Putting together a toolbox
09-11-2017, 11:09 PM
#12
Senior Member
I'm guessing he takes a lot of forest roads, or hunts a lot. REM's are ready to eat meals (i think). Only takes being stuck in a storm once before you start prepping for that kind of thing.
In the truck, I assume in a bed mounted toolbox. The idea is to gather what everyone keeps with them so they can get back home if they have to fix something; filters, fuel pumps, serpentine belt, etc.
In the truck, I assume in a bed mounted toolbox. The idea is to gather what everyone keeps with them so they can get back home if they have to fix something; filters, fuel pumps, serpentine belt, etc.
09-12-2017, 01:10 AM
#13
Senior Member
I have a cross-bed box in mine and I'm loaded to the gills on tools. My deficiency is parts. A spare serpentine belt and a couple bottles of stop-leak would be a good idea. The ready to eat meals is an excellent idea. I carry an 18 packer full of bottled waters (stocked and iced daily) and a 2.5 gal. jug of water.
09-12-2017, 09:29 AM
#14
09-18-2017, 01:09 PM
#15
Member
I found a battery powered impact to be a great addition to my truck kit. It makes very quick work of tire change and even works the scissor jack. I added one that has the nut instead of a slot for that gee whiz stick. Mine is a 1/2" Dewalt 20v.
I have a piece of Masonite for laying on the ground cuz someone liked my piece of Plexiglas. (P-glas doesn't absorb water or grease and is slick for ease of fidgeting under there. I slip it on edge between the box and the front of the bed.)
Another item I carry is a square of plywood for the jack if I encounter sandy or soft shoulders.
Speaking of shoulders, I also have a Construction Safety vest for being seen.
Flashlights are dandy, but a head light is way mo betta!
My very own original idea I now carry is a Golf umbrella. Screw the rain; I don't need another sunburn! Shade can be a huge advantage if you have to do a repair or modification afield.
Most of these items won't take up much space at all and weigh very little, with the Impact wrench and scissor jack being the exceptions. But some things are worth their weight in gold!
Now, when I hunt, I carry the Apocalypse Rescue kit that was mentioned! I add a floor jack and 2 stands, a come-along, fire extinguisher, and a shovel.
I have a piece of Masonite for laying on the ground cuz someone liked my piece of Plexiglas. (P-glas doesn't absorb water or grease and is slick for ease of fidgeting under there. I slip it on edge between the box and the front of the bed.)
Another item I carry is a square of plywood for the jack if I encounter sandy or soft shoulders.
Speaking of shoulders, I also have a Construction Safety vest for being seen.
Flashlights are dandy, but a head light is way mo betta!
My very own original idea I now carry is a Golf umbrella. Screw the rain; I don't need another sunburn! Shade can be a huge advantage if you have to do a repair or modification afield.
Most of these items won't take up much space at all and weigh very little, with the Impact wrench and scissor jack being the exceptions. But some things are worth their weight in gold!
Now, when I hunt, I carry the Apocalypse Rescue kit that was mentioned! I add a floor jack and 2 stands, a come-along, fire extinguisher, and a shovel.
Last edited by stxlt; 09-18-2017 at 01:42 PM. Reason: Ever been in the Texas Sun in August?
09-18-2017, 09:40 PM
#16
Senior Member
I've found a cordless to be pretty handy, before I got a proper floor jack I'd zip the oem bottle jack using a 1/2" spade bit.
A couple years ago Black and Decker had a cordless with a line of modular heads; impact, hammer drill, air inflater, etc. Got one for xmas one year, might start keeping it in the truck too.
A couple years ago Black and Decker had a cordless with a line of modular heads; impact, hammer drill, air inflater, etc. Got one for xmas one year, might start keeping it in the truck too.
09-20-2017, 09:47 PM
#17
All good suggestions. I stopped to help a guy with a flat on his boat trailer several months ago because he didn't have a jack. But, I was impressed when he pulled out his 1/2 impact wrench. So I have one now. My other cordless drills are Makita and I stuck with the same brand. I think I should have got a smaller version because the one I got is a bit heavy. But it should handle anything I will ever work on.
I found a battery powered impact to be a great addition to my truck kit. It makes very quick work of tire change and even works the scissor jack. I added one that has the nut instead of a slot for that gee whiz stick. Mine is a 1/2" Dewalt 20v.
I have a piece of Masonite for laying on the ground cuz someone liked my piece of Plexiglas. (P-glas doesn't absorb water or grease and is slick for ease of fidgeting under there. I slip it on edge between the box and the front of the bed.)
Another item I carry is a square of plywood for the jack if I encounter sandy or soft shoulders.
Speaking of shoulders, I also have a Construction Safety vest for being seen.
Flashlights are dandy, but a head light is way mo betta!
My very own original idea I now carry is a Golf umbrella. Screw the rain; I don't need another sunburn! Shade can be a huge advantage if you have to do a repair or modification afield.
Most of these items won't take up much space at all and weigh very little, with the Impact wrench and scissor jack being the exceptions. But some things are worth their weight in gold!
Now, when I hunt, I carry the Apocalypse Rescue kit that was mentioned! I add a floor jack and 2 stands, a come-along, fire extinguisher, and a shovel.
I have a piece of Masonite for laying on the ground cuz someone liked my piece of Plexiglas. (P-glas doesn't absorb water or grease and is slick for ease of fidgeting under there. I slip it on edge between the box and the front of the bed.)
Another item I carry is a square of plywood for the jack if I encounter sandy or soft shoulders.
Speaking of shoulders, I also have a Construction Safety vest for being seen.
Flashlights are dandy, but a head light is way mo betta!
My very own original idea I now carry is a Golf umbrella. Screw the rain; I don't need another sunburn! Shade can be a huge advantage if you have to do a repair or modification afield.
Most of these items won't take up much space at all and weigh very little, with the Impact wrench and scissor jack being the exceptions. But some things are worth their weight in gold!
Now, when I hunt, I carry the Apocalypse Rescue kit that was mentioned! I add a floor jack and 2 stands, a come-along, fire extinguisher, and a shovel.
09-21-2017, 08:02 PM
#18
Member
All good suggestions. I stopped to help a guy with a flat on his boat trailer several months ago because he didn't have a jack. But, I was impressed when he pulled out his 1/2 impact wrench. So I have one now. My other cordless drills are Makita and I stuck with the same brand. I think I should have got a smaller version because the one I got is a bit heavy. But it should handle anything I will ever work on.
My DeWalt weighs a bunch more than the claimed 5.8lbs and has resulted in a sprained wrist once. 2 hands from now on. The torque IS ridiculous and handy too though. I do carry a 14.4v Dewalt drill and use adapters for sockets too after breaking with a bar. This may be the excuse to get the 1/4" impact tool (I am a career Carpenter that refused to move to the impact drivers) It's the necessary impact-grade lug nut-sized socket that started a buying spree... CR-Mo or CR-v? Mid-depth or deep and standard? Of course 6 point only.....Gosh I hope My sweetie doesn't read this or check my Amazing lists!
This dang thread is fixinta ruin me.....with the E-kit idea, I started cleaning the leaf and needle stuff outta the Delta box and looked it over and have decided to paint it once I knock some experience blemishes from the steel and paint-strip the hinge area of oil & paint. I digress but do not want to actually HiJack the thread.
Last edited by stxlt; 09-21-2017 at 08:16 PM.