Truck essentials?

You never know....

 

True, I have been wrong once before.

 

Hahaha only once?

 

That I'll admit lol

 

What situations has it failed you?

 

It would be easier to answer what it actually worked on~ & believe me, i WANTED to believe in this stuff! I bought so much of it, the original, JB quick, the putty in the tube, i tried it all & followed directions very precisely!
But off the top of my head: Hard (but with roughed up surface to adhere) plastics, metal, under the hood (where headlight casing meets metal body of vehicle) among other surrounding locations, the base of the car's sun visor that secures it in place, housing of the side mirror, Surburban body & its cheap, brittle grill, toilet seat, pvc pipe... etc etc etc.. ALWAYS cracks...

Do tell what you have had success on, that is the real question... Id love to know, but make sure its stood the test of time and at least some impact before it gets credit... Mind you, this is the product that lists a SHOVEL as one of the things its good for, so impact shouldn't be asking too much.

 

I've used it on low load joints. It's currently holding all my temp adjustment knobs on. Biggest stress I put it through is the spare tire tool. It comes in 4 pieces. Mine is now 2 pieces as I joined them so that the assembly only comes apart in the middle. Lost track of how many times I've removed and installed that spare. I've also used it to reattach the rear sight on a revolver. I see it as something between a weld and super glue.

 

I treat JB much like superglue. The only success I've had with superglue is gluing my fingers together.

 

I used quick steal and jb weld to fix two holes in an oil pan trail side for another member to get home an hour away. Was pretty sweet when it worked.

 

I have been taking a little survey & have concluded that my problem with JB is that I've always applied it too thin. Everyone that I've asked, that have had success with it, all report it in big globs/layers.. So, there you go, that has to be the key!

 

JB Weld is great. Have used it to repair old cast steam radiators, great for patching and have used it to make backpacking stoves.

There is always some in my workshop area.

 

Any long term success with thin applications of it?

 

Hell no!
Gobs and gobs are the secret to JB Weld.
Just kidding. I don't usually have success with one thin application. It usually does take more than one. The radiator has many.
I would kick it on after every pass to see where the new leak was then patch it and repeat.

 

See? You actually were not kidding ~ its all about the wad! Gob that thinApplyingFailure crap on, or bust!!

 

my kit:
bosch 18 volt drill+4 spare batteries(2 in series will jump the truck a few times)
jumper cables
tow straps 1x20' and 1x30' both 2 inch.
3/4 inch D shackels x3
short lengths of hi tensile fenceing wire.
3 small high quality rachet straps
1 qt motor oil and 1 qt gear oil
1 gallon of coolant and spare fuel
every socket size i have.
socket adapters for the drill(major labor saver)
assorted drill bits and fasteners
machete
knife
fleece blanket
beach towel
tire plug kit with extra glue and extra plugs
2 pair 10'' vise grips
claw hammer
spare bulbs for head,tail,marker, turn,and brake lights
headlamp
flashlight(battery life>brightness)
small spotlight
bottle jack(big red TSC)1 foot square PLYWOOD.
first aid kit.
fuses- i only carry 3 of the highest amp needed of every size.
valve cores and caps.
tire pressure gauge.

hope this helps and sorry its long!
the entire kit is in 2 standard size tool boxes 15x12x10 inches ISH. and behind the seat and weighs less than 150 lbs.

 

forgot to add cheater bar(length of steel pipe) and high quality ratchets.

 

box of condoms, extra ammo and wet wipes, or tp which ever you prefer.

 

I had a small hole in the transfer case of my ol duramax. Some steel wool, and brake cleaner. My patch lasted a year before I replaced the case.
without spending the time getting the area clean, patch would only hold for a week or two.

What I carry in my truck.
Pistol, ammo, knife, my hunting backpack with everything to live for 3 days.
Rope (s), straps, chainsaw, shovel, little fishing gear, $20, clean socks & shirt.
Small spot light, 12 v light, small led flashlight.
Some basic hand tools, 12 v air compressor. Small jack.

Much more than I can remember. Items change base off of seasons.

 

i got my 4 ton for about 80$ from a pawn shop...i did notice that useing it with a snatch strap means that the winch haveing 6 feet of pull stroke(doubled) and the strap stretching mean the truck only moves about 2 feet so youll want a chain. either that or your arms may fall off.