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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 1, 2013 at 12:02 AM
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    604YOTA

    604YOTA [OP] Well-Known Member

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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.
    What parts and tools do you keep with you at all times in your truck?

    I always keep a full socket set
    Pliers, wire, hose clamps

    Thinhs I'm planning on getting
    Hi jack, spade shovel, axe
     
  2. Dec 1, 2013 at 3:29 AM
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    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    The Trifecta of Taco's
    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    hi lift
    shovel
    axle
    tow strap
    shackles
    jumper cables
    2 quarts oil
    quart of gear oil
    motorcycle ratchet straps..idk..6?
    hatchet
    several knifes
    2-3 ways start a fire. Lighter, matches, waterproff matches, flint steel, newspaper
    2 pairs socks
    pair of shoes
    underwear
    sweatshirt
    work gloves
    hat
    TP
    air comperssor
    CO2 tank
    5 gal gas
    full sized spare
    tire repair kit
    flashlight or two
    1st aid kit
    1 206 piece tool kit
    1 random tool kit
    1 other random tool kit
    set of big wrenches
    mini sledge hammer
    CV axles

    Edit: and..

    Fuses..lots of fuses..
    Rubber freeze plug :eek:
    sun screen :anonymous:
    bug spray.
    usually a bottle or two of water, change em out though
    alternator(yes, a spare one ha)
    belts!



    probably some more odds and ends i can't think of at the moment..

    but thats my list for Frankenstein. Never leaves the truck.

    need to add:

    LBJs
    LBJ bolts

    which i jsut have to pick up from a friend

    Also gonna add one of my soldering irons and solder kits.
     
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  3. Dec 1, 2013 at 3:32 AM
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    PcBuilder14

    PcBuilder14 Well-Known Member

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    Saving that list.... Haha
     
  4. Dec 1, 2013 at 3:34 AM
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    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    haha

    yea..been through some shit that makes you carry that kinda stuff :p haha only takes one time! haha

    im trying to think of my other stuff..


    oh ya..just thought of some..ill add it above..
     
  5. Dec 1, 2013 at 4:07 AM
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    flatblack

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    I'll just add things I don't remember seeing on Blackdawg's list

    Bug Out Bag loaded with everything that should be in there
    2 gallons of water
    5lbs of weight gainer powder
    Machete
    Splitting Mull (Does anyone else call it a "Go-devil"?)
    Small & Cheap Electrical stuff set/fuses
    Come-a-long
    2 1/2 ton floor & bottle jack
    Jack stands
    4-way lug wrench

    Edit: Oh... and an empty bottle/jug to pee in
     
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  6. Dec 1, 2013 at 7:13 AM
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    604YOTA

    604YOTA [OP] Well-Known Member

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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.
    Can't forget the piss jug...lmao
     
  7. Dec 1, 2013 at 7:16 AM
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    saundern

    saundern Swerve for nothing

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    Flashlight
    Socket set
    Tow rope
    Tie downs

    Need to kinda expand

    Edit, thanks to flatblack, my bug out bag
     
  8. Dec 1, 2013 at 7:31 AM
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    Madjik_Man

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  9. Dec 1, 2013 at 7:45 AM
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    Janster

    Janster Old & Forgetful

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    I don't offroad ....basic daily driving stuff.

    Jumper cables
    hitch receiver & ball
    Lots of tie-downs
    Adjustable wrench (for our hitch mounted bike rack)
    Cell phone
    AAA membership
    Gloves
    Recovery strap/ d-rings
     
  10. Dec 1, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    Cell Phone :cool:













    :D
    Just kidding, I carry about 1/3 of the stuff Blackdawg does, need to step it up.
     
  11. Dec 1, 2013 at 8:21 AM
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    JLee50

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    Flashlight, Leatherman, basic wrench/socket set, road flares, tow strap/clevice, water, jumper cables, ratchet straps. If I'm going to be out in the desert I'll have my AR as well. So far I've been walking distance from the highway - the list needs to be revised for future travels...
     
  12. Dec 1, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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    Pakrat

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    Front dome light added,light reminder added,door chime mod, added 2nd gen 4runner headrests,grey wire mod, 2lo mod, more later.
    A chainsaw is a must to have here in the northwest if your out in the woods.
     
  13. Dec 1, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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    TejasYOTA

    TejasYOTA Countinuous improvement

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    Check the TTORA Garage Section....
    Funny that this was just talked about on TTORA… guess someone want ideas for Christmas.
    Anyways this is what I wrote:

     
  14. Dec 9, 2013 at 2:32 PM
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    LoadedTaco

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    Lots to learn from this thread.
     
  15. Dec 9, 2013 at 4:36 PM
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    Augie95toy

    Augie95toy Augies Adventures

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    Bumpers, skids, OME suspension,
    :DI got a pick up, I carry all my tools with me...Plus first aid kit:D
     
  16. Dec 9, 2013 at 6:09 PM
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    mrbeggins

    mrbeggins LOW.LIGHT.WIDE

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    I carry......

    -Full size spare
    -Spare CV axle w/ 36mm socket to change
    -spare left and right lower ball joints
    -spare left and right upper ball joints
    -entire set of seals including diff seals, axle seals, and transfer case seals
    -applicable fluids to change/top up if needed (Frank you owe me a bottle of 75-90)
    -entire set of belts
    -varied size hoses in different lengths
    -spare thermostat
    -6 spark plugs/ 1 ignite r
    -spare rear diff plug
    -full set of U-joints for front and rear
    -300pc socket and wrench set
    -30ft of spare electrical wire ranging in different gauges
    -multi pack of connectors (electrical) w/ wire strippers
    -spare headlight bulbs
    -multi-pack of fuses including relays where needed
    -spare nuts and bolts jar/varied sizes
    -3ft snip
    -2ft pry bar
    -full set of varied pliers including snap ring
    -hammer (big/small)
    -applicable screw drivers
    -Mr.Gasket gasket maker (best stuff ever)
    -JB weld
    -can of SLIME for tires
    -tire repair kit with extra plugs
    -propane torch
    -lighter and paper
    -zip ties
    -axe/bow saw
    -beef jerky and granola bars (always in the truck for emergencies)
    -2 bottles of water
    -mitts/hat
    -highlift jack/shovel
    -20' Bubba Rope
    -tree saver/6 bow shackles all 3/4"
    -GPS/map/CB/FRS
    -good quality knife
    -fire extinguisher
    -On board air
    -can of brake clean and Ether for re seating beads
    -WD-40 and Liquid wrench
    -good pair of leather gloves
    -deflators/good gauge
    -headlamp (40 lumens)
    -good ol' ass wipe (McDonald napkins)
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM
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    552Jrider

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    I carry:

    Tow strap
    3 shackles
    tow hitch
    high lift
    shovel
    metric wrench set
    mini fold up tarp
    pocket hammock
    tp
    paper towels
    rags
    mag light
    GPS with extra batteries
    CA atlas
    first aid kit
    multiple ways to start a fire
    pocket reference
    multiple knives
    hatchet
    ax
    3 sets of tie downs
    zip ties
    a few glow sticks
    big bottle of water
    container of spam
    asprin and ibuprofen
    quart of oil
    sewing kit
    cell phone charger
    jumper cables
    nitrile gloves
    tool box full of tools
    socket and ratchet set
    WD-40

    I know there's some stuff im forgetting
     
  18. Dec 9, 2013 at 9:39 PM
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    presto

    presto Well-Known Member

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    Me too definitely some good stuff on here.
     
  19. Dec 10, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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    oldblue1968chevy

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    Stock
    small craftsman 60 something toolkit and a kobalt kit with more stuff like pliers and screwdrivers and hex bits and hammer spare oil and filters few flashlights some kind of aerosol lube brake cleaner spare set of clothes and boots and misc toiletries bottle of water and a cliff bar maybe some more crap lol
     
  20. Dec 10, 2013 at 3:54 PM
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    Dukie

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    I always have

    Knife
    Bigger knife
    Flash light
    Batterys
    Socket Set
    Side cutters / Wire snipes
    Rope
    Zip ties , loads of them!!
    Crow bar
    Gloves
    rubber nitrile gloves
    Head lamp
    Hammer
    First Aid Kit
    Road Side emergency kit
    Extra clothes in the winter
    100$ in small bills


    + off road stuff
    Snatch strap
    chains
    Shackels
    Come along sometimes
    Mag light
    Hi lift

    And a Few more things
     
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