Jacking info for noobs

ChrisB said:
Love the 6 Ton stands from harbor freight. It's a really nice well built set. One the lowest setting it's perfect for 37's
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For 37's, I couldn't agree more. For 40's, it's borderline but, not that big of a deal being that I can't physically raise our Jeep too much more before it hit's the floor joints above. :crazyeyes:

Tackerdown said:
One thing I didn't think of when I bought my jeep was I may have to buy more tools , man what a bummer.:evil snicker:
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LOL!! Funny thing is, I now own 2 complete sets of tools - one for home and one for the trail. I also have a 3rd partial set for when we're doing a big install. :crazyeyes:
 
LOL!! Funny thing is, I now own 2 complete sets of tools - one for home and one for the trail. I also have a 3rd partial set for when we're doing a big install. :crazyeyes:[/QUOTE]
:bowdown::bowdown: ( Tim the tool man sound)
 
wayoflife said:
LOL!! Funny thing is, I now own 2 complete sets of tools - one for home and one for the trail. I also have a 3rd partial set for when we're doing a big install. :crazyeyes:
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This is what I'm working on. It's not the grabbing for the trip that gets me, but putting them all back in the right place that I find annoying. 2 complete sets is where it's at.

Any chance some of the more experienced guys (read WOL, GCM 2, etc.) could put together a list of the tools you carry for runs? I think I have a pretty good grasp on what is needed, but don't recall seeing a comprehensive list (e.g. wrench types and sizes, sockets, specialty tools etc.) posted anywhere.
 
What HF floor jack do you recommend? I was there today and picked up a 6 ton bottle jack for the trail (remember seeing this when we helped that family change a flat in texas) and a creeper.

FYI they have creepers on sale now for around $29.
 
Any chance some of the more experienced guys (read WOL, GCM 2, etc.) could put together a list of the tools you carry for runs? I think I have a pretty good grasp on what is needed, but don't recall seeing a comprehensive list (e.g. wrench types and sizes, sockets, specialty tools etc.) posted anywhere.[/QUOTE]

That would be cool. I'm pretty mechanical and could figure it out but I would end up with my whole tool set with me. The tools I've picked so far have been just from what I read or have heard about from friends. I'm stock except for a BB lift and don't do anything extreme. Yet , so I guess one would need to see a list and assess what they would really need.:idontknow:
 
MTG said:
Any chance some of the more experienced guys (read WOL, GCM 2, etc.) could put together a list of the tools you carry for runs? I think I have a pretty good grasp on what is needed, but don't recall seeing a comprehensive list (e.g. wrench types and sizes, sockets, specialty tools etc.) posted anywhere.
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Funny you should ask, I've actually been working on a complete write-up of all the tools I carry. Being that I try to carry only what I need, I've been trying to list everything out and give a description of what each one is most commonly used for. I'll try my best to finish it up and get it posted sooner than later.

For now, here's an old shot of what I used to carry. It has since grown and I will post up an updated pic along with my write-up :cool:

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wayoflife said:
Funny you should ask, I've actually been working on a complete write-up of all the tools I carry. Being that I try to carry only what I need, I've been trying to list everything out and give a description of what each one is most commonly used for. I'll try my best to finish it up and get it posted sooner than later.

For now, here's an old shot of what I used to carry. It has since grown and I will post up an updated pic along with my write-up :cool:

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That will be a very helpfull list for sure. Now....if I only had the know how to use all of them.

If I had the time and $ id love to intern at a 4x4 shop
 
wayoflife said:
Funny you should ask, I've actually been working on a complete write-up of all the tools I carry. Being that I try to carry only what I need, I've been trying to list everything out and give a description of what each one is most commonly used for. I'll try my best to finish it up and get it posted sooner than later.

For now, here's an old shot of what I used to carry. It has since grown and I will post up an updated pic along with my write-up :cool:

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Cool! From the looks of it I have most of that stuff. Probably just need to organize it better. :crazy_eyes: I can't wait to see the new and improved list! :thumb:

I have been thinking about combining the torque spec sheet with the size/type tool you need for each application on one sheet. Has that been done before? If not, I don't mind creating it. I'm thinking a laminated copy in the jeep would be a nice reference for when you can't access project-jk.
 
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List would be helpful! I am a ford guy so I am in the process of buying all new metric tools to work on the jeep. Lol
 
This is great! This thread is getting better and better! Can't wait to see the tool writeup!

MTG the laminated list is a great idea! :clap2:
 
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