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Tool kit basics

Postby tertle » Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:48 am

Hey team, slowly getting my proverbial together, had to put the off roading on the back burner for a while. I’ve ferreted away a stack of bits and bobs, cv’s tie rods, through to spare drive shaft parts, radiators, ball joints etc I’m wondering what are your essential tools and parts you take with you. I’ve a handy battery rattle gun, air compressor and a myriad of tools, belts and widgets as well as recovery ropes

As a somewhat newbie I seem to pack everything but the kitchen sink, and as I’ve a bit of weight in the back with my tray setup and BIG deep cycle battery I’m a little concerned about the every increasing weight so I want to be a little more clever in tools and parts to take.

It’s for my much loved irmscher so any direction greatly appreciated
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Re: Tool kit basics

Postby geeves » Sun Jul 26, 2020 2:59 pm

Look at every tool and ask what is this for? Can I do that repair on the trail? Is there another tool here that can also do this job and others? Dont get caught out though by thinking a Crescent can replace all your spanners. Theres no point carrying an engine hoist and there are not many people that would feel up to changing a clutch while lieing in the mud. If watched a front diff change in a paddock though.
Sanding your knuckles before starting work can help. That way you cant skin them
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Re: Tool kit basics

Postby tertle » Sun Jul 26, 2020 7:16 pm

I was going to work out of all the ring spanners what do I actually need, then go through the same with impact sockets that the rattle gun needs along with a ratchet, then hex stuff for hubs, a flathead and Phillips tip screwdriver,needlepoint pliers, a circlip plier thingy, gasket sealer, gasket material, a selector hoses and appropriate hose clamp thingy ( you’ll notice the impressive terminology built up over a number of years) I’ve a few fuses, split pins etc was thinking of throwing a couple tie rods and maybe one cv joint? Owww ball joint splitter and a good bfh, bungy cords to hold things in place, fluids the usual oil,water spare fuel and the ubiquitous duct tape!
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Joined: Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:40 am
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Country: New Zealand
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Vehicle: 1991 2.8TD Irmscher R, 32" Mudstars, rear auto lokka, UHF radio, Bullbars, Roof Basket, Immobiliser, recovery points, cargo barrier, manual conversion (TBC) Dual Battery (nearly finished), recore radiator, filters, Winch to be fitted, EGR blanked off, windows tinted, kick arse draws,

1990 Isuzu Trooper LWB 5 speed Manual......... Rebuilt top end, replaced all the seals, hoses and belts, 32" Bridgestone duellers MT, LSD, snorkel, 2" shackle lift, ball joint flip and tortion lift, manual hubs, breather tubes all round, tinted, UHF CB, about to put in dual battery,


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