Emergency Tool Kit
I'm wanting to put together a little emergency tool kit so that I won't be TOTALLY stranded if something decides to 'crap out' on me on the road.
What would be in your kit?
metric wrenches - rachetting.
various metric deep sockets w/driver (standard sizes for Miata)
adjustable wrench
needle nose pliers.
bailing wire, duct tape, electrical tape
Craftsman used to sell a truck tool box that fits neatly in the resess in the trunk bottom. Ask to see the one in Motorollow's car if he is there tonight. EDIT: Apparently they still do - Linkie
Last edited by HudsonHawk; 04-22-2009 at 01:15 PM. Reason: found the box
Do I need full sets of ratchets and sockets? or are some sizes not used very much on the cars.
What kind of car will I be looking for?
'94 black and tan, Helium wheels with Toyo T1R tires. Lowered.
10, 12, 14 and 17 mm are the most commonly used if I remember correctly.
On trips I carry a cheap ratchet set I bought at Lowe's (it's overkill since it has english and metric sockets), along with a leather pouch for various pliers, screwdrivers, and a cheap multimeter.
'94 Black & Black & Tan
'99 head swap, JR header, TDR intake & header blanket, MegaSquirt, RB hollow bar, Tein Flex, 15x8 6ULs, HD M2 Sport, FM cat, Borla cat-back, black '95M interior, MOMO Zebrano, IL Motorsport console...
Dyno Days
8/16/08 (bone stock): 103.1 hp/99.0 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/23/08 (Borla cat-back): 108.2 hp/104.1 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/13/11 (more stuff...): 126 hp/116 lb-ft - Mustang dyno
Roger Moore: the Danny White of James Bonds
Socket kit
gear wrench metric 8,10,12,14 and 17
19 and 21 box end
ratcheting screw driver kit
Vice-grips
needlenose pliars
Kline cutter/crimpers w/a few butt conectors and a roll of 3m elec tape
JB weld
metric allen set
I carry alot more with me when I travel.
Kline cutter?Originally Posted by Rogue
For cutting Klines... duh.
'94 Black & Black & Tan
'99 head swap, JR header, TDR intake & header blanket, MegaSquirt, RB hollow bar, Tein Flex, 15x8 6ULs, HD M2 Sport, FM cat, Borla cat-back, black '95M interior, MOMO Zebrano, IL Motorsport console...
Dyno Days
8/16/08 (bone stock): 103.1 hp/99.0 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/23/08 (Borla cat-back): 108.2 hp/104.1 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/13/11 (more stuff...): 126 hp/116 lb-ft - Mustang dyno
Roger Moore: the Danny White of James Bonds
For cutting Klines... duh.
I got Rogue phone number in my cell and Towing coverage on my insurance, this combo as served me well for years!
+1 on the cheap ratchet set and misc screwdrivers.
You absolutely need a roll of duct tape for emergency hose repairs and a pair of panty hose for emergency belt replacements.
Another plus is a decent set of jumper cables, not the cheap-o shit ones though. They just make bad contact and do nothing but frustrate you.
RJ
Daily Driver: 2013 Club edition in Pearl White Mica
Lightness? What's that? I drive a PRHT!
I know a guy by the name of CLINE but he usually doesn't travel with me. I have no idea what a Kline is.For cutting Klines... duh.
Klein tools...I think that's what Rogue was referring to.
Yep good stuff!
http://www.kleintools.com/
Thats just for those with slush boxes.
Most of us pop the clutch and roll!
AAAAHHHH, those are dikes where I come from.
And not these?
Daily Driver: 2013 Club edition in Pearl White Mica
Lightness? What's that? I drive a PRHT!
A pint of your favorite 80 proof in case none of the other tools work.
+1 on rogue's phone number.
I got Rogue phone number in my cell and Towing coverage on my insurance, this combo as served me well for years!
John O.
94R
no, no those used to be called 'dream dates', (before my daughter turned 18 ) this is what you're thinking about.And not these?
Last edited by jsforrest; 04-22-2009 at 03:15 PM.
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