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ie downs a four way, a jack, tons of screws and screwgun tips, hand tools, old doorknobs, assorted valves and plumbing pieces, sandpaper door cylinders, screen repair tool, first aid kit a couple of flashlights .. all kinds of j unk for the business
 
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lol you guys carry a ton of crap! no wonder your mpg sucks.

for me depends what im doin.

everyday-cell phone, winch, shackles, sand

wheelin-
ton of tools, straps, chains, etc

if the tool box is in- shoes, serp belt, straps, chains, screw driver, crescent wrench
 
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In the bed:
4 ratcheting tie downs
1 jack mounted to the side of the bed.
1 colemann cooler, usually stocked with beer, gatorade and ice.

In the cab:
Stock lug wrench and jack/spare extentions
2' breaker bar with socket (the lug wrench I use)
subs
power inverter
cds
condoms

and of course, the prerequisite hottie.

At times I'll have my tool box in the back, and there's too much in there to list. Lets just say, I'm riding low(er) when its in.
 
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I don't carry a whole lot actually. When I had my old truck I had the toolbox in the bed plum full. I just carry now:

Jack
Pry-bar
Tow Strap (Sometimes, depends on where I am going)
Vise Grips
Screw drivers Gallor
Pliers
Hammer
Nails
Electrical Tape
Bungie Cords
Rope
A dentist like tool (Use it alot on stuff)
Leather Gloves
Water Boots (depends on what I am doing on the farm that day)
Lighters
Fire Crackers (who knows)
Spare cigarette lighters and their holders (I have no clue why)
12V "Y"
Sometimes my .38 (Depends upon what part of town I am going on)
 
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When I go off road I bring:
tools/wrenches
crowbar
ComeAlong
Axe
Hi Lift jack
30' 20klb strap

Sleeping bag
Extra sweats
MREs
Drinking Water
jumper cables
empty 1 gal gas can
1gal coolant/water
blankets
Spare tire in a can/12V Air compressor
12v halogen spotlight
tarp
first aid kit
Maglite
battery jumper/light
Other items depending on trip/destination
 
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dont have a tool box so this is all in the cab.


screw driver set
crescent wrench
wrench set
allen wrench set
tow strap
d shackle
sometimes chain
different length pieces of rope
different length bungees
socket set and Ratchet
set of pliers
couple of different spare light bulbs
fuses
Ratchet straps
couple feet of wire
electrical tape
2 flashlights
stock jack and lug wrench set
fix a flat
hammer
window wipes to clean the windows
spare brake fluid
1 gal of water
couple of rags
paper towels
jumper cables
aa batteries


All but most the tools which are crammed in a small cheap plastic tool box, the tow strap, and flashlights are behind the jump seats.

It think that is it. Ohh also my sub woofer and amps if you want to count that.
 
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Milk crate with all the fluids and a tool bag with all the basic tools along with,

flashlight
duct tape
tire repair kit
first aid kit
plastic gas can
funnel
gloves
bottle jack
jumper cables
hiking boots
paper towels


but if I go wheeling then theres a whole other list of items...
 
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Bed (Under Tonneau in multiple shoeboxes and milk crates)

Duct tape
Paper towels
Windex
Waterproof matches
WD-40
Stock jack and lug wrench kit
First-Aid kit
Tire Repair kit
LED warning lights (Use them like flares in case of emergency; tap on, tap off)
Tool set
Tire Pressure Gauge
Tie-Downs
Bungee cords
Spare beach towel.



In the cab.....

iPod player
iPod
Radar
Condoms
Gas-cap lock key
Extra shirt, shorts, boxers, socks
Basketball Shoes
Yankees fitted hat for cruisin =)
$3 white Kanye imposter stunner shades
Hollister cologne
Orbit gum, always on hand.
Bridge tickets. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dingman%27s_Ferry_Bridge
 
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I'll play,

rope
knife
wilderness survival kit (homemade)
4 large bottles of water
granola bars
lighter
old rappelling rope
carabiners
lug wrench
jumper cables
various straps
wrenches
leatherman
lightsticks
tp
garbage bags
blocks of wood
jack
spark plug gapper
screwdrivers
tire pressure gauge
assorted spare fuses.

EHH I can't think of the rest right now and it's raining so not gonna go look.
 
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Tow Strap
Set of tools
1 qt. of oil
Power-steering fluid
Tranny-fluid
small Ford jack
2 gallon fuel container
set of rain gear
jumper cables
 
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extra clothes, skim board, boogie board, wetsuit, tons of sand, backpack, wet towells, trash, fins, sometimes my laptop. all in the back of the cab.
 
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a log, from a campground in the Grand Tetons, and the Rain Fly from my tent, in a bag... cuz im lazy, and cant be bothered to take this stuff outta my bed...

What i really want to have in the back of my truck tho, is a tool kit, 3 tow ropes, and a leatherman.
 
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Originally Posted by zabeard
lol you guys carry a ton of crap! no wonder your mpg sucks.
Good point! Youd think some of these guys haul everything they own in their trucks!
 
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I am just glad this truck did not come with a topper like my last one, it was full of milk crates of stuff. This way my little low-pro toolbox only holds what I "need" lol.
 
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Originally Posted by 08XLT4x4
Good point! Youd think some of these guys haul everything they own in their trucks!
It's nice to be as useful as possible if your buddy needs help, you break something, or the like. Thats my reasoning atleast. 3.0 sucks as is, another 100lbs won't kill it.
 
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fire gear,
milk crate for my random things i just need to throw there, (i think theres three quarts of tranny fluid for my mustang and a fancy funnel i need that i just bought)
soda/redbull/water
1 gallon coolant.
bug spray
tie downs.
fishing pole/tackle box
obviously zip ties, wd40 and duct tape
yeah, not too much. i dont offroad.
 
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In my cab?

My gun
Golf Driver
couple burned cd's
bungee cords and straps if I haul anything.
work gloves.

not to much since its a regular cab.
 
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dont have toolbox but in my cab
cds
amp
1 12" sub
tow rope
jumper cables
flashlight
factory jack and connections
electrical repair kit
fourway
bunch of trash coins and the occaional t-shirt or two
 

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All I have lying around, no box, in the cab: the useless stock jack, a rusted screw driver, and an old first-aid kit..nada in the bed.. pretty sad considering I work at northern tools, lol.

might have to do some shopping.. making a list!
 
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Hi all,

Here is what I have in my truck. Bear in mind that I live in S Florida so its hard to have offroading gear on pavement. However, if I were to go hunting offroad then I would take the following:

Paper filter to replace the K&N filter that I currently have, and when I am done, replace filters and store the paper filter in box.

Spare fluids in case of scuba driving.

Tow strap

Hi Lift with ****** block D ring

Air compressor

Tire plug kit

Spare clothes

First aid kit

Firearms-I live in S Florida and its shootout city every day

Tent-space blanket sleeping bag

Water

Snacks

Road Atlas and if offroading a Topo map with the trail roads on it

Small tools to make field repairs

Fuses

Emergency cash

Spare Belt

If I was really going out of the way, I would probably look into a spare driveshaft and U-joints

Rain gear

Mark
 
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I have a spare driveshaft if you are interested, lol. Probably not but PM me for details.
 
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Lets see , tool bag with basic screw drivers and electrical tools , tool box with metric and standard wrenches , metric and standard sockets 1/4 , 3/8 , 1/2 . Electrical stuff , end crimps , butt conectors , tape , zip ties , batteries , mag light , spot light , maps
4 way tire iron , high lift , bolt cutters , hatchet , small shovel , rope , tow straps , 75' 1/2" recovery wire with leads , jumper cables , rain suit , boots with socks , (winter a bag with my hunting clothes for warmth and spare jacket )

1 mossberg 500 entry - 10 rds slugs , 10 rds 000buck 1 box #4 long range and #8s
and normally either my 9MM 226 with 3 hicaps or 229 .40cal with 3 hicaps
 
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The side pockets of the box hold straps an rope. Have since added some more tools, jumper cables, jack, gallon o drinking water.

The cab on any given day you'll find a lil 20gage shotgun tucked behind the back seats an a box o shells in the door for it, A small tackle box, camera,huntin pack, binoculars, mixed ammo for god knows how many different guns,

And for those that think you cant fit a bike in the back if you have a bed box, your wrong. You can haul a full sized dirtbike around without an issue. Only one bike though.
 
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Roadside emergency kit (basic tools, flares, jumper cables, vest, etc.)
tow strap
spider net
3 tie downs
dog bone
jacket
blanket
socks
girl stuff (lotion, hair brush, hair bands, etc.)
chargers for every electronic device I carry
fuses
tire gauge
duster
rubber gloves

when I had my box I also had chains, coveralls, and 2 roasting sticks
 
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I'm definately forgetting a lot of stuff, but here's what I can remember....no wonder my truck sits lower in the rear compared to most rangers I park next to!

Side pockets and bottom of box:
About 50 bungee cords or varying lengths
ratchet straps
jumper cables
atc fuses
spare bulbs
axe
hatchet
saw
Military entrenching tool (Folding shovel w/ pick)
Full-sized shovel
Large tool bag:
Sawzall
circular saw
drill
chargers and batts
files
metal shears
leather gloves
insulated thermal gloves
drill bits and saw blades
Med tool bag:
screw drivers
wrenches
pliers of every kind
Mini torch
hammers
ratchets quarter and three eighths drive
sockets for ratchets
assortment of solderless connectors
basically...everything and anything.
much more!

Most important thing:
5'X8' piece of half inch plywood....can be used as a platform, something to lay on, traction, can be cut into shims for projects, or can be propped up in bed to serve as a backrest when using bed of truck in conjuncture with a female counterpart.
 

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