Hey guys, so I wanted to come up with a list of parts that I or anyone traveling a lot, should keep in the truck. I have a 40 gallon plastic storage trunk I throw in the truck anytime I go on a trip and also during the winter.

Besides some recovery items and survival items. i.e. Tire chains, tow strap, schakles, etc. I would like to start a list of parts that should also be brought along. I would rather bust a few knuckles on the side of a road in a blizzard than pay/wait for a tow truck when I'm 500 miles from home.

Now, this list should exclude hand tools (unless specialty), socket sets, flashlights, recovery items, and survival. There are other list on FTE that are while compiled.

Here's the lists:

Spare Parts:

1. Serpentine Belt
2. Radiator hoses
3. Large Hose clamps able to be cut to size
4. Engine Oil
5. Trans Fluid
6. Steering Fluid
7. Brake Fluid
8. Coolant
9. CPS if you have a 7.3L
10. COP and boot for a V10
11. CPS if you have a 7.3L
12. Deferential Fluids
13. Fuses (Including Mini/ATO/Maxi), Relays (Refer to user manual)

Tools:

1. Permatek Gasket Maker
2. Nuclear Grade Duct tape (Got it from work)
3. Siphon Hand Pump
4. JB WELD (Quick Weld)
5. Air Compressor
6. PB Blaster
7. Electrical Tape
8. Wire
9. Multimeter
10. Dielectric Grease
11. Dynaplug Tire Repair
12. Hose Splice/Repair Kit
13. Safety Wire
14. Tire Pressure Gauge

Recovery:

1. HD Jumper Cables
2. Tow strap
3. Shackles
4. Flares (LED)
5. Tire Chains (w/ Snubbers)
6. Shovel

Alright, see what else we can add.




Thanks guys

 

tools, flashlight, electrical tape and some wiring should you need to cut and splice. Fuses.

 

Added items

 

Holy cow, I usually just carry a cell phone and credit cards.

 

Dynaplug tire plugger, plus you should always have a multi-tool on ya' so that you can dig out whatever nail or screw gave you a flat. (Personally, I use Ride-On in all my tubeless tires, but I still carry a Dynaplug just in case I can help someone else.)

I stopped carrying a complete hose kit and just started carrying one of the splice-in kits instead. The hoses were just too bulky and frankly I've never had a hose leak since I started replacing them every five years with OEM parts.

I usually have a variety of zip ties since they weigh nothing and can come in handy. (Wish I knew how to safety wire better, as I'd have some stainless steel safety wire, too.)

I used to carry road flares, but I've recently switched to LED flares instead: Lite Flare is a compact electronic LED signaling device

I always have food and water (earthquake supplies), as well as emergency blankets, work gloves, and a ball cap.

Oh, and a tire pressure gauge since one isn't integrated into my compressor.

 

X2
And I drive a 6.0 lol

 

Sobiloff,
Get a set of these and the only time you have to do by hand is if you can't fit them in.


Here is a nice Youtube how to

Here is a page on how to safety wire
Safety Wire Techniques

being able to safety wire is very useful and once you know how.
You will find more good uses.

Sean

 

I guess I like going places where neither a cell phone nor credit cards work, so I need to be a little more self-reliant.

 

If you have a V10, an extra COP and boot. CPS if you have 7.3L. Dielectric grease.

Not sure if a multi-meter would be considered as a specialty hand tool. A spare battery for it if it is digital. Makes finding the blown fuse much easier.

Rain poncho/coat if it's pouring and you have a flat.

 

A multi-meter is something I would count as a regular tool.

Sean

 

last trip that I have taken in my 99F250, my truck got some really bad gas in GA and NC (twice in 3 days). I had to replace fuel pump once in the parking lot, once building one out of two bad ones.

Now I do my research before I go on the trip to make sure either there is a store near by or I have enough tools and material to fix it on the spot

I would for sure get extra strainer for the pump and soldering kit.

 

It must be a 7.3 thing to worry about breaking down...

 

ooooooh....

 

I hear ya. I always have a tool box full of tools in the truck with me, I just don't carry any spare parts.

 

Ya I hear ya with that....I was in Utah and no cell service where I was...I didnt even see another car/truck on the same road for a few hours of driving.