What to keep in the box

Moltar · 11-05-2009, 08:31 PM

Just bought a 98 12v ram with 160K. Im just curious what everyone is keeping with them in their truck, for their truck. I currently have tools, clamps and nothing else, this is due to the fact I just bought the truck.

ykdave · 11-05-2009, 08:32 PM

i have half my toolbox in my truck, including a good portion of spare parts, chains, jacks, ect...

I really have too much junk in there, but its definitely handy!

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97 Ram 2500 / 5.9ctd /NV4500/241DHD Custom Intake Tube+ BHAF, Pump Tuning, Autometer Pyro and Boost gauges, Dual 4" stacks, posi-lok, One Hella sound system, KDP MIA

, fabtech 5.5" lift, 36x13.5 IROK's, tons more to come

big ty · 11-05-2009, 10:14 PM

gotta have a shovel and a towstrap but i'm always dinking around and get stuck

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TY-06 6 speed, crew, long bed, no muffler, power pup, south bend sd, autometer gauges, 2'' leveling kit, 35 12.50 procomp xtreme at's, air bags, billet tow hooks, "IT'S NOT WHAT YOU BUY IT'S WHAT YOU BUILD"

Farmram · 11-06-2009, 12:02 AM

Recovery gear is always good (tow strap, clevis s, a short chain, and jumper cables) I dont even drive my little car without these things.

When it come to my 12v I have a snap-on top chest strapped down on the bed (but I like to be able to fix things in the field)

It also never hurts to keep some fluids in the truck, I always have engine oil and powersteering fluid with me. Maybe if I stopped all the leaks I wouldnt have to lol.

But it never hurts to have too many tools.

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1998 12 valve QCFB 5 speed #10 full forward, starwheel cranked, KDP killed, 4K GSK, 16.5* timing

colin91 · 11-07-2009, 02:13 AM

tow straps, chains, jumper cables, bolt cutters, extra oil, pwr steering fluid, a little bit of grease, various harbor freight tools that i'm not worried about breaking

looking to rig up an air compressor in the tool box to

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1996 2500 ECLB, NV4500, 4x4, 4" redneck exhaust, PacBrake, ATS 3pc, #0 plate, 16*, 4K GSK, wastegate plugged, SouthBend, welded 5th gear, Isspro gauges, leveled, Thuren track bar, AFC tweaked, BHAF, silencer ring?, wounded by the KDP, 15%/5% tint

sjester · 11-07-2009, 10:19 AM

Over the last 25 years, every time I've needed something while in the truck, and not had it, I"ve put it in. Alot of stuff has never been used again, but I've not been left stranded in a long time. Tools, chains, blocks of wood, common spare parts especially fuel/oil filters, fluids, selection of nuts, bolts and washers, a small box of auto electrical stuff, axe, shovel, small pick, tire repair kit, 12 volt compresor, prybar, high lift jack, sleeping bag, blanket. I've got a normal size below the bedrail gearbox and two surplus 20mm ammo boxes bolted to the bed behind the wheel wells to hold it all

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1996 Ram 2500 Ext Cab 4x4 Auto

1995 Ram 2500 4x4 Auto - SOLD

RPegram · 11-07-2009, 11:37 AM

When I travel with mine, I carry two small tool boxes. One is full of metric sockets and wrenches and the other standard. I also carry pliers, screwdrivers, elect tape, misc. nuts&bolts&washers, small test lite, volt meter and stuff like that. The two take up very little room and get used almost every trip. I've changed out fuel pumps, alternators, bulbs, pipes in camper and so forth. I can't pull a trans or engine, but I can fix most external problems that come up.

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'96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore
'01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost,
'97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

Busted Knuckles · 11-07-2009, 02:03 PM

100' chain, couple 20' tow straps, assorted shackles and clevises, on-board air in my toolbox, chainsaw, jumper cables, 2-ton come along, jack, couple blocks of wood, sleepin bag, couple gallons rotella, ATF, PS fluid, rtv silicone, and my truck tools.... i do alot of off road driving my truck gets put in 4wd almost every day

oh ya dont forget the baling wire and duct tape

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96' 3500 Reg Cab 4x4 Leveled on 35"s HX35/40 Hybrid, Custom intake box w/ AFE BHAF, O-Ringed Head, Ported exhaust, 4" turbo back, 5x12's, #0 Plate, Gutted AFC

wcorbett · 11-07-2009, 06:52 PM

Iv got 2 gallons of oil, an air mattress, sleeping bag, full tool set, chain, first aid, canvas tarp, jack, various drop hitches and ball sizes, rope, who knows what else.

ram tuff96 · 11-07-2009, 09:25 PM

i main thing i carry is an old belt

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96 12v, Driftwood, all orginal47re (even the fluid and filter), 188k, 4x4, 3.54's limited slip, 285/75/16 nitto terra graplers on poished alumin 16's, starwheel tunning, k&n, stright piped out b4 rear tire!

liamfm · 11-08-2009, 04:23 PM

Old belt, fuel filter, gallon of oil, bottle of 911, coolant, brake fluid, tow strap, 2 work lights, ratchet straps, hitches, ratchet and socket set, pliers, extension cord and a 1400W inverter, and probably some junk that made the way in there.

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1998 12v QC LB 4WD - White - Tan Leather - SLT - Stock and Staying that way

tdshepard · 11-08-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liamfm

bottle of 911

What's that???

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1994 Reg cab 2 WD manual trans #0 fuel plate . boost elbow. BHAF . 16.5* . 3KGSK . 13" SB clutch . KDP fixed

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11-05-2009, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
ykdave Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Canada Posts: 5,015 Thanks: 5 Thanked 154 Times in 128 Posts ykdave's Truck Pics	i have half my toolbox in my truck, including a good portion of spare parts, chains, jacks, ect... I really have too much junk in there, but its definitely handy! __________________ 97 Ram 2500 / 5.9ctd /NV4500/241DHD Custom Intake Tube+ BHAF, Pump Tuning, Autometer Pyro and Boost gauges, Dual 4" stacks, posi-lok, One Hella sound system, KDP MIA , fabtech 5.5" lift, 36x13.5 IROK's, tons more to come

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big ty Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lewistown, MT Posts: 362 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts big ty's Truck Pics	gotta have a shovel and a towstrap but i'm always dinking around and get stuck __________________ TY-06 6 speed, crew, long bed, no muffler, power pup, south bend sd, autometer gauges, 2'' leveling kit, 35 12.50 procomp xtreme at's, air bags, billet tow hooks, "IT'S NOT WHAT YOU BUY IT'S WHAT YOU BUILD"

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Farmram Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rushville, IN Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Farmram's Truck Pics	Recovery gear is always good (tow strap, clevis s, a short chain, and jumper cables) I dont even drive my little car without these things. When it come to my 12v I have a snap-on top chest strapped down on the bed (but I like to be able to fix things in the field) It also never hurts to keep some fluids in the truck, I always have engine oil and powersteering fluid with me. Maybe if I stopped all the leaks I wouldnt have to lol. But it never hurts to have too many tools. __________________ 1998 12 valve QCFB 5 speed #10 full forward, starwheel cranked, KDP killed, 4K GSK, 16.5* timing

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colin91 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Posts: 789 Thanks: 2 Thanked 49 Times in 48 Posts colin91's Truck Pics	tow straps, chains, jumper cables, bolt cutters, extra oil, pwr steering fluid, a little bit of grease, various harbor freight tools that i'm not worried about breaking looking to rig up an air compressor in the tool box to __________________ 1996 2500 ECLB, NV4500, 4x4, 4" redneck exhaust, PacBrake, ATS 3pc, #0 plate, 16*, 4K GSK, wastegate plugged, SouthBend, welded 5th gear, Isspro gauges, leveled, Thuren track bar, AFC tweaked, BHAF, silencer ring?, wounded by the KDP, 15%/5% tint

11-07-2009, 10:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
sjester Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post sjester's Truck Pics	Over the last 25 years, every time I've needed something while in the truck, and not had it, I"ve put it in. Alot of stuff has never been used again, but I've not been left stranded in a long time. Tools, chains, blocks of wood, common spare parts especially fuel/oil filters, fluids, selection of nuts, bolts and washers, a small box of auto electrical stuff, axe, shovel, small pick, tire repair kit, 12 volt compresor, prybar, high lift jack, sleeping bag, blanket. I've got a normal size below the bedrail gearbox and two surplus 20mm ammo boxes bolted to the bed behind the wheel wells to hold it all __________________ 1996 Ram 2500 Ext Cab 4x4 Auto 1995 Ram 2500 4x4 Auto - SOLD

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RPegram Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arapahoe, NC Posts: 1,092 Thanks: 3 Thanked 117 Times in 112 Posts RPegram's Truck Pics	When I travel with mine, I carry two small tool boxes. One is full of metric sockets and wrenches and the other standard. I also carry pliers, screwdrivers, elect tape, misc. nuts&bolts&washers, small test lite, volt meter and stuff like that. The two take up very little room and get used almost every trip. I've changed out fuel pumps, alternators, bulbs, pipes in camper and so forth. I can't pull a trans or engine, but I can fix most external problems that come up. __________________ '96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore '01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost, '97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

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Busted Knuckles Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 202 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Busted Knuckles's Truck Pics	100' chain, couple 20' tow straps, assorted shackles and clevises, on-board air in my toolbox, chainsaw, jumper cables, 2-ton come along, jack, couple blocks of wood, sleepin bag, couple gallons rotella, ATF, PS fluid, rtv silicone, and my truck tools.... i do alot of off road driving my truck gets put in 4wd almost every day oh ya dont forget the baling wire and duct tape __________________ 96' 3500 Reg Cab 4x4 Leveled on 35"s HX35/40 Hybrid, Custom intake box w/ AFE BHAF, O-Ringed Head, Ported exhaust, 4" turbo back, 5x12's, #0 Plate, Gutted AFC

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wcorbett Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts wcorbett's Truck Pics	Iv got 2 gallons of oil, an air mattress, sleeping bag, full tool set, chain, first aid, canvas tarp, jack, various drop hitches and ball sizes, rope, who knows what else.

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ram tuff96 Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: highland, ca Posts: 347 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts ram tuff96's Truck Pics	i main thing i carry is an old belt __________________ 96 12v, Driftwood, all orginal47re (even the fluid and filter), 188k, 4x4, 3.54's limited slip, 285/75/16 nitto terra graplers on poished alumin 16's, starwheel tunning, k&n, stright piped out b4 rear tire!

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liamfm Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 239 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts liamfm's Truck Pics	Old belt, fuel filter, gallon of oil, bottle of 911, coolant, brake fluid, tow strap, 2 work lights, ratchet straps, hitches, ratchet and socket set, pliers, extension cord and a 1400W inverter, and probably some junk that made the way in there. __________________ 1998 12v QC LB 4WD - White - Tan Leather - SLT - Stock and Staying that way