I kept a tool bucket for my old gasser and my wife's Toyomoto...Tools like wrenches for drain plugs, tensioner pulleys, spark plug sockets, trans pan sockets, torx bits, filter wrenches etc...

The tools I would use frequently...all kept in one place so I wouldn't have to hunt them down, remember or figure out what size , etc....

What would be some tools (and sizes) to keep handy for this new fangled diesel thingy?



As a side note...Whadda u guys usually carry in ur trucks? I've got a tow strap, frame hook, ratchet straps, small tarp, first aid kit, extra hitch ***** and wrench, triangles and flares, hand tools.....Uhhmmm...Something else ( I forget)

 

Well, of course you need some disposable baby wipes for whatever gets dirty, an inverter to power laptops or cell phones, a flashlight, some waterless hand sanitizer (for your wife, not you), a tire pressure gauge, some disposable plastic cups so everyone won't have to drink from the same bottle (water of course) and maybe even a compact pair of binoculars.

 

Geez, about seventy-eleven different types of screwdrivers, each and every one wore out, 8 or 10 wrenches, all the wrong size, two busted log chains, a frozen 7.5 ton hydralic jack, numerous lbs of unmentionable stuff I stepped in, and probably two or three stray sockets.

Even with this batch of tools, you can get things done.

I REALLY need to get the toolbox remounted in the bed. Seats are getting a wee bit full.

Ed

 

I've got the usual tools, screwdriver, pliers, wrenches and a socket set but I also carry a spare fuel filter or two and the 1 1/8 socket to remove the fuel filter cap. I pickep up a spare serpentine belt off ebay about 1 1/2 years ago also.

 

in an aluminum toolbox in the bed: 2x 30k tow straps, small shovel, 2x ratcheting tie-downs, 5gal of extra fuel, 4ga jumper cables, 12ton bottle jack, hammer/axe, emergency flares and a fire extinguisher. in a smaller craftsman toolbox inside the aluminum toolbox: 30pc craftsman tool set (basic wrenches, ratchet, sockets, screwdrivers, pliers) 18" pry bar, first aid kit, 15" crescent wrench, spare fuel filter.

i've used most of this stuff at one point or another in past trucks, figured better safe than sorry.

 

It's a Cummins! You won't need any tools!!

 

Don't forget copies of the hunting and fishing regulations!

 

2 - Craftsman three draw tool chests where the back seats used to be.
3 - 1" ratchet straps
3 - 2" ratchet straps
2 - 3" ratchet straps
2 - 15" long chainse, size 3/8"
1 - Cargo net
1 - Cordless drill
1 - Cordless impact (im lazy)
1 - 9mm pistol
couple knives.
sache rope (dunno how much is there)
US road atlas.
Houston Street finder
Dallas Street finder
Small ice chest.
Couple bottles of water
Couple cans of Red Bull

Come to think of it, I need a bigger truck...

 

Tunes, pack of magnums, and a Bottle of Jack Daniels...
...Don't need tools!

 

I'm currently carrying a 30 lb. tow strap, reciewver mounter shackle blocl,kroll of TP, extra jacket, tie downs of all sorts, a couple surfire lights, my Dozier personal modified EDC knife, tire pressure gauge, camera, and hunting regs! Need to put together the necesssary tools.

Michael

 

the toolkit i have in my truck consists of...

full set metric/sae deep & shallow 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" sockets
14pc sets metric/sae combination wrenches
multi screwdriver [for torx] & full screwdriver set [#0,1,2,3 robertson, #0,1,2,3 phillips, various slot
18" aluminum pipewrench
32oz hammer & various chisels
hacksaw & woodsaw
multimeter & various electrical connectors [butt, spade, blade, ring...]

all that in a 5 drawer roller bearing top chest..

and in a plastic rubbermade type junk box
hd 12' booster cables
4 way lug wrench
12t hydraulic jack with custom axle cradle
3t jackstands
20k 20' recovery strap & shackles [5/8" iirc?]
7.5k tow strap [kind with hooks on ends ]
a couple of 6,000 6' endless nylon lifting slings [don't take up much room and might come in handy someday]

& a large first aid kit...

with all that and the 315 spare mounted in the bed, there isn't much extra room in there

 

i didn't know we were talking inside the truck too... in that case, i gots: lots of change, usually my wallet (empty) loaded taurus .45 between the seats, extra 10rd mag in the center console, along with 2 knives, mace, waterless hand cleaner, tin of cinnamon altoids, 2AA maglite (dark gray) numerous CDs, cap for my CB antenna magnet, compass... i think thats all thats in the center console, under the center console in the hidden space i keep a case for my .45 so i can lock it up when i can't legally carry it loaded and a deer spotter... also have a stainless steel mini-axe, umbrella, 2D maglite (dark gray) owners manual, granola bars, big thermoelectric cooler, reflective emergengcy blanket, wool blanket, neck pillow, and a CB. i think that's everything. i spend a lot of time in my truck.

 

Spare filter and belt could save your **** a big tow bill, huh Good idea

TP Been there

Hope not!!!


Keep 'em coming!!

 

I keep my tools in the front of my truck to have extra bed space along with better security. I guess if I got a single lid tool box I could store in the bed, but since I dont use my back seat and most of the time I dont use my passenger seat, I use it for storeage.