Im going to start carrying a toolbox int he truck (because I need a place to put my shackles, and straps, so I might as well carry some tools).

Ive come up with:

12" ratchet, 3/8" drive
24" breaker bar, 1/2" drive
1/2"-3/8" adapter
3/8"-1/4" adapter
1/2" extension
3/8" extension
1/4" extension
Bar of metric 1/2" drive sockets
Bar of metric 3/8" drive sockets
Bar of metric 1/4" drive sockets
Metric combination wrenches
Vise grips, a few sizes
a hammer
a utility knife
a couple screwdrivers

what else should I get? What ont here should I leave out?

The breaker bar is there so I have something to use if I get a flat, since the stock tire iron wont work with my lugs.

 

DUDE!!!!





Search, there are like 12,321,285,673 pages around the internet about this....

 

duct tape
fuses

 

when i have my tool box in the back, i keep some granola bars and about 10 bottles of water, along with a sleeping bag or blanket

 

Consider less tools and more safty type gear. Tools are heavy and are often worthless without the spare part. You can wait for a tow, but something like a car fire, needing to give CPR/First Aid or a vehicle disabled in a dangerous place needs immediate attention.

Lamm

 

I see you've got a 2K 4runner. Assuming you're carrying spare serpentine belts, I've changed the belts on mine and its a really nasty job to get to the bolt on the power steering pump (at least I think its PS - feeble memory). One of those ratcheting combination wrenches would be really handy if all you carry is the one for that bolt.

I find the breaker bar handy for loosening bolts as well. Many times the 3/8 ratchet handle just isn't enough to do the job or have any control and avoid bashed knuckles or cuts if the thing does finally let loose.

Oh yeah, throw in several pairs of those lightweight blue (Nitrile I think) gloves. I don't think grease or other fluids is good on the hands and you certainly don't want it all over everything because you can't get your hands clean.

 

Don't forget your Physics handbook Gangus..

 

get a baseball bat so you can put the beatdown on some wannabe gangstas

EDIT: hardcore fo shizzle my nizzle rollin in my benz, dawg! dont ever flip me off and pass me fool or i will bust a cap in yo head foo!

 

I love Yotatech, HAHAHAHA!

 

Go buy a fire extinguisher, they aren't that expensive and if you need it you won't regret having it!

 

I dont care what you guys say (or will say), Im using this thread as a checklist.

Fire Extinguisher: Check ABC Dry chem 5 LB (I think, its hte one thats like 2 feet tall)
Toolbox:Check
12" ratchet, 3/8" drive:
24" breaker bar, 1/2" drive:
1/2"-3/8" adapter:
3/8"-1/4" adapter:
1/2" extension:
3/8" extension:
1/4" extension:
Bar of metric 1/2" drive sockets:
Bar of metric 3/8" drive sockets:
Bar of metric 1/4" drive sockets:
Metric combination wrenches:
Vise grips, a few sizes:
a hammer:
a utility knife:

 

store some bottled water and maybe a box of cliff bars

 

Get those cloth tool bags...Craftsman sells them. Much easier to put in a spot and make a lot less clanking.

Electrical tape.
A variety of fuses in differ Amps.
Fuse puller.
Hammer
bungees
tie downs
ZIP TIES
spare fluids
jumper cables

etc. etc. etc.

There was a good checklist in on the 4x4 mags I get a few months back...it had a great list for a variety of levels of wheelers...

 

I remember that check list, will have to look for it when I get home.

 

There is a new one in Petersen's this month...

 

I carry one of those tool bags myself, in it I have

Ratchets
Sockets
Screwdriver
Two Multimeters, (one old style and one digital)
I have two Extinguishers in the truck
Blanket
Water
sweatshirt
mechanics gloves
Fuses
Fuse puller
tow straps

Theres likley more but I can't remember it all.

EDIT: I also carry one of those Rubber maid containers, and in it is a spotlight,spare Oil and washer fluid and jumper cables.

 

can someone scan on that list from peterson's

 

Dude, it is this month's issue...just BUY it for $5!

 

unless you have night vision you should probably get a flashlight in there

 

My box is one of the large bed boxes ,diamond plated made by "Better Built".

Every mechanic tool I can think of within reason,Lol. Including electrical testers, wire and tape and roll of tie wire
4 Ton cum-a-long
snatch block
cables and ropes
Chokers and straps
Chain saw
tree trimmers
shovel
pick
spud bar
3 jacks
Pieces of wood under box like 2- 2' 4x4, 2-2' 2x6, 2-2' 4x6 and a few short 2x4.
On board compressor
Tire plug kit
2 oil
2 tranny
2 grease
2 gal water
fuses
bulbs
2 flash lights in box, flash light and a spot light in truck
10x12 tarp for laying in mud or snow
Extingushier in box and in front
work gloves and warm gloves
Rags
towels
soap
Large first aid kit
complete change of clothes and Extra jacket.Tooth brush and paste, comb, deodorent and most importent is TP!
Always have coffee and drinking water in the front along with long lasting snacks and a few bottles of Pepsi.
$5.00 in change and $20.00 bill. (Stays in truck)
Digital camera
3 blankets and a small travel pillow
Fire starter stuff and small coffe pot. Knife fork, salt, pepper
.44 mag with box of shells. Allot of Bear and rattlers and Yotes in my area.
May be forgetting something but If I have to spend some time in our mountains or I have to walk out (Been there done that) it's nice to have a few essentials,Lol. Mike