Tools for my truck

[powerstroke96]

I'm trying to start collecting tools and I figure today's a better time than ever. I'd like to begin with tools I should carry in my truck to be ready for what may be thrown my way on the road and then go from there. I'd like to stay with craftsman but up to suggestions on other tools. Any suggestions?

[codyw2006]

18-24in breaker bar, lots of sockets both standard and metric, electrical kit including extra wire, heat shrink tubing, torch for heat shrink tubing, butane refill bottle for torch, gorilla tape, krazy glue, 3/8 cordless impact, mini-air compressor, can of slime, channel locks, monkey wrench, plyers, screw drivers, rubber mallet, 3lb short sledge. Thats what i carry in one of those big plano sportsmans box in the bed of my truck at all times and i have used everything in there atleast once for something

[Hydestik]

Jumper cables, plug kit , 12 volt compressor

[Electrican]

Floor jack instead of the factory supplied jack. And 4 way tire iron.

[lostinthewoods]

Skip the crafstman ratchets, they're junk. Basic set of 6 point 3/8 drive sockets, 3/8 drive ratchet (I like Snap-On), 3 and 6 inch extension, set of Gear Wrenches, phillips and straight blade screw drivers, vice grips, medium pry bar, dikes, needle noose pliers, duck tape, tire repair kit and inflator. That should get you out of most problems.

[Dale Moser]

Take all of your tools, and see how many you can fit in your tool box....then stuff some more in there!

That's how you find out the one you left out that you actually needed.

[CentexRancher]

Oooh you had to get me started, im seriously addicted to having my truck prepped for the road. No im not in blue collar line of work just go to college and work on my ranch on the weekends, the tools are just kind of an addiction and good for working on tractors, trucks, bikes etc... I blame the guys over on the cumminsforum for this addiction they have like triple of what i carry!

Components of my tool box/truck consist of the following
Truck parts:
Serp belt
fuel filter
oil filter and enough oil for one change
air filter
water pump just in case

Tools:
Full set of quality 12pt sockets any type of adapter for the sockets and wrenches i may need
All size ratchet wrenches i may need
Small socket set for any type of small nut/bolt i may encounter
pliars (bionic pliars two types of needle nose and some other random types)
crescent wrench
any type of screwdriver
hex heads or star heads whatever theyre called (always run into these bolts when i least expect them haha)
allen wrenches
oil filter wrench (not the junky band type, the socket style that cups the bottom)
hammer
breaker bar (life saver you NEED one of these)
12v battery powered impact
on board air compressor
tire plug kit
tow strap
light duty ratchet straps for quick use tying cargo etc
medium duty ratchet straps
heavy duty ratchet straps
jumper cables
gojo cleaner for cleaning the hands
grime boss wipes which are awesome for getting grease and other stuff off you hands if you dont have water to use gojo.
paper towels and a couple clean microfiber towels
clean jumpsuit in case im in my clean clothes and need to get dirty ill just throw it over to avoid ruining good clothes.
spare boots/ one pair of clean socks in case mine get wet
two pipe wrenches
good jack (ones that come on trucks are not the best)
knife
machete
sharpshooter shovel
tarp and soft workmat to lay on the ground
gloves of course for filling up with diesel (nasty pumps haha)
sand paper idk why just havent taken it out
wd 40 and kroil for breaking bolts loose
zipties of multiple sizes
LED worklight
need a first aid kit
probably should get a fire extinguisher
toilet paper
small light duty chain
had mre's lol ate them
small wire for fishing through stuff or tying things
little rope

Thats all i can think of right now, my tool box is strategically filled lol. Im really crazy about my truck and love messing with it. Shes always spotless, clean rigs always run and just feel better!

[Tx625]

tagged

[krausejmk]

Tagged to double check my truck, lol

[Dale Moser]

You can fix more with a smart phone and a basic tool kit these days than anything else.

BIG juper cables (especialy for you diesel guys), a BIG jack, and a BIG tow strap, are neccesties. And tire changing tools for any size lug nut.

[westtexducks]

My basic kit includes jumper cables, tow strap, leather gloves in the door, assorted crecent wrench set, assorted ratchet set 3/8, assorted screw driver set (all of these came with either a bag or holding box), set of 3 1250 lbs ratchet straps and a four way. Also a must have is allergy medicine, tylenol, aleve, head lamp, flashlight, lighter, and a bar of travel soap that stays in my glove box. Have used it several times as well after fishing etc to keep from getting that crap all over the steering wheel.

The one I have used the most though is the stanley fatmax can find it at sams club, charge it up at the house and then leave it in the truck, can be used to charge anything, run spot lights, basically a battery with a handle, plus a compressor kinda slow but good enough to get to the tire shop with out putting on the spare, and have used it to jump my f-150 a few times when battery was giving out on me.

Eventually going to just start keeping a little 160 piece tool kit as well just to have with me. And since I am in Colorado now I am also going to be adding an axe and a hatchet to the list.

[Canoe1]

Something I hadn't thought about, till I needed it, a C clamp big enough for compressing brake calipers.

[Poppy]

Bailing wire fixes everything

[mojorider]

Following

[Goldeneagle]

Dang!!!! Y'all fixin it or over haulin it? I carry an extra belt, duct tape and one of these kits. Plus a few other odd and ends.



If it takes more than this, call a wrecker.