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?
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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
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.
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rogue
For cutting Klines... duh. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by jsforrest
:clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
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
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
Klein tools...I think that's what Rogue was referring to.
Yep good stuff!Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
http://www.kleintools.com/
http://www.channellock.com/acb/stores/1/images/909.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by jsforrest
Thats just for those with slush boxes. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
Most of us pop the clutch and roll! :burnrubr:
::Bleh::
AAAAHHHH, those are dikes where I come from.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rogue
And not these?Quote:
Originally Posted by jsforrest
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...onthecheek.jpg
A pint of your favorite 80 proof in case none of the other tools work.
+1 on rogue's phone number.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
no, no those used to be called 'dream dates', (before my daughter turned 18 ) this is what you're thinking about.Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
I think a cheapo Haines manual is a good idea if you are not Rogue and doesn't take up much room.
Rogue doesn't take up THAT much room! ::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by creek
all of the above + Oil, water/antifreeze and a can of fix a flat.
+1. I carry a AAA card and a mobile phone. That's my emergency toolkit, and I haven't needed anything else. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
panty hose? how does that work? they don't seem strong enough to hold up.
Wrap them around the pullies and tie them off. They only have to last long enough to get you to a parts store. You would not want to run the AC or Powersteering off of them. But they will run the alternator long enough.
And a water pump!Quote:
Originally Posted by HudsonHawk