I have a full 90pc ratchet set in the truck but I'm making a small box-end wrench set to go with it... what sizes do I need for basic roadside repairs on the Ranger? (96 3.0)

I have... 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, and 19 in the set now.

 

What roadside repairs can really be done to these modern trucks? replacing a hose maybe or fixing a flat. What can be done if it won't start or runs erratically, you'll need to check various sensors etc to see which one is giving a bad signal, or has a bad connection. probably a voltmeter would be number one, then whatever size socket or whatever to replace whatever it is, plus a service manual to know what to check.

phone and towing insurance is likely the best bet.

That said, I drive VW Bugs and we used to carry all kinds of crap, and I have done various clutch cables and points and condensor swaps on the side of the road in the past,

but modern cars just don't break down like that. i do carry a box in my 10 ranger but it just makes me feel prepared for any zombie apocalypse... :)

 

There isn't that much on a modern vehicle that you can't test/repair like you would on your old Bug.

 

I mean like swapping a starter, alternator, or pulley, or mending a hose while away from home.

 

I hear you K_W I think that everything is all metric now so go from there, yours is a lot older than mine so I can't really recommend what sizes. I carry a ratchet screwdriver with 5.5mm (7/32) and 7mm (9/32) for those little dash and trim screws and etc and a box with basic wrench set with some sockets. One good thing is the screws are phillips and not some wierd torx like my chevy of similar age af yours.

 

Should be able to fix a good 75% of the problems on your truck with this

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Stanley-S...IaAvKtEALw_wcB