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Just realized I never included a link to what I have.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWPX4P9Y?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWPX4P9Y?tag=wranglerorg-20
What is your socket organization method?
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I'm more of a fan of the 'post' style socket trays, versus the 'clip in' style.
Post:
Clip-In:
For one reason.
Sometimes I just want to grab 1 socket, without pulling the entire tray out of the box on accident.
BUT, the clip style trays work better in a tool-bag because they hold your sockets, whereas the first style will allow everything to just fall out.
I'm also a fan of 'multiple row' trays.
Single row trays just fall over in the box, and there's not much more to piss me off than cleaning up my toolbox, closing the drawer, and hearing everything topple over.
Post:
Clip-In:
For one reason.
Sometimes I just want to grab 1 socket, without pulling the entire tray out of the box on accident.
BUT, the clip style trays work better in a tool-bag because they hold your sockets, whereas the first style will allow everything to just fall out.
I'm also a fan of 'multiple row' trays.
Single row trays just fall over in the box, and there's not much more to piss me off than cleaning up my toolbox, closing the drawer, and hearing everything topple over.
I have the ARES rail. No complaints so far. Before everything was just free rolling in the drawer.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072W8F2QM?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072W8F2QM?tag=wranglerorg-20
I run these socket organizer rails from Earnst. I like them because the sockets lock in with a twist, and will not come off. Because of this, I also run the rails in the rig. I've tried the clip in slyle rails in the past, but in my experience the sockets come loose from those in the rig.
OP
Your second picture is the Jeep tools I'm sure. Did you try to eliminate sizes not used on the Jeep? I know that is risky but I have considered it for space/weight savings.
I definitely carry a bit more than I need for just my rig. However, I have repaired other folks rigs far more often than I have repaired mine, so I like to be prepared for that - but that's just me.
I'm curious about your approach to sockets vs wrenches. The kit I've been putting together (for a very similar tool roll) has 1 wrench and 1 socket in each size (certain sizes deep where I know it's needed, like 3/4 and 21mm), it looks like you chose a deep and a shallow socket and no wrenches.
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I get that. I have installed control arms, drive shaft, electronics, body lift, motor mount lift etc but honestly I'm usually not the guy everyone turns to for a trail fix.
I've been carrying way too much so my pendulum is in the opposite direction, finding how lean I can go. It's a combination of metric and SAE, and I only include 1 where they're close enough to be interchangeable.
5/16 or 8mm
3/8
10mm
7/16 or 11mm
12mm
1/2
13mm (12pt for unit bearing bolts)
9/16 or 14mm
15mm
5/8 or 16mm
11/16 or 17mm
18mm
3/4 or 19mm
21mm
7/8 or 22mm
15/16 or 24mm
36mm
I need to throw in a couple extras to act as driver and receiver for u joint replacements.
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I actually have scaled back a bit since these pictures from when I put together the tools rolls. I've gotten a bunch of people off the trails who would not have otherwise.
And I won't even mention the welder....
Edit: And yes, before App chimes in, I have long since corrected the spelling errors...
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It's an older army surplus bag that I have had for almost 20 years.
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I actually have scaled back a bit since these pictures from when I put together the tools rolls. I've gotten a bunch of people off the trails who would not have otherwise.
And I won't even mention the welder....
Those labels though
Too funny - You posted this while I was adding my edit...
The good news is we know where Alan is when we need him.
Another vote for Ernst socket rails and their other organizers.
I work on my Jeep within feet of my box so I don’t need to grab a rack of sockets to go. I really like these aluminum organizers by Westling Machine. They are incredibly well made and will last me a life time. They take up a bit more space in the box than traditional rails but they make it easy to grab what I need.
They were less that 1/2 of the current price when I bought them years ago. As nice as they are, I don’t think I would pay the current price.
They were less that 1/2 of the current price when I bought them years ago. As nice as they are, I don’t think I would pay the current price.
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I had those saved for years because several people online were raving about them, but i never pulled the trigger. One thing that stopped me was they don't appear to have any retention, as in the sockets just sit there and don't lock in or anything (correct me if I'm wrong). At first I was ok with that, but the more I considered it, the more I think I want the sockets secured to the rail/tray.