Sometimes I just bring all my spares with me
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Tools and Spare Parts
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nelstomlinson
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A tow bar and a running truck would be the ultimate spare parts kit.
Oledirtypearl86
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I feel fairly unprepared now after seeing your guys lists
As I recently learned the hard way, a useful tool to bring is a fire extinguisher minimum of 5lbs.
Garbage_Mechan
Garbage Mechanic
I actually change parts before they fail and then add them to the spares box. Also have a rule that if it is a custom part not commonly available then I have to buy 2 one for spare...
I look at it like if it could fail, and it can be changed on the road safely then let’s have it. And when it isn’t emergency I just go to the spares kit and install the part with no hassles, get another one on my time, quality and price....not just what they had in stock.
I look at it like if it could fail, and it can be changed on the road safely then let’s have it. And when it isn’t emergency I just go to the spares kit and install the part with no hassles, get another one on my time, quality and price....not just what they had in stock.
nelstomlinson
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Yes, if it broke once, it will eventually break again. Have a spare on the shelf, or in the 20mm ammo can behind the seat.
If I can do it on the road - and if I'm willing - it makes sense to have the parts and the tools tucked behind the seat. I used to drive on old bald tires and carried patches, tire irons and a bead breaker. Forty years later, there is a lot less I'm willing to do by the side of the road, especially in the winter.
onetonjohn
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^^^ +1 for AAA with 200 mile tow. Never had to use it, but good to have for Harley's and old trucks.
One thing I haven’t seen but I haven’t read carefully is a strap wrench. Can be a life saver if you need to change a fuel filter on the road. I Cary a spare lift pump on trips too with connector installed to drop in.
+ 1 on the AAA card. If I’m not on a long trip I don’t Cary much but it.
+ 1 on the AAA card. If I’m not on a long trip I don’t Cary much but it.
I don't carry much. Starter, Vacuum pump, belts, 12v air compressor, tire plugging kit & tool kit. Most other break downs are towable. Plenty of parts at home. If long trip, I just rent. If it breaks down, they can bring me a replacement.
Almost forgot, can of Super Whoose if glowplugs fail
Almost forgot, can of Super Whoose if glowplugs fail
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I'll be 58 end of September. I've made a career of health and fitness, unfortunately, said career was founded on the proclivity to do risky things... In the past it's been suggested that a transmission swap was doable in a field with nothing more than a couple of sheets of plywood, a floor jack and some jack stands. Maybe when I was twenty five. Me and Chillman just did the e4od in my truck. We had air and a tranny jack. I'd be hard pressed to do it again without a lift.
In regards to tools and spares, it comes down to whatever you're comfortable with. That being said, parts that might take a day or three to obtain...
Anything is doable on the side of the road, if you are up to it.
I remember a story of a member doing an engine swap in a rest area on the Grapevine in Kali, because it was the safer, easier option that trying to get the truck and load towed off. Some of the details are a bit fuzzy, but I do remember him talking about the swap in a rest area. Too bad, he isn't here to refresh my memory........
I remember a story of a member doing an engine swap in a rest area on the Grapevine in Kali, because it was the safer, easier option that trying to get the truck and load towed off. Some of the details are a bit fuzzy, but I do remember him talking about the swap in a rest area. Too bad, he isn't here to refresh my memory........
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
I remember that one too.
Macrobb
Full Access Member
For me, it depends on where I'm going. To work and home? I try to carry my main tool set(sockets, wrenches, pliers, multimeter etc) and my dewalt power tool set(impact wrench, driver, sawzall, batteries, cutoff grinder). I rarely use said tools for working on the truck away from home, but I often help others with them.
I also (usually) carry a set of good jumper cables(to jump others), ratchet straps etc.
On a road trip... I'm carrying a bit more - fluids for engine/trans/tcase, more tools, floor jack, spare tire.
I think I have a set of injector O-rings somewhere as well, just in case.
I will say, though, that the last couple of yearly trips... I haven't needed much of anything. No coolant, no oil, everything just... working right even after 1K miles.
I also (usually) carry a set of good jumper cables(to jump others), ratchet straps etc.
On a road trip... I'm carrying a bit more - fluids for engine/trans/tcase, more tools, floor jack, spare tire.
I think I have a set of injector O-rings somewhere as well, just in case.
I will say, though, that the last couple of yearly trips... I haven't needed much of anything. No coolant, no oil, everything just... working right even after 1K miles.
steve phillips
Registered User
maybe its being old school or a hillbilly, but I have rebuilt 2 transmissions in front of napa store c-6, 350 turbo. helped rebuild int. 466 on the side of interstate 65 south of Nashville tn after driver floated valves and dropped 2 working storm trouble. helped my dad and uncle rebuild a 671 Detroit in a bus in early 60s in front of local napa. plus replaced brake line in my aunts car at 13 in front of napa. helped my dad replace 2 pistons and do a quick valve lap on a 64 chev pickup in Louisville ky , when I was 10 years old truck had way over 200,000 on it then, had to walk to find parts store.
