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Field Repair Kit for 2500 PW- Starter Comprehensive List

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Hello Folks.

Does anyone have a comprehensive list of hand tools and socket sizes needed for the myriad of nuts and bolts to do basic band-aid repairs on the roadside or off-grid?

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Here is a list I found that I modified for simplicity. I built my personal kit with a combination of Home Depot Husky Tools, Harbor Freight sockets/ratchets and duplicate extra hand tools I had lying around.
Sockets (All Metric)
3/8 Drive Set 9mm to 19mm
1/2 Drive 15mm, 18mm, 22mm Deep Impact
3/8 Ratchet
1/2 Ratchet
1/2 Breaker Bar
Drive Adaptors
Swivel-End extensions

Wrenches/Pliers
Combination Wrench Set 8mm to 19mm
Adjustable Wrench (between 8-12")
Channel Lock Pliers (suggest 10")
Curved-Jaw Locking Pliers (also known as Vise Grips, do not use Harbor Freight for this)
Side Cutters or Linemen Pliers

Other Tools
Standard Slot-Tip Square Shaft 6" Screwdriver
#2 Phillips Tip 7" Screwdriver
Smooth-Face Rip-Claw Hammer
Choice Multi-Tool
Choice Flashlight or Head-Lamp
Assorted Zip-Ties
Cordless 1/2 Impact Wrench (Optional)
Cordless Impact Driver (Optional)
A canvas bag to put all this crap in
 
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For what its worth just pick up a metric socket set and a metric wrench set that would be the best bet it can stay in the truck it would be all organized and have most of what you need that would get you out of a jam
 
A good code scanner and the number to a reliable tow company....

We touched on this in another thread but most of the issues we see with these newer trucks is not going to be something you can fix with a set of wrenches on the side of the road. I guess my point is, don't get too carried away, just some basic tools in a bag that would most likely be used for things not on the truck.


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Why I don't go to those places!!!

I get it. For those of you that have the need....a basic tool set with some metric sockets, wrenches and pliers will suffice. Maybe some elecrical tape and zip ties.

Where you getting parts in the middle of gods country? Just saying...

Sent from my semi-smart telephonic device
 
if you're really gonna be spending time in a place where a dead vehicle could spell actual trouble and not just inconvenience, i'd say get a sat phone. all the wrenches and sockets in the world wont fix your computer.
 
joelp said:
if you're really gonna be spending time in a place where a dead vehicle could spell actual trouble and not just inconvenience, i'd say get a sat phone. all the wrenches and sockets in the world wont fix your computer.
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Number 1 rule when you go wheeling is to never go alone.

Most of the issues I know I will encounter when wheeling/overlanding will almost always be mechanical. If my ECU gets fried then I know I did something really stupid or an act of God like getting struck by lightning (hence, something really stupid).

When I go out on multi-night camping trips to hit trails and climb up things a truck normally shouldn't, I expect damage whether it's axles, control arms, shocks, wheels/tires or even somehow sheering bolts. It's always wise, as time progresses, that you learn what get's damaged the most on your truck when you take hard-lines or just send it on an obstacle. Additionally, as you take damage you use that opportunity to upgrade from the OEM hardware and start using Grade 8 hardware for extra strength.

AAA, if you have Plus or Premium membership, is the best choice on highway. But if you're out in the BFE, you either have someone there to help you patch-up and get your rig out or (if you are stupid enough to go solo) time to phone a friend.
 
Just out of curiosity, are you bringing extra parts with you to replace? Look at the size of any of the suspension components under your truck, no way are you gonna be able to beat any of them straight if they bend. Perhaps you can duct tape your way to safety, or zip tie something out of the way, but unless you've got a replacement part it's gonna be tricky.

I'd say the best bet would be to look at things that would potentially get ripped off by some rocks or something, and carry a bolt/nut to replace in the event it sheers if you're concerned about that. Past that I guess you could also carry the tools to remove them , but can't see that being a valid option on much except for the steering stabilizer.

I'd be curious what sort of breaks you're planning for? I know a lot of guys who go out to moab will carry things like driveshafts, inner axles, etc. but thats some pretty extreme wheeling.
 
if you're really wheeling a 22PW and wanna know what those guys are carrying seems like a better question for one of those forums. seems like most dudes on this forum would be a lot more likely to use their ram to tow a wheeling vehicle to the rocks than to actually wheel one of these big pigs.
 
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