Set of tools in CUCV...

[taildragger03]

Had the thought the other day about what tools would one or should carry with the CUCV's in the event that they let us down in the world.

 

[kassim503]

I think a 13, 15 MM socket and wrench, needle nose pliers, a screwdriver and a flashlight could probably rebuild the entire truck

 

[TyJustice]

I think a 13, 15 MM socket and wrench, needle nose pliers, a screwdriver and a flashlight could probably rebuild the entire truck

I concur!

 

[Pawnshop]

Every time I use a tool on my M1009 I put it in a box in the back of the truck, eventually I will have every necessary tool IN the truck that I need to work ON the truck. And ditto on the 13mm/15mm wrenches...

 

[LTWVARNG]

Dont forget a screwdriver!

 

[Cucvnut]

i keep all my tools in my truck

 

[jimm1009]

You also need a 10mm deepwell for pulling the glow plugs and a
torx bit (don't remember what the bit size is but can find it tomorrow) for changing the head light is you want to remove the headlight trim first.
A hydraulic bottle style jack because the OEM jacks are junk and a cross bar style lug nut wrench make things a little easier in case one goes down on the bottom side.
I recommend getting some closed lug nuts to protect the threads on the wheel mounting studs.
They usually only come in chrome but that little bit does not seem to stand out too bad and no more galled threads from mud or grime.
jimm1009

 

[Sgt Hulka]

Yeah but there's a big difference between the weight capacity of your truck and an M1009... Show-off...

 

[Cucvnut]

Yeah but there's a big difference between the weight capacity of your truck and an M1009... Show-off...

lol not my fault. buy a M1008 and put the springs and axles in your M1009

 

[CARNAC]

I had a USMC Major once tell me the most important tool for me to carry in my truck was a charged cell phone, a warning triangle, and a reflective vest. He was implying the truck wouldn't make it the 770 miles from MD to GA. It did.

As for tools, I carry metric and standard ratchet wrenchs, select metric and standard 3/8 in dr sockets with handle and short and long extension, a 8 in wrench, channel locks, pliers, needle nose pliers, a allen wrench for the lights, electrical tape, couple piece of wire, flat and phillips head screwdrivers large, a ratcheting screwdriver with multiple bits, and probably have one or two others. Except for the ratchet wrenches, it all fits into a standard mil spec tool bag that is part of the BII with plent of room to spare. The ratchet wrenches are in tool rolls and kept in a second bag.

 

[Cucvnut]

any pics of the mill spec tool bag ?

 

[CUCV850]

My favorite tools are multimeter and test light.

 

[firecontrol86]

i'm putting together a tool kit to keep in my truck too. i think i'm gonna throw it all in an old 9mm ammo can(i've got like 20 of em)

 

[Stihl029]

I put all the tools I use on my jeep and m1028 in the service body on the back of the M1028. Its nice to have storage. Oh i usually have about enough oil and fluids to do a full change at any given moment. I know kinda crazy but its just incase, oh and tired of catching **** for keeping more automotive stuff in the pantry than goods.

 

[emr]

An engine hoist...ouch sorry....

 

[ryan77]

Dont forget kentucky chrome aka duct tape.

 

[boomer431]

Considering the road so far I think a voltmeter would come in very handy.