What tools do you keep in your truck?

[ReverendQ]

If you have a powerboost or a 2kw inverter truck, don't forget your extension cords and dogbone converters for the 240a socket if equipped (only on 7.2kW trucks do the generator plug adapters have use-case).

- Assorted electrical cords and adapters for the PPOB
- Various recovery straps, various tie-down / ratchet straps, a couple moving blankets and tarps
- 120v Air compressor w/ coiled hose, various air implements for inflating tires / tire pressure /etc
- A couple tool bags with basic drills/drivers/impacts
- Lock picking tools, hand pump inflator device for wedging open car doors for unlocking
- First aid kits (small and large, includes misc OTC meds / allergies / etc...)
- Various items that go into the hitch receiver like tri ball / recovery point
- 4ga 20' jumper cables
- Decent pair of mechanics stye gloves and 2 pairs of helper-rated gloves
- Couple microfiber towels, roll of paper towels
- Misc hand tool box set, breaker bar and larger deepwalls w/ extensions.
- Angle grinder with various cutting disks (goes with the above lock stuff)
- Spare change of clothes and shoes

That's the typical load out. Most of it fits in 2 clear plastic containers (makes finding things a little easier seeing through the walls), All of it fits into the back cab floor w/ seats up. Just got a swing-out truck box for the passenger side bed to hold the factory jack due to audio system removing it from cab (currently sitting in one of the plastic tubs)

What!? No condoms? ... to isolate fingers when attaching jump box to other autos. What did you think I meant they were for? LOL

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[HammaMan]

What!? No condoms? ... to isolate fingers when attaching jump box to other autos. What did you think I meant they were for? LOL

That's just the mental pics of what's in the containers. The armrest console contents were not declared

 

[Eskram]

Basic hand tools, extension cords, and a high-limit credit card.

 

[RedStorm]

Very minimal in mine, compared to yall. Got rid of my normal first aid kit and upgraded to a smaller, more focused trauma pack ( pressure dressings and tourniquets). Never used anything out of my first aid kit since it was all bandaids and ibuprofen. After being first on scene to a couple serious accidents and using T-shirts/belts for tourniquets, I tossed it.

https://mymedic.com/products/myfak-firstaidkit

Used the above kit, but replaced/upgraded to more trauma items.

Also have a small chemical fire extinguisher and air compressor.

Element E50 Fire Extinguisher Stick 40050, 50 second discharge NO MAINTENANCE https://a.co/d/az6mhGN

https://ezflate.com/products/copy-of-pre-order-m-e-s-a-auto-air-5-6-cfm-portable-air-compressor

Apparently I need to go back and restock my truck though.

 

[3DogKnight]

I keep a projectile dispenser in my truck. Sometimes more than one.

 

[JJSnell]

Shovel, bag of Lime, rope.... wait what?

 

[Grafx36510]

Shovel, plastic painters tarp, duct tape, tyvek suit, quickrete, oh wait, wrong truck.

 

[Kanuck]

I understand the 21mm and breaker bar, I carry the same because factory lug tools suck. Why the 3 inch extension? ?

Keeps the knuckles away from the truck body. Gives a little more room to keep the breaker bar 90 degrees to the socket...more leverage.


EDIT: if torque sticks are used, those dam things are plus or minus 50 ft/lbs. or just the impact wrench. As far as I am concerned are garbage. Ford lug nuts are to be 150 ft/lbs. Torque wrench done correctly is the best.

 

[mrerick]

In addition to the multi-tool wrench and socket kit, blanket, safety markers, first aid kit, window exit breaker tool and a fuse kit, I carry a LCD digital multi-meter.

Even an inexpensive multi-meter is better than none...

 

[Big Dog Daddy]

In addition to the multi-tool wrench and socket kit, blanket, safety markers, first aid kit, window exit breaker tool and a fuse kit, I carry a LCD digital multi-meter.

Even an inexpensive multi-meter is better than none...

A fuse kit is a good idea. Do you have a complete set of spare fuses for the truck? I need to get some of the 3 blade micro fuses like these. I don't need the whole kit but just a couple of each size in a zip lock bag in the glove box.

https://www.amazon.com/SINBRLAI-App...-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

[Kanuck]

I should add
The list I posted is what I carry when just around home. I have a cross bed tool box that gets loaded with a lot more items when going on a trip.

More tools
Antifreeze
Oil
12 voth air compressor

Plus what ever else I see when looking around the shop as I load up the truck

 

[Lricaud81]

A fuse kit is a good idea. Do you have a complete set of spare fuses for the truck? I need to get some of the 3 blade micro fuses like these. I don't need the whole kit but just a couple of each size in a zip lock bag in the glove box.

https://www.amazon.com/SINBRLAI-Applicable-Maintenance-Replacement-Automobile/dp/B0B5TRQXS4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=34BZTFWOQJN43&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aU7m6-5CyS-KAXgk6Dk6ovSUCxM-sLTTAF-5S3xOffVosHQgRwjloNMsmRZfuDq_PFFtTUmFirgo_HCtpemi9oyXPQ4te56rTwvkWPltzQ83bzgH5yp2kgA6ZLLLC-w8wOlAX_zBUa0atpmLDUzpCWXGeUrW0Bt-Mea5nG1M_1OqrUflGNtPqgugZc-nbdhoFBym4rZMd2ToW3YUDLjehIKAc5PcnKEgz-hIk9bnIZI.gX_yEG5OIS62MDDBEXVNep2OjFZG8FZ08vE5jQRsnz4&dib_tag=se&keywords=three+blade+fuse&qid=1715217519&sprefix=Three+blade+fuse,aps,174&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Wait what. We have fuses like this in our truck. I've never seen a 3 blade fuse. Lol. I've never even opened or looked at the fuse panels in my truck.

 

[HammaMan]

A fuse kit is a good idea. Do you have a complete set of spare fuses for the truck? I need to get some of the 3 blade micro fuses like these. I don't need the whole kit but just a couple of each size in a zip lock bag in the glove box.

Yeah, gone are good old days when when you could toss in an audible-blow fuse

 

[Big Dog Daddy]

Wait what. We have fuses like this in our truck. I've never seen a 3 blade fuse. Lol. I've never even opened or looked at the fuse panels in my truck.

Yes, in the fuse box in the passenger footwear there's a boatload of them in different amperages, I think there's 4 sizes. Parts stores don't always have them, this is why I want to purchase some. In some positions only 2 legs of the fuse are used and you can simply turn them around. But not all positions are like that.

 

[Lricaud81]

Yes, in the fuse box in the passenger footwear there's a boatload of them in different amperages, I think there's 4 sizes. Parts stores don't always have them, this is why I want to purchase some. In some positions only 2 legs of the fuse are used and you can simply turn them around. But not all positions are like that.

Thats craziness. I'll have to look at that and get some for just in case.

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