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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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I am new to the Super Duty and the 7.3L diesel engines. I recently bought a 1999 F-350 SRW and want to assemble a good tool kit to take with me. I am going to be away from home for 3 months at a time so i will need to know what specialty tools i should include with my regular tool kit. Do any of you super duty vets have any suggestions?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Everyone has their tools, but dont overlook the small stuff. Tie down straps, good pair of gloves, extra layer of clothing, good knife, flashlight etc.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Will do. All of those are what i always had in my previous truck so they just made the trip over to the new one.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Don't forget about the bulbs. I just found out last weekend I have to remove the entire headlight assembly to change the bulbs. What a stupid design. I'm actually updating my tool kit tonight to include a socket set and the 6" extension.

My last truck was a diesel and I always kept a spare fuel filter with me, plus the tools to change it.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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I recommend that you post your question in the 7.3L forum for a better response (see link below).

1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Thanks, I'll do that.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Spare tire tools!

Everything needed to service a flat tire.


The tools needed to lower your spare are priceless when you are on the side of the road.
Find them and try them out before you really, really need them.

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Lug nut tool
(I use a ½" drive 18" breaker bar with a cheater pipe turning a socket on a 6" extension.)
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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never thought of that but before i get on the road i need to practice changing the tire on this big old truck. Good stuff.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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never thought of that but before i get on the road i need to practice changing the tire on this big old truck. Good stuff.
I'm a TOW MAN.
I tow people to tire shops.
No reason for me to change a tire.
You need to know how to do that.
Knowing how will save you $$$.

Actually it can save you so much more.
The side of the road is no place to be.
 
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