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Let's build a kit - Toolbox Essentials

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Faroutspacenut, May 13, 2020.

  1. May 13, 2020 at 11:39 AM
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    Big_Red_Taco

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    I think it's just for starting - maybe a higher end model can fast charge, I don't know, but not this model.
     
  2. May 13, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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    gudujarlson

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    I think you are correct. I was just surprised that it could output so much; more than a typical car lead-acid battery. It got me thinking about why manufactures still use lead-acid batteries. I assume it is mostly a cost reason.
     
  3. May 13, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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  4. May 13, 2020 at 11:44 AM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    6 point deep socket in standard and metric of larger than 3/4 inch and metric of 15mm and up.

    Or you can find out the hard way like I do :anonymous:
     
  5. May 13, 2020 at 11:45 AM
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    Green Jeans

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    I run a different combination of everything folks here have already mentioned.

    First aid kid is more of a modified jump pack / trauma kit *light*. Lots of ammo. A boom stick or two. Lithium jump pack. Tools. Cables. Tow strap. Flashlight / strobe. Food water for 72 hours. Bivy sack. Pulaski. Chainsaw at times.

    What I don't think has been mentioned yet is an 18v cordless inflator / compressor:
    https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Inf...ds=ryobi+air+compressor&qid=1589395299&sr=8-2

    Has come in quite handy.
     
  6. May 13, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    auskip07

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    Portable air compressor
    Set of sockets and various tools and clamps for radiator hoses
    first aid
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    2nd set of boots and clothes
    flashlight
    I also carry a good amount of survival stuff
     
  7. May 13, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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    No, not at all. A battery does not have to have 1000 A-h of capacity of supply a temporary surge; it's not like your truck's battery could supply the cranking amp rating for long.

    Edit:

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    No, it's just for starting the engine.
     
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  8. May 13, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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    Anchovy

    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

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    here’s my tool kit
     
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  9. May 13, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    The stated temperature ranges make it questionable for winter use in my area.
     
  10. May 13, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    That’s more tools than I have in my garage. No way am I lugging that around when I go wheeling. Lol
     
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  11. May 13, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    All batteries including the lead-acid cell in your truck are affected just like this jumpstarter. There is no battery chemistry that exists that can ever escape a large drop in capacity as you approach the freezing point.
     
  12. May 13, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    I’m not going to argue about batteries losing oompf in the cold, but I know from experience that my truck’s battery works quite well below -4F. I would be worried about that one working, because the manufacture has stated that it doesn’t.
     
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  13. May 13, 2020 at 12:26 PM
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    OK, that doesn't change the fact that all battery chemistries lose about 50% of their capacity as temperature goes below the freezing point. Noco probably put that in the specifications because less current will be supplied, just like how your lead-acid cell will also supply less current when cold. Most battery manufacturers don't bother supplying a temperature range even though the same chemistry limitations apply.
     
  14. May 13, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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    I never claimed to be trying to make up my own facts. Omg guys, I was just making a simple comment about a working temperature ranged stated by a manufacturer. I’m sorry I poked a button of yours.
     
  15. May 13, 2020 at 12:33 PM
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    No buttons poked, it just seems like you don't know much about battery technology.
     
  16. May 13, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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    I don’t know much about a lot of stuff. It helps me get out of bed in the morning.
     
  17. May 13, 2020 at 3:34 PM
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    I’m in Maine, and I leave it in the vehicle all winter, in fact I took out last spring to change, still at 100%
     
  18. May 14, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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    Not gonna rehash everything from my kit which has mostly been named already, but two things I'll add are: Tire deflators, and a T50 "Allen Key" for adjusting my roof rack rails on the fly if needed.
     
  19. May 16, 2020 at 1:45 AM
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    She's a god damn trooper. 95, 3.4, lifted, welded, 'merica muffler,
    Cup holders, oh she's got a sweet feather in her bumper
    Yup, add a jack, jumpers, steel tie wire, a bit of hose/tubing, a small assortment of hose clamps, vaccum caps and maybe a connector or 2, few lengths of wire, test light, spare tire, cpl/few lug nuts, tires plug stuff, rubber cement, gasket maker, jaket, sleeping bag, flashlight, batteries, a tow chain or strap, a lighter and a cpl beers and you if that dont get you home idk what to tell you
    I also keep a chiltons in a dry bag in there too.
     
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  20. May 16, 2020 at 7:06 AM
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    SSO hybrid bumper, Warn winch, RCI skid trilogy, RRW sliders, everything in the cheap/free mods thread, and of course the frame recall work.
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    Beretta M9
    Spare magazine
    Pocket knife

    Daily driving kit:
    5 pound fire extinguisher
    Mag light
    First aid kit
    Trauma kit
    Pocket knife
    Jumper cables
    Towel
    Leather gloves (for winch line)
    (2) MRE
    (4) 1/2L water bottles
    Ear muffs (never know when I want to drop by a range)
    Tow strap
    Recovery point for tow mount
    Duct tape
    Zip ties - lots of zip ties
    Floppy ear hat (it's mostly cold in Michigan:)
    Hand warmers
    Hand sanitizer
    Baby wipes

    Heading out to trails:
    1/2" drive socket set & breaker bar
    3/8" drive socket set & ratchet
    Combination wrenches
    Slot, star, and phillips screw drivers
    Torque wrench
    Needle-nose and regular pliers
    BFH
    Spare parts (air filter, lug nuts)
    Brakleen
    WD-40

    Heading out for ORV parks:
    Impact wrench
    Batteries and charger
    Slide hammer
    Flag
    Spare parts (CV, brake pads, oil, trans fluid, coolant)
    Steel strapping
     
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