Extra Spare Parts

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by madmoneymike5, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. madmoneymike5

    madmoneymike5 Medium Load Member

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    So, what extra spare parts you purchase/request from the parts department?

    So far, on my list I have:

    • Extra Trailer Lights
    • Extra Truck Lights
    • Mud Flaps
    • Wiper Blades
    • Glad Hand Seals
    What's on your list?
     
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  3. canuck in da truck

    canuck in da truck Road Train Member

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  4. 92-26

    92-26 Bobtail Member

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    extra fuel filter if you have the knowledge and ability to change them.
     
  5. Badcable

    Badcable Medium Load Member

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    Assorted fuses
    Might be able to ask for a gallon of oil & antifreeze
     
  6. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    some spare oil, antifeeze power steering fluid windsheld washer fluid spare fuses, extra airline for the trailer, spare belts some tools, some assorted nuts and bolts electrical tape, 1 spare bulb for each style of light, (clearence lights head lights tail lights ect) windshield wiper blades, and some zip ties.
     
  7. BigJDub

    BigJDub Light Load Member

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    AT least 1 of each type of light for truck/trailer
    1 gallon oil, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid
    Glad hand seals
    Fuses

    + anything else you can get out of them for free.
     
  8. Mr Ed

    Mr Ed Road Train Member

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    One of our guys ran off the road,he had alot of spare parts.
     
  9. Frenzy

    Frenzy Medium Load Member

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    A set of air lines and an electrical cord. (wrenches for the airlines)
    2nd set of triangles.
    spare cam tighteners for your chains.
    more bungee cords.
    spare crash camera / crash kit.
    spare set of oil / fuel filters (and a filter wrench)
    tire depth gauge (bug the tire shop guys)
    tire pressure gauge (bug the tire shop guys)
    handful of tiewraps, the longer the better.
    different size hose clamps, at least two long enough to patch together the air hoses on the turbo.
    spare heater core hoses, and clamps.
    10 gals of water or antifreeze, so when you have repaired the blown heater hose, you will be able refill the radiator.
     
  10. harleymanjax

    harleymanjax Rookie Skateboarder

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    If you are a company driver why would you need most of those things?

    I am not a mechanic, I am a driver!

    Fuses, oil, coolant, and washer fluid is all ya need!
     
  11. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    might just be a driver but sitting in the lounge at a repair shot or earning money driving is better than waiting on the side of the road for a tow truck
     
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