Safety First!!!!
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In my "old man" box in my bed I always have;
- 2 Tow straps
- 3 Shackles
- 1 Receiver Shackle
- 10lb Fire Extinguisher
- Gloves
- Hatchet
- Shovel
- Socket/ Open end wrench sets
- Stihl 029 chainsaw
- Diesel Kleen
- CPS
- First Aid Kit
- 2 Tow straps
- 3 Shackles
- 1 Receiver Shackle
- 10lb Fire Extinguisher
- Gloves
- Hatchet
- Shovel
- Socket/ Open end wrench sets
- Stihl 029 chainsaw
- Diesel Kleen
- CPS
- First Aid Kit
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From: Northern Idaho
Well I've only owned my truck about 3 months (Purchased used) so I guess I'll post a couple plans and say thanks to makomaker for starting this post as I'll take advantage of it and get some safety stuff for my truck.
Anyhow, as soon as I have enough $$ I plan on putting a on board computer in my truck for multiple reasons but I'll only mention the one that relates to safety.
I plan on having 4 small cams mounted in the truck so that if I get hit, some cop decides to be an ars or what ever the case may be I'll have it recorded so that I have the upper hand if stuff hits the fan.
Anyhow, as soon as I have enough $$ I plan on putting a on board computer in my truck for multiple reasons but I'll only mention the one that relates to safety.
I plan on having 4 small cams mounted in the truck so that if I get hit, some cop decides to be an ars or what ever the case may be I'll have it recorded so that I have the upper hand if stuff hits the fan.
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From: Sterling Heights,Mi
When I was a teenager, my dad was doing the U-joints on his 77 T-bird. He put the car on ramps and removed the driveshaft (no E-brake set and no chocks). Can anyone guess what happened next. Long story short, after a trip to the emergency room for some broken ribs he learned a costly lesson. Always ensure you use shocks and set the brakes. I will go one further, I have never been a fan of ramps. I prefer jackstands.
When we got to the car we used the jack to lift up one side of the vette so I could disconnect the drive shaft. I got the one side of the u joint disconnected, and knowing the car was in neutral, I turned the drive shaft to get to the other side..I rolled that damn car right on to my chest..
My arm was kind of stuck straight up and down like a jack, my chest had two nice little marks in it from where the exhaust clamp was resting..
People came over and did the best they could for me by trying to lift the car off of me. There was no chance of them doing so, but it was very nice of them to try. What was wild though, everytime someone got tired, and released the car, I felt the extra weight back on my chest..
It was a great day..
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Ha ha Joe, that's not fair...you have a head start on everyone else. How's it been going? You saw Rick mention a meeting soon, I hope your there, I'm bringing the adult beverages
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Keep them coming guys, a flourescent rain slicker is a good one. What about reflective triangles? Can we include peacemakers in this thread? I guess we carry for our own safety, huh?
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From: Rochdale MA
I carry an assortment of tools, fire extinguisher, 2 rubber chock blocks, reflective triangles, (last 3 are mandated by the DOT here in MA) first aid kit, rope, tow straps, small inverter and my cell phone which has quite a few FTE members phone numbers in it.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
8 10,000 lb ratchet straps.
Tool box with hammer, sockets, tools.
2 gal final charge.
1- jug DK with funal.
30' pull strap, HD.
Large shackles.
20 ton bottle jack.
Safety glasses, gloves, shop rags, jumper cables, and more.
Tool box with hammer, sockets, tools.
2 gal final charge.
1- jug DK with funal.
30' pull strap, HD.
Large shackles.
20 ton bottle jack.
Safety glasses, gloves, shop rags, jumper cables, and more.
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Yes I cary it all with me...
From memory so I may have forgotten stuff
Ax
Shovel
Hi-lift jack
Full-sized crowbar
Extinguisher
Tow strap & shackles
Tire Chains (only in winter or if muddy recovery)
Compass
Flashlights/headlamps
Full water bottles
Coats, Gloves & rain gear
Garbage bags
Maps
Lighter & Flint/Steel
Pill bottle full of dryer lint (for flint/steel)
Tools/jumper cables
100ft of good climbing rope & various climbing gear
Tie-downs/ratchet straps
Good First aid kit (super glue for stitches)
Leatherman
Good hunting knife
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Cell phone charger
Hidden key on outside of truck
Air sickness bags in the glove box -- for car sick boy scouts
Ax
Shovel
Hi-lift jack
Full-sized crowbar
Extinguisher
Tow strap & shackles
Tire Chains (only in winter or if muddy recovery)
Compass
Flashlights/headlamps
Full water bottles
Coats, Gloves & rain gear
Garbage bags
Maps
Lighter & Flint/Steel
Pill bottle full of dryer lint (for flint/steel)
Tools/jumper cables
100ft of good climbing rope & various climbing gear
Tie-downs/ratchet straps
Good First aid kit (super glue for stitches)
Leatherman
Good hunting knife
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Cell phone charger
Hidden key on outside of truck
Air sickness bags in the glove box -- for car sick boy scouts
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From: Miami Beach
Funny thing I came across and forgot I had it. In my contacts on my phone I added and ICE#1, ICE#2 etc.. for In Case of Emergency. Local PD And FD looks there first In Case of..
Fred beat me to it with the super glue for stitches..can;t have a wood shop with out super glue ooooch
Fred beat me to it with the super glue for stitches..can;t have a wood shop with out super glue ooooch
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But on a trip I do have a spot in the truck box for the 12 ga, just in case.
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