Advice on basic tools to carry in truck

hi folks,

i could use some advice on some basic and useful tools to carry in my truck. I mostly use truck drive to work and back (mostly office job). Occasional trips to remote cell towers for servicing, diagnostics, debugging.

here is what i have so far

https://imgur.com/a/XYW54as

Some advise and tips would help and is much appreciated. I left TW few yrs back, but came here now to ask what all basic tools I should carry. Thank you.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=too...BHYlMAr8QrQIoBHoECA8QBQ&biw=360&bih=705&dpr=3

 

Good start. May want to add a few wrenches too.

 

I built mine up by keeping track of what I used every time I did any maintenance or repairs. If there was something I didn’t have, I’d get it added.

tape, stainless zip ties, normal zip ties and some butt splices all come in handy on occasion too

 

I would add a 10, 17 and 19 mm ratchet wrenchs.

 

Add a pair of Vice Grips, some quality duct tape, and a 10, 12, and 14mm sockets. Oh, and a basic OBD code reader

 

Carry a bunch of different 10mm tools. You will lose them all.... best to have spares.

 

They are like socks in the dryer... always go missing.

 

Pardon me, but I thought ratcheting socket wrenches came as 1/4”, 3/4” and 1/2” sizes?

 

Nope, they come in both. Standard (America) and metric (the rest of the world)

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Mechanics-Tool-Set-149-Piece-H149MTS/308802590

this is what i have

 

Ratchet wrench. Open on one end and ratcheting on the other. Can be straight, offset or hinged

 

I would just go to harbor freight and get a set of tools. Half the price, work just as well and the Pittsburgh tools have a life time warranty.

 

take a look at his post again he said ratchet wrenches. There are wrenches that have a ratchet mechanism in the box end. I don’t believe he was talking about a ratchet and a replaceable socket set

 

@bacon_st
Why would I steer you wrong? We have camped together and you didn't even bring a jacket or sweater into 30 degree weather. Lucky I had extra
What are you trying to do to your truck and you still working for the same place/thing?

 

Was going to make an inappropriate off topic post of a Fleshlight, however having a good flashlight actually might be a lifesaver in that kit.

 

One thing I always want first on a vehicle is tire repair which means a good plug kit and some kind of on-board air (compressor, N2 tank, etc.). The number 2 tool to have is a battery booster/charge bank. I've stuck with the

$100 Noco GB40 1000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter, 12V Jump Starter Battery Pack, Battery Booster, Jump Box, Portable Charger and Jumper Cables for 6.0L Gasoline and 3.0L Diesel Engines

Noco GB40 and been pleased.

After that, as stated, go with tools to fix the most likely issues or the issues you've dealt w/ in the past. At the least be able to replace a tire, battery, or belt and remove a driveshaft. Always make sure to have proper recovery points and recovery gear pertinent to your level of leaving the pavement.

 

Add a roll of duct tape. NEVER travel without it. Small accidents and other things arise in which you have to hold things together.

 

Beer or soup cans and baling wire for exhaust leaks, and a bar of soap to use as a temporary plug for gas tank leaks.

JK about cans, but the bar of soap works great- just whittle it into a plug, gas doesn’t dissolve it.

 

X2. I have a tool roll from Home Depot for both metric and standard. Bought Husky wrench sets while they were on sale for $20 to go in the rolls. Keeps them pretty compact. I have a Cresent wrench in the one roll just in case the bolt is bigger or smaller than the wrenches I have