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Old 03-06-2013, 03:22 PM
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Default Toolbox must-haves when owning a Land Rover

Just like the title states, what are some necessary tools a DIYer should have, when owning a Land Rover LR3?

I currently own a Subaru and I can get by, not very comfortably, with a 150 piece Cresent Tool Kit. With a Land Rover, what are some tools I should plan on purchasing that will save me time and effort down the road? This will be a Daily Driven Rover 3, with the occasional off road and beach trip.

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-OBD2 Reader
-ABS Amigo
-IID
-8 ton jack
-Jack stands
-Open end (box) wrench set (mm)
-Socket/drive set (3/8) w/ extensions and adapters
-Torque wrench
-breaker bar
 

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Ultragauge/OBD2 reader
 
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A 1 1/16 inch socket for the lugs and cat litter for all of the leaks.
 
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AAA and an emergency beer while you wait curbside.
 
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Open end (box) wrench set (mm)
Socket/drive set (3/8) w/ extensions and adapters
Zip ties and duct tape (while on the trails)
Torque wrench
breaker bar
ABS Amigo
OBD II scanner to check/clear codes
Lots of PB blaster
 

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The model LR makes a big difference, so let us know. If it's build between 1975 and 2007 you might want to have a backup vehicle for when it breaks down
 
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Originally Posted by keoni004
Ultragauge/OBD2 reader
So the IID only does the eas?

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Originally Posted by Eniam17
The model LR makes a big difference, so let us know. If it's build between 1975 and 2007 you might want to have a backup vehicle for when it breaks down
It will be an LR, most likely 06-09. I probably won't have a backup vehicle.
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Originally Posted by 04duxlr
A 1 1/16 inch socket for the lugs and cat litter for all of the leaks.
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Thanks! I've seen on these boards that these trucks are known to be slightly leaky
 
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Originally Posted by coors
Open end (box) wrench set (mm)
Socket/drive set (3/8) w/ extensions and adapters
Zip ties and duct tape (while on the trails)
Torque wrench
breaker bar
ABS Amigo
OBD II scanner to check/clear codes
Lots of PB blaster
That's great thanks!
 


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