Zed roadside tool kit & spares list

I am interested in putting together a list of items to make up a light weight,emergency tool and spares kit, to cover (hopefully), the majority of roadside issues that may present themselves from time to time.

I know it's easy to carry around tons of stuff, but that's not necessarily fuel efficient.

So my questions are:
What are the recommended tools.
What are the recommended emergency spares.

So here's a start. I know some things might be obvious but, lets make it a complete list for anyone new to the zed game. Feel free to correct the list or add to it, or add more detail - like what size screwdriver of socket for example.

Tools:
12 volt compressor and / or
Puncture repair / inflator kit
Emergency Jack
Wheel Spanner
Phillips and Slotted Screwdrivers - which ones, what sizes?
Metric Socket Set - which ones are most useful?
Work Gloves
Some Rags or Cloths etc
LED Torch

Spares:
Emergency Spare Tyre - Deflatable Type.
PTU - (Power Transistor Unit)
Headlight Globes
Insulating Tape
Hose clamps - what type and size?

 

Maybe another approach to this might be along the lines of.. Good, Better, Best.

With 'Good' being the absolute minimum required.

Or something like this.

 

For tools I would look at a cheap clam shell set from SuperCheap.

http://search.supercheapauto.com.au/search?w=sca tool kit piece

You don't want to rob bits and pieces from your regular set and buying individual tools can be expensive.

But down to a hand full:

Medium socket handle with extension, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm.
Medium to large philips &blade screw driver
Multitool/leatherman
Medium set of multigrips and or vice grips
Adjustable spanner

 

Chris, we're talking about zeds here so you'll probably need an engine crane on hand

 

Ha ha ha... well quoted mate.. yeah.. I forgot... A support vehicle, tech crew, satellite link.
It feels a bit like this sometimes...:rofl:

 

I use to only keep the OEM kit and water.

 

I just keep almost all of my tools in the boot, works well for my friends too since I have the kit to fix basically any small problem on the side of the road

 

One of these " http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/on...olpro-Tool-Kit-35-Piece.aspx?pid=327208#Cross "

Along with a couple of Shifter Spanners and a couple of pliers needle nose and long and short.

Along with said Head Light bulbs, brake/tail light bulbs, indicator bulbs, muffler tape, gaffa tape, electrical tape , gasket goo , transmission fluid, oil , brake fluid.

Should help get you too and from the local shopping centre.

 

OEM Toolkit consists of:
12VDC Air Compressor
Aluminium Jack
Jack Handle
Wheel Nut Wrench
Screw Driver with 1 X Flat Blade & 1 X Phillips
1 X 10mm X 11mm Open End Spanner
1 X 12mm X 13mm Open End Spanner
2 X Aluminium Wheel Chocks

 

Not sure if its been mentioned... But Having spare fuses seems to be handy (least in my case)... Got stuck on the side of the road once because engine Cont. fuse blew, Was able to just change fuse and keep going!

 

Would be handy to have a spare top/bottom radiator hose, and a piece of hose to do a water bypass incase a heater core lets go.
Plus a spare set of fan belts.

A big hammer and a box of matches (joking on the last two)

 

Yep, fuses for sure - a few other handy things are the mini-sized WD-40 cans and a pair of mini sewing scissors, great for cutting tape to size without ripping and leaving folded-over edges. And of course, cable ties.

 

There are some good suggestions in some of those posts.:agree:
In the more advanced tool kit (because it is light and compact in size)
A multimeter and a couple of dress maker pins (so you can push alongside the wires going into the plugs.) will help test for voltage.
Alligator clip test leads to bridge broken connections.

 

Something like this from Bunnings fits in really nicely behind the passenger seat (hinge is tucked under the rear seat, front passenger seat sits over the opening clips, you can't pull it out without leaning the front seat forward) , doesn't move at all - and has plenty of room on the top shelf, with room for larger tools underneath. Fits well next to a bottle of water.

 

And a Nissan green relay.

 

And a Nissan green relay. They are used through out the electrical system. I have replaced 3 of them in seven years.

 

Yeah, good idea to have them Bob.

 

And if money is an issue for any of you, just head a long to your most local and soonest tech day. It's the place where most tools go missing and there's a large group of people to point the finger at :rofl: