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Suggestions for a daycab tool bag...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JReding, Feb 26, 2020.

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  1. Feb 26, 2020 #11
    G13Tomcat

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    PB blaster is nice too.. just don't have room anymore, tbh.
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2020 #12
    D.Tibbitt

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    Well i hope u are not like me. I brought my small toolbox when i first started driving only a couple screwdrivers and wrenches, and it has grown to another level since then . only need a couple more pieces and i could #### near run an overhaul in the parking lot. Tools to me are like a woman and her makeup .
     
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  4. Feb 26, 2020 #13
    JReding

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    Oh, I have plenty at home (but somehow, magically, more keep appearing :rolleyes::D). This bag will purposely be bare-minimum.
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2020 #14
    JReding

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    Right there with ya, although I prefer PB Blaster myself.
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2020 #15
    JReding

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    I always have a few things outside of the tool bag: tire gauge, gloves, "pokey tool" (mini Phillips rounded out a little, to clear bleeding QR valves) in my door pocket; tire thumper (claw hammer) on floor next to seat just inside door, cardboard box on passenger floor with paper towels, glass cleaner, PB Blaster, brake cleaner (for dirty 7-ways), brake line antifreeze, extra gloves one gallon storage bags (when I have to leave paperwork in front box on trailer for next driver); load straps, bungees, extra safety vest in storage box under passenger seat.
     
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  8. Feb 26, 2020 #16
    G13Tomcat

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    I also keep diesel in a spray bottle (but I'm not supposed to say that....oops) ;)
     
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  9. Feb 26, 2020 #17
    86scotty

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    A set of Torx bits. I don't know what kind of tractor you're driving but mine has Torx everywhere.
     
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  10. Feb 28, 2020 #18
    HoneyBadger67

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    Nothing replaces a 3.3 sledge. If you drag van and have to slide the tandems 3.3# works better than 20 ounces. Of course, if you have all new(er) trailers, air assist pins seldom freeze up.
     
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  11. Feb 28, 2020 #19
    Bill51

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    Careful of the Harbor Freight zip ties. Had to use a few strung together to hold a trailer door open and one of them snapped right in the middle. Luckily I saw the door start to swing before getting near the dock.
    That's probably a better option in any case. Roll of that and some nips to cut off what you need.
     
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  12. Feb 28, 2020 #20
    Snow Hater

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    Saw more than a few trailers with tie wire added to the door chains this week.
     
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