Bronco Tool List: If you're building out a tool roll this list is for you.

ne2000

Dec 31, 2022

I haven't found a good list anywhere and as easy as it is to go buy a cheap tool set and hope for the best I found the time to document some of the specific tools I’ve used so far to work on my Bronco and finally build out my Bronco Specific tool roll. This also should cover tools needed for oil changes, removing a wheel and repairing/ replacing the tie rod (which I’ve not done). I’d call it a start of a minimum but not all inclusive list. This does not replace the Bronco provided toolkit. I’d recommend you keep that with you.

Comment below with any must have additions (and why). I'll update as needed.

Wrenches

10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21 mm
Sockets

Ratchet 3/8 drive minimum

Socket extensions 3/8 drive minimum, 1in, 3in

8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18,19, 21, 27 mm
Torx

T25, T30, T40,IP40 Torx Plus, T50
Hex/ Allen

5mm

13mm - probably not needed

5/32 or 4mm

* I’m sure this list is incomplete for some of the interior items
Misc

Hammer

Adjustable Wrench Medium

Channel Locks Medium

Multi Screwdriver

Pry Flat Tip Screwdriver

Needle Nose

Zip Ties

Duct Tape Flat Roll

Boot Clamp Pliers

Torque wrench if possible

Bailing wire

Trim and Molding Tool Set

Vise-Grips

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Apr 11, 2023

#40

Help for an ignoramus, please?
What's the difference between Torx and Torx-Plus? Are they interchangeable? Should I invest in Torx/Torx Plus sockets? And which one serves my Bronco's needs best? Is (are) there one (or a few) size(s) that are essential to the Bronco?

Deano Bronc

Apr 11, 2023

#41

BostonBadlands
Help for an ignoramus, please?
What's the difference between Torx and Torx-Plus? Are they interchangeable? Should I invest in Torx/Torx Plus sockets? And which one serves my Bronco's needs best? Is (are) there one (or a few) size(s) that are essential to the Bronco?

Most of the bolts you interact with on the Bronco are likely to be Torx Plus (such as the "Bronco bolts"), but there are a few Torx bolts on the Bronco as well.

It is possible to use regular Torx drivers on Torx Plus bolts... but you run the risk of stripping out the Torx Plus bolt... so it's probably best to get both if you want a "complete" set of tools.

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GAN, Sven

Apr 11, 2023

#42

RagnarKon

Most of the bolts you interact with on the Bronco are likely to be Torx Plus (such as the "Bronco bolts"), but there are a few Torx bolts on the Bronco as well.

It is possible to use regular Torx drivers on Torx Plus bolts... but you run the risk of stripping out the Torx Plus bolt... so it's probably best to get both if you want a "complete" set of tools.

Thanks for helping out. This looks pretty good for $22.50 at Home Depot, 100 pieces, including both Torx and Torx-plus. Generic product ("Easypower"), but I'm a tinkerer, not a mechanic. Anybody's thoughts?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/eazypower-Security-Tip-Box-Assortment-100-Piece-81962/202889706#overlay

A bit less comprehensive, there's this for $14, 33 pieces. I'm thinking that this smaller package should be adequate for the small repairs, adjustments, and installations that I'm likely to actually do on my Badlands.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-Security-Bit-Set-33-Piece-2930/207096226

Apr 11, 2023

#43

BostonBadlands
Thanks for helping out. This looks pretty good for $22.50 at Home Depot, 100 pieces, including both Torx and Torx-plus. Generic product ("Easypower"), but I'm a tinkerer, not a mechanic. Anybody's thoughts?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/eazypower-Security-Tip-Box-Assortment-100-Piece-81962/202889706#overlay

I don't think that set has any Torx-Plus in it. It does have Torx and a BUNCH of stuff you will never need for the Bronco, but no Torx Plus.

The only kit on Home Depot I could find that has Torx and Torx Plus is this kit. Granted... it also has a bunch of stuff you won't need, but at least it comes with Torx Plus. You could also buy a Torx Plus specific kit, like this one on Amazon, and then combine it with just a "normal" Torx set from Home Depot/Amazon/Lowes/whatever.

2022 4dr Badlands, 2.3L Manual, Mid pkg
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Sven

Apr 12, 2023

#44

RagnarKon
At the moment I'm using the tool roll on the Bronco Nation gear store. At some point I suspect I will outgrow that solution, and I'll have to come up with something different. But for now it's working great.

As far as the tools themselves go... a lot of it has just been spare tools I've collected over the years. The tools that I have bought have all largely been Tekton tools. "Good enough" quality that they are unlikely to break out in the field, but still decently priced and it doesn't feel like you are buying Snap-On or Gearwrench.

Another thing I really like about Tekton is you can buy individual wrenches/sockets/etc. should you lose one. There are a lot of brands that are in the "good enough" category—but usually to hit the price point they are sold at they force you to buy the entire kit. So the ability to replace individual tools is awesome.

I've been spending too much time searching and reviewing various options and solutions.....

I got a lot of good info from this review/vid -
Which got me looking at tool bags for overlanding/offroading and specific tool options. I like the bag featured in that video as well (and have since came across oodles of other favorable reviews - but don't know if it will fit in the back in the floor storage. Worse case, the individual bags would.

I also like what I've read about Tekton tools - and love that it's supporting a Michigan-based business (just wish they had a retail store to visit and find deals since I'm less than an hour away from Grand Rapids...). I also like Tekton offers hex and Torx in the sizes I would want using a 3/8 racket (most other socket sets step down to 1/4 racket for the smaller sizes).

I plan to organize the essential sockets on a socket rail to not have to store the boxes most come in.

What I haven't found is a good source for torx+ sockets. Tekton doesn't offer one.

As the predominant bolt on the Bronco, what sources are folks finding for Torx Plus sockets?

Deano Bronc

Apr 12, 2023

#45

BostonBadlands
Help for an ignoramus, please?
What's the difference between Torx and Torx-Plus? Are they interchangeable? Should I invest in Torx/Torx Plus sockets? And which one serves my Bronco's needs best? Is (are) there one (or a few) size(s) that are essential to the Bronco?

Riding OB1, 23 4- door Outer Banks, SAS, MOD, MIC, Lux, Ordered 10/20/22, delivered 1/13/23

Apr 12, 2023

#46

Not a tool, but does someone know the PN for the Hoss 2.0 tie rod? I've herd you can get the one for the Ranger.

Lt. LAGER = 2 Door Badlands, A51, High pkg, 2.3, 7 Speed, Non-SAS. Prod week 8/8/2022 - Picked up 12/5/2022.

Deano Bronc

Apr 12, 2023

#47

SAVEUP
Not a tool, but does someone know the PN for the Hoss 2.0 tie rod? I've herd you can get the one for the Ranger.

Yes, the '98-'04 inner tie rods for the Ranger are the ones that will work. I've got 2 from Moog stored in the Bronco.

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Apr 12, 2023

#48

BostonBadlands
First aid kit
compass
drinking water
old-fashioned flares
butane lighter (cheap Bic)
Mylar survival blanket, one for each person in party
Block of wood (4x4 or so) to base your jack on

I got this nifty little item for my jack.

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marchergirl

Apr 12, 2023

#49

A few other time I’ve found invaluable, not all tools

- crimper and wire stripper
for electrical / aux connections (waterproof enclosures are much better than the pinch connectors)

- plastic trim tool set for adjusting or removing trim or prying things that need to be gently pried

- a set of soft grip pliers (or pliers with friction tape over the teeth)

- weatherstripping and friction tape for all the rattles and wind noises

- furniture pads for things like the backs of seat belts, pinch areas on the soft top, and other flappy things

Apr 12, 2023

#50

Detour
Love this thread - just what I was looking for as I put together a toolkit for Bronco basics and accessories. A few follow up questions -

Is there a tool bag/management solution folks have found that works well under the back near the jack storage?

What brands are your go to keeping in mind the competing words of wisdom of be prepared to drop and loose items on the trail and needing it to perform as needed for the same reason?

This is going to sound bad. I recommend cheaper tools, Harbor Freight and such. My reasoning is this, tools get left behind, broken because it was use to do something it wasn’t designed to do because you had no other choice, intentionally or otherwise unintentionally walked off with, or abused. Having boats, I’ve seen my share of tools go overboard (thankfully not mine). Save the expensive tools for home. Between not having tools and cheap tools when you need them, I’ll take cheap tools anytime.

Rydfree, Callelk

Apr 12, 2023

#51

Don’t know if you’re building out this kit for over landing or just wheeling in the woods. But it may good idea depending on where you’re going to keep a can of tire plugs,ether, ratchet strap and a small battery operated compressor to get that tire back on the bead and aired up.

Detour

Apr 12, 2023

#52

LARS2827
Don’t know if you’re building out this

LARS2827
kit for over landing or just wheeling in the woods. But it may good idea depending on where you’re going to keep a can of tire plugs,ether, ratchet strap and a small battery operated compressor to get that tire back on the bead and aired up.

I've got tire plugs, four ratchet straps (one pair light, one pair medium weight), bungee cords, and a mean ThorsLightning compressor + hose kit (very fast). I also carry an axe and wood saw. The goal is to get to and past serious backroad obstacles. So that includes tire care and repair.

Now, let's expand this discussion to essential parts. What should we carry so we don't have to call Matt's Off Road Recovery? I wonder if there's any such service in New England.

How about tie rods? Again, please indulge my ignorance, oh Forum mentors! TrickyDick (on the Bronco6G site) sells a tie rod repair roll. Aside from the tie rod(s), everything I see I carry already, so all I need is a spare tie rod. I drive a Badlands 4DR Sas with stock suspension and Goodyear 35s, drive some pretty challenging trails but have no plans (or $$!) to do major lift, Hoss, icon, or tire upgrades or enlargements. My questions:

1) I gather the inner tie rod is the most likely to break, so carrying just one should be enough to get me back to pavement, right?

2) I'm thinking of teaching myself tie rod repair by installing a tie rod reinforcement sleeve. This OP lists several sleeve products, plus discussion which follows. Anybody have experience with any of these, in terms of quality, strength, install issues, problems they encountered? Link to sleeve sources are:

Levelup suspension (stainless)
jks
roughcountry
peakssuspension
kidchaos (clamping brace--didn't find it on their website)
bronchobuster (stainless clamping brace)

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...e-aftermarket-upgrade-replacement-list.51006/

3) Any advice to a semi-unintelligent newbie who knows how to handle tools but not necessarily what to do with them? Videos to recommend? My philosophy is, to carry what I need to handle the most common/predictable of mechanical failures to get me back, at least, to pavement, or a repair shop (so far, not needed).

BroncoUp, LARS2827

Apr 20, 2023

#53

Still evaluating tool bags that will fit in the back by the jack - but as I collect the tools, I had a question on sockets. Are there any advantages to 12pt over 6pt for the onboard toolkit?

Apr 21, 2023

#54

Detour
Still evaluating tool bags that will fit in the back by the jack - but as I collect the tools, I had a question on sockets. Are there any advantages to 12pt over 6pt for the onboard toolkit?

If I'm not mistaken, a 12pt will allow for situations where there is limited clearance for the ratchet handle during rotation (a 12pt will rotate the fastener or nut a greater number of degrees than a 6pt can with the same rotation of the ratchet handle. However, the 6pt socket will provide a more secure fit and will be less likely to strip out when high torque is required during rotation).

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Apr 21, 2023

#55

Should add a cordless dremel tool with a supply of cutoff wheels and a hand impact driver.
When you broach out a hex head, torx etc you can slot it with the dremel and turn with a screw driver.A hand impact driver will help loosen it and other fasteners.

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Big Pony

Apr 21, 2023

#56

Umichigan
If I'm not mistaken, a 12pt will allow for situations where there is limited clearance for the ratchet handle during rotation (a 12pt will rotate the fastener or nut a greater number of degrees than a 6pt can with the same rotation of the ratchet handle. However, the 6pt socket will provide a more secure fit and will be less likely to strip out when high torque is required during rotation).

This is my understanding as well. But since I'm buying deep sockets to be dedicated to being in the Bronco, didn't know if 6pt or 12pt are the better option specific to that "when/what if" usage on the Bronco. When you need deep, it's usually because of a challenging placement of the fastener - so if the ratchet allows, I would think the 6pt would work better, but not having had much of any experience working on cars, none the less in a possible trail location - am looking for words of experience here.

If it influences the choice for the deep sockets, my standard depth are 6pt. I've also tried to keep as much as I can 3/8" and have extensions in my tool kit as well.

Based on various forum comments and being able to support a Michigan company, I'm going with Tekton for most of the item I need to purchase and had read this on their pages - https://www.tekton.com/blog/which-is-better-in-sockets-and-wrenches-6-point-vs-12-point. But since I haven't had to repair anything, ever, in the field, or have done much work on vehicles historically - I don't have any experience to draw on to know if for what I might need, if the 6pt or 12pt deep are the better option.

Apr 21, 2023

#57

Detour
Still evaluating tool bags that will fit in the back by the jack - but as I collect the tools, I had a question on sockets. Are there any advantages to 12pt over 6pt for the onboard toolkit?

My personal opinion—

12 point is a lot more flexible and easier to use. 6 point is a lot more reliable.

If I'm sitting in my driveway, I'll typically use 6-point for my deep sockets and 12-point for my normal sockets... BUT... I have a complete set of both.

Out on the trail I only have a set of 6-point deep, and then I have a selection of wrenches that I use as a stand-in for the normal sockets should the deep socket not fit. The reason is largely weight savings, and the fact that there is very few situations that limit the use of a deep socket. In those situations... 99% of the time you can use a wrench instead. I also like it because if the socketing mechanism fails on the socket (already happened on the toolkit I got with the Bronco), I still have the wrenches.

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BostonBadlands

Apr 21, 2023

#58

RagnarKon
My personal opinion—

12 point is a lot more flexible and easier to use. 6 point is a lot more reliable.

If I'm sitting in my driveway, I'll typically use 6-point for my deep sockets and 12-point for my normal sockets... BUT... I have a complete set of both.

Out on the trail I only have a set of 6-point deep, and then I have a selection of wrenches that I use as a stand-in for the normal sockets should the deep socket not fit. The reason is largely weight savings, and the fact that there is very few situations that limit the use of a deep socket. In those situations... 99% of the time you can use a wrench instead. I also like it because if the socketing mechanism fails on the socket (already happened on the toolkit I got with the Bronco), I still have the wrenches.

I'm leaning towards 6pt for the deep - as I also have a set of wrenches. I suspect what I'm putting together is overkill, and at some point I may thin out known needed sizes in lieu of a set - but cost-wise, the set is the economical way to get the essential sizes, so that's where I'm starting.

I'm also leaning towards the blue ridge overland gear tool pouches. None of the bags with pouches will fit as a bag in that storage area in the back of the Bronco by the jack - but a collection of the bags would.

My Bronco is an everyday driver, and my trail riding will in most cases be planned for and commonly leverage group events for a while - but I want to be prepared for what I will need.

Related to building out sockets for known used sizes - is there a socket rail that most folks have found works well for use in a tool bag? The ones that came with my Tekton socket sets have lots of extra space between the sockets - which seems like an efficient way to store them in a packed tool bag.

Apr 29, 2023

#59

Dirt Dog
I know it's more fun to build out your own kit but has anyone found a good starter bundle package online ?

I have lots of tools but I am seriously considering this kit. I checked them out at King Of The Hammers this year and it appears to be great quality, USA made and lifetime warranty. It is a pretty comprehensive kit that you wouldn't have to add very much to to complete the list on this thread.

https://boxousa.com/products/koh-tool-bag-with-tool-set

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