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Tool kit to keep in the Tacoma?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CaptainAwesome, Mar 9, 2017.

  1. Mar 9, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    CaptainAwesome

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    Any recommendations on a decent general purpose tool kit to keep stashed in the 3rd gen Tacomas? I'd prefer not throwing my 154 piece tool kit in my truck.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Mar 9, 2017 at 6:54 PM
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    Joe23

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    I don't understand are you asking for a complete set you can just buy or what you should keep?
     
  3. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    EngineMonkey

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    Honestly I just have a small $40 harbor freight tool kit that rides behind the back seat.
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:06 PM
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    nDub

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    154 pc. Sounds about right. I'd go with that.
     
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    I have a smal Matco bag packed tight with metric deep/shallow, combo wrenches, ratchets, vise grips version of channel locks (amazing) some mini dykes, scan tool, and a few other things. The pack is about the size of a loaf of bread.
     
  6. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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    smitty99

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    This. Also search the forums this topic has been beat up like Nicki Minaj
     
  7. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:23 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    There's a thread for this.

    I think either @chris4x4 is OP or @Crom.
     
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    I was picking up some other stuff at Home Depot and saw a sale on their Husky tools. Got 10 pc. SAE wrench set, Metric wrench set, Hex wrench set, and "Stubby" Socket and screwdriver set. Each set was $15 and I picked up the Home depot tool box with free travel mug for $9. Not a bad haul. I've used the socket and screwdriver set quite a bit since I got them and am very happy. Enough stickers on the tool box makes it look less ugly.
     
  9. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:25 PM
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    Arcticelf

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    -a real, deep seat socket and breaker bar for lugs
    -small (10 or 12) piece metric socket set (8 to 12mm, and a 19mm) for just about everything else on the truck
    -a small (check size) open end wrench to take off the antenna (car wash)
    -tire repair kit, w/ spare valve stem core
    -adjustable wrench
    -knife
    -flashlight/headlamp
     
  10. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:26 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Make sure you have at least 6 each, 10mm sockets and wrenches. Shallow and deep.
     
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    Silly 2nd Genner
     
  12. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    nDub

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    Seriously. Those shits get up and walk away. 12mm too.
     
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    Seriously. Total noob move.
     
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    I buy them by the dozen.

    Still can't find. :bananadead:
     
  15. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    nDub

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    Now hold on. It's perfectly fine to make a thread without checking first. I mean without tranny/dif problem threads popping up like nuts in the turdgen section we'd have nothing to comment on.
     
  16. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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    Yeah and niki Minaj is a nice lady
     
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  17. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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    Yea I seen a few posts from waaaaay back in the day. Didn't know if there was a better solution for the 3rd gen. Felt kind of lazy after eating that giant burrito :taco:
     
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  18. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:50 PM
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    Pics of burrito?
     
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    Give him a few hours for the after effects.....
    :crapstorm::crapstorm::crapstorm::crapstorm::crapstorm:
     
  20. Mar 9, 2017 at 8:05 PM
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    CaptainAwesome

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    It's totally gone now dude. I can take some after pics tomorrow around 8 am
     

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