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what tools and parts are always with you?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 604YOTA, Dec 1, 2013.

  1. Dec 10, 2013 at 4:53 PM
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    se7enine

    se7enine MCMLXXIX

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    A window scraper and flashlight.
     
  2. Dec 29, 2013 at 11:14 AM
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    sneumeyer

    sneumeyer Active Member

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    Blacked out emblems and grill, custom bedside decals, BHLM, blacked out tail lights, Relentless Fab bed rack with Yakima MegaWarrior cargo basket.
    Not just tools but here's a list of what I keep in my tool boxes and behind/under the back seat.

    Knife/multitool
    Tow strap
    Jumper cables
    Ball hitch
    Trailer light plug converter
    Wool blanket
    2 first aid kits (cab and bed)
    Window scraper
    Sven saw
    Adjustable wrench
    Socket set
    2 sets of assorted screw driver sizes
    Lots of ratchet straps
    Pliers
    Duct tape
    Sharpie
    Padlocks
    Bungies
    Zip ties
    Rubber bands
    Water
    Granola bars
    Dog leash
    Zip lock of dog food
    Paper towels
    Microfiber towel
    Work gloves
    Hammer
    Bug spray
    Sun screen
    Waterproof matches
    Extension cord
    Battery charger/starting booster
    Folding shovel
    Fire extinguisher
     
  3. Dec 29, 2013 at 11:58 AM
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    Tlook

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    tow srap
    bolt cutters
    jumper cables
    backpacking stove
    tank of gas worth of cash
    2 cb radios
    couple of fixed blades
    ounce of silver
    spare clothes
    geigerrig hydration engine
    two gallons of distilled water used for coolant or for drinking water
    freeze dried meals
    ENO hammock and straps
    craftsman 145 piece tool kit
    duffle bag first aid kit with stitch kits, hypodermic needles, and cauterizer
    spare plug wires
    lots of socks
    spare boots
    4 D cell maglite
    several ways to make fire
    WD-40
    white lithium grease
    couple of pairs of work gloves
    brake fluid
    padlocks
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2013 at 12:51 PM
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    lipster

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    License plate frame
    visa card. Fixes everything.
     
  5. Dec 29, 2013 at 12:56 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    Dog, camper.
    To be serious, stuff I carry besides Verizon..
    Hi Lift
    bottle jack
    metric/SAE wrenches
    WD40
    Screwdrivers
    Nutdrivers
    assorted nuts and bolts, washers
    Fast Orange hand cleaner
    3 gallons of water, sometimes it's ice.
    Clif bars, Snickers bars
    aspirin
    20' tow strap
    come-a-long
    winch
    100' climbing rope
    leather gloves
    110vac air compressor
    power inverter to run the compressor
    machete, knives
    shovels, bull nose and flat nose
    lots of zip ties.
    wool blanket, tarp
    oil.
    Folding chair

    There's more depending on the type of trip taken.
     
  6. Dec 29, 2013 at 12:57 PM
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    Tlook

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    until a power outage or natural disaster. comcast business lost service where i live and everything from fast food to medical centers couldnt accept cards
     
  7. Dec 29, 2013 at 4:15 PM
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    604YOTA

    604YOTA [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Vancouver, BC
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    Grey wire mod, eibach, 5100's & 5125's, ome Dakar leafs, 1.25 rear shackle, Gibson exhaust, ram air intake, throttle body spacer, boot slide mod, poly bushing kit, extended brake lines.
    And then when you got to walk out of the woods you wish you had a simple tool set. And some water
     
  8. Dec 29, 2013 at 9:50 PM
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    Taylor

    Taylor Check out NASA Spec3!

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    My toolbox is full to the brim

    Jack
    Jack stands
    ratchet set
    6 full rails of sockets
    screwdrivers
    9 pliers
    Wrenches
    Ratcheting wrenches
    hook and pick set
    pipe wrench
    adjustable wrenches
    crimping tool
    Various wires
    various connectors
    heat shrink
    oil
    liquid wrench, wd40, spray paints, throttle body cleaner, etc
    first aid kit
    tarp
    ratchet straps
    tow straps
    vinyl gloves
    latex coated work gloves
    torque wrench
    Dremel
    fuses and the like
    tuna and toilet paper
    pry bar
    hammer
    dead blow hammer
    tap and die set
    rope
    fast orange
    gallon of water
    I have a little inverter in my truck
    Worklight
    At the moment I have a bottle of Southern Comfort in there... shhh, don't tell my mom :D
    a billion flashlights
    folding chair
    zip ties
    a bottle of Rain-x
    all kind of sealant and tubes of stuff
    basically everything since I can't keep anything anywhere due to being a college kid.

    And a PS2 in the rear of my truck in case I'm bored while I'm stranded :D

    many other things I don't remember. Half of these aren't "tools" but I use them
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2013 at 9:53 PM
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    sneumeyer

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    Blacked out emblems and grill, custom bedside decals, BHLM, blacked out tail lights, Relentless Fab bed rack with Yakima MegaWarrior cargo basket.

    I like how those go together for some reason.
     
  10. Dec 29, 2013 at 10:23 PM
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    Taylor

    Taylor Check out NASA Spec3!

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    :cool:
     
  11. Dec 29, 2013 at 10:45 PM
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    acdronin

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    Duct Tape
    Binding Rope
    Ball Gag....oops wait, wrong list:rolleyes:
     
  12. Dec 30, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    Tlook

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    ruck list not white panel van list....
    :p
     
  13. Feb 6, 2014 at 9:14 AM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 Formally afroman5015

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    Whats the silver for ?
     
  14. Feb 6, 2014 at 10:14 AM
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    Tlook

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    you never know what you might need... :rolleyes:
     
  15. Feb 6, 2014 at 10:18 AM
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    Jdaniel1274

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    PIAA lights, OMD leaf spring mod, magna flow muffler, oil filter relocation kit
    Cell Phone and AAA Card!
     
  16. Feb 6, 2014 at 10:20 AM
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    Tlook

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    glad im not the only one that carries silver!
     
  17. Feb 6, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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    Taylor

    Taylor Check out NASA Spec3!

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    x3 on the "What's silver for?"
     
  18. Feb 6, 2014 at 5:55 PM
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    Taylor

    Taylor Check out NASA Spec3!

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    I forget I'm the only person who doesn't drive through Ancient Mayan temples and discover long lost civilizations in my Taco.
     
  19. Feb 6, 2014 at 8:18 PM
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    trailbikerider

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    Not much,

    Tow Strap
    LED Flashlight
    Jumper Cables
    Bungee Cords
     
  20. Nov 24, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    Tacorific

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    Torque Pro, LED Map & Dome lights, Westin Hitch, Ride Rite Air bags with Daystar perches, Utility Package Rear Cab Panel

    Finally! Someone thought of a FIRE EXTINGUISHER!!!

    John
     
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