetread
Cordless drill and wire wheel or sandpaper
Razor blade
Needle nose pliers
I keep trying to get my list and weight down for stuff I carry. In the latest iteration, I'm slightly up in weight.
Tools - 59lbs
Fluids - 31lbs
Parts - 34lbs
Recovery Gear - 24lbs
Total = 148lbs
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I keep trying to get my list and weight down for stuff I carry. In the latest iteration, I'm slightly up in weight.
Tools - 59lbs
Fluids - 31lbs
Parts - 34lbs
Recovery Gear - 24lbs
Total = 148lbs
I’ll report with some weights when I get this all sorted out. I think my biggest issues now are 1) how to carry rear axle shafts and 2) how or whether to consolidate the various bags of tools, parts and fluids in one larger box or bag.
Recovery gear is now in the console as per @gasiorv suggestion. Nice to have it handy.