What tools to keep in SUV

[clfergus]

I am putting together additions to my current items I keep in my explorer.

Right now I have a craftsman 53 piece socket set, 8 metric/8 standard wrench set, work gloves, duck tape, electrical tape, hammer, screwdrivers, 6-inch plier, small channellocks, lineman plier, wire cutter, Flashlight, jumper cables.
What am I missing? As I am typing I just thought i might keep some misc bolts/nuts.

 

[kawtech87]

Tire Iron or a 3/8 drive breaker bar.

Also maybe a tire repair kit and a pump either manual or one you can plug into the accessory outlet.

And a decent compact jack.

 

[silverbullet4x4]

It may be useful to carry a few common fuses and a portable way to inflate your tires. Other than that it looks like a solid start.

 

[HavokCycle]

jumper cables. length of 14ga wire. crescent wrench. electrical tester maybe. needle nose pliers. other things that the others might suggest, plenty of things one can carry.

 

[hacksawfg]

Propane skillet and bacon, because as long as you're not moving anyway...

 

[K_W]

I sell car parts for a living...

Shallow well or deep well sockets? You will need both.
Oil (2 or more 2 qts)
Antifreeze
Tranny fluid (2 or more qts)
Washer fluid (use winter all year)
extra serpentine belt
1 extra spark plug wire (most part stores have and sell them individually, buy an extra of the longest one your car has)
-or- if your Ford is coil on plug, have an extra coil. (they are notorious for failing on Fords)
Blanket
Handwarmers
flashlight
batteries
hose clamps
duct tape
wd-40
flares (pyro or LED)
bright red rag (for signaling distress by hanging out rolled up window)
collapsible or pack shovel

 

[PapaScout]

Full set of allen wrenches - SAE and metric, small screwdrivers, loc-tite, CR123a's, grease, CLP, large black wire-ties, glass cutter/scorer, fold-up camp shovel, plastic putty knife.

 

[THard6]

I am putting together additions to my current items I keep in my explorer.

Right now I have a craftsman 53 piece socket set, 8 metric/8 standard wrench set, work gloves, duck tape, electrical tape, hammer, screwdrivers, 6-inch plier, small channellocks, lineman plier, wire cutter, Flashlight, jumper cables.
What am I missing? As I am typing I just thought i might keep some misc bolts/nuts.

what are you scared of.. this is just the break room!

I think everyone above has given great ideas!

 

[ddavidson]

craftsman 53 piece socket set

If space isn't an issue, maybe just keep it in there, but you'll find that it only takes a few sockets to do just about everything on that vehicle.

 

[clfergus]

what are you scared of.. this is just the break room!

I think everyone above has given great ideas!

Not sure I follow...who said I was scared of anything. Just trying to do a better job of having what I need if I need it.

 

[clfergus]

If space isn't an issue, maybe just keep it in there, but you'll find that it only takes a few sockets to do just about everything on that vehicle.

It actually rides in a secret compartment and is in a nice case. The majority of this stuff is in a soft sides tool case in the back .

 

[92LX]

add a battery terminal cleaner to the list. Especially for a 5.0.

 

[74J10]

Didn't see hammer, strap wrench, or monkey wrench. I have had to turn the motor over without the starter before, monkey wrench on the crank pully works great. Electical tape. Zip ties. I like to keep an electric impact as well. I also used to keep jump pack in place of the jumper cables...only works if you keep it charged, also doesn't work if you have a diesel. Couple hose clamps.

I used to keep all that kind of stuff in my old Ford and Cherokee. I have scaled back since I got my newer truck but still keep the basics.

 

[MrBBQ]

I would keep a small can of kroil, everything on my vehicle seems to be rusted on

Maybe a Life Hammer?

 

[Suprtek]

Looks like most of the important stuff has already been covered. This isn't really a breakdown issue but it sure is convenient to keep some extra bulbs for your headlights, tail lights, brake lights, etc. If you think your vehicle could be used to help others occasionally, a tow strap could come in handy too.

 

[newgunguy]

9 mm

 

[Walkersdlx]

get a slim jm. I have one i use to help friends who locked them selfs out.

 

[IrishSon of Liberty]

Zip ties, metal coat hanger, & tow strap.

 

[indybuell]

A Smart Car.

 

[hoosierdoc]

All the above are good, second-rate answers.

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