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  1. AAONMS

    AAONMS Well-Known Member
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    I have a 20†tool box that I take when off-roading in my Jeep.
    It is packed and I mean PACKED with SAE and Metric sockets and wrenches as well as screwdrivers, pliers, pry bar, zip ties, metal exhaust hanging strap, fuses, etc – you get the idea.
    Last year at MOTD, there was a need for a few tools on one of the runs and I did not have mine as I had not wanted to lug a box that big and heavy.
    Looking to downsize for MINI events, I bought a Sears Compact Truck Box.
    Now: What to stock?
    In the Honda and VW world, I have a pretty good idea of the common sizes I need for wrenches and sockets, but am a neophyte on the MINI – it hasn’t failed and has not required much in the way of wrenching so far.
    What size wrenches and sockets should I carry? Thinking 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, and 19.
    Looking to be able to cover 1st and 2nd Gen as well as Countryman/Paceman.
    Am I even close?
     
  2. Dave.0

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    Don't forget those wonderful Torx and Allen Keys.
     
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    Thanks.
    Have those tossed in for fun as well.
    Needed a 55 torx one time on the Jeep – that was fun.
    Have Torx sockets in 3/8 drive: 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 45, and 50 – overkill :confused5:
     
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    Anyone, anyone, Bueller?
     
  5. BlimeyCabrio

    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
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    Lots of 16mms on a Mini. At least there are on a 1st gen.
     
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    Thanks, will toss in a 16mm.
     

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