Excellent video Ronnie. It is always nice to learn something new. My mechanic experience comes from the military aviation background, and if you allow me I would like to make some suggestions: -Put sockets on rails. It is less likely you will lose them in the dirt. -You can get a small can of rosin flux. It makes the solder flow better. -Razor blades are useful for stripping wires. -Carry extra battery for multimeter in case multimeter is dead when you need it. -Have about 30 cm of wire with alligator clips on the end. You can use it in combination with a multimeter to measure voltage or resistance. -Bring various size of shrink tubing and have lighter to shrink them around wires. Soldering wire with shrink tubing is superior to crimping it. -Get rid of wire stripping pliers; you can use the razor blade for that. -Get rid of the universal socket. It might be too tall for practical use in tight spaces. -Add adjustable wrench. It is suitable for holding bolts while you tighten nuts. -Add ½ universal joint. It is useful for getting nuts at the angle from your ratchet. -Add medical locking hemostats to your tools. You can use them for routing wires, picking small parts or for cleaning hard to reach areas with a small piece of cotton ball and alcohol. -Add small metal saw, or metal saw blade. If using blade wrap one end with a rag to prevent injury. -Add mechanical fingers, and or flexible magnet to “fish out” nuts or bolts you can not reach with your hand. -Add headlight torch to your tools. I love Pelican brand for their durability. -Add a small inspection mirror. It will help you with troubleshooting. -Alignment punches can be used to align parts in order to put bolt thru. -Combination mallet with steel on one end and rubber on the other might be a more useful tool than a hatchet. -Suggested tools should not add too much to the weight of your existing tools. -If you put all your hand tools in rolls, they will be more compact, and you will save some weight by getting rid of the boxes. Thank you for making this video. It is very informative, and there is a lot to learn from the professional mechanic perspective.
@TheOtherSean
7 жыл бұрын
One tip for storing your ratchet straps. Toss each one in one of your old socks you were going to toss out and fold it over. It keeps the straps from hooking on each other and you also now have one more Rag in your rig just in case.
@Ronny_Dahl
7 жыл бұрын
+Sean Burke best thing I've heard all day, worst thing when those straps get tangled
@drewc9029
7 жыл бұрын
Also Grunt make man sized 5mm twisty cables ties! Use them on my straps all the time.
@GrySgtBubba
6 жыл бұрын
Sean Burke Damn good advice. I just use plastic shopping bags so they won't bind together
@johnlyssikatos3747
5 жыл бұрын
Great idea, i have enployed to great sucess to store my messy rachet straps. BRILLIANT.
@joshuaculross1387
4 жыл бұрын
I just wrap the strap with lecky tape across it. Same with cables once rolled up properly. You just need to grab 1 wrap on each side and yank and it breaks off
@madhousediy5050
4 жыл бұрын
Ronny, I don’t often binge watch KZitem channels, but yours is truly binge worthy. I own a 2007 Chevy Suburban 2500 that I use to tow a ridiculously large camper because I have 5 growing spawn. At age 38, it is my first 4WD, and I absolutely love the beast. We recently took a vacation out to the Black Hills of South Dakota and I got a taste of off-road. Now I’m determined to find those trails in Wisconsin. My unicorn beast needs to be able to tow heavy and ‘froad moderately. Your videos are giving me the inspiration and knowledge to make that happen once the money shows up. The ole Burb is going to need a re-gear, some lift, and bigger tires, but a front locker and a winch will be a solid start. I’m already plugged into a few local off-road clubs. Thanks for your content.
@manuelwebe
6 ай бұрын
Dude, great stuff. Just allow subtitles in your videos for those of us that barely speak Australian! 😄. Cheers mate!
@Tellgio
7 жыл бұрын
LOved it and "Liked It"! Ratchet straps are also handy if you have a tyre so flat that that it un-beads from the rim. Put the ratchet strap AROUND the whole tyre before you re-inflate it, make it quite tight, and it will force the tyre to re-bead before it over-inflates the tyre.
@grahamkent8939
Жыл бұрын
Binge watching all your videos and scribble notes all over thanks Ronnie
@silentmarine4993
5 жыл бұрын
The absolute best tool kit video. Like that you brought in the experts that do these things for a living. Thanks!
@vytas5584
6 жыл бұрын
Love how Ronny pounces out at the start and just talks casually. So good
@TheTravelingTogetherJournal
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video. I like that you brought in the mechanics for their opinions too.
@sif2572
6 жыл бұрын
The Traveling Together Journal Lo
@jaysonadamsen1174
7 жыл бұрын
You should do a bit on the tie wire. Would love to see your technique and some of the stuff you do with it.
@RockyMountainTrails
4 жыл бұрын
RONNY SHOULD DO AN EPISODE ON BUSH MECHANIC FIXES. MOST PEOPLE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HOW TO GO ABOUT IT.
@TheLexiconDevils
5 жыл бұрын
Good to see I’m not the only one who puts good tools in cheap brand cases 👍
@InMused
7 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video Ronny. Wise move getting some expert opinion. Much better then just laying out your tools.
@rg3412
7 ай бұрын
Every one of your videos is excellent. I’m learning so much from you. Thank you Ronny!
@jonnyjpg_
7 жыл бұрын
I genuinely love his cheesy camera tricks. It makes a Ronny Dahl Video, a Ronny Dahl Video.
@wizardorlegend
7 жыл бұрын
I'm sure other people have mentioned it in the comments but swap that bottle jack 3 part handle out for a solid bar you can use for a breaker bar as well. Cheap Bluetooth or wifi fault code dongle so you can use your phone to talk to the obd2 port. The top of the bottle jack get a u shaped cap for it less chance of it slipping off when your underneath it. The only other thing that I can think of is get a blow torch head for your soldering iron, very handy if you need to heat up a suborn bolt or need to fix a hole in plastic.oh bin backs I always have a roll of back in the back of the 110 so handy.
@shobhitmathur5686
7 жыл бұрын
Wow excellent video. Now that we have the expert mechanics on board, maybe a new series of videos on how to carry out basic repairs, temp fixes, etc when out in the wild? You could start with areas that are prone to fail or those which you have seen failing often.
@Ronny_Dahl
7 жыл бұрын
+Shobhit Mathur excellent idea, just need more time to build my funding for that type of video.
@callum1548
7 жыл бұрын
Shobhit Mathur Check out Chrisfix
@rodmason7001
5 жыл бұрын
Ronny Dahl, you are a legend! Really appreciate your tips and information.
@alanpartington86
7 жыл бұрын
Great vid mate, some good tips. A little tip with your socket set is to fill up the back of the plastic insert with silicone. This stops the plastic from cracking and breaking while 4x4ing
@Ronny_Dahl
7 жыл бұрын
great idea!
@insaynbcr
7 жыл бұрын
Or expanding foam.
@samuelstylin
7 жыл бұрын
good tip. similarly I've used hot melt glue to fill in various plastic molds to stop them cracking (such as the lip on plastic storage tubs)
@xxdabroxx
7 жыл бұрын
My dad always used bondo, that was just to keep screwdrivers and such organized in his tool box though. Probably a bit heavy for trail use.
@PeaceyThompson
7 жыл бұрын
wishing I knew this before my socket kit fell apart.
@DansDrives
7 жыл бұрын
You should create an Amazon (or other site you could partner with) list and setup a shopping list. It would be helpful for us and maybe you could make some money on the referral.
@mycarmails
4 жыл бұрын
Great presentation and concept in showing what you carry and what you lack with advice from your mechanics.
@lifes2short4bs73
7 жыл бұрын
Very useful info! Just a pro tip for the roll of tie wire.. wrap it in Duct tape, cut a hole in the center and pull it out from there. Keeps it all neat and tidy, but easily useable.
@muzzaball
5 жыл бұрын
Ronny, I love the socket retention using cable ties - I will steal that! Extra bulk in the rachet ring spanner, good tip. Vice grips - choice! Silicone repair tape & epoxy putty, thank you. Fencing or baling wire, pre-cable tie days, thank you farmers. Gas solder torch - didn't think of that. I didn't know you could join hose clamps. Love the test light. Thanks for another great video Ronny, cheers.
@claytonmetz3116
7 жыл бұрын
Ronny I once tore off a tire valve on a stick now I bring a replacement ,there is a tool for it but vice grips should work .Thanks for what you do I enjoy all the trips you show us.
@jakestones6251
7 жыл бұрын
helps me develop my off road kit to be better prepared for the bush, glad to find missing bits before i need them:)
@itzjezzeify
4 жыл бұрын
Damnit, he cracks me up every time he jumps out from behind something.
@BigWilliesChannel
3 жыл бұрын
One thing that would be useful for fuel tanks and oil leaks is a bar of soap along with your Liquid Steel or Putty bars (ref 15:52) the putty will be difficult to mold and stick to the surface if its wet with fuel and oil. Scrubbing the surface first with soap will help to momentarily dry the area and then apply the putty. Also, I have noticed that after about a year of not being used the putty can become hard as a rock in the tube when you go to use it. So keep up on some of the items in your spare kits. Great vids Ronny. Hello from Arizona in the US -Will
@garynew9637
2 ай бұрын
That slimline 14 mm spanner is usefull for universal joint bolts, i ground mine a bit so it fits well.
@alexstern3583
7 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't like a high life jack? They are amazing! Worth not being the safest. Just have to be smart and never get under the truck without jack stands
@boba4083
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent Ronnie. I'll be re-watching this one a few times.
@spellbound153
7 жыл бұрын
just bought my first 4x4 triton 2016 model. love your show. learning a lot
@aaronmwelch
6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I especially like how you are the Everyman off-roader/overlander. I have not got the impression from you that you need to spend a ton of money to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Keep up the good work.
@slowboat6021
7 жыл бұрын
thanks Ronnie for another very helpful vid. good point about the tying tools down with Velcro, i have seen in car footage of rollovers and all the loose stuff fair flies around the cab.
@michaeldonohue8015
5 жыл бұрын
fuse wire can also be used as a "Get Me Home Field Repair". most proprietary fuses can be "worked around" with a wire fuse. Take a variety of amp rating. you can Multi Strand for higher amp. Research before hand as with all minimalist self rescue gear. good video. good advice. 😁. Cheers from Michael. Australia.
@snells-window
6 жыл бұрын
A welding hand piece and the glass from a welders helmet together with a few welding rods and some small scraps of metal. Welding off a couple of batteries has got me out of trouble a few times. Also handy is 1m of canvas to spread out on the ground to arrange parts, tools on while you are working. Get a decent set of fencing pliers and you can replace most of the other pliers you have. great video.
@Jake_Horton
6 жыл бұрын
I’ve pinched off a broken brake hose on two separate occasions with vice grips. Works great. I highly recommend carrying one or more.
@georgemack444
7 жыл бұрын
Really good. Always like to see titans coming to an agreement. You can never have everything and usually if I have it I don't need it. Tools are worth their weight IMO
@MrMrsregor
7 жыл бұрын
hi-lift jack handle is a good breaker bar extension for more leverage
@Khorsathedark
7 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video Ronny. I'll be recommending it to friends.
@TexasADV
7 жыл бұрын
Another awesome vid. I am digging the whole "snap in & out" thing. Also a person can use a box end wrench on the end of a ratchet handle for extra leverage if they don't want to carry a piece of pipe.
@mendyviola
2 жыл бұрын
Vice grips: also incredibly useful for opening champagne bottles. I keep a pair in my kitchen drawer. 😂. I’d add a siphon for gas, a funnel or flexible thick plastic for oil, and being very old school a spark plug gap tool, and carb cleaner tool if your car is old enough. A bottle of compressed air is great, especially for electronics. If your car is newer, a code reader could be invaluable out in the bush to diagnose issues quickly.
@chuckitinlowrange4512
7 жыл бұрын
Glad the PDP guys are on the ball. I wouldn't rely on everyone else to be carrying half my toolkit but thats just me. Also I would recommend you learn how to use and carry a set of tyre patches. I carry a range of sizes for bush work. A sidewall tear is not going to be repaired with a plug kit. But with a patch you can drill and stitch a tyre together with cord or wire and patch on the inside to hold pressure which will get you home.. or at least out to the road. Providing you get a bead breaker (or that high lift you leave at home) and a 2nd tyre lever :P
@bravoboy1234
6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha.....5.38 "Yeah I've seen when your car has come back" nice one.
@sonictech1000
7 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I add some socket adapters (1/2 - > 3/8 etc), a very small 3/8 ratchet, and some wire with alligator clip ends so I can clip the multimeter probes to whatever I"m testing.
@flapbean
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Humble approach to two professionals. Some excellent tips & pointers all round. New subscriber! Cheers
@Ronny_Dahl
7 жыл бұрын
+Flap Bean cheers mate and thanks for watching
@neth77
3 жыл бұрын
very comprehensive, so so much stuff i need more room for the camping gear (don't want to ever tow). But i have managed to fit most of this ;) along with the recovery gear.
@lourensjoubert8652
2 жыл бұрын
Call me soft but I put my tool box on an old Yoga mat. Very useful to then lie or kneel on this mat while doing the repairs, really makes it a lot more comfortable to work in the middle of nowhere. less sore knees
@robcreel4257
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Good idea to go through the tool bag. Lots of ideas for me. FYI WD40 works great as a hand degreaser.
@christianstephens6050
7 жыл бұрын
This video was really informative, thanks Ronny. Good to get the opinion of these guys. What I also like to do is take note of tools I use went doing a job and work them into my trail kit. I've pulled apart and replaced most things on my car and I think my kit is now pretty comprehensive, but I really learned a couple of things. Thanks again.
@wazrasta
7 жыл бұрын
Ronny these videos are so bloody good mate thanks for your work brother
@jkustockaphobia2421
4 жыл бұрын
Good shit man! Not a typical boring everyday bs video
@Craqthump
7 жыл бұрын
at 12:23 could incorporate the breaker bar & the bottle jack jack handle to help keep weight & doubling up down,good vid
@hotrodmercury3941
4 жыл бұрын
I carry my general kit for even my daily. Each car I own has a repair kit with common spares, wires etc. Just incase. No matter how new or good it is. You MUST.
@pearraean5064
7 жыл бұрын
awesome video may i add that ive added silicon to the plastic on my socket set so the plastic doesnt crack and wear away that quick makes it solid as
@cmess77
6 жыл бұрын
This isthe best video I have ever watch
@rbljackson
7 жыл бұрын
good video! I added a few items to my list based on a few recommendations in your video. Thanks a bunch! Its definitely hard to balance weight, space, and a high level of preparedness.
@lt3880
2 жыл бұрын
the sockets on a string is a nifty portable solution
@NickSharpe
7 жыл бұрын
XLNT! Good info! Now I can fill the holes in my kit. for me, if its large enuff, I use the (hollow) jack handle for leverage on breaker bars, ratchets and smaller combo wrenches Translation for us yanks - Silicon = Black RTV. Metal repair = JB Weld. Plus paper clips and rubber bands to get you home (or at least to the road so AAA can pick you up) and a way smaller can of WD40 (for space). Yes on a small tube of hand cleaner and a test light (instead of multimeter)./ Thx!
@eachday9538
7 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the bush mechanics follow up
@MOOSEDOWNUNDER
7 жыл бұрын
Great advice and shows me that i need to raise my game. Cheers Ronny. ATB Moose.
@antonmatti4851
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Some things i would have forgotten.
@jonathanwillis8387
7 жыл бұрын
A must have to go with the front wheel bearing socket is a pair of external cir clip plyers with a ruff edge to get the clip off the end of the shaft
@williamredfern5504
4 жыл бұрын
Reference, , Ratchet Straps,,,, we call the small ones Mouse Shit Straps,,,, sounds silly but saves confusion
@jeepmanxj
5 жыл бұрын
Highly recommend t-bolt clamps if you can carry them. Stupid strong and more useful than regular hoseclamps.
@TheoriginalDanbeeziE
7 жыл бұрын
I love your truck Ronny
@thomasturner5166
3 жыл бұрын
Colby Emergency Valve Stems are nice to have in a pinch.
@dsm02c
7 жыл бұрын
Always liked your vids and then you pull out a bunch of knipex! Awesome!
@rollyb5061
7 жыл бұрын
great vid Ronny, Travis and Simon gave some helpful advice , keep up the great vids Ronny
@Ronny_Dahl
7 жыл бұрын
+Rolly B cheers mate will do 👍
@4west7
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Ronny, I really enjoyed it. I'm about to replace my current 4WD with a 76 series so this video was great to watch. Thanks again mate.
@steveaguinaga3821
3 жыл бұрын
😂... Love the pop out of nowhere entries
@79VALHAL
2 жыл бұрын
Something that would have been handy in our Simpson trip was additional flexi fuel line, fuel hose joiners, bolts to block fuel lines.. we had to remove a faulty fuel solenoid .. and bypass the aux tank to get us moving. Worth adding.
@drewc9029
7 жыл бұрын
Still watching this for tips. For your qik grab tools (I think you have carpet from other videos?) get a wide roll of Velcro "hooks" and sew/glue them to the bags. It grabs carpet just enough to prevent sudden forward or backward movement and still makes them easy to peel upwards in a hurry.
@zooltpool8204
7 жыл бұрын
Great maintenance vid, so many different basis to cover in maintenance Got some good ideas from this cheers
@rikkiesix
7 жыл бұрын
Love your video's Ronny. Great stuff. Greetings from Belgium Erik
@AussieKnivesAndStuff
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, and many new ideas for other videos, can't wait...
@dimitrismantratzis
7 жыл бұрын
Great videos Ronny! I watch every episode! Keep posting videos ;)
@Todhwart
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Ronny, greetings from Germany and very thanks for your Vids!! Recommending : if you need more of these bolt-on-fuses, go to Wuerth .. either online (wuerth.com or whatever) or to the australian shop in Thornton. Next.. if you have to build a Handle for the extension tube, dont use any tape or rope .. take electrical shrinking tube.. if its to thin take a second and maybe third one .. its much more resistance and above all way more grip in wet or hot conditions than other things !! .. Thats from me .. wish you all the best on your tours!!
@gun1911
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Love vids like this, learn a lot. Keep the spare parts vids coming.
@davidcallahan5923
6 жыл бұрын
About your tie wire. To store it and make it easy to pull wire out wrap duct tape around the outside and then wrap it completely the other way.( like you were flipping a tire over and over until it’s completely covered). Poke a hole in one side in the middle and pull the loose end of wire through. It will never get tangled.
@user-rv6zk1pp7r
7 жыл бұрын
Good vid Ronny. I've gone away from Hi-lift jacks also. I have a nice scar on my face which required stitches after the handle slipped out of my (wet) hands under load. I'd rather use all the other recovery devices at my disposal to get out of a bog, and for changing tyres i'll use the 10T bottle jack that I have like yours. My socket sets have had the silicon treatment & are still good after 20 years! I notice you have knipex pliers- best on the market and the mini bolt cutters have served me well for while working as a fencing contractor
@stich1960
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, a couple thoughts. Race cars and airplanes use tie wire as hose clamps, it works great for many uses if you know how, so your tie wire can do double duty. Also fuses can fairly easily be by passed or you could put some wire on a different style of fuse and get home ok.
@tamiyadriverGp
7 жыл бұрын
Great video full of tips! I also like to carry good quality knife and hand wood saw and only a blade from metal saw.. I also carry 5m meter and different tipes of wire connectors and seeger plires :)
@kerrikerry6687
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative video Ronny. Thanks mate very informative as always. 👍
@mattemeny2606
5 жыл бұрын
This is awesome content mate. Well done
@liamvaughan9499
7 жыл бұрын
Would love to see another episode on a Jimny, I'm also looking around to try and get one for my first car
@marktaylor484
7 жыл бұрын
Outstanding and informative.
7 жыл бұрын
Ronny Dahl getting it done again!! I'm from the States and up here we have some nice trails too. Maybe we could host you guys up here then come down there to check out western Australia?
@bananasusyd
7 жыл бұрын
This is great. Time for a trip to Bunnings!
@watchforstars1
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Ronny. Love the videos. I’m an electrical engineer and would love to help you and the community understand multimeters. Let me know if youre interested in making a video and I’ll outline some content.
@canuckfobroader9553
7 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!! I used to pack enough tools to maintain and repair the Fedex ground fleet when I was offroading, way more weight and space than yours.
@juddmentday
7 жыл бұрын
Great overview, thanks. Looking forward to seeing a video on the Knipex and wire combo - hopefully you can get round to this!
@Ronny_Dahl
7 жыл бұрын
+0784crew next time I need to use it in the bush I'll film it
@tomhalverson3438
7 жыл бұрын
Nice video! A lot of good advice for what to have on board.
@mrkultra1655
3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@guadalupecovarrubias3487
7 жыл бұрын
Great video just a word of wisdom. Try not to bring that high lift jack handle under your chin. I have seen guys and herd stories of people breaking there jaws or skull with that handle flinging back up. Because of malfunction of the jack or slippage of the base on the soil. Take care
@The_Bearded_Lady
4 жыл бұрын
Great job. Good kit
@bwpospolyta
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Looking forward to spare part one
@TOPOM42
7 жыл бұрын
2:00 minute mark... good stuff.
@billroach2393
5 жыл бұрын
Don't discard your factory jack just because you've got the big red one. I've had a few occasions where I've needed to use two jacks at the same time to get enough height to do a job. This is especially true if you have bigger tyres etc. I actually carry two extra bottle jacks as well as the factory jack in my Silverado.
@ALLbad114
7 жыл бұрын
Sweet as Ronny👍🏻
@Aidan.17
7 жыл бұрын
Testing a lot of stuff on my LR3 i would replace that multimeter with one that comes with a DC clamp as well Ronny. DC clamps are extremely handy.
@Ronny_Dahl
7 жыл бұрын
very good point, was using my multimeter just the other day (didnt fry it this time) and found those needle style handles a real pain...
@mikep5336
4 жыл бұрын
I used drink cozie for stowing my ratchet straps; no tangle mess to deal with.
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