Author Topic: Survival tool box (Read 8661 times)

Flyin6 · « **on:** July 01, 2015, 05:51:40 PM »

OK people, this is how this is gonna work.

I am kitting out the new tool boxes for Square D with some newly purchased tools and some old ones as well.

I listed a good start to a tool kit below. If after reviewing the list, which should be a good basic list for anyone poking around here and asking "What tools should I carry?" then we can point them to this list. Maybe if we get enough participation I can sticky the thing.

So the condition is you have a Bug-Out vehicle. Lets say an older 2500 series since they seem to be most common. This theoretical truck is made by the FordChevyMopar company. Space will be limited so the size of the tool box needs to be a consideration.

Do not include parts or expendables, as those will be listed in a separate thread.

If you want to add to the list, then copy and paste the existing list and make your additions at the bottom or perhaps where they should fall, but make your addition a different color font so we can see the changes.

OK clear on the procedure??

So without further adieu'

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-18mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
medium ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle
Butane soldering torch

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 01, 2015, 05:59:04 PM »

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-18mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
medium ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench

Sammconn · « **Reply #2 on:** July 01, 2015, 07:58:04 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on July 01, 2015, 05:59:04 PM

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-18mm 19mm even tho 3/4 fits most
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
medium ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench[color]
Pickle fork and 3-4 lb hammer(front end repairs/parts)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2015, 08:00:19 PM »

OK, others?

rasimmo · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2015, 08:32:09 PM »

Quote from: Sammconn on July 01, 2015, 07:58:04 PM

Quote from: Dawg25385 on July 01, 2015, 05:59:04 PM
Metric combination wrenches 8mm-18mm 19mm even tho 3/4 fits most
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
medium ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench[color]
Pickle fork and 3-4 lb hammer(front end repairs/parts)

Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"

Nate · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2015, 08:48:28 PM »

to be honest, just about all of the socket wrenches and other socket stuff could be replaced with this set and you would have a heck of a lot of room left over.

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-85pc-universal-max-axess-mts/p-00937698000P?irpToWcs=true&sid=IDxCMDFx20140801x001&KPID=00937698000&kpid=00937698000&redirectType=SRDT

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-113-piece-universal-max-axess-mechanics-tool/p-00952113000P

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-cm-131pc/p-00940131000P

I own the 85 piece set and have yet to really find a socket that I am missing out on, because this set will do both regular and deep well. now the 131 piece set with the extra wrenches and bit drivers has caught my eye. plus the 85 and 113 piece sets are star shaped socket head which allow you to work on any kind of bolt head.

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2015, 09:00:30 PM »

Quote from: rasimmo on July 01, 2015, 08:32:09 PM

Quote from: Sammconn on July 01, 2015, 07:58:04 PM
Quote from: Dawg25385 on July 01, 2015, 05:59:04 PM
Metric combination wrenches 8mm-18mm 19mm even tho 3/4 fits most
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
medium ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench[color]
Pickle fork and 3-4 lb hammer(front end repairs/parts)

Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"

Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2015, 09:15:21 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on July 01, 2015, 08:48:28 PM

to be honest, just about all of the socket wrenches and other socket stuff could be replaced with this set and you would have a heck of a lot of room left over.

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-85pc-universal-max-axess-mts/p-00937698000P?irpToWcs=true&sid=IDxCMDFx20140801x001&KPID=00937698000&kpid=00937698000&redirectType=SRDT

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-113-piece-universal-max-axess-mechanics-tool/p-00952113000P

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-cm-131pc/p-00940131000P

I own the 85 piece set and have yet to really find a socket that I am missing out on, because this set will do both regular and deep well. now the 131 piece set with the extra wrenches and bit drivers has caught my eye. plus the 85 and 113 piece sets are star shaped socket head which allow you to work on any kind of bolt head.

I've got essentially the same thing but smaller in my truck box

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #8 on:** July 01, 2015, 09:16:03 PM »

feeler gauges
duct tape
12v test light or multi meter
wire crimp/stripper tool

KensAuto · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2015, 09:22:20 PM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on July 01, 2015, 09:00:30 PM

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-18mm 19mm even tho 3/4 fits most
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
medium ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench[color]
Pickle fork and 3-4 lb hammer(front end repairs/parts)

Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
[color]
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allens (depending on whether your truck has those or not)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2015, 08:58:57 AM »

I cleaned up the list some
Great little (Maybe not so little) tool kit shaping up here. What I plan to do is to actually put together this tool kit, photo it up, pack it up, and see how all that fits in Square D. I believe we are getting there, heck, I'd feel comfortable going off with the tools listed so far, but let's look over it and get some more smart guys to voice

One wish: There are usually twice the number of guests looking over this stuff as we members. My guess is there are a number of smart guys in amongst that group. I wish they would join up and post their thoughts as well...But that's just a hope

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-19mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
medium ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench
Pickle fork and 3-4 lb hammer(front end repairs/parts)
Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allen wrenches or allen head sockets
feeler gauges
12v test light or multi meter
Vice grips

KensAuto · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2015, 10:30:23 AM »

Take a look at these Don. I use these daily...pricey but it replaces a lot of tools, like if you didn't want to carry combo wrenches past 3/4 or crescent wrenches for example. They have an extreme amount of leverage (read: they wont round off a bolt, or oxy gauge, or ....)
Those germans have figured out how to make some awesome pliers. If you ever try their regular slip-joints, you would throw your old ones in the trash!

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1378909593166912777?q=knipex+adjustable+pliers&biw=1536&bih=692&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.96952980,d.cGU&tch=1&ech=1&psi=hkiVVfXyDZCioQTMuqngBw.1435846790207.5&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX5qg84Zn2abBWVpx0xsyEss-D95x-F6tWj-SPFDOCh3cnRGY-C7GJYbX1Gk5Wlc2ItEqz3b1-5xMKdLub8ybXh8FKGJfANJEKddGKRhW2B417RzLUxIZAFPVH71HzSTzVVhcwZN0iALmXM_qSGNw6A&ved=0CFkQpis&ei=A0mVVcbSD5TUoATL75Uw

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/2578501430200113394?biw=1536&bih=692&output=search&q=knipex+adjustable+pliers&oq=knipex+adjustable+pliers&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX9ZaSFbLTJMU4nGEGFfQN-ZmPEGhift66-m8J2uop5LwbSoDS4EFqmdZz9ZZiTMbof5EDc2DdyybsclbFbQB8UPuT_VKJJGcCjOKOtzxF5K1bW4ROxIZAFPVH72NZbl5lxfQQ0uM4BwkdwiYrOBufg&sa=X&ei=20qVVaWmM8fVoAT0xriQBw&ved=0CJ8CEPMCMAI

Sammconn · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2015, 12:31:38 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on July 02, 2015, 10:30:23 AM

Take a look at these Don. I use these daily...pricey but it replaces a lot of tools, like if you didn't want to carry combo wrenches past 3/4 or crescent wrenches for example. They have an extreme amount of leverage (read: they wont round off a bolt, or oxy gauge, or ....)
Those germans have figured out how to make some awesome pliers. If you ever try their regular slip-joints, you would throw your old ones in the trash!

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1378909593166912777?q=knipex+adjustable+pliers&biw=1536&bih=692&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.96952980,d.cGU&tch=1&ech=1&psi=hkiVVfXyDZCioQTMuqngBw.1435846790207.5&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX5qg84Zn2abBWVpx0xsyEss-D95x-F6tWj-SPFDOCh3cnRGY-C7GJYbX1Gk5Wlc2ItEqz3b1-5xMKdLub8ybXh8FKGJfANJEKddGKRhW2B417RzLUxIZAFPVH71HzSTzVVhcwZN0iALmXM_qSGNw6A&ved=0CFkQpis&ei=A0mVVcbSD5TUoATL75Uw

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/2578501430200113394?biw=1536&bih=692&output=search&q=knipex+adjustable+pliers&oq=knipex+adjustable+pliers&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX9ZaSFbLTJMU4nGEGFfQN-ZmPEGhift66-m8J2uop5LwbSoDS4EFqmdZz9ZZiTMbof5EDc2DdyybsclbFbQB8UPuT_VKJJGcCjOKOtzxF5K1bW4ROxIZAFPVH72NZbl5lxfQQ0uM4BwkdwiYrOBufg&sa=X&ei=20qVVaWmM8fVoAT0xriQBw&ved=0CJ8CEPMCMAI

I am also a huge fan of these Ken. The 'Cobra' are a slip joint on steroids. The pliers wrench will just about do anything.
http://chadstoolbox.com/00-20-06-us1-knipex-3-pc-cobra-pliers-set-7-10-12/

Chads Tool Box has been very good for me to work with as well.
Don't know a whe lot about them but their prices are pretty good, and they ship to Canada.

rasimmo · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2015, 12:59:40 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on July 02, 2015, 10:30:23 AM

Take a look at these Don. I use these daily...pricey but it replaces a lot of tools, like if you didn't want to carry combo wrenches past 3/4 or crescent wrenches for example. They have an extreme amount of leverage (read: they wont round off a bolt, or oxy gauge, or ....)
Those germans have figured out how to make some awesome pliers. If you ever try their regular slip-joints, you would throw your old ones in the trash!

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1378909593166912777?q=knipex+adjustable+pliers&biw=1536&bih=692&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.96952980,d.cGU&tch=1&ech=1&psi=hkiVVfXyDZCioQTMuqngBw.1435846790207.5&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX5qg84Zn2abBWVpx0xsyEss-D95x-F6tWj-SPFDOCh3cnRGY-C7GJYbX1Gk5Wlc2ItEqz3b1-5xMKdLub8ybXh8FKGJfANJEKddGKRhW2B417RzLUxIZAFPVH71HzSTzVVhcwZN0iALmXM_qSGNw6A&ved=0CFkQpis&ei=A0mVVcbSD5TUoATL75Uw

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/2578501430200113394?biw=1536&bih=692&output=search&q=knipex+adjustable+pliers&oq=knipex+adjustable+pliers&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX9ZaSFbLTJMU4nGEGFfQN-ZmPEGhift66-m8J2uop5LwbSoDS4EFqmdZz9ZZiTMbof5EDc2DdyybsclbFbQB8UPuT_VKJJGcCjOKOtzxF5K1bW4ROxIZAFPVH72NZbl5lxfQQ0uM4BwkdwiYrOBufg&sa=X&ei=20qVVaWmM8fVoAT0xriQBw&ved=0CJ8CEPMCMAI

Another vote for Knipex pliers. We use these offshore. Everybody totes them in their pocket all the time.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:04:25 PM »

I've never seen nor used them

Looks like I'm going to have to enrich my tool box some

Just came back from an all morning long tool shopping expedition. I'm putting together that tool box we are debating here. I was thinking of laying it all out and photographing, then insert a title for each piece. That way you could send the Jpeg to someone, they would only need to expand the photo to get a complete description

I'm about 90% of that list right now

The Bosch took boxes show up today

moto123 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:33:44 PM »

Would it make any sense to have a small 2 ton bottle jack in the tool kit? Though most vehicles will have a jack of some sort, and a lot of you are probably planning on a larger jack exterior mounted like square D. But I am thinking of the situation where I switch vehicles or bring the tool kit along in someone else's vehicle that my not be prepared at all. I would be very frustrated to find out their OEM jack is missing and I have no way to change a tire.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:40:43 PM »

...possibly

But you could still get that wheel off the ground by just driving up some inclined plane (ramp) while hanging the tire off in space. Use 4WD to get you up there then back off again later.
I'm not saying yes or no, what do some others think...and thanks for the suggestion, bottle jacks are cheap!

KensAuto · « **Reply #17 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:44:24 PM »

Yeah, a bottle jack has multiple purposes like using as a porta-power....like straightening a tie rod, etc.

JR · « **Reply #18 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:51:59 PM »

I have a pair of fence pliers in all my vehicles. Kinda an utility hammer.

Sammconn · « **Reply #19 on:** July 02, 2015, 02:36:54 PM »

I'd say yes for a bottle jack as well. Many uses other than just jacking.
Fencing pliers also very handy too.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 03, 2015, 09:43:15 AM »

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-19mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
Ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench
Pickle fork
Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allen wrenches or allen head sockets
feeler gauges
12v test light or multi meter
Vice grips
Magnet, telescoping
Bottle neck jack

akraven · « **Reply #21 on:** July 05, 2015, 03:22:41 PM »

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-19mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
Ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench
Pickle fork
Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allen wrenches or allen head sockets
feeler gauges
12v test light or multi meter
Vice grips
Magnet, telescoping
Bottle neck jack
File
Drill Battery or elec if you have inverter
Center punch
Hacksaw
Angle grinder Battery or elec if you have inverter grinding and cutting disks
Welder Readywelder,spoolgun adaption,alternator arc or battery arc
It may seem a bit overkill for these last few things but I have done some fabrication in remote areas with these and made it home

Flyin6 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 05, 2015, 04:36:03 PM »

Quote from: akraven on July 05, 2015, 03:22:41 PM

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-19mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
Ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench
Pickle fork
Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allen wrenches or allen head sockets
feeler gauges
12v test light or multi meter
Vice grips
Magnet, telescoping
Bottle neck jack
File
Drill Battery or elec if you have inverter
Center punch
Hacksaw
Angle grinder Battery or elec if you have inverter grinding and cutting disks
Welder Readywelder,spoolgun adaption,alternator arc or battery arc
It may seem a bit overkill for these last few things but I have done some fabrication in remote areas with these and made it home

Good ones AK

So I'm gonna do something here

The first will be considered an "essentials" list and the second list will be a supplement to the main hand tools that would constitute a more complete and capable tool kit

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-19mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
Ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench
Pickle fork
Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allen wrenches or allen head sockets
feeler gauges
12v test light or multi meter
Vice grips
Magnet, telescoping
Bottle neck jack
Center punch
Hacksaw
File

Supplemental list
Electric Drill
Angle grinder with grinding and cutting disks
Welder Readywelder, spoolgun adaption, alternator arc or battery arc

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2015, 07:43:47 AM »

You cant have everything. Having all that I would start getting concerned about weight. You have all this stuff and it weighs a ton. Now you need water, food, ect.

If weight were not a factor at all I would say you need a good bench vice. They make them that slide in the receiver. And a good welderator.

we got this one. Welder, generator, air compressor all in one. https://www.deere.com/en_US/products/equipment/home_and_workshop_products/welderators/ac2_cw5170s/ac2_cw5170s.page

Nate · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2015, 08:33:45 AM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on August 29, 2015, 07:43:47 AM

I would say you need a good bench vice. They make them that slide in the receiver.

now that is a darned great idea!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 29, 2015, 09:20:15 AM »

The purpose of this tool box is a lighter weight travelling one.

If you have an evasion site set up, that would be appropriately augmented with all the tools you think you might need there. So the big/heavy stuff will not be a part of this travelling tool kit but rather needed at where ever you plan to make a go of it.

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-19mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
Ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench
Pickle fork
Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allen wrenches or allen head sockets
feeler gauges
12v test light or multi meter
Vice grips
Magnet, telescoping
Bottle neck jack
Center punch
Hacksaw
File
Snap Ring Pliers

Supplemental list
Electric Drill
Angle grinder with grinding and cutting disks
Welder Readywelder, spoolgun adaption, alternator arc or battery arc

I added the snap ring pliers based on my needing them the other weekend and not having them

Wilbur · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2015, 12:10:22 PM »

Depending on the vehicle a series of torx drivers might make sense.

Nate · « **Reply #27 on:** August 29, 2015, 03:11:25 PM »

here are a few great ideas

https://www.google.com/search?q=receiver+hitch+mounted+vise&biw=1208&bih=677&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAmoVChMIvYnvj__OxwIVQ9WACh0j_gaw&dpr=0.95

Sammconn · « **Reply #28 on:** August 29, 2015, 03:17:44 PM »

Nate, I like it. Going to need a bigger truck though.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 29, 2015, 10:52:26 PM »

Quote from: Wilbur on August 29, 2015, 12:10:22 PM

Depending on the vehicle a series of torx drivers might make sense.

Good one, added!

Metric combination wrenches 8mm-19mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Torx bits
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
Ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench
Pickle fork
Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allen wrenches or allen head sockets
feeler gauges
12v test light or multi meter
Vice grips
Magnet, telescoping
Bottle neck jack
Center punch
Hacksaw
File
Snap Ring Pliers

Supplemental list
Electric Drill
Angle grinder with grinding and cutting disks
Welder Readywelder, spoolgun adaption, alternator arc or battery arc

Flyin6 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 06, 2015, 09:02:23 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on October 06, 2015, 04:57:56 PM

I don't know if you have anywhere else on the truck but a tire plug kit. Not the cheap one but a nice t handle and extra plugs

Cleaners or spray cans like carb or brake cleaner, electrical grease, a few zip ties go along way, of course tape like electrical tape

Keeping the early morning rolling, the afternoon hours snoring, the late night hours feeling the powers.

Got that stuff in the expendables box, but I do have them!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:13:35 PM »

I read on and noted that. Can't delete posts or I would have

Keeping the early morning rolling, the afternoon hours snoring, the late night hours feeling the powers.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 07, 2015, 11:11:48 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on October 06, 2015, 10:13:35 PM

I read on and noted that. Can't delete posts or I would have

Keeping the early morning rolling, the afternoon hours snoring, the late night hours feeling the powers.

Naw, you're good...

BobbyB · « **Reply #33 on:** October 07, 2015, 12:19:28 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on October 06, 2015, 10:13:35 PM

Can't delete posts or I would have

Took care of it for you.