XJ tool box and tools for the road/trail
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From: LI, NY
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, bolt ons for days...
I carry a full set of wrenches, sockets, ratchets, extensions, u joints(1/4, 3/8, and 1/2). Also crescent wrenches, channel locks, electrical tools, screwdrivers, various tools etc. It all fits in two standard size toolboxes that I ratchet strap down in the back cargo area. Might be about 100lbs worth of stuff, but on Saturday my alt died from mud at an off road park: I pulled it, cleaned it, and was good to go in 45 minutes. I like the idea of being able to fix my rig and drive it home if I need to.
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From: Williston, North Dakota
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Yeah, I'm quite aware that I will likely never utilize all the tools I bring. Heck, even to do the alt it was like 4 tools in total, but when I'm at least an hour from home I'd rather be prepared than need a tow. Besides, IMO 100lbs isn't much, it's less than a single passenger.
CF Veteran
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: LI, NY
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, bolt ons for days...
Yeah, I'm quite aware that I will likely never utilize all the tools I bring. Heck, even to do the alt it was like 4 tools in total, but when I'm at least an hour from home I'd rather be prepared than need a tow. Besides, IMO 100lbs isn't much, it's less than a single passenger.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Lexington, Ky
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
My dad has passed along a very wise yet at the same time altogether horrible saying...
"I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and hot have it."
I use this when backpacking too. Probably why I can't have Can't have less than 50 lbs regardless of trip length lol
"I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and hot have it."
I use this when backpacking too. Probably why I can't have Can't have less than 50 lbs regardless of trip length lol
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From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
My dad has passed along a very wise yet at the same time altogether horrible saying...
"I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and hot have it."
I use this when backpacking too. Probably why I can't have Can't have less than 50 lbs regardless of trip length lol
"I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and hot have it."
I use this when backpacking too. Probably why I can't have Can't have less than 50 lbs regardless of trip length lol
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 711
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From: Benton, KY
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
with the tools that I have hanging out in the back of my XJ, I could easily disassemble nearly any car ever made... I have been meaning to put together a very basic tool set to keep in the XJ, that would pretty much be XJ specific, but it keeps slipping my mind. I do have a rack/wall that I made in the back of my XJ that is awesome for holding random stuff. I will try to remember to clean the back of my XJ out tomorrow and snap a picture of it with everything in it's proper place.
