Spanner Sizes for LC100

Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 11:23
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When I go bush I take a full metric set of spanners and sockets, but I know that the 'cruiser probably needs only a relatively small number of these and I'd like to cut back.

Does anyone know the principal sizes I should carry and still be able to handle most situations?
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Reply By: Mikee5 (Logan QLD) - Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 11:30

Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 11:30
8, 10, 12, 14 17, 19 will get you there. Also chuck in a 13 which fits 1/2" AF for accessories such as bull bar etc.
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Follow Up By: nowimnumberone - Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:08

Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:08
10mm hex key to drain/check front diff.
24 mm socket for gearbox/transfer and rear diff.
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Follow Up By: Steve from Top End Explorer Tours - Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:32

Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:32
I've been servicing L/Cruisers for 25 years, I have never used a 10 hex key to check or drain the diffs.

Instead of a 24mm I use a 15/16 socket with the round lip ground off, this enables the socket to sit on the G/box, Transfer, and diff nuts better.

You will also need a 12mm and 14mm socket to adjust all belts, the sockets make the job easier.

If draining the Diff, G/box or Transfer loosen the filler plug first, if you can't loosen that plug do not proceed with the drain plug.

Cheers Steve.
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:33

Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:33
add 22mm for wheelnuts and a couple of other bits
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:35

Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:35
Steve,
the front IFS diffs need a 10mm Hex. I expect that you've just had the rigid front models.
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Follow Up By: Member - Mike DID - Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:54

Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:54
"8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19 will get you there."

- same for a Pajero.
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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Yalgoo) - Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 14:59

Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 14:59
yep 15/16 is 1/2 a bees dick smaller than 24mm and has less chance of rounding off those infernal thin diff fillers.
from memory the tool kit comes with the spanners to do most jobs
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Reply By: carswell - Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:18

Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:18
Thanks chaps
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Reply By: 96 GXL 80 series - Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 13:52

Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 13:52
Oh Don't forget a 250mm socket for the nut behind the wheel :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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