Putting together a toolbox. How many 10mm???

[5.0Maverick]

Okay. I’ve finally thrown some mud on my new bronco. It got its first tiny scratch, and I am now comfortable with my bronco not being in the trailer queen status phase.

Here is what’s up.

I am putting together a toolbox for the back. I have always done this. (Drove classics since day one in 2005). For my maverick, it hated u joints for some reason, definitely not because I hated keeping my foot out of it haha. So I kept some u joints etc. My wrangler hated its 4wd vacuum lines, so I kept those on hand for that. My Tacoma hated nothing that thing was a beast. Anyway,

So, the bronco. What tools should I throw in the box?

- 10 extra 10mm sockets
- hammer
- flathead / phillips
- socket set (10, 13, 19, 21mm)
- extra set of tie rods (what size sockets)
- tie rod separater
- box ends
- channel locks
- vice grips
- modest pry bar

————
- adjustable
- needle nose
- duct tape and zip ties
- small electrical kit (18g wire, crimps etc.)
- torx set
- scanner
- tire plug kit
- trim tool
- multitool
- valve stem remover
- blue loctite
- ratchet strap
- bailing wire
- side cutters
- punches and chisels
- fluids
- flashlight/headlamp
- rags
- telescoping magnet
-

I’m lookin for suggestions as to anything y’all may have needed at some point and wish you had on hand roadside.

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[nwGTS]

Zip ties. both plastic and stainless.

 

[TX-Hans]

Most important thing: duct tape

Plus, I'd add some items for electrical repair: box knife; wire cutter/stripper, 10' of 18 gauge wire, crimp connectors, and mix of spare fuses.

Needle-nose pliers, and also small adjustable/crescent wrench can be good when don't have that odd socket size or open end wrench.

 

[5.0Maverick]

Ahh forgot pliers and adjustable on the list! I’m 100% gonna add electrical repair in there now thank you. Zips should be in there too thank you as well.

 

[broadicustomworks]

With semi-fresh tie rods, you might be able to save some space/weight by not carrying the pickle fork. Most times a modest strike or two of the hammer against the knuckles will pop them up.

I'd add to your list (and the other suggestions, which are great), however:
Quality set of the Torx+ and standard Torx.
OBDII reader/scanner.
Tire plug kit

 

[BluebroncoNC]

Torx plus set... Or at least the Torx + that fit the Bronco stuff. Might also consider some sort of notched forked tool that pops the push in buttons for holding on some panels on the truck, like above the radiator or the fender well lining.

 

[Razorbak86]

Wheel lock adapter for locking lug nuts
Multi-tool
Tire valve stem remover
Bailing wire
Blue Loctite
Ratchet straps

 

[Tricky Dick]

With semi-fresh tie rods, you might be able to save some space/weight by not carrying the pickle fork. Most times a modest strike or two of the hammer against the knuckles will pop them up.

Yeah, mine popped right out with a gentle whack. But you don't even need to pop it out to change an inner.

Also you're going to want one of these, or at least a pair of side cutters to crimp the clamp back on.

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-30600-Offset-Clamp-Plier/dp/B0080J1200 (there are cheaper ones too)

Oh and keep extra fluids too for brakes, diffs, trans, engine, radiator, etc.

 

[PWillette]

I like to have a small assortment of flat punches & chisels and some bailing wire.

 

[BroncoDude]

10mm all the things!

 

[Paul Gagnon]

- modest pry bar

Yes definitely, those ostentatious pry bars can be so draining on your energy, especially when you are fighting a trail repair.

 

[1970AMCAMX]

Okay. I’ve finally thrown some mud on my new bronco. It got its first tiny scratch, and I am now comfortable with my bronco not being in the trailer queen status phase.

Here is what’s up.

I am putting together a toolbox for the back. I have always done this. (Drove classics since day one in 2005). For my maverick, it hated u joints for some reason, definitely not because I hated keeping my foot out of it haha. So I kept some u joints etc. My wrangler hated its 4wd vacuum lines, so I kept those on hand for that. My Tacoma hated nothing that thing was a beast. Anyway,

So, the bronco. What tools should I throw in the box?

- 10 extra 10mm sockets
- hammer
- flathead / phillips
- socket set, but what sizes?
- extra set of tie rods (what size sockets)
- tie rod separater
- box ends
- channel locks
- vice grips
- modest pry bar

————
- adjustable
- needle nose
- duct tape and zip ties
- small electrical kit (18g wire, crimps etc.)
- torx set
- scanner
- tire plug kit
- trim tool
- multitool
- valve stem remover
- blue loctite
- ratchet strap
- bailing wire
- side cutters
- punches and chisels
- fluids
-

I’m lookin for suggestions as to anything y’all may have needed at some point and wish you had on hand roadside.

 

[Wannabe Techie]

Flashlight/Headlamp - Dark in there even during the day.

 

[Razorbak86]

Good catch. Forgot to mention a headlamp!

This is my go-to…

Black Diamond Storm 400 Headlamp… $37

 

[P52Ranch]

What about a portable welder for trail repair of those tie rods?

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