Tools for Xterra

[ryandavenport]

The most useful straps are the nylon webbing that stretches and snaps back...snatch straps. They are looped at both ends, no hooks to fly through the air and kill people, etc.

I find the most useful size is 30' x 3"...you rarely are giving a yank from further than that, but, you don't want to be THAT close either....to avoid yanking them into YOUR rig, etc...and the 3" width strap is rated for 30k lb.

As force = mass times acceleration, and, lets say your 5k lb rig is going 10 mph to yank the guy from that mud hole he's sunk to his frame rails in...

5,000 lb x 10 mph = 50,000 lbmph

I think that's a bit OVER over 20k lb of force....so, upping to a stronger strap that can take 30k lb is wise/safer.



This is why those recovery HOOKS rated for 10k lb get ripped OFF on a hard yank sometimes....the physics is brutal.





The straps are MOST useful if you also have recovery points on the front and rear of your rig, to ATTACH the strap TOO.

This math is terrible in terms of units, but it can slide since you got your point across lol. You would need acceleration of the vehicle being pulled out in ft/s or m/s. That would give you units of lb-ft/s^2 or N.

 

[TKDx00]

Glad I found this thread...just the info I was looking for. I've never actually kept any serious tools in the X. So I figured I'd start but I don't want them just laying loose. So plans are in the works for an organizer but I needed a more info on what everyone carries as a standard.

 

[Baldybarton]

After changing my shocks this weekend with my cheap tools, and having to stop and borrow a friends tools to finish I think I am going to pick up this set and leave most of the metric 3/8" drive set in my X.

http://m.sears.com/productdetails.do?partNumber=00936260000P

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[idratherbe]

That's a nice looking set up. I like the box especially. Looks like it belongs in the back of an X.

 

[civicjoe]

After changing my shocks this weekend with my cheap tools, and having to stop and borrow a friends tools to finish I think I am going to pick up this set and leave most of the metric 3/8" drive set in my X.

http://m.sears.com/productdetails.do?partNumber=00936260000P

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yeah thats a cool set specially with the box you get

 

[Ricel]

My buddy has one. Makes life very easy.

 

[Ron ap Rhys]

This math is terrible in terms of units, but it can slide since you got your point across lol. You would need acceleration of the vehicle being pulled out in ft/s or m/s. That would give you units of lb-ft/s^2 or N.

I was told there would be no math.

 

[Oz_X]

This is what I carry in the X:

<< Stowed

Clockwise from Left:
Compressor, Metric/Standard tool set, Tire puncher repair kit, Emergency Road Kit (from Nissan), First Aid kit, Ammo can with flashlight, rubber mallet, ball peen hammer, Super Syphon, Off, Bug Wipes, silicone sealant, RTV sealant, swiss army knife, sling (or treesaver), clevis shackles (I have more I think they're at work), gloves, metric rachet wrenches, 30' tow strap, tire gauge. I also have another case that I bring with Matic D and Oil, with a pump for the Transfer case port. Prolly some stuff Im forgetting

I always bring baby wipes too - really damn handy in the Desert

Oh I forgot I bring an electrical kit too with wire strippers, wire, crimpers, etc etc

I also got this last Christmas:



Works great - awesome trail tool. Recharges in an hour. Makes changing tires a snap. I'm sure for most other things it would work great too.

 

[CISO1969]

Pittsburgh professional line is decent and many are being switched from PRC mainland to Taiwan for manufacturing.

You dont need to buy Snap on Mac etc. For the average driveway mechanic like us, I'd look for Allen , Wright, SK, Proto --make sure they are US made and youll be good. Kobalt is all made in Taiwan these days andn Sears is swinging that way.

Check out cripe distributing for awesome deals on awesome tools. www.cripedistributing.com they also sell on ebay.

CISO

 

[joel]

I have broken tools from Snap-on to Harbor Freight.

Cheaper doesn't always mean lower quality and buying "made in the USA" isn't a guarantee of a superior product. Bottom line for me is warranty, because there is a good chance having extreme man hands like myself you will break a tool or two. I just ordered http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Mec...MX0Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333462331&sr=8-1 a few days ago from Sears when it was $199. Most likely going to semi-permanently mount it in the Xterra.

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Just throwing this out there... Taiwan manufacturing is definitely on par with US and even ahead in many areas. There is a BIG difference between "Made in China" and "Made in Taiwan". Having ridden in a new Luxgen SUV last time I was in Taipei, I have to tell you the US has a some catching up to do.
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[Macland]

I have broken tools from Snap-on to Harbor Freight.

Cheaper doesn't always mean lower quality and buying "made in the USA" isn't a guarantee of a superior product. Bottom line for me is warranty, because there is a good chance having extreme man hands like myself you will break a tool or two. I just ordered http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Mec...MX0Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333462331&sr=8-1 a few days ago from Sears when it was $199. Most likely going to semi-permanently mount it in the Xterra.

rant/
Just throwing this out there... Taiwan manufacturing is definitely on par with US and even ahead in many areas. There is a BIG difference between "Made in China" and "Made in Taiwan". Having ridden in a new Luxgen SUV last time I was in Taipei, I have to tell you the US has a some catching up to do.
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That's some good info man. And you're exactly right. It's all about how you handle your tools and how you take care of them.

 

[CISO1969]

I agree. My tool default is Taiwan made if no US. Williams and Kobalt bothe make stuff in Taiwan now. Gear wrench was always made there.

I have a lot of craftsman and kobalt mainly for warranty.

Lee

 

[rjr162]

After changing my shocks this weekend with my cheap tools, and having to stop and borrow a friends tools to finish I think I am going to pick up this set and leave most of the metric 3/8" drive set in my X.

http://m.sears.com/productdetails.do?partNumber=00936260000P

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Same set I have and use for my remote start installs. The top is big enough to fit my roll of solder, auto-strippers, Kline crimper cutters, super 33 electrical tape rolls, etc. The one draw has a compartment area where a thin set of small wrenches is suppose to go but fits my digital multi meter perfectly

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[TKDx00]

Not something you would carry around but...I'm trying to find a set of these "Tall wide stance" jack stands in the first pic. Anyone know where to get 'em?

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/5000-eXpeditionXterra-Build-Up

By the way...this X is outstanding!!! IMHO

 

[drbandkgb]

After changing my shocks this weekend with my cheap tools, and having to stop and borrow a friends tools to finish I think I am going to pick up this set and leave most of the metric 3/8" drive set in my X.

http://m.sears.com/productdetails.do?partNumber=00936260000P

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I keep that same set in my Xterra at all times...

 

[TheFauxFox]

Ditto.

 

[Oz_X]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/5000-eXpeditionXterra-Build-Up

By the way...this X is outstanding!!! IMHO

Yup - Wolfie's X is an Icon

 

[RacerXXL]

Not something you would carry around but...I'm trying to find a set of these "Tall wide stance" jack stands in the first pic. Anyone know where to get 'em?

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/5000-eXpeditionXterra-Build-Up

By the way...this X is outstanding!!! IMHO

They look like pipe stands. Only ones I can find are rated at 2500 each, for me I'll stick with jack stands.

 

[Muadeeb]

With 4, that's still 10 000 lbs, which is twice the vehicle's fully loaded weight.

 

[TKDx00]

They look like pipe stands. Only ones I can find are rated at 2500 each, for me I'll stick with jack stands.

Where did you find them?

 

[Cameron23]

I have a PUMA bag in it I have a Racket with complete black 1/2 impact socket set from 12mm to 24mm, zip ties, needle nose, normal pliers, hammer, tape measure LED flashlight/ And later I will be throwing my portable air compressor in the back just in case

 

[RacerXXL]

Where did you find them?

Pipe stands

 

[rokdaddy]

Not something you would carry around but...I'm trying to find a set of these "Tall wide stance" jack stands in the first pic. Anyone know where to get 'em?

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/5000-eXpeditionXterra-Build-Up

Last week I picked up a pair of super heavy duty jack stands (rated at 20 tons per pair) made for RVs and industrial equipment. They adjust from 18" to 30" (perfect range for lifted vehicles)and they weigh a little over 40 lbs each. Yeah they are sort of overkill but I couldn't resist. I put one of my "wimpy" 6 ton jack stands next to them for comparison:

I bought them here:

http://www.mile-x.com/norco-81209i-jack-stands.aspx

 

[NMTerras]

Nice, Rok. Those things are beastly


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[Silver dude]

If you fellas do any kind of steering rebuild. This press is a miracle worker for popping tie rods from their tapers. No more swinging a hammer. Or boot damage occuring with a pickle fork.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-quarter-inch-forged-ball-point-joint-separator-99849.html

 

[Cameron23]

Girlfriend bought me a craftsman 182pc tool set for our 2 year anniversary.

Now I just have to build a secure mount to bolt it down into the back of the X and also have to find some what to secure all 182 pcs in their molds in each drawer. (I am thinking some foam)

Any idea how to keep the pcs from bouncing around over bumps?

 

[Muadeeb]

For the sockets, Sears has some magnetic drawer inserts. For the spanners, they do have foam, but they may have other options too

 

[Silver dude]

Exercise or yoga mats cut and chopped to isolate tools? I use tool bags and tool rolls. No clanging banging, no wasted space.

 

[Silver dude]

My tool bag should get me out of most daily situations. I once met some super hot females at a beach that couldn't start their car. I showed up and saved the day with my jumper cables you never know when tools will come in handy.

Bucketboss bag. Need to find a way to strap it down eventually.

Basic hand tools roll.

Wrenches

Sockets up to 22mm and BFH

Duct tape, electrical wire, tire repair kit, schrader valves, fuses, bailing wire, rope a selection of spare nuts and bolts

Jumper cables, gloves, multimeter

Also have a standard MV50 compressor for tire duty. With the tools I carry I can fix a puncture flat permanently while its mounted on the truck. Might find a way to mount this under the hood to save interior space.

I carry more stuff as I feel needed. If I'm going trail riding I usually toss a spare alternator and tierod adjusters in and a more thorough tool kit. A couple spare parts and different things. I saved the FSM PDF file on my cell phone for quick reference. I also have a separate recovery bag with a tree strap, snatch strap, winch controller. I keep a spare quart of oil under the hood left of the master cylinder. Three spare wheel lugs and nuts in my tire carrier, a spare spark plug in the handle part of the factory tool kit. Assortment of flashlights. I try to keep tools in one bag, parts and recovery gear in other individual bags to simplify the task at hand.

 

[Muadeeb]

you need this

but saying 'Beach Babe'

 

[TKDx00]

Picked up the 26 piece metric wrench set 4mm - 24mm for $30. Sears is closing the store near me...all tools are 20% off. Picked up the last 10" Compound Miter Saw they had for $103. All the 15" ones were gone.

 

[Macland]

Picked up the 26 piece metric wrench set 4mm - 24mm for $30. Sears is closing the store near me...all tools are 20% off. Picked up the last 10" Compound Miter Saw they had for $103. All the 15" ones were gone.

I love when Sears stores go out of business lol. That's how I got several of my tools and our vacuum. I spent like 500 bucks for about $1,500 worth of stuff.

 

[AnthonyS]

My wife picked me up this bad boy for Christmas. This tool is bad ass!! http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-c3-19.2-volt-cordless-impact-wrench-17090/p-00917090000P



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I also have a SLIME™ 9v compressor with or without SLIME action. So I can use the compressor by itself if I just need air. I have a tow hook... yes I know, nobody likes hooks. Until I order a snatch strap it will do. lol I added a lobo rack, a hi-lift jack with off-road stand, I have a small socket set. I don't know if it would do the job until I was actually on the trail and something broke. I also have a couple mini LED flashlights in the pouches velcroed to my seat cover. I want to get a first aid kit too.

I know you wheelers suggest back up parts. What are the TOP 5 parts that are highly recommended to have when rollin the trails?

 

[granitex]

I know you wheelers suggest back up parts. What are the TOP 5 parts that are highly recommended to have when rollin the trails?

U joints, tie rod ends, and adjusters, alt, starter, distrib, belts, hoses, it really depends on where you are and who you are with.

You can have all of the tools in the world, but if you don't have the spare parts, they are just extra weight. Same goes for the knowledge of how to fix something. Ie if you do not know how to replace a u-joint keeping on in the truck does not help you out very much.

Also a cheap code reader is a great thing to have along, at some time during an event someone will pop a code, it is nice to see if it is something that needs to be addressed rite then, or it is something that can wait utill later.

 

[TKDx00]

Looks nice so forgive my question... Are the batteries rechargable? I don't buy cordless tools because I've got all these corded ones. Figured I'd replace them as the die but none have yet.

 

[Ripper]

Here is a look at my basic set up. I have been carrying my hand tools in a large tool bag but was always diging around in the bag to find what I was looking for. I happened to see these small zippered storage bags at Walmart and decided to give them a try. There are seven colors to chose from so color coding them for what type of tools you have in them.

Here is what the label looks like

Here are six of the seven bags (black one is missing from pic). I used a sharpie to label each one. On the black and navy bag I used a silver sharpie to label them and it worked perfectly.

Here is a pic of everything I keep in the tool bag.

And this is what I keep the tool bag in. Along with shackles, recovery straps, trash bags, work gloves and other assorted off road gear.

There are a few things missing from these pics. Bow saw, med bag, emergency road side kit that I beefed up and a few other things that For some reason I cant think of.

 

[AZhiAZiAM]

were do you guys get your specialty tools? like a brake wrench, etc.

 

[Maxterra]

Ran across this today searching some other parts, and it's funny that I was just thinking about u-joint repairs on the trail and how handy a vise would be.
Something else to add to the trail gear list....
http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/inde...-receiver-hitch-mounted-shop-vise-797979.html

 

[05x4x4]

were do you guys get your specialty tools? like a brake wrench, etc.

Sear- craftsman


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[metzican]

Sears,

Mac, I've seen that vice before. I'm more thinking of a standard receiver flipped with a metal plate and a vice bolted to it. Or figure out how to do a removable one on my front or rear bumper.