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Recommended Basic Tool Kit to Carry
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It got me thinking at the BigJimny Meet as tools were being asked for and Martin commented that everyone that has a Jimny should carry a #10 Torx (?) socket for the front hub covers.
Any small socket sets to recommend that will have enough in it cover most emergencies?
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The torx 10 bit is only for the vac hubs, but handy if you have them still
Would add that self-amalgamating tape, duck/duct tape, tie wraps and electrical tape all have their uses as well as a big breaker bar and pruning saw.
For serious trips I have a big box which has things like circlip pliers, wheel bearing tool, ball joint splitter, drill & bits, grinder, impact tool, spare front bearing assembly, spare manual hub, spare rear shafts & bearings, pipe of various size, airline couplers, bits of wire & electrical connectors, all sorts really. That box is left somewhere nearby if possible as its heavy!
Goes without saying, but i will say it, fire extinguisher and 1st aid kit are a must too.
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RainerK thanks, never heard of that make before, I'll look into them.
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Its the same question often posed by the vintage car crowd - problem being that its hard to know what eventualities can occur and those old cars have very limited space to carry anything compared to a Jimny.
I ALWAYS carry a basic kit consisting of various screwdrivers spanners, hammer, mole-grips, socket set along with plenty of tie-wraps; locking wire; and any parts that are good for roadside fixes such as fan belt, plugs and points etc but its a bit different with a 'modern' car.
I also learned on the Jimny convertible that its worthwhile carrying a spare header-rail clamp; not long after I first bought the car, one of the clamps let go and broke in torrential rain at 50mph - it almost ripped the Targa-roof off!
I literally had to drive to work holding the roof down with one hand, at a very slow speed.
The broken clamp was less than useless and couldn't be repaired as its overcomplicated for what it does.
At work I secured the roof shut with locking wire, but I now carry a spare clamp
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The Halfords kit has all the sockets you will need on a Zuke and torx bits. It also has ratchet spanners, which are really useful for tight spaces or doing things up quicker. Get it when it's on offer rather than full price, which is often!
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