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Emergency Truck Kit
Posted on 6/6/13 at 12:27 am
Posted on 6/6/13 at 12:27 am
I want to put together an emergency tool kit for the truck. What are some things you all keep in your vehicle for use in case of emergency (anything from a flat tire, to a blown radiator hose)
Item number 1 for me is going to be a floor or bottle jack. I've changed a tire on a full sized truck with a scissor jack before, and NEVER again will that happen.
After that, I'm thinking duct tape, a couple screw drivers, crescent wrenches, pliars, a good lug nut wrench, road flares, WD40, jumper cables, tow straps, para cord, ratchet straps, work gloves, and a few rags.
Anyone else have ideas/advice?
Item number 1 for me is going to be a floor or bottle jack. I've changed a tire on a full sized truck with a scissor jack before, and NEVER again will that happen.
After that, I'm thinking duct tape, a couple screw drivers, crescent wrenches, pliars, a good lug nut wrench, road flares, WD40, jumper cables, tow straps, para cord, ratchet straps, work gloves, and a few rags.
Anyone else have ideas/advice?
This post was edited on 6/6/13 at 7:54 pm
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Posted on 6/6/13 at 1:22 am to CptRusty
a 4 wire trailer light extender, a 4 way tire wrench, a 30ft tow strap, ratchet straps, zip ties, duct tape, small electrical kit with couple feet of 16 gauge wire, some wire nuts, electrical tape, and needle nose with cutters, extra trailer hitch pins, a couple shop towels, various trailer balls, work gloves, good pair 20ft long jumper cables, wd40, tire gauge, flashlight, basic mechanics tools (pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers), replaceable fuses needed for your truck
If this is an older truck add 1 qt motor oil, a gallon of water, 1 pair extra large pantyhose, small bottle of fast orange hand cleaner.
If this is an older truck add 1 qt motor oil, a gallon of water, 1 pair extra large pantyhose, small bottle of fast orange hand cleaner.
Posted on 6/6/13 at 5:03 am to CptRusty
It'd take half a day to type everything I have in mine.
The key is lots of universal stuff like channel locks and crescent wrenches if space is an issue.
One of those 150 piece tool sets is nice to have but I would put emphasis on channel locks. One of the most useful tools there is if you have good ones and know how to use them.
Have the right size socket to take the front axle nut off.
Kroil.
Plenty screwdrivers
Tie wire
The key is lots of universal stuff like channel locks and crescent wrenches if space is an issue.
One of those 150 piece tool sets is nice to have but I would put emphasis on channel locks. One of the most useful tools there is if you have good ones and know how to use them.
Have the right size socket to take the front axle nut off.
Kroil.
Plenty screwdrivers
Tie wire
Posted on 6/6/13 at 8:36 am to CptRusty
Sounds like you are well on your way. I'd add two things, a 12-Volt compressor, with plugs and fix-a-flat, and a First Aid Kit, I carry a fairly advanced one.
Posted on 6/6/13 at 3:26 pm to CptRusty
I recommend a membership to AAA. No shite.
Posted on 6/6/13 at 3:31 pm to CptRusty
A Judge.
Posted on 6/6/13 at 3:36 pm to CptRusty
Board or heavy plywood in case you have to use the jack in the dirt or other soft ground.
Posted on 6/6/13 at 3:46 pm to CptRusty
When I had a toolbox in my bed. Most of my tools would accumulate in it.
Basics for me,
jumper cables
chain and tow ropes
channel locks
cresent wrench
screwdrivers
maybe a small combo wrench set
Basics for me,
jumper cables
chain and tow ropes
channel locks
cresent wrench
screwdrivers
maybe a small combo wrench set
Posted on 6/6/13 at 3:50 pm to CptRusty
gorilla duct tape
hatchet
tie wraps
pliers
screw driver
flask
c4
fire starting capability
headlight
trashbag
knife
screw driver
hatchet
tie wraps
pliers
screw driver
flask
c4
fire starting capability
headlight
trashbag
knife
screw driver
Posted on 6/6/13 at 3:58 pm to CptRusty
I am getting an AR-7 Henry Survival Rifle to keep in my trunk. The whole gun breaks down and fits in the waterproof stock. In about one minute you can assemble the gun and have a semi-auto rifle in .22lr.
Posted on 6/6/13 at 4:04 pm to CptRusty
1. assault rifle with lots of clips
2. frisbee golf bag with lots of frisbees
3. umbrella
4. jumper cables
5. 4 way tire tool
6. bug dope
7. work gloves
8. machete
2. frisbee golf bag with lots of frisbees
3. umbrella
4. jumper cables
5. 4 way tire tool
6. bug dope
7. work gloves
8. machete
Posted on 6/6/13 at 4:05 pm to CptRusty
A hammer 
Posted on 6/6/13 at 5:10 pm to CptRusty
I always ride with a tree saw and a tow strap and a couple of shackles in my toolbox. Chainsaw during the winter. You get alot of trees down on the unkept road that I commute on. In the last three years I think I've pulled about a dozen trees out of the road.
Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:09 pm to CptRusty
quote:
I've changed a tire on a full sized truck with a scissor jack before, and NEVER again will that happen.
I've done it several times with no issue
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