Tool kit set up for 2016

What he said. Not sure where you are from @crepr12 but Northern Nevada (and many places in the intermountain West) are still very remote places. It is not uncommon to take a week long hunting/overland trip on public land and not see another truck for 4-5 days. I buy Tacomas because of their reliability, but if i break something I need the ability to attempt a field repair. With no cell phone service in lots of places I need an insurance policy (tools, recovery, two spares), to make sure I can get my family home without having to walk 40 miles to the nearest highway.

I look at tools like any other insurance policy. Buy the smallest policy you are comfortable with. As you can see I have bought a rather large policy.

 

Having just got my Tacoma two weeks ago I'll be filling up on some of these items. The only thing that carried over from my previous vehicle were 8 gauge jumper cables. Will be taking a gander at Autozone and Walmart for tools that won't break but won't cost a kidney either. Probably pass on the torque wrench, I can do that at home and just need to get it good enough if something were to happen. Good list of things, I'll be stealing your list and modifying it for my situation. Thanks!

 

If you are looking for cheap tools that are not bad quality, and come with a lifetime warranty, go to home depot and buy some Husky tools. Most of my traveling truck set up is from them. You can get some fairly large sets for not too much money. I have yet to break any of them.

Now before someone gets on here and tells me Husky is crap, buy Snap-on or Mac, I am not saying these are top end tools. I am saying that they have worked well for me, quality is more than acceptable, and the price is not outrageous. Are they Snapon, nope. Are they better than lots of the cheap auto parts store tools, you bet your ass. //end rant//

 

Agreed. Plus, as little as I use my truck tools it's really not worth stocking it with the same quality gear I keep in the shop. In fact, I can't recall the last time I did a field repair on my own truck.

 

Good stuff, I'll take a look at the Husky Thursday when I'm sitting at home doing nothing. Got a 500 dollar VW gift card to burn since my wife had a Passat TDI that was affected by the diesel thing. Not looking to spend a crap ton but need something functional. Found a recommended Red Cross First Aid kit too. That space under the seats in the back is alot bigger than I had thought. I put my hitch back there and still have tons of room. Cargo space in the bed on the driver side is all soaked up by those massive jumper cables

 

Nevadabulge: Would the compressor 'group buy' going on right now work for what you envision concerning something to drive an air tool? I'm thinking of signing on:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ocker-group-buy-sign-up-ends-01-31-16.406007/



WINTER 2015 ARB COMPRESSOR/LOCKER GROUP BUY

 

Yep. That group buy is for any ARB compressor. I am sure that atleast one of the ARB compressors is able to run an air tool for roadside fixes. I would visit ARB's page and see which compressor fits your needs. I'm sure it will be worth the price reduction to go through the group buy.

 

I would imagine for 200 or so, you could get a fairly large Husky set with some additional items (hacksaw, pliers, etc) added on as well. I think Homedepot is having some online sales on husky now as well.

 

to fix fords maybe?

 

I have a relatively compact Trauma Bag w/ some bulky bandages, dressings, chest seal, touniquets, burn dressings,etc. Came across a really severe collision once, and ALWAYS load the trauma bag, even if I am just going across town. Also, love my battery jumper box. It is the type you charge on A-C power, has built in jumper cables and a cigarette lighter port for plugging in electronics. Also, keep a heavy duty extension cord and a good bright LED lamp mounted on a base. Can run a good, bright light quite a distance from my truck: for field repairs on other disabled vehicles, etc. I run it from the receptacle in the bed, that is powered by the OEM inverter. Always have a bugout backpack with me, as well.....food, shelter, clothing, water treatment, signal devices, defensive weapons, etc.

 

I ended up getting a bunch of Kobalt stuff from Lowes. All I need now is to get a tow strap and I'm set!

 

I, too, need a tow strap