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Essential tools in your truck

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by Texio, Oct 5, 2011.

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  1. Oct 8, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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    OffroadToy

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    socket and wrench sets, straps, ties, cords, duct tape, blocks of wood for under jack, jumper cables, spare fuses, qt of oil, jug of coolent, maps, come along, flares, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, jb weld, cheater bar, shovel, hammer, pry bar, bottle jack, jack stands, tire inflater, tire pressure gauge, blankets, flash light, under hood light that hooks up to battery, some food, bottle of water toilet paper, etc.
     
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  2. Oct 8, 2011 at 10:00 PM
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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    do yall work out of your trucks or what? and my suggestion for this thread is water food and a gun
     
    sir1123, Oct 8, 2011
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  3. Oct 10, 2011 at 3:32 PM
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  4. Oct 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM
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    I keep a small socket set, all in one screwdriver, multimeter, a few bungees, first aid kit, gloves, large and small maglites, tow strap and shackle for the hitch, portable air compressor, this badass crowbar/hammer thing. Probably forgetting a couple things. Not really planned out, just have accumulated those items over the past couple years.
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2011 at 2:58 AM
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    I have a low-profile lowes toolbox mounted to my truck that I keep my gear in. I broke it down by category:

    For changing tires
    Breaker bar and socket (for lug nuts)
    12 ton bottle jack and jack stand


    General repairs
    Tool bag full of various tools, eg. screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, zip ties,
    Gorilla tape
    Gloves
    A tupperware box of various nuts, bolts and fasteners


    Electrical
    Complete set of automotive fuses
    Portable battery jump-starter with air compressor


    Emergency
    Fire extinguisher (full size)
    Pry bar set (eg. in an emergency and need to open a car door)
    Flares and roadside reflective triangle thingy


    Other
    Extra coolant and 5w30 oil
    Ammo can full of tie down straps
    30,000lb recovery strap and shakle
    Flashlight
    Rope
    Rags
    Bike pump
    Longboard skateboard for getting from the parking lot to the beach faster!

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  6. Oct 19, 2011 at 3:15 AM
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    Trib do I also see fire wood in the tool box haha
     
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  7. Oct 19, 2011 at 5:10 AM
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    Kelson

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    all i have is:
    scissors jack from a toyota supra (stock jack doesn't fit under my truck)
    1/2" snap on ratchet to whack crazy people with.
    19mm socket
    spark plug socket
    1/4" ratchet with 10, 12 mm sockets
    lots of rope stuffed in the back two bed storage compartments

    i travel light =)
     
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  8. Oct 19, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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    You never know when a s'more attack will come...
     
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  9. Oct 19, 2011 at 7:19 PM
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    Just got my truck but already have the below in there:

    6,000 lb tow straps
    Floor jack
    Jack stands ( just in case, plus I kept tripping over them in my shed)
    WD 40
    Large Towel
    Duct Tape
    Two ratchet straps
    Two bungie cords
    Tool bag
    -Assorted screw drivers
    -socket set
    -couple adjustable wrenches
    -hammer
    -assorted pliers
    -bunch of other assorted tools
    Surefire flashlight
    Large Maglite
    Tire pressure gauge
    Tsunami air compressor (arrives tomorrow)

    I think thats it for now.
     
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  10. Oct 19, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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    babytruck Babytruck, babytruck...I've got a babytruck :)

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    Towel, sunshade, water bottle, cell phone, and of course my purse! :)
     
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  11. Apr 23, 2013 at 9:17 AM
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    the tool box thread got me thinking. what tools are MUST have for every day driving in our trucks? i want to put together a basic setup without having to carry a huge box of tools that i dont need.

    if a similar thread has been made, post that up, as i couldnt find one.
     
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  12. Apr 23, 2013 at 9:19 AM
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    Im the only tool in my truck..
     
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  13. Apr 23, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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    I keep a small compressor and a tire plug kit in the truck. Aside from that, just the factory lug wrench and jack.

    (unless you count a knife and flashlight as tools)
     
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  14. Apr 23, 2013 at 10:02 AM
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    Tools I keep in my truck:

    Survival Knife
    Tire Gague
    Khar CM9 (9mm Handgun)
    Lighter
    1 unopened copy of Windows 98se.
    Flash light
     
    Aw9d, Apr 23, 2013
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  15. Apr 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM
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    air pump...manual foot pump
    air pump...electric
    tire gauge (copper and brass bellows, old skool)
    jumper cables
    certified tow rope with hooks
    tugging strap with loops and pin for receiver
    leatherman crunch
    lighter
    2 flashlights, one GP the other a monster thrower
    roll of TP
    pen
    paper
    umbrella
    4 wheel equipment dolly
    full change of clothes, boots, underwear, jacket, 2 ball caps, 1 winter hat
    3 sets of gloves
    3 sets of sunglasses for different lighting conditions (haze, dusk, glacier glasses)
    foam pad like a thermorest but 11 feet long
    2 tarps, one small one huge
    shovel
    window ice spray (also useful as a cleaner/fire starter)
    big wool coat type mostly seen on people wearing suits, this thing is so huge and warm it is an emergency item buried in case of need
    empty water bottle

    all in the access section of the access cab
    ---------------
    Oh, you mean must haves ? nothing. all you need is the keys
     
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  16. Apr 23, 2013 at 10:22 AM
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    Lifted Bilstein shocks 5100's Front set 1.75, Rear set 1.5 ICON 3 Leaf Progressive add on / Lights-Retrofit with Halos & interior Dome / Tinted windows/AFE PRo Dry Air Filter / Go Rhino Bars / Flowmaster Exhaust 50 series
    I have from the following:
    Blades with knife handle
    Flashlight
    Tire gauge
    Extension power cord
    Jumper cables / in case someone might need a jump :D
    Rope / in case i buy something from a store thats large and heavy or going camping

    So far thats it for the moment.
     
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  17. Apr 23, 2013 at 10:25 AM
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    A couple smaller socket sets. All in one screwdriver, crow bar/hammer contraption, couple other misc hand tools, 2 flashlights and headlamp, tire gauge, voltmeter, tow strap and shackle for hitch, pocket knife, pliers, various bungees and ratchet straps. Maybe a couple other things I've forgotten.
     
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  18. Apr 23, 2013 at 10:27 AM
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    bilstein set at 1.75, Racho 5000 rear with 4 leaf kit, floor mats, high lift jack, pull hook in hitch, bed rail corner braces, severe duty brake pads and devil horns on the grill....
    flashlight(s),
    leather gloves, pvc coated gloves
    stock tool kit
    hi-lift jack and 25' of 3/8 chain, and fabric recovery strap
    cam-lock tie downs
    25' of 3/8"rope
    pliers, screwdriver, crescent wrench and multitool
    long and short ice scraper

    everything stowed in pocket or bin or bolted to bed, like the high lift

    and I forgot to add phone charger, jumper cables, paper towel, hook in hitch, lighter, flint and steel and coffee cup

    and mission equipment as needed
     
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  19. Apr 23, 2013 at 11:06 AM
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    BFG Mud-Terrains, TRD Skid Plate, TRD Exhaust, AFE Pro Dry-S Air Filter, Flyzeye Interior LED Light Bar, Bilstein 5100's (Front @ 1.75"), Firestone Ride Rite Air Bag System, Avid Light Bar
    Here's my tool list:

    • Original Toyota tool set (jack, lug key, etc.)
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Mechanics gloves
    • First aid kit
    • Small portable air compressor (Tire Slime)
    • Small bicycle air pump (for air bags)
    • Assorted bungee cords
    • Ratcheting tie-downs
    • Toilet paper
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Recovery tow strap
    • Tire pressure gauge
    • LED flashlight
    • Lighter
    • Extra iPhone charger
    • Owner's manual
    • WD40
    • Shop towels
    • Duct tape
     
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  20. Apr 23, 2013 at 11:09 AM
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    back to bone stock.
    two knives. one cheap gerber fixed blade, and one multitool.
    one surefire flashlight that runs on CR123 batteries.
    tire press gauge, workgloves, cheap bic lighter, small package of wet wipes.
    cell phone and AAA card.

    on road trips, the list expands exponentially.
     
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