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Some recommended tools (and parts) for survival in an FSJ (or XJ) Jeep.



"supplies and parts:"



    

  1.   duct tape  (mostly kidding, but does come in handy, can fix a hose!)

  2.   electrical tape  (very useful)

  3.   glass cleaner

  4.   bailing wire (small section)

  5.   electrical wire (small section 16 to 12 gauge)

  6.   electrical crimp connectors

  7.    3 to 6 quarts of oil (preferably AMSOIL)

  8.   one complete set of u-joints for both front and rear shafts

  9.   a spare ignition module

  10.   spare plugs (the old ones will work)

  11.   a spare engine computer or brain (for the rig, not the driver)

  12.   a spare cap and rotor

  13.   spare plug wires (and possibly a spare coil)

  14.   old radiator hoses (upper and lower, bypass and some heater hose)

  15.   2 quarts of  ATF (again I recommend AMSOIL :) 

  16.   Oil filter 

  17.   air filter

  18.   spare tail/turn/brake bulb

  19.   fuel filter

  20.   vacuum line (doubles for tranny lines if needed)

  21.   two small hose clamps (tranny lines)

  22.   two medium hose clamps (heater hoses)

  23.   two large hose clamps (upper/lower hoses)

  24.   leak stop stick for radiator/fuel tank

  25.   Antifreeze or water if you're anyplace but the Pacific NorthWest 

  26.   fuses  (or thermal breaker, better...allow it cool and reset)

  27.   bottled water or canned soda for the passengers

  28.   plumbers putty or caulk material

  29.   blankets or extra coats

  30.   first aid kit

  31.   umbrella (for shade or rain)

  32.   fire extinguisher

  33.   hand cleaner and wipes

  34.   paper towels

  35.   plastic trash bags

  36.   matches or lighter

  37.   defensive weapon - handgun or rifle (laws vary in spite of the constitution...)

  38.   ammo for defensive weapon

  39.   spare injector or two

  40.   gas can (empty is the safest, unless you're going far into the back country) 

  41.   spare belt(s)

  42.   baseball cap

  43.   leather work gloves

  44.    AMSOIL MP (metal protector), or similar lubricant/penetrant 

  45.   coveralls or something to lay on

  46.   section of plywood at least 2x2

  47.   rubber gloves (surgical type)

  48.   coffee cup

  49.   survival knife

  50.   shovel




"tools:"



    

  1.   large cresent wrench (8 to 10")

  2.   small bottle jack or stock jack

  3.   high lift (shepherder's) jack

  4.   4-way spinner lug wrench

  5.   socket set (SAE - SJ, metric - xj)

  6.   wrench set (SAE - SJ, metric - xj)

  7.   tow strap

  8.   set of screwdrivers

  9.   lineman pliers

  10.   hammer

  11.   waterpump pliers

  12.   extra long needlenose pliers

  13.   simple electrical tester light 

  14.   jumper cables

  15.   flashlight

  16.   wire cutting/crimping/stripping tool(s)

  17.   single sided razor blades 



more later...  these are off the top of my head...
 email john@johnmeister.com/jeep/sj for more suggestions

Greetings from Snohomish, Washington - USA, where Jeeps don't rust , they mold...