My truck will be paid off by the first of the year and I want to put together a list of parts to store in my toolbox in the event that I should have to do some roadside maintenace (planning a hunting trip to Montana next year). I was thinking about putting a starter, alternator, CAC boots and maybe some sensors...any thoughts on what would be good to keep on hand and what would be overkill. I haven't changed my starter yet so that will definately be on the list...thanks

 

why would you need such stuff for 'just in case"? Are you currently having problem with any of the above? Seems to me you will too much invested and have a parts house in the truck. Unless you are having problems I would not really think you have a need. Mine was paid off 3 years ago, had the bullet proofing done summer prior to this one, only things I carry are fuel filters and sometimes oil filter. Yes I carry some tools but they are 'just in case" I need some minor maint capability for either the truck , the trailer or something/someone else.

 

No problems with my truck at all...I would rather be proactive rather than reactive, for once *LOL"...I understand where you are coming from with the "parts warehouse", I don't want to go overboard, but I also don't want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere...just figured there might be some essentials that others carry with them that would be smart to have on hand...

 

oh I understand, I think you would be better off with fuel filters just in case. This is the only rtoadside problem Ive hadbut it only takes a minut amount to set off the water light. Get both and the wrench plus the drain plug allen wrench or change the drain plug to a bolt style. I carry a 36 mm (1 & 5/16TH) I think it is socket, plus the a long extension to reach the lower filter. I think its a 6mm allen for the water drain.

 

very poor choice of words
good luck to you

 

The only two spares parts I carry is my AAA card and credit card. I do carry some tow straps and like items for the winter tho.

 

+1 on the poor choice of title, but my advice on roadside repair is as follows ....

I have a large toolbox in my truck and this is what I carry between my toolbox and behind the rear seat ....

BTW ...If oil and fuel filters are close to needing to be changed I'd change them before I left on a major road trip

1 new oil filter
1 set of fuel filters
1 tranny filter
I carry 1 gallon jug of oil for top ups but I don't carry a full oil change. So many places to buy new if necessary.
1 quart bottle of tranny fluid
1 gallon of 50/50 coolant
1 quart of Mobil 1 synthetic ATF for power steering fluid
1 quart of unopened DOT 3 brake fluid
1 spare serpentine belt (when I put on a new belt I put the old one under the rear seat as a spare)
I have the layout of my belt printed and laminated and kept in my glove compartment
1 package of headlight, tail light and license plate bulbs
Duct tape, electrical tape, zip ties
2 towstraps (I actually have 2x20' crane lifting straps that I use for work)
1 16' tow chain
4 screw shackles (also use for work)
Tools to do the filter changes and serpentine belt - I have a compact craftsman socket set (265 piece I think) with a carry case that was recommended to me by a member on here a few years ago. Best thing I ever bought and the top storage space has been added to with various small tools, ICP socket, IPR socket, pliers, magnet, mirror, etc over time.
2' of 1" galvy pipe as a breaker bar to add on the ratchet handle

Also do not forget the following:
Check your spare tire!! Make sure you have the tool to lower it from the frame and that it will actually lower to the ground. This is important!!! I speak from experience here. The part will rust if you don't use it occasionally. I got a flat once and couldn't lower the wheel. I had to have truck towed to a shop that could cut off the spare to install it. Simple maintenance would have prevented that. Now on each oil change I lower and raise the wheel and rub anti seize on the cable. That replacement spare tire carrier cost me $129.48 6C3Z 1A131 AA.

Check your jack and lug nut wrench and make sure the jack works in the real world. I carry a block of 14"x14" made of a few layers of 3/4" plywood to give me a solid pad and raise the height of the jack. Again, experience here. The first time I needed my jack in the real world on the side of the road the jack went into the dirt rather than the truck going up .

Anything else in the front country I would call AAA for. I have the AAA plus service and I have gotten my monies worth out of it.

For extended back country travel I would add perhaps:
a solar trickle charger and maybe spare batteries if doing an extended cold weather trip
a shovel
a come-a-long
5 gal - 10gal of extra fuel with antigel added - depending on where you are going
snow chains - depending on where you are going

Enjoy the trip!!

 

HOLY I MEANT TO PUT APOCOLYPTIC BATMAN!!! I knew something didn't look right but couldn't put a finger on it until I realized what I really wanted to put today. +1 Million on bad choice...feel like a boob. sorry guys...I do have a full size matching spare Piolet and a 2 1/2 Ton SUV floor Jack in the box....appreciate the info...apologies for the brain fart!

 

I just keep a a set of tools, oil, and water in my tool box. never had to use them on my truck at least

 

You can edit the title of a thread if you want to. Just go to the original post and click edit.

 

rule of thumb.. if you have to ask yourself if its a poor choice of words it more then likly is.

 

In DC with the kids on fall break and spent the morning at the Holocaust Museum. I'm in support of taking the above quoted advice.

 

FIXED....Thanks Rusty!!

Also...I have a spare FICM...think I'll get it rebuilt by Ed and toss it in the toolbox as well...never know when I might need it, or someone else on the side of the road!

 

This same list your asking about I had also asked for a few months back.
Here is the link to it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...wish-list.html
One thing I added was road side assistance program to my current coverage.
I guess sort of like AAA.

Sean

 

a spare working ficm, and some basic hand tools, and fuel filters.
and my little netbook with AE on it. that's it.

main thing, AAA premier, wich gives me a one shot of 200 miles
of tow... per card, so with two cards i could tow it 400 miles.

with a van, it's vacuum brakes, so i have a backup vacuum pump
that i can switch over if i have a primary vacuum pump failure.
it's happened once, and zero brakes suck.

but i don't do long hauls with this... it's a work truck used within
150 miles of home, generally... i might get up to 500 miles away,
but thats about it.