Tools that you carry in your truck

[thompsoj22]

Broken down side of the road in Cape May NJ, lower hose clamp broke sprayed all over the starter and shorted it out and megafuse. Also found the radiator split on the same side.

I didnt have a step with me so I had to remove the bumper to use the support bar as a step.

When I tow my race trailer its got enough tools and parts to tear down and rebuild both an r6 and r1 engine.

????????????? Im just not getting the bumper removal to access a step for a hose clamp/radiator/starter? Was there beer involved? That is one helluva roadside repair!!

 

[iamdub]

Those with GMT800s had better appreciate their easily removable headlights.

 

[PG01]

????????????? Im just not getting the bumper removal to access a step for a hose clamp/radiator/starter? Was there beer involved? That is one helluva roadside repair!!

Under the plastic bumpercover is tge metal bumper, a good step to reach in and access shit without leaning over grill, bumper cover and rad support, gives you closer easier way to work, plus no paint scratching. Seriously if you’ve ever taken the bumper cover off a gmt900 you’ll understand...

 

[Chrismnj]

Nothing for nothing but it is a pain in the butt for lifted trucks to reach in the engine bay.

 

[PG01]

Always have a 4way lug wrench, fullsize cheap craftsman jack I bought 30 years ago and battery impact gun for flats, 4 d cell mag light, duct tape, tywraps, gloves, blankets, 6 way screwdriver, some type of leatherman and channel locks, and scan tool.... that’s daily for commute to work. Longer trips get a few more thangs...

 

[97audia4]

????????????? Im just not getting the bumper removal to access a step for a hose clamp/radiator/starter? Was there beer involved? That is one helluva roadside repair!!

The 5 minutes of my time to pull the bumper is easier than scratching up the paint.

Road side you never know what it could or couldnt be, I was prepared with all the possible parts and wanted the most access to what ever it was at the time.

 

[Tonyrodz]

The 5 minutes of my time to pull the bumper is easier than scratching up the paint.

Road side you never know what it could or couldnt be, I was prepared with all the possible parts and wanted the most access to what ever it was at the time.

I always say--If you got it, and you can do it--DO EET!!

 

[Chrismnj]

 

[thompsoj22]

Under the plastic bumpercover is tge metal bumper, a good step to reach in and access shit without leaning over grill, bumper cover and rad support, gives you closer easier way to work, plus no paint scratching. Seriously if you’ve ever taken the bumper cover off a gmt900 you’ll understand...

I have not removed that fascia/cover before and was unaware of how simple the task must be? It is just a wild looking pic! Imagine explaining to a cop that you found a leaking radiator clamp and youll be outa there in a few more minutes! lol. Was the container to save the coolant?You definitly have skill's!

 

[Chrismnj]

Those with GMT800s had better appreciate their easily removable headlights.


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It does look like a redneck chop shop.

 

[PG01]

I have not removed that fascia/cover before and was unaware of how simple the task must be? It is just a wild looking pic! Imagine explaining to a cop that you found a leaking radiator clamp and youll be outa there in a few more minutes! lol. Was the container to save the coolant?You definitly have skill's!

That wasn’t my truck but seriously easy to remove bumper cover, 8-10 10mm bolts up top, a few 7mm in the fender liner/.wheel well and another few 10mm at bottom of wheel well. I can have min off in 5 mins

 

[Chrismnj]

That wasn’t my truck but seriously easy to remove bumper cover, 8-10 10mm bolts up top, a few 7mm in the fender liner/.wheel well and another few 10mm at bottom of wheel well. I can have min off in 5 mins

indeed very easy, to take the bumper off, have done so on few occasions.

 

[Chrismnj]

 

[Tonyrodz]

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Lol, really does fix everything!

 

[drakon543]

i used to keep a small butane torch in my old 79 pickup. got alot of crap for having it too for a while. after being the only one who could lite the camp fire a few times. it was used to heat up a body panel and a wet rag popped it back out. i mean it had only a few uses but when you end up being the only one with the right tool your the hero.

 

[mattjones]

I keep an ammo box in the back with jumper cables, first aid kit, socket wrench, ratcheting screwdriver, flashlight, ponchos, etc. It’s also got a few random extra things that I had lying around like a spark plug and wire, and there was even a U joint in there until recently.

 

[sarneson91]

Always have a 4way lug wrench, fullsize cheap craftsman jack I bought 30 years ago and battery impact gun for flats, 4 d cell mag light, duct tape, tywraps, gloves, blankets, 6 way screwdriver, some type of leatherman and channel locks, and scan tool.... that’s daily for commute to work. Longer trips get a few more thangs...

I'm along the same lines as this, 4 way lug, 1/2" Rigid battery impact (full standard & metric impact set), 1/4" pulse driver (non impact 1/4 / 3/8" socket set standard & metric), gorilla tape, zip ties, ratcheting screwdriver with bits, 2 sets of mechanics gloves, wool blanket, case of water, couple of MRE's, Benchmade fixed blade rescue tool, streamlight protac2 pen light, jumper cables, wireless jump box, field tactical tourniquet, yeah, think thats about everything thats normally in there

 

[Slurpglass]

Im an aviation mechanic, handyman, and glassblower. I always have tools on-hand. If I learned anything in boy scouts, it was to always to be prepared.


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[Geotrash]

I lived in the Alaska bush for a few years and these days often drive long stretches of road here in the west without seeing another car for hours at a time. Best to be prepared for most anything that could strand me. Here's my list of tools and equipment I carry in both of my Yukons on trips. (I only carry a first aid kit and jump starter when I'm in town.)

• Full range of 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive sockets, ratchets, flex joints, extensions
• 3/8" and 1/2/" breaker bars
• Metric combination wrench set
• Screwdriver set
• Bit set that includes hex, torx and security bits
• 2 crescent wrenches (small and medium size)
• Vice grips
• Pliers set that includes regular and needle nose
• Leatherman tool
• Wire cutters
• Snap ring pliers
• Multimeter
• Quick connect hose removal tool set
• Spare serpentine belt
• Spare plastic heater hose T's (3 total)
• Spare ignition coil
• Spare fuses
• Spare brake, side marker and headlight bulbs
• Metric nut and bolt assortment
• Hose clamp assortment
• Wire nuts and electrical tape
• Duct tape
• 25' of electrical wire
• 6' of heater hose
• Tire plug kit
• LED road flares
• Small compressor
• Tow strap
• Viking (Harbor Freight) jump starter battery pack (use it all the time to help people in parking lots)
• Flashlight
• Bic lighter
• Quart of oil
• Gallon of Dexcool coolant (50/50 premix)
• Gallon of windshield washer fluid
• A few candles
• Small first aid kit
• Protein bars
• Fire extinguisher
• Blanket
• Rags
• Mechanic's gloves
• Roll of toilet paper

On long winter trips, I also carry:

• Spare alternator
• Spare fuel pump
• Bottle jack
• Folding shovel
• A few pieces of scrap wood
• Hatchet
• Extra food

Cheers,
Dave

 

[SnowDrifter]

Uhhh... Yes?


- Full 1/4 and 3/8 socket set. Shallow and deep, 4mm to 24mm plus 1/4"
- Half inch set 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 32
- Half inch ratchet and breaker bar
- Extensions for all, ranging from 1" to 10", with the 3/8" ones locking
- 1/2, 3/8, 1/4 torque wrenches
- Multimeter
- OBD scanner
- IR camera
- Hose pliers
- Multiple screwdriver sets
- Small / large hammer
- RTV, silicone, moly grease
- Hose picks
- Extractor socket sized appropriately for lugnuts
- Soldering iron, solder, wire strippers, couple misc spools of wire
- Flashlight
- Blowtorch
- Hose picks
- Spare fuses, relays, headlight and high beam bulbs
- Full array of pliers. Needle nose short, needle nose long, lineman's, blunt, S/M/L knipex
- Gloves
- Torx set ranging from t10 to t70
- Inverse torx set (forgot sizes, it doesn't get used often)
- Heat shrink
- Some panel/clip tools
- Pack of razor blades
- Zip ties
- Electrical and gorilla tape
- Superglue
- Spare blanket, clothes, flares, jumper cables
- Spare coolant, oil, p/s, brake, trans fluid
- Bag of rags and microfibers
- Roll of butyl
- Couple towels

Edit: Remembering more things
- Tow strap
- Shovel
- Ice scraper
- Solar battery tender
- Pipe cutter
- Couple feet of spare hose, varying sizes


I think that's about it? Might be a couple more small items in there. But like, barring anything that needs a puller I can handle most anything along side the road. Maybe not well, but enough to limp to wherever.