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What do you carry in your truck toolbox

Posted on 8/24/14 at 7:56 pm
Posted by Flanders
Bham
Member since May 2008
9848 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 7:56 pm
Tow straps, ratchets, tools, fluids, duct tape, electric tape, extra pair of boots, rope, fix a flat, rc134. ..

What else you got? I just purchased my first truck and added a tool box today, need suggestions.


Pics of new truck..



And with the toolbox

This post was edited on 8/24/14 at 8:03 pm
Posted by Merica
'Merica
Member since Mar 2013
987 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 7:58 pm to
Jumper cables
Posted by 4LSU2
Member since Dec 2009
37382 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 7:59 pm to
Good pair of gloves is paramount.

Also, slip in a few extra beer huggies, decent socket set (standard and metric), flash light, jumper cables, bolt cutters, battery operated four piece kit consisting of drill, saw zall, grinder, and skill saw, trash bags, and toilet paper.
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
56225 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 8:01 pm to
man, don't worry about what to put in your tool box, as it will be full before you know it...
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
56225 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 8:12 pm to
damn nice truck, man....pretty similar to mine. that is easily the most practical vehicle I have ever owned...
Posted by TulaneUVA
Member since Jun 2005
25935 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 8:13 pm to
I don't have a tool box because like 90% of the those who own them, I don't have a need for it. I would use it maybe 4 times a year and it doesn't make fuel economy sense to carry an extra 200lbs worth of shite. Nor do I need my bed shorter for no reason.

All of the shite I need is in my cab. shite to change my tires, straps and tie downs, and tow straps to pull your heavy asses out of the ditch cause you're too loaded down
This post was edited on 8/24/14 at 8:15 pm
Posted by plazadweller
South Georgia
Member since Jul 2011
11461 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 8:16 pm to
Wrenches, jumper cables, tools for changing spare tire, wood blocks, all other tools, electrical wire. Pretty much macguyver
Posted by hogdaddy
Krotz Springs
Member since Feb 2010
5153 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 8:27 pm to
Tire iron\lug wrench, because you never when you will need it.



Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
66763 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 8:31 pm to
Tons of shite.

Lots of tow straps, lots of tools, lots of chainsaw stuff, wiring stuff, general things like ratchet straps, pb blaster, electric tape, etc

All impeccably organized in milk crates, trays, and tool bags

Can't have a truck without a toolbox. I use the hell out of it.
This post was edited on 8/24/14 at 8:32 pm
Posted by Nodust
Member since Aug 2010
22643 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 8:49 pm to
No toolbox now. May get one one day.

I would put
jumper cables
Decent jack
Chains of various length
Basic tool set
4x4 blocks or assorted sizes

If anyone can figure out how to keep crap in an aluminum toolbox from getting coated in never seize let me know.
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:03 pm to
Let's put it this way, my buddies ask me if I'm bringing my truck and if I am they let their wives bring them in their girly autos to the camp.
Posted by JAB528
The Mexican Ocean
Member since Jun 2012
16870 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:07 pm to
In the back of the van I keep gloves, rope, tarp, and duct tape.
Posted by djangochained
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
19054 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:10 pm to
Empty gas can
Rope
Jumper cables
Tow strap
Come along
Ratchet straps
Tools
Posted by Capital Cajun
Over Yonder
Member since Aug 2007
5528 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:14 pm to
Enough tools to frame, plumb, and wire a house sans an air compressor. Bungies, ratchet straps, small socket set, jumper cables, and a power inverter.
Posted by bpinson
Ms
Member since May 2010
2668 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:19 pm to
Tools ect.. and also a first aid kit, and maybe a survival pack, (fire starter, survival blanket, non perishable food, water)...be prepared.
Posted by windshieldman
Member since Nov 2012
12818 posts
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:57 pm to
Big arse caulk gun, hood cover, urethanes, primers, tapes, hand scrubbies. Windshield repair kit, long knife, a couple tools to cut out a windshield, spray paint in case I frick up. Long magnet thingies for dropped screws in door panels. Other crap, I really need to get organizing going on. Backseat is mobile toolbox full of crap, then back of truck I keep air compressor, windshield rack, and stand. My trucks a nervous wreck.
Posted by NASA_ISS_Tiger
Huntsville, Al via Sulphur, LA
Member since Sep 2005
8000 posts
Posted on 8/25/14 at 7:30 am to
I have everything you have...plus one item....a decent floor jack (2 ton minimum) with enough lift to change a flat. Screw those factory jacks.

Hell, if I could put my racing jack in there...I would. I love that thing...3 pumps and truck's up!
Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
19431 posts
Posted on 8/25/14 at 7:56 am to
You tool box should be geared towards the activity that you do most in your life. If your a carpenter, fill it with carpentry tools, mechanic likewise. Therefore mine is filled with the following:


Lube
Condoms
Bourbon
Posted by DeepSouthSportsman
frick Bama
Member since Jul 2012
4635 posts
Posted on 8/25/14 at 10:44 am to
Tools


All kinds of shite. If I emptied it, I would probably find all kinds of shite that I've been looking for.
Posted by RougeTiger
The Field, LA
Member since Sep 2009
1591 posts
Posted on 8/25/14 at 1:25 pm to
I keep a small gas can in mine just incase.
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