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Tool list for the road

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Bdog, Dec 24, 2015.

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  1. Dec 24, 2015 #1
    Bdog

    Bdog Road Train Member

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    I am looking to put together a small toolset to keep in my sleeper compartment.

    I was thinking
    1/4"-1" combination wrenches
    3/8" socket set 1/4"-1"
    Assortment of screw drivers
    Allen wrench set
    Hammer
    Pliers
    Vise grips
    Crescent wrench
    Electrical tape
    Zip ties
    Air line unions


    Does this seem like a good start or anything else I should add?
     
    Bdog, Dec 24, 2015
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  3. Dec 24, 2015 #2
    jammer910Z

    jammer910Z Road Train Member

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    Don't forget duct tape , bulbs , and fuses. Not exactly all "tools" , but they are emergency essentials.
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2015 #3
    pattyj

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    That about covers it.also when youre in the shop getting stuff for your trk get a handfull of rubber seals and extra lites for trk and trailer..I always liked to be fully prepared.
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2015 #4
    pattyj

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    Also flashlite you can buy an led lite the size of an ink pen and they work great.
     
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  7. Dec 24, 2015 #5
    chris887

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    What kind of truck and engine? A lot of things are metric even on American trucks.
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2015 #6
    Cheeseburgers

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    I'd also get some hose clamps, spare hose sections, 1 4x4" piece of rubber, and fuse pliers, wire strippers and connectors. And if you can parts to cage an air brake. Not all brakes have the key and washers
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2015 #7
    Bdog

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    2007 379 with C13

    I imagine whatever socket set I buy will likely include metrics as well. I was planning on buying one of those $100 socket set kits from Home Depot or lowes and then a combo wrench set which probably will have metrics also.
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2015 #8
    chris887

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    Ok, I don't know about petes. But you are best getting metric and standard like you plan, your orginal post just mentioned the standard.
     
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  11. Dec 24, 2015 #9
    frt60

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    A crow bar and hammer and nails also a pair of tinsnips for dunage removel
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2015 #10
    High Desert Dweller

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    The most useful tool I had when OTR was a fifth wheel puller. More versatile than a Swiss Army knife.
     
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