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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383  
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I've gotta be honest, I carry absolutely no tools, other than wheel changing stuff!
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5th Feb 2015 6:19pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20497
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Only a socket set and wheel change gear as above.
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5th Feb 2015 6:20pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111  
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Same here.
No point in carrying tools Defenders never break down  For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
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5th Feb 2015 6:43pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20497
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Even if you try I'd guarantee you that the one item you didn't bring you'd need!
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5th Feb 2015 6:48pm |
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| Sticky Member Since: 07 Dec 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 245  
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How about starting here http://www.difflock.com/tools-diagnostics?limit=100&p=1
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5th Feb 2015 6:50pm |
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| Lou Sparts Member Since: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 1501 
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Had a sidelight bulb blow the other day ( after posting in a recent thread that I'd never changed one) and didn't even have a screwdriver to change it with, had a bulb though ! 2005 Td5 90 XS
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5th Feb 2015 6:56pm |
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| dozerman Member Since: 09 Nov 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 101 
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Halfords do a pretty comprehensive set (I think 200 piece - whichever is the biggest kit they do) that is regularly on offer for 100 - 150 and has a lifetime guarantee. I wouldn't go anywhere in a Land Rover without mine to be honest!... If you ever need to take a propshaft off the special extension tool makes the job much much easier too. AA membership isn't bad value for money either!
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5th Feb 2015 7:02pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347 
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I only carry a small kit i.e. for tightening something or a quick nip up style repairs.
Anything else is a bit pointless because if it is broken enough that you have to strip a part down, you wont have the gaskets or seals or replacement parts with you, so why risk it and just get recovered home? That said I usually have: 1 pair of screwdrivers 1 small socket set Set of bulbs Clear, Amber, Red light lenses. Jacks. Packet of Polos ( to suck while waiting for AA man) If however I was overlanding I would take much more with me. At home however, mostly Halfords professional there box sets are often on sale and incredibly good value for what you get. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter  Last edited by shaggydog on 5th Feb 2015 7:12pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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5th Feb 2015 7:09pm |
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| TDCi Guy Member Since: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 286 
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As dozer said, get yourself the big halfords kit. The halfords "pound through" screwdrivers are a good buy as well.
The propshaft socket is great, have a look on ebay for one of those. Also a 52mm (I think) impact socket for the hub nuts, much easier than using a box spanner and a lot more professional than using a hammer and chisel! 
A long breaker bar to use for wheel nuts is better than having to jump up and down on the tyre spanner supplied with the truck too. Edit: the way I read it the OP was just asking what tools are good to have. Obviously you don't need to carry all of my suggestions with you everywhere! I only carry the breaker bar fitted with a 27mm socket. Tom @tditomprice 100” Defender Hybrid 2010 Alaska White 90 HT |
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5th Feb 2015 7:11pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
i bet it break down less works ford |
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5th Feb 2015 7:54pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
Ehmmmmmm,
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5th Feb 2015 8:28pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790  
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Better equipped than some garages Brian!!
2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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5th Feb 2015 8:42pm |
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| Mike_B Member Since: 23 Jan 2011 Location: Moray Posts: 550 
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I carry a 1/2" breaker bar with a 27mm socket for changing wheels. The standard wheel brace is too short for loosening the bolts so I end up having to stamp on it. Not ideal.
a couple of screwdrivers, some cable ties a leatherman and a roll of bodge tape. I carry a small hatchet for clearing foliage if I need to. Oh, and a recovery kit- a handful of shackles, and a selection of strops for recovery or winching along with some thick leather gloves for winching. Not moved on to a dyneema winch rope yet! |
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5th Feb 2015 8:44pm |
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| Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087
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Ehmmm - the labels come off the red box Brian...
Just wheel brace 'n jack in mine (I think/hope) plus my trusty EDC (Skeletool & Bit Kit)...
Rog...
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5th Feb 2015 8:51pm |
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