Tools to Carry

[SinisterSilverado]

I just carry around a cheap toolbox set from Walmart, a set of jumper cables, and whatever I need to change a tire. Luckily, I've never needed to use any except for the cables. *knocks on wood*

 

[Aloicious]

I use my DDM and code reader/scanner I keep with me, a lot, but usually its to help other people out.

 

[NacIK]

I did not see one person list a flash light for when they are walking.

 

[eck95z71]

I did not see one person list a flash light for when they are walking.

Good eye! that's a must have

 

[Problem2420]

i carry random tools at times and never the right ones when i need them. lol but i did have me a mini sae 1/4 socket set when my u joint poped on the freeway. i know there metric bolts but when your on the freeway anything that fits works. lol

 

[shortchevy]

I have a nylon strap, for when the fuel pump goes out and a cell phone for anything else minus a flat... nothing in the bed but a rubber mat, empty console, 2 cds in the holder and the manual in the glove box. I do still have the spare tire (under the truck still) and the widow maker jack and spare tire tools in their proper place behind the pass seat

 

[ndians68]

at the momnet... just a crappy cell phone that doesnt get any reception when needed, but for atleast another year or so i also carry dad (hes the only one that likes to drive it that can leaglly drive)

 

[Butch]

Currently in my truck toolbox:

• 3 pairs of Channel Locks, as well as pliers and side cutters
• 2 pairs of vise grips
• lots of screwdrivers including a few torx bits
• alignment bar and pry bar
• brass rods (3/8" and 1/2")
• Hammers (big and small)
• bottles of Kroil, Simple Green, Alcohol
• Assorted types of tape
• 3/8" and 1/4" Socket sets and a long breaker bar or two and a matching set of wrenches
• flashlight (spare batteries)
• Rope, Wire, a few electrical wires

Those are what I find most important other than your standard emergency tools (Jumper Cables, Snatch Strap, etc.) they all fit in a decent size tool bag and are dedicated tools that stay with the truck, they don't ever go to work with me or get used at home. I left out a few things but there's a lot to remember, usually I won't try a roadside fix if I can help it, after all I prefer to have my whole toolset to do it with and that is why I keep AAA but there is places that I don't get reception and there are places you can't get AAA to come to so for those reasons, I try to stay one step ahead.

 

[93 K1500]

Am I the only one who brings 1 of all the three main sensors, MAP went out once 30 mi from nowhere was glad i had a spare

 

[RHamill]

Well I do have an LED maglite that I found in my woods next to a big turd and some toilet paper, I think a hunter left it there because it is missing the button, I slide the inner piece on it and to turn it on, Ive got to stick my pinky in it.

Also have both tow hooks in a tool box with their hardware, jumper cables, channel locks, and vise grips.