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I was thinking about the MUST have items for PSD while being out on the road. Beside having the basic items such as flash light, fuse, tape, flares etc.. I would like to hear your all thoughts on other items like CPS and a 10 MM socket....
I guess in a nut chell lets biuld a tool box....
Thanks Sam
I guess in a nut chell lets biuld a tool box....
Thanks Sam
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My "tool kit" always has the following:
Metric and Sae wrenches and sockets
Various screw drivers and other tools
Spare bottle jack and a couple scrap 2x4's
T-wrench
tie down straps
Jumpers
Clevis
Tow rope
1 can of Fix a Flat (Only to be used as a last resort)
1 gallon of DK
1 gallon of 15w40
1 grease gun
Metric and Sae wrenches and sockets
Various screw drivers and other tools
Spare bottle jack and a couple scrap 2x4's
T-wrench
tie down straps
Jumpers
Clevis
Tow rope
1 can of Fix a Flat (Only to be used as a last resort)
1 gallon of DK
1 gallon of 15w40
1 grease gun
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From experience...a car charger for your cell phone. It just plain sucks when the battery dies while you're calling for help.
Spare tire that can be easily removed/replaced (Mine was 2 hours to remove last Saturday and only had 25 psi left in it. Good thing I was checking it BEFORE heading out) The correct size lug wrench that will reach deep enough to get over the studs on the rear wheels. A gallon or two of distilled water or 50/50 anti-freeze mix. A breaker bar to replace a serpentine belt if'n ya need to.
Spare tire that can be easily removed/replaced (Mine was 2 hours to remove last Saturday and only had 25 psi left in it. Good thing I was checking it BEFORE heading out) The correct size lug wrench that will reach deep enough to get over the studs on the rear wheels. A gallon or two of distilled water or 50/50 anti-freeze mix. A breaker bar to replace a serpentine belt if'n ya need to.
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From: Shawnee, Ks
For those that still have the through the belt upper radiator hose, besides a 1/2 inch breaker bar, the tools to replace the serp belt should include big pliers for the stock upper hose clamps, 18mm wrench (Pliers will work also) for the petcock and a clean bucket to drain the radiator into and a funnel to pour it back in.
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From: Helotes, Texas
Hi-Jack, 60" pry/digging bar, chains, CO2 tank for inflating tires and running small air tools, lots of hand tools, 3/8" and 1/2" socket sets, hammers, pipe wrenches, sledge hammer, bailing wire, duct tape, spare fuses and bulbs, rope, ratchet straps, flashlight, Q-beam, jumper cables, hacksaw, shark tooth hand saw, electrical meter, miscellaneous wire, wire nuts, connectors, electrical tape, wire ties, misc nuts bolts and screws, CPS, serp belt, hoses, cordless sawzall and drill, gloves, rags and hand cleaner, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, jacket, compass, extra socks, tooth brush, tooth paste, deodorant, t-shirt, ear plugs, safety glasses, spare batteries, phone charger, and a whole lot of other misc. crap! Have a big toolbox though, lol!
Max
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Last edited by Max1775; May 17, 2005 at 11:36 AM.
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From: Dallas GA
Mummy style sleeping bag rated for -10 degrees. 
On a more serious note, A good flaslight (mine is a Maglight) a few screwdrivers (philips and flathead), adjustable wrench, a rag or 2, pliers and a few odds and ends are what I carry around.
On a more serious note, A good flaslight (mine is a Maglight) a few screwdrivers (philips and flathead), adjustable wrench, a rag or 2, pliers and a few odds and ends are what I carry around.
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From: Helotes, Texas
Originally Posted by HeatStroked
Don't forget the generator/welder and torch kit as well!
Max
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i carry everything i need in my 5ver...! LOL...! seriously... lots of good stuff mentioned here, but lots of stuff i would never need... you have to have an idea of what kind of sittuation you might run into and try to be prepared for it... a good cell phone with good reception in the areas where you go is probably best.. you can't always be prepared for everything... but you can always call a friend for help... one other thing... you definately need the shotgun in the back window...! LOL..!