CUCV tool kit...what do you carry?

[linx310]

I am thinking about ordering a set of "throw away" (inexpensive so if they get stolen no big loss) tools to put in my CUCV to fix it if it breaks down.

I was thinking of putting a box together with the following:

Socket Set - SAE 1/4-3/4
Socket Set - Metric 4 mm-17 mm
Wrenches - SAE 5/16-3/4
Wrenches - Metric 8mm-17mm
Bailing wire
Duct tape
Crescent Wrench
Vice Grips
Flash Light
Hammer

Do you think this is to much?

What do you carry in your truck?

 

[Warthog]

You forgot the liquid refreshments.

 

[Warthog]

You might add some clear tubing to help bled the fuel filter. A spare filter might be a good addition.

The majority of the breakdowns I have seen are electrical and fuel. So some electrical tools would be good.

 

[WARWAG]

Ive added a set of craftsman tools that are in there case which sits right against the back wall off my cab. The seat closes right up against it and everything fits snug. To that I have added silicon tape, Gorilla tape, electrical tape, liquid electrical tape, some vaccum lines and a small electrical kit. I also have my quick connect jumper cables and will mount a tire iron to the back cab wall as well. Onec I get the area behind the seat set up and eveything mounted I will take some pictures.

 

[Disciple]

I carry all of the above plus WD-40, a High-Lift Jack, tow chains, tow stap, a shovel, a jerry can full of Diesel, a tire plugging kit, SPARE BELTS! (have needed these in a tight spot before) as well as all of my electrical tools along with some spare wire and electrical tape, etc. and best of all: A 5" S&W 1911 .45 in the glove box!

 

[91W350]

I added line wrenches and a 1/4" drive socket set for the lift pump repair. 3/8" drive socket set under the seat, old OD green canvas mechanic's bag behind the seat with a wide assortment of combination wrenches, screw drivers.... Tossing in a multi-meter next... I am going to have to slow down on the behind the seat stash, it is starting to get difficult to slide back. I also carry a heavy set of jumper cables and a 2.5" X 30' tow strap. A spare fuel filter and Power Service ... normally the corner of the bed has a gallon of antifreeze and a gallon of oil.

 

[UNIMOG-GUY]

I would add some metal wire and zip ties.

 

[Barrman]

Test light and DVOM along with some spare wire and connectors. Plus pretty much all the stuff already mentioned.

 

[doghead]

Whatever you decide to carry your tools in, be certain to make some effort to hold it in place. Not just keep keep it from sliding, but also keep it from "lifting" up.

I knew a guy who had a heart attack while driving and went off the road. They said he probably would have survived if he had not received the severe head trauma from his toolbox full of tools,it was on the passenger side floor.

I keep some tools behind my seat, in an ammo can. It is fairly secure with straps holding it down to the floor and from moving forward also.

Just think about it, whenever you put something in your passenger area(cab).

 

[Recovry4x4]

I am thinking about ordering a set of "throw away" (inexpensive so if they get stolen no big loss) tools to put in my CUCV to fix it if it breaks down.

I was thinking of putting a box together with the following:

Socket Set - SAE 1/4-3/4
Socket Set - Metric 4 mm-17 mm
Wrenches - SAE 5/16-3/4
Wrenches - Metric 8mm-17mm
Bailing wire
Duct tape
Crescent Wrench
Vice Grips
Flash Light
Hammer

Do you think this is to much?

What do you carry in your truck?

Screwdrivers?

 

[Disciple]

Whatever you decide to carry your tools in, be certain to make some effort to hold it in place.

Good advice Doghead. I know a State Trooper that recently pulled a mother of four from the wreckage. Said she probably would have survived if it hadn't been for the BOX OF TISSUES that hit her in the head and killed her. Accidents are violent! It's amazing the amount of energy even a small object can carry at high speeds like that.

For me, I have a saddle box mounted in the bed of the truck that I store everything in. I like keeping behind the seat clear for MORE GUNS!!!

 

[Darwin T]

guns behind the seat?

For me, I have a saddle box mounted in the bed of the truck that I store everything in. I like keeping behind the seat clear for MORE GUNS!!!

Behind the seat does not do any good. a pistol in the glove box, a shotgun and a rifle in the gun rack, and extra ammo behind the seat. oh yea, a cell phone in the pocket.

 

[Darwin T]

the best tool is a towbar!!! connected to a vehicle about the same size. if the front vehicle breaks down, pull over, remove towbar from front of rear vehicle, install towbar on front of front vehicle, pull rear vehicle around and connect towbar to rear of new front vehicle and off you go.

i am going to be pulling this maneuver this weekend with an M35a2 and an M109a3. the pucker factor is getting high.

 

[Disciple]

Behind the seat works just fine... The only reason for the .45 in the glove box (and the 9mm in my wasteband) is to give me time to get to the rifle! I like the built-in racks, but they're a little OBVIOUS don't ya think? Suppose I could throw a jacket over it though, call it an expensive coat rack. I've got the necessary permits for the pistols, might be tough explaining the loaded AR-15 to the LEO's though.

 

[Darwin T]

i can't wait to explain to a leo why they is a 50 cal on the m-66. that should be fun. on my frist recovery i went with no tools and drive back from texarkana to port arthur, tx with a stop in louisiana. about 350 miles with no tools. not smart just lucky, ran out of fuel with the gauge showing 1/2 a tank. all i had was 2 quarts of rotella 15w40 and a small can of seafoam engine cleaner. multifuel? emptied into tank and drove 1.5 miles to truckstop got fuel and got home. i just don't have the knowledge, i could screw something up with a good tool kit. i wish i was like the guys on here that just stop fix and go! that's not a joke!!

 

[xenocath]

i have a huge tool chest mounted in my bed behind the cab between and fastened with turn buckles to the tie off points. usually about 2 gallons of 50/50 mix along the driver side and two gallons of full strength antifreeze on the passenger side. inside the box i have a full craftsman mechanic kit in plastic case, a military rocket case full of tools such as 18volt screw gun/drill snap ring pliers prybar line wrenches tubing cutter flare kit union kit spare 3/8 fuel hose spare glow plugs otc glow plug remover glow plug swivel sockets assorted extensions and odd ratchets 3/8. beside the case is a 4 way lug wrench and hd jumper cables. two 9 mm ammo bozes stacked one full of electrical meters splices bulbs tapes etc the other full of straps trailer hook ups and such. also i have a file crate full of spare fluids wd 40 hammers spare radiator hose heater hose and hose clamps along with duct tape. another tool tray filled with project pieces and spare relays for fixing truck. i also have a wrecker cable i scavenged with a hook attached along with an axle strap that i use to pull stuck vehicles with. i also usually have a machete, shovel and double bitted axe stashed in front of the mounted tool chest. this is just the stuff i can remember being in the truck there is probably alot more stuff not technically tools in there. behind the seat resides the high lift jack, flashlight headlight compass gloves and rags and a multitool. in the glove box there is a book with all mods i have made or have found on the truck as well as part numbers for everything i might need to replace or have replaced. a zip drive with all technical manuals downloaded to it for my truck and accessories. also matches knives and truck reg info. seems like alot of stuff to carry around but i have never had everything i needed for a roadside repair but i always have everything someone else needs to get them moving again.

 

[67_C-30]

I keep one of these in anything I'm driving daily. You can just fix anything with this set. Well worth the $70!


148 Piece Professional Tool Set 1/4-1/2 Drive 037103200525#

 

[SGT Estum]

I carry all of the above plus WD-40, a High-Lift Jack, tow chains, tow stap, a shovel, a jerry can full of Diesel, a tire plugging kit, SPARE BELTS! (have needed these in a tight spot before) as well as all of my electrical tools along with some spare wire and electrical tape, etc. and best of all: A 5" S&W 1911 .45 in the glove box!

Ditto on the M1911. If your tool kit is on a budget, you can get by with a RockRiverArms or Springfield Armory for now and buy the S&W later.

 

[dstang97]

The 2 most important Tools you can own

1. Cell phone
2. AAA platinum

but otherwise socket set, wrenches, screwdrivers

 

[Hogg]

I'm with Doghead on this one..... Plenty of liquid refreshments and a D*mn good cooler