That what the back seat is for? I need my bed space to haul things, so I'm limited to what I carry. Right now, I've got a tow chain, high-lift, 1/4+3/8 ratchet set, tie down kit with tarp straps, ratchet straps, etc., a hatchet, vice grips, large crescent wrench, small crescent wrench, axe, folding shovel, cutting tools(knives, snips, etc.), and a healthy mix of fluids(oil, PS fluid, brake fluid, ether, spray lube). My jumper cables are so crapped out that they probably wouldn't jump a lawnmower anymore, so I've been meaning to get a set if I come across one cheap. I have a spare battery instead right now.

i dont haul much but a bunch of tires i brought up here to ND with me to add weight for the bad weather. it seemed to work.

Changes the brake pads today turns out something ain't right cause both sides were wearing uneven and changed the lugnuts to some nicer ones now it looks better but makes my rims and center caps look old and dirty. That and got my moms truck washed.

I did end up washing it, getting some floor mats and a deodorizer so it smells nice for the wifes maiden voyage in it tomorrow. Very happy now that I got it running right, was worried about it being gutless with the 3.08's, but the 351 really gets it moving good.

It sounds like you were the only one out there willing to help anyone. Especially once you needed the help yourself.

Ill help anyone that needs it. I keep a full tool box in my truck tool box. I can repair just about anything. Even pulled a tranny out of a truck at the junk yard with just the tools in my truck. I also keep 2 big tow/recovery straps, chain, mega jumper cables, smaller cables, big shackles, little shackles, big tie down straps, little tie down straps, Gloves, mini floor jack, bottle jack, multiple hitches, lug wrenches, big bolt cutters, and probably more.

As for running into stuff, it doesn't really bother me. My truck is pretty beat. Its been in 3 wrecks, only one of which was the truck actually moving. After non of them did we have the body damage repaired. I'll lightly bump polls or trees, the stuff that i wont have to pay for if its damaged. I like not having to worry about hitting something or more scratches. It doesnt matter if i hit a tree, but i try not too.

well guess what guys. i blew a head gasket and cracked the cylinder head on the 88. gonna fix it probably next weekend. sucks. i feel like crying. as a matter of fact i already did cry.

how did you crack the head??? and post a vid!!

well thats what it appears to be. well probably more of a warped head.

are you sure you didnt just stretch some studs?

oh no.... it was spewing coolant everywhere. like i mean EVERYWHERE! not just a drip here or there.

Thats what happens when you drive them when there overheating , sometimes its better to walk ....Lew

that sucks man...

yeah. im wound so tight right now im just so dam pissed off.

hey, at least its a relatively easy fix.

Wow... Am I the only one who has a machette'?