What tools and parts do you carry
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What tools and parts do you carry
Well the truck finally rolled over 100K and it got me thinking I havent been carrying any tools or parts with me like I used to on my previous truck. I have mostly everything I need at home Im just thinking about when Im out on the road. With over 100K I was looking at getting a spare LP (havent seen signs of failing but you never know), a new sep belt, and an extra fuel filter. As for tools I was thinking just a simple 100 +- tool kit maybe a cheap one from harbor freight or something. So what are yall running around with? Anything I might have forgot or looked over?
Thanks
J
P.S. almost forgot I will always have the duct tape and bailing wire with me
Thanks
J
P.S. almost forgot I will always have the duct tape and bailing wire with me
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A thread was started two weeks ago on this same subject. Should help you out.
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=218314
MikeyB
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=218314
MikeyB
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these trucks are so trouble free i stopped carrying tools or parts years ago.... except spare tire and lug wrench....... when i did break down (VP44) the tools i would normally carry wouldn't have been enough even if a spare VP44 would have been behind the seat
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My tool box (truck box) is loaded with everything. Full sets of open/box end wrenches,full set of sockets both standard and deep well,half dozen Klein brand screw drivers,torx wrenches,allen wrenches,20 ton bottle jack,GOOD jumper cables,fuel filter socket,multi meter, complete collection of electrical connectors (butt connectors,etc), test light,crimpers,strippers,hammer,3 pound shop hammer, zip ties big and small, extra fuel filter, extra oil,good funnel, BIG set of allen wrenches I mean BIG!...There is allot more but these just came to mind.
I don't have a tool box in the garage,I just keep everything in the truck box.
I like it better because my tools are ALWAYS where I'm at. I have bailed out several friends and myself many times by having a good selection of tools on hand. The wife and I ride ATVs often and it's nice always having any tools I might need when we're out for a ride. Besides tools are cool!
I don't have a tool box in the garage,I just keep everything in the truck box.
I like it better because my tools are ALWAYS where I'm at. I have bailed out several friends and myself many times by having a good selection of tools on hand. The wife and I ride ATVs often and it's nice always having any tools I might need when we're out for a ride. Besides tools are cool!
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So far with almost 20K on the clock, she has not let me down yet.
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bad question... not really
Being a mobile heavy duy mechanic, I carry enough tooling on the truck to rebuild it on the side of the road. or pretty much anything else that breaks for that matter. Included in the list, a 230amp DC / 10,000 watt ac welder/generator combo. If nothing else, I have 120/240v power available.
For parts, a 5079 filter, a stock filter, a spare walbro pump, and on occasion, a spare vp44 pump. We all know how necessary those are. 6 on my own truck, and many bunches of several on customer trucks. many on the side of the road. Full sized spare tire, various small parts.
Go prepared, or don't go at all. I still live in the land where a cell phone does you exactly no good almost anywhere.
Being a mobile heavy duy mechanic, I carry enough tooling on the truck to rebuild it on the side of the road. or pretty much anything else that breaks for that matter. Included in the list, a 230amp DC / 10,000 watt ac welder/generator combo. If nothing else, I have 120/240v power available.
For parts, a 5079 filter, a stock filter, a spare walbro pump, and on occasion, a spare vp44 pump. We all know how necessary those are. 6 on my own truck, and many bunches of several on customer trucks. many on the side of the road. Full sized spare tire, various small parts.
Go prepared, or don't go at all. I still live in the land where a cell phone does you exactly no good almost anywhere.
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after reading some of these posts, i will modify mine... i do carry a fuel filter and an extra water pump w/ basic tools
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My tool box (truck box) is loaded with everything. Full sets of open/box end wrenches,full set of sockets both standard and deep well,half dozen Klein brand screw drivers,torx wrenches,allen wrenches,20 ton bottle jack,GOOD jumper cables,fuel filter socket,multi meter, complete collection of electrical connectors (butt connectors,etc), test light,crimpers,strippers,hammer,3 pound shop hammer, zip ties big and small, extra fuel filter, extra oil,good funnel, BIG set of allen wrenches I mean BIG!...There is allot more but these just came to mind.
I don't have a tool box in the garage,I just keep everything in the truck box.
I like it better because my tools are ALWAYS where I'm at. I have bailed out several friends and myself many times by having a good selection of tools on hand. The wife and I ride ATVs often and it's nice always having any tools I might need when we're out for a ride. Besides tools are cool!
I don't have a tool box in the garage,I just keep everything in the truck box.
I like it better because my tools are ALWAYS where I'm at. I have bailed out several friends and myself many times by having a good selection of tools on hand. The wife and I ride ATVs often and it's nice always having any tools I might need when we're out for a ride. Besides tools are cool!
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