EDC toolkit design

[Matthew Jeschke]

I bought a 3D printer. I have it in my mind to redesign the spot under the rear middle / rear seat where the tire iron goes. I currently carry a bag FULL of everyday carry (EDC) tools for the trail. Well I have an idea to design a custom toolbox that would store these where that stud is that holds the tire iron down. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated... Inspiration from similar projects? I'm starting from scratch. I'd like it to be somewhat universal meaning, it'd fit whatever brand tools... but yet hold them tight so they don't just rattle.

This is some but not all my EDC toolkit. Specifically these are the items I think would make since there:

- 3/8" socket
- 3/8" extensions 3" 6" 9"
- 3/8" sockets from 8mm to 18mm (not deep well) ~ might exclude 17, 16, 14, 12, 11, 9 as those fastener sizes are rare
- 1/2" breaker w/ 18mm socket (for tire nuts)

- Crescent Wrench
- Vice Grips
- Dead blow hammer
- Magnet Pen
- Electrical Test Light
- Three socket extensions
- Tire plugs & tools
- 10 in one screwdriver

I may move the tire plug kit to under the hood, where I designed a mount for an onboard air compressor.

Few items not listed but also in my kit: Tow strap, jumper cables, spare serpentine belts, headlamp, first aid kit, Gerber multitool, tire pressure gauge, CB radio, portable USB solar panel, bailing wire, gorilla tape, ABC fire extinguishers, 5 gallons water, entrenching tool (folding shovel), that's roughly it.

 

[Doubeleive]

All of my stuff goes in cases, one is a padded softcase and the other is a padded hardcase
both were previously used for large projectors
sort of like this, handy to just load up and unload as desired, then they just go in the garage when not loaded up.
they can be strapped or tied down easily, that way if you hit a big rut or dip stuff doesn't go flying.

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

I utilize those as well for my equipment at work... hrm.. good thought. The wheels would be nice, and I'm leaning towards foam to mitigate rattling. My plan is to use the 3D scanner I bought to model cutouts for the tools. Then have some sort of foam on top to hold them in place. I have several pelican cases. I need to look to them for inspiration. That's a great suggestion!

 

[Marky Dissod]

Watching this for sure ...

 

[afpj]

Your tire nuts are only 18 mm? I thought all these had 22 mm lug nuts

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

Maybe they're 22... I forget, whatever the tie nuts are is the size of that socket in my EDC toolkit.

 

[Fless]

 

[6speedblazer]

This fits under one of my middle row captains chairs. The one tray lifts up and i have a ratchet and stuff in there too.

 

[6speedblazer]

I also keep on of these plus an extension and socket in each truck. I also have the socket used to change the tire on my trailer.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-extendable-ratchet-59847.html?hftm_sc=78&hftm_source=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22887601357&campaignid=22887601357&utm_content=189371708088&adsetid=189371708088&product=59847&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22887601357&gclid=CjwKCAiAzZ_NBhAEEiwAMtqKy5_z340j9sCvtkjzC4yRmzJa7nO5aAVaRSXWSY3h_pOnvb9lKQmNqhoChkIQAvD_BwE

I plan on getting a bottle jack and some small wood blocks to keep in the escalade. in the event I need to change a tire.

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

This fits under one of my middle row captains chairs. The one tray lifts up and i have a ratchet and stuff in there too.View attachment 479773

Wow that's slick... Did you print it?

I also keep on of these plus an extension and socket in each truck. I also have the socket used to change the tire on my trailer.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-extendable-ratchet-59847.html?hftm_sc=78&hftm_source=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22887601357&campaignid=22887601357&utm_content=189371708088&adsetid=189371708088&product=59847&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22887601357&gclid=CjwKCAiAzZ_NBhAEEiwAMtqKy5_z340j9sCvtkjzC4yRmzJa7nO5aAVaRSXWSY3h_pOnvb9lKQmNqhoChkIQAvD_BwE

I plan on getting a bottle jack and some small wood blocks to keep in the escalade. in the event I need to change a tire.

I like that extendable ratchet. I've not used one of those before. I may have to try one. I wonder how tough they are.

Did you're escalade not come with the bottle jack?

 

[6speedblazer]

Wow that's slick... Did you print it?


I like that extendable ratchet. I've not used one of those before. I may have to try one. I wonder how tough they are.

Did you're escalade not come with the bottle jack?

Yes that tool kit is printed.

Mine came with a mechanical bottle shaped one. But I was referring to a hydraulic bottle jack.

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

Wow that's cool. I like it.