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Must have items for your truck

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tarheelfan_08, Sep 11, 2010.

  1. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:02 PM
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    tarheelfan_08

    tarheelfan_08 [OP] Carolina Alliance

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    Chrome Grill, Chrome accessories(door handles and mirror covers), LEER Super White Cover, Mirrors with Turn Signals, Window Vent Visors, Step Rails, WeatherTech Digital Floor Mats, Mini Maglight Holder, Chrome Bull Bar
    What are some must have items for your truck?

    Whether you are off-roading or just driving daily, what are some things that you must have in your truck? Whether it be for comfort or necessity. Two straps, receiver shackles, high lift jack, water, survival kit, etc.

    I will start

    Emergency kit(tire plug, jumper cables, flashlight)
    Pancho(will come in handy if I had to change tires in rain)
    Tie down straps

    Pictures are welcome!
     
  2. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:05 PM
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    S.B.

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    LT, Glass, CBI Front bumper, NWTI Rear bumper, 35s
    Tow strap
    reciever shakle (for pulling other people out, because tacomas never get stuck:))
    jumper cables
    air compressor to fill your tires (do not buy the slime brand, they die very quickly)
     
  3. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:06 PM
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    tarheelfan_08

    tarheelfan_08 [OP] Carolina Alliance

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    Chrome Grill, Chrome accessories(door handles and mirror covers), LEER Super White Cover, Mirrors with Turn Signals, Window Vent Visors, Step Rails, WeatherTech Digital Floor Mats, Mini Maglight Holder, Chrome Bull Bar
    I have an air compressor! Extremely useful. Especially if you bike and need to put air in a tire!
     
  4. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:07 PM
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    tacobell007

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    bungee cords, ratchet straps, small mag light, gum, sirius, jumper cables, plastic bag, hat, and umbrella
     
  5. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:19 PM
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    trd09

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    bungee cords, ratchet tie downs, led flashlight, umbrella, breaker bar with a socket kit, tow strap, small air compressor, paper towels and shop rags
     
  6. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:25 PM
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    achirdo

    achirdo I Weld!

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  7. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:28 PM
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    Larry

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    Cell Phone & Credit Card. :D
     
  8. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:31 PM
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    David K

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    In the bed compartments:
    Tow Strap (for those with Fords, Chevy's or Nissans who try and go where I go!)
    Channel locks, bungee cords.

    Under the back seat:
    Tool set, bailing wire, inverter, tire plug kit, batteries...

    Behind the back seat:
    Wind breaker, down vest, window cleaner, paper towels, etc.

    When camping: A quick air compressor that clips onto the battery. I had a smaller cig. lighter one that was always in my truck. It fit behind the rear seat in my '05, but the new mid range speaker now takes up that space in my '10, and the little compressor died.
     
  9. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:31 PM
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    Zombie Runner

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    Tow strap
    receiver shackle
    jumper cables
    air compressor
    mag light
    a few tie downs
    tire gauge
    small tool kit
    a few water bottles
    good sharp knife
     
  10. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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    Infra

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    Underneath and behind my rear seats is where I stash my stuff. I have jumper cables, fix-a-flat, bottle jack, assorted tools, tow strap, first aid kit, 2 flashlights, toilet paper, 2 liters of h2o, several ratcheting straps, several pull straps, bed rail cleats, bungee cords, shop rags, 18" breaker bar, binoculars, knives, and a small shovel.
     
  11. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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    Max-4_Yota

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    Reciever shackle, snatch strap, come-a-long, lots of tools, hatchet, 2 flashlights, extra fluids, 4-way, iPod etc
     
  12. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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    mike686

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    Tow strap, ratchet straps, two gallons of gas, ipod, gps, shotgun shells, a soda, gum lol i chew a lot of gum
     
  13. Sep 11, 2010 at 1:56 PM
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    Jimmyjohn

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    All the above plus water proof matches, chicken and beef broth. Two wool blankets, two folding chairs and a complete CERT Bag.
     
  14. Sep 11, 2010 at 2:04 PM
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    tarheelfan_08

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    I def want to see pictures with how you loaded all of this!

     
  15. Sep 11, 2010 at 2:46 PM
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    Avsguy33

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    Tow strap, jumper cables, tie downs, bed net, tool kit, headlamp.
     
  16. Sep 11, 2010 at 2:53 PM
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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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  20. Sep 11, 2010 at 7:06 PM
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    Hose clamps
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    aluminum can
    antifreeze
    gallon of water
    duct tape
    tools

    To be used to repair leaking hoses.
     

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