What tools/parts to keep in the truck?

You'd need to call someone to shave the block for new liners, and a way to get the head off, but otherwise it's no different than doing it in a shop. I put a Cummins, 47rh, and 241dhd in my Chevy in the dirt driveway at my in-law's house. Willpower.

 

Nah, I didn't drill the frame. If you look at the earlier picture I posted of the box you can see a cross member in the lower right of the picture. There is a cross member under the box that has the same 8 factory drilled holes in the top of it. Used 1/2" bolts and 2" washers to attach the box to the crossmember.

It might not stay attached in the event of a major accident like flipping, the weight inside would probably take the bolts through the bottom of the box, but it wont go anywhere from normal driving.

 

This thread has an impact on me.

I got myself a toy.

1/2 inch drive. Comes with XC5.9 battery and charger. I thought about 3/4 (does not come with the batter nor charger) but after asking around, I was told that this would be enough.

Can't wait to change shocks now ...

 

Heavy duty vice grips and or some zip ties to clip off an airline and allow you to get to the next stop if need be. I blew a brake cylinder a while back and was able to make it down the road by clamping off the airline.

 

Anyone carry or have a recommendation for something portable to jumpstart your truck? I'm considering carrying something just in case I end up with a dead battery. I pull a dryvan and don't have a APU (got the Freightliner Park smart battery pack).

 

My bad you don't have APU..

 

NOCO Boost X GBX155 4250A 12V UltraSafe Portable Lithium Jump Starter, Car Battery Booster Pack, USB-C Powerbank Charger, And Jumper Cables For Up To 10.0-Liter Gas And 8.0-Liter Diesel Engines https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WZFPXF...abc_C3XPY01GSWX8PH7ZCAKH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Be surprised if this didnt do the trick

 

I have a 4,000 amp NOCO Genius, and it will absolutely start a truck.

Edit: It also has a ton of ways to output 12 volt power, and three or four different ways you can charge it. Highly recommended.

 

I have been thinking about it, already put lugs to a quick connect to decrease arcing and make it easier to toss on a battery tender. was thinking of doing the same to the noco so i could just jump it in a pinch.

Recomendations on min size to go down to? 4k feels like overkill, never REALLY needed more than 20 minutes on my pickup or car to start it (low voltage cut on my parasitic sources is a little too low and likes to cut in and out drawing lower than it ought, but never seen it below 10.5)