I have been looking for a solution for storing my Trail Tools and Spares without taking up space in the back or footwells of the Jeep Cherokee XJ. The internal space of the Jeep isnt that big so saving any available space inside the back is always something I'm working on. A subscriber gave me an idea of stowing the Axillary battery under the rear seats but sadly mine was too large. Fortunately I had two Ammo Cans curtesy of a Dutch friend of mine and they fitted just under the rear seats with enough foam to retain the comfort level for rear passengers. In this video I cover the Ammo Can Tool Kit and how its made (very simple obviously) and I also cover some of my spares that I carry in the Jeep at all times. Thanks for watching.
Awesome Mike! Yes, please do a seperate video on the spare parts kit and how it pertains to the vehicle. As a novice to overlanding I'm trying to learn as much as I can right now. Cheers my friend!
There is a bud/s old timer on here that does a tools video, he introduced me to the notion of carrying a large set of fencing pliers. I had to Google them , but they are actually an incredible tool to have and worth every penny. The other thing he had in his truck many don’t carry is a set of xxl lined ultra warm coveralls . If you rescue someone from exposure or in shock you just need something to put them in. A us army wool blanket is also must have for warm when you cant avoid getting soaking wet. I also recommend, if you have the $, Rather than carrying so many wrenches , pick up a 6inch and 10 inch knipex . It replaces any wrench, don’t judge it until you try a pair. They also do a much better job for a lot tasks you use channel locks for, because they are smooth jawed wrench pliers. I love the ammo can btw!
I can remember most of them as its everything I use on the Jeep. I listed them below - 35mm, front wheel bearing bolt, 28mm long, injectors and dana 30 pinion bearing, 24mm, rear u bolt bolts, 23mm, control arm bolts - aftermarket, 22mm, control arm bolts front or rear, 21mm, some other control arm bolts that i forget, 20mm again control arms somewhere, I used a range of aftermarket bolts, 19mm standard stuff, 17mm, 16mm, 15mm, exhaust brackets, 14mm, 13mm long and short, 12mm long and short, 11mm short, 10mm long and short, 9mm short, 8mm, 7mm, 6mm, 5mm, That's it for sizes, but I also carry torx 40 and below, Alan heads and some head bolt related keys.
Great video Mike! Great idea too!! I have an ammo can in the garage so I'll consider using it for something like this! Awesome stuff!. Hope you're all doing well
I liked your idea and I did the same but some socket wrenches keep falling off. I'm trying to figure out a way to keep them more secure especially when driving on bad roads.
That's what I've been wanting to do for a while. Your video gave me a kick in the butt. I like the socket idea, nice. Do you have a tool list (socket sizes)? Great video!
Hi Mike Great video, yeah what you were saying about the spares you need for the diesel and where they are would be a great idea if your able to do a video for that 👍🏻
Nice ideas as usual!....some additions to consider...1)FIPG(form in place gasket), 2) razor blade attached to your magnet, 3) life saving pen sized extendable magnet, 4) basic cheap test light, 5) wire crimper, 6) 36" pry bar, 7) propane torch, ,,you can forgo the pickle fork if you smack the casting as opposed to the joint, far more effective, used commonly in auto repair work......again..nice ideas!..and thanks for sharing.
Something i would reccomend is a good spool of wire. Great for a million and one things. You carry an extra exhaust bushing but a spool of wire would do the job the same and have more uses. My new truck is held together by wires zipties and lots of rigged shit. Ive been replacing stuff as i get time but its going slowly.
Great video thanks. One thing I think your kit is missing is a multimeter and possibly a few electrical bits and bobs. What's your thoughts on that? Maybe there is a reason you don't carry them. All the best
Thanks for watching. I carry relays, wire, fuses and other such bits in the spares box but I don't carry much in the way of electrical gear as the vehicle is pretty mechanical in the most part. A multimeter is a dam good shout though!
@@WorkshoptoWilderness Sorry yes you did say about relays etc. We run a T3 Syncro expedition vehicle which like yours is mainly mechanical. I really like the ammo box kit and may have to adapt one for our our rig. Do you carry anything for punctures? We have 2 spares but also carry a tyre string repair kit. Cheers Ben (Inglestone common)
I retained about 3.5" of foam above the case which is enough to make its a little firmer but still very comfortable. My battery was far to large but a smaller one the size of the can is perfect! Thanks for watching
Great work, and thanks for always posting such great ideas! My two questions are, how did you go about cutting the underside of the seat? and did that take away any support from the rear bench?
Thanks for watching. I basically used a grinder and low speed then pulled the foam a bit and cut it diagonally with a knife. It's a bit if a hash job but it worked and it did take out the metal tube that operated the latch. I made some straps and clips each side that allow you to click the seat back in and hold the boxes tight.
I’m somewhat surprised I didn’t see more electrical tools and parts. I’m not saying you don’t take them. Maybe they just live somewhere else. Wire, crimpers, maybe solder, fuses. That kinda thing.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness well if you could point me in the direction of that video that would be great winter is over here in this part of the USA and I'm ready to go camping and am looking to do some interior upgrades
Mr. MCQ, I really like your videos- thanks for sharing. Do you have room for a ball peen hammer in your kit? If you need to change some of those steering components you will have to do some hammering. I used to have a Cherokee but now am on my 3rd FJ Cruiser.
I have been looking for a solution for storing my Trail Tools and Spares without taking up space in the back or footwells of the Jeep Cherokee XJ. The internal space of the Jeep isnt that big so saving any available space inside the back is always something I'm working on.
A subscriber gave me an idea of stowing the Axillary battery under the rear seats but sadly mine was too large. Fortunately I had two Ammo Cans curtesy of a Dutch friend of mine and they fitted just under the rear seats with enough foam to retain the comfort level for rear passengers.
In this video I cover the Ammo Can Tool Kit and how its made (very simple obviously) and I also cover some of my spares that I carry in the Jeep at all times.
Thanks for watching.
Great idea to attach the sockets to the removable lid.
Cheers mate, seemed to work out okay although I half expected then to all fall off in thd tin. The plastic seems good
Awesome Mike!
Yes, please do a seperate video on the spare parts kit and how it pertains to the vehicle. As a novice to overlanding I'm trying to learn as much as I can right now. Cheers my friend!
Okay sure I can do that. It will be more TD specific at times but there are plenty of parts that are generic. Thanks for watching
There is a bud/s old timer on here that does a tools video, he introduced me to the notion of carrying a large set of fencing pliers. I had to Google them , but they are actually an incredible tool to have and worth every penny.
The other thing he had in his truck many don’t carry is a set of xxl lined ultra warm coveralls . If you rescue someone from exposure or in shock you just need something to put them in.
A us army wool blanket is also must have for warm when you cant avoid getting soaking wet.
I also recommend, if you have the $, Rather than carrying so many wrenches , pick up a 6inch and 10 inch knipex . It replaces any wrench, don’t judge it until you try a pair. They also do a much better job for a lot tasks you use channel locks for, because they are smooth jawed wrench pliers.
I love the ammo can btw!
The tool lid is amazing! Do you have a list of all the sockets on the lid?
I can remember most of them as its everything I use on the Jeep. I listed them below -
35mm, front wheel bearing bolt,
28mm long, injectors and dana 30 pinion bearing,
24mm, rear u bolt bolts,
23mm, control arm bolts - aftermarket,
22mm, control arm bolts front or rear,
21mm, some other control arm bolts that i forget,
20mm again control arms somewhere, I used a range of aftermarket bolts,
19mm standard stuff,
17mm,
16mm,
15mm, exhaust brackets,
14mm,
13mm long and short,
12mm long and short,
11mm short,
10mm long and short,
9mm short,
8mm, 7mm, 6mm, 5mm,
That's it for sizes, but I also carry torx 40 and below, Alan heads and some head bolt related keys.
Great video Mike! Great idea too!! I have an ammo can in the garage so I'll consider using it for something like this! Awesome stuff!. Hope you're all doing well
I liked your idea and I did the same but some socket wrenches keep falling off. I'm trying to figure out a way to keep them more secure especially when driving on bad roads.
I found the plastic socket holders worked much better than the metal ones. They are like plastic square holders with a ball bearing.
That's what I've been wanting to do for a while. Your video gave me a kick in the butt. I like the socket idea, nice. Do you have a tool list (socket sizes)? Great video!
Brilliant mate nice addition to the kit 👍
Great video, really like the idea, have been waiting for this video since the post of it on instagram, thanks for showing us😇
LOVE the toolbox lid idea, great setup!
Super handy and durable kit, great idea...thanks for the upload..:)
Thanks for watching!
Love this idea.
Brilliant!!!
Put some of that left over foam from the diesel heater build in that tool box!! Nice vid
Think I might have to steal this idea 😉
Go for it! It's a nice little kit
@@WorkshoptoWilderness ordered one 👍
My man! Another great idea. You will be copied. You're notified in advance. Thanks brother
Don't forget to bring extra blinker fluid.
Thanks Mike
Hi Mike
Great video, yeah what you were saying about the spares you need for the diesel and where they are would be a great idea if your able to do a video for that 👍🏻
Nice ideas as usual!....some additions to consider...1)FIPG(form in place gasket), 2) razor blade attached to your magnet, 3) life saving pen sized extendable magnet, 4) basic cheap test light, 5) wire crimper, 6) 36" pry bar, 7) propane torch, ,,you can forgo the pickle fork if you smack the casting as opposed to the joint, far more effective, used commonly in auto repair work......again..nice ideas!..and thanks for sharing.
All things I will add, thank you! Appreciate the suggestions and thanks for watching
YOU HAVE A SECOND CHANNEL??? I thought your voice sounded familiar from your bush craft channel
NICE kit
Something i would reccomend is a good spool of wire. Great for a million and one things. You carry an extra exhaust bushing but a spool of wire would do the job the same and have more uses. My new truck is held together by wires zipties and lots of rigged shit. Ive been replacing stuff as i get time but its going slowly.
Great video thanks. One thing I think your kit is missing is a multimeter and possibly a few electrical bits and bobs. What's your thoughts on that? Maybe there is a reason you don't carry them. All the best
Thanks for watching. I carry relays, wire, fuses and other such bits in the spares box but I don't carry much in the way of electrical gear as the vehicle is pretty mechanical in the most part. A multimeter is a dam good shout though!
@@WorkshoptoWilderness Sorry yes you did say about relays etc. We run a T3 Syncro expedition vehicle which like yours is mainly mechanical. I really like the ammo box kit and may have to adapt one for our our rig. Do you carry anything for punctures? We have 2 spares but also carry a tyre string repair kit. Cheers Ben (Inglestone common)
Thank you
Great video, Mike! Thank you for sharing! Did you lose a lot of comfort on the rear seats? I would like this mod, also for a second battery setup.
I retained about 3.5" of foam above the case which is enough to make its a little firmer but still very comfortable. My battery was far to large but a smaller one the size of the can is perfect! Thanks for watching
Great 👍 tips. A regular MacGyver.
oh wow u can fit loads of gear in those
Great work, and thanks for always posting such great ideas! My two questions are, how did you go about cutting the underside of the seat? and did that take away any support from the rear bench?
Thanks for watching. I basically used a grinder and low speed then pulled the foam a bit and cut it diagonally with a knife. It's a bit if a hash job but it worked and it did take out the metal tube that operated the latch. I made some straps and clips each side that allow you to click the seat back in and hold the boxes tight.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness Thank you for the explanation! I hope you don't mind me doing something similar. Keep up the great work!
I’m somewhat surprised I didn’t see more electrical tools and parts. I’m not saying you don’t take them. Maybe they just live somewhere else. Wire, crimpers, maybe solder, fuses. That kinda thing.
I take fuses and relays. Also some wire and connectors, but no solder.
What episode did you make where you cut the back seat out to store these cans
I never made an episode on that mod. I just showed it a few times through other videos. I can make something on it though?
@@WorkshoptoWilderness well if you could point me in the direction of that video that would be great winter is over here in this part of the USA and I'm ready to go camping and am looking to do some interior upgrades
@@gatordave6629 ua-cam.com/video/cOeqd1_6puo/v-deo.html here is a video of all the internal mods. 25:00 is when the seats get shown.
Mr. MCQ, I really like your videos- thanks for sharing. Do you have room for a ball peen hammer in your kit? If you need to change some of those steering components you will have to do some hammering. I used to have a Cherokee but now am on my 3rd FJ Cruiser.
I didn't see duct tape, bailing wire, WD-40, epoxy, or super glue.
I can't say I've used all of those things in vehicle repair but a small tin of wd isn't a bad should. Tape also. Thanks for watching
@@WorkshoptoWilderness falls under the heading of "might need" or "wish I had brought that."
The Scandinavia in the states ?
Spammer is called a wrench and grips are pliers. -Sincerely the US. Quit being weird English people
Spanner.