Dodge Dakota Tool Kit

[TheKingdomOfBadDecisions]

I've got a 2006 Dodge Dakota 4.7 automatic and 4x4. I'm going through my tools in the garage to build a tool kit specific to this truck. My problem is, I haven't done much work on this specific make and model to know what tools I will need for my criteria. I want to carry the tools I'll potentially use if I break down on an adventure, but not of the ones I won't. For example, I won't be replacing the cylinder heads, so I won't be bringing the timing chain tools, but I might be doing a belt, so I will be bringing the serpentine belt tool kit. Ugh. Just trying to explain what my goal is crosses my eyes!!! I suppose maybe I should sit down and come up with all the things that can fail, decide if that failure is something I can handle on an adventure or does it require a call for help, and then built the tool kit around that?
I know the general stuff. Wire cutters and strippers, duct tape, stainless steel wire, hack saw, JB Weld, hammers and pliers. What I'm talking about are tools specific to Trailside repair of my truck. I'm really trying to not turn a 4500lb rig into 7000 lbs! Lol

Thanks
Keith

 

[Sneaks]

You have a 4.7, so first thing that comes to mind is a couple of lash adjusters soaking in oil. While not "easy" to replace, not really hard either. Just a PITA. If I can do it in an hour on in a Maine winter in my driveway, you can do it trailside. If you haven't spit out a rocker arm yet, you will. 18" pry bar is your friend, the rest of the tools are standard stuff - screwdrivers, 8 & 10mm sockets with a couple of extensions (6" & 8" should do the trick), and sliplock pliers. A few coils would be smart, too. Ive had 3.7s and 4.7s, pretty much those are the only failures I've had

 

[TheKingdomOfBadDecisions]

Good info! I got a good deal, I think. Both heads were replaced, as well as the crank, coils, timing chains (all) and a new set of tires, right before I bought it. The guy did all this work then discovered it's too small for his service dog, then it dropped an injector, so he got disgusted with it and sold it to me for $1750, thinking it threw a timing chain. I highly doubt it did. So much sonI was willing to gamble the money on it. This weekend I will finally be putting in a set of injectors and replacing the radiator because it's leaking, and I should be good to go. If not, I can part it out for what I've got into it and get my money back that way. But I'm confident the injectors will cure the dead cylinder. I'll be looking into the rocker arm thing too. Thanks again.