What do you carry on your truck?

[DTB]

no, I am out of it


This is a good idea, but I tend to travel alone a lot, so i need to carry everything and be REALLY heavy!

Yes self sufficient is the way to be...I've learned not to rely on others (even in your group) to remember to bring stuff

[Tallchevy]

I've learned not to rely on others (even in your group) to remember to bring stuff

To the others 

[DTB]

To the others 

agreed...and they can bring their own god-danged beer too 

[Duffil]

unless I missed it, why has nobody said WELDING ROD yet. I keep 1 lb of 6011 wrapped in plastic when I wheel.

[Hawk Thor]

When I get my underhood welder someday then I will carry welding rods, until then they stay at home.

I might just cheap out for now and make a welding set for welding with car batteries and jumper cables, el cheapo stylez.

[Duffil]

3 batteries and jumper cables works great.

[Homefries]

I have never looked into this but is this the way you would set it up??

[THK Matt]

3 batteries and jumper cables works great.

explain?

[Duffil]

I've used them in series, to get 36v. the pic above is in parallel...only 12v.  this is

[Hawk Thor]

You connect the negative of one battery to the piece you want to weld, connect the positive of that battery to the negative of the second battery and the positive of that one to the negative of the third battery. Then you connect the welding handle to the positive of the third battery and start fixing your broken part.

[Homefries]

So then like this.

[Duffil]

So then like this.

[toyotanner]

toolbox w/ basic tools and zipties.
thats about it

[Homefries]

Thanks Duff.   Now, back to the originally scheduled program!!  

[Hawk Thor]

I just bought 15´ of 3" flexible, foldable aluminum duct that I keep in a 3´ long PVC pipe to keep it from crushing.

I also have a flange to fit the 3" duct to my 2.5" exhaust. I will use the duct to heat up fuel filters in diesel trucks and to thaw alternators and starters after they have been sitting in blizzards so they can spin freely. I can also use it to melt ice off brakes and steering components after the truck has been parked all night long on wheeling trips.

It can also be used to keep guys a little warmer when working on a rig in the cold. Ya know, point it at their hands so they can actually feel their hands and be able to bend their fingers.

P.s. You could also heat oilpans and airintakes to make it easier for your buddies to start their diesels in the cold, I know I will make my gas powered friends heat my rig up when its -4 or -6 °F.

[Plekto]

My list is more basic:
- Basic set of tools.
- Basic first aid kit, plus flares and other normal crap.
- straps. 
- spare winch cable if you have one.(synthetic weighs a lot less - hint...)
- slime for the tire in case the spare fails too.
- any bits you feel you need like spare fuses and bulbs and so on.
- more straps and duct tape.
- small empty gas can if general, filled if going off-road.  Even one gallon can be a life saver.
- most of the rest of homefries' list - the basic stuff at least like a multitool, bailing wire, a couple of hose clamps or zip ties... spare relay or two as well to the ignition and fuel injection parts... 
- LED flashlight.  Look for one that has a good 50+ hour running time on low power.
- Stove that can run on unleaded fuel if need be.(often overlooked)
- Capilene thermal underwear. Lifesaver and wicks away moisture as well.
- Water purification tablets(part of he basic "kit" with the emergency supplies)  I prefer compass, maps, and the like to GPS and so on - I like to have zero-tech options as well as a backup if I can.  NOTE - I have a GPS, but you can't rely on it alone...

Oh, a compressor on your engine is a godsend... Add that asap.(need to do it myself - heh)  An air tank can work in a pinch I guess.  Some jobs need a cutting disc or an impact wrench...

- If off road in really off-the-road territory, a few shells and so on to fit in your firearm(I recommend a foldable .410/.223 combo gun myself)  Bears are really aggressive things...  Not hoping you NEED it, ever... but just sayin'...   A .45 cal carbine also works well in a pinch.(I'm a fan of lever actions myself - heh)    P.S. a .410 slug is about as effective as a mid-range .35 cal hunting rifle at close range - don't underestimate it's usefulness against bigger creatures)

[Hammerhead]

I'm gonna start wheelin' with KDX so I don't have to bring anything but a cooler full... 

[BLACKDOG]

First aid kit
Hi lift
spare tire
shovel
poo bucket
spill kit
spare (axles, steering components, driveline)
full oil change
enough gear oil for everything
tub of grease
spare ujoint
2) twostraps
2)clevis hooks
2) reciever pins
jb weld
toolbox
tarp/bungee cords
sleeping bag
enough water to fill the radiator
spark plugs
plug wires
spare bits of metal
jumper cables
6011 welding rod
welding mask
welding gloves
rubber gloves
rags
no flat tire stuff
ATF
Brake fluid
carb cleaner
matches
lighter
3) cans beef stew
can opener
knife
5 gal gas can

thats everything that goes wheeling in my toyota (not food, clothing, camp stuff, just gearfor the truck)
Most of that fits in my "black box" in the bed, so its with me even around town.

[red]

this is what i kept in the 79 blazer i had, will be slightly differant in the yukon since its a diesel and differant axles.

tools:
1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" SAE and Metric socket sets
SAE and Metric wrenches complete sets up to 1" or 22mm, specialty sizes above that
10 bolt axle front hub socket
phillips and flatblade screw drivers
pliers including needle nose and snap ring
vice grips
ratchet wrench set
wire strippers, dikes, soldering torch with solder/heat shrink as well as butt connectors

parts: 327 gasser, th350 auto, np203 t-case, 10 bolt axles
10 bolt front and rear axle shafts
u joints for front axle and drive shafts
distributor cap/rotor
plug wires
upper/lower radiator hoses
fuel pump
lug nuts

equipment:
small zip ties
large 3' and 4' zip ties
bailing wire
duct tape
electrical tape
tow straps
tie down straps
5' chain
work gloves and mechanic gloves
high lift jack 48"
floor jack 2 1/2 ton
bottle jack 3 ton
D rings
shovel
jumper cables
cb radio (want a ham radio though)
cell phone
5 gal of water
5 gal of fuel
spare tire
20 gal air tank (on board air was in the plans)
cold weather gear
1st aid kit
food

fluids:
1 gal of 10w30
1 gal of auto tranny fluid
2 qt's of 75w90 gear oil
grease
2 gal coolant premixed

some other stuff but i cant remember right now. most of that (besides the gasoline and 10 bolt specific parts) are in the back of my yukon 24/7, need to make a carrier to put these off the back bumper area when i make my spare tire carrier, not near as much room in the back of my 95 yukon as there was in the 79 blazer.

[Tumbleweed]

I carry most of what has been listed here.  Usually when someone on the trail needs anything-they come to me first.
I do not carry a spare alternator or starter.  I can get it started if I need to, I do carry a spare battery so that would cover the alternator.  Did not notice it but I carry a can of starting fluid also.  Reseating beads or whatever.  Wintertime I carry a tent/cot in the roofrack along with a 4 season sleeping bag-makes that unexpected overnighter alot more bearable.  I don't wheel without another vehicle along either.  I also carry a homemade tarp and frame that goes from my roofrack over the rear of the bed and back another 10'.  For shade or rain.  I carry a small duffle with a one burner stove, and freeze dried foods in the winter.

[llamas]

well you all have great lists stuff but no body carries a flask???...
just for survival you understand...

[joey0712]

I carry a 30 pack on ice at all times...... Just in case.

[Duffil]

Do you need a good co-pilot?

[Toymin8r]

My and

[94MtnYote]

You connect the negative of one battery to the piece you want to weld, connect the positive of that battery to the negative of the second battery and the positive of that one to the negative of the third battery. Then you connect the welding handle to the positive of the third battery and start fixing your broken part.

it depends on what kind of welding rod is used, be it DC+ or DC-

[smokeater87]

Lets see here everything is going in my truck as soon as i collect everything


Fluids

5qts oil
2 gallons antifreeze (pre-mixed)
ATF
Powersteering fluid
Gear oil
Brake fluid
Grease Tub
Bottled water
5gallon gas can (full)
2 stroke mix (For chainsaw)
PB Blaster
Fire Extinguisher
Brake Cleaner
Tire Slime

Spare parts/equiptment

Bailing Wire
Duct Tape
Electrical tape
Zip ties
Rags
Black trash bags
Rachet straps
Bungee cords
Rope
Birfields
u-joints
front driveshaft
rear driveshaft
alternator
water pump
upper radiator hose
lower radiator hose
radiator cap
belts
assorted fuses nd light bulbs
knuckle rebuild kit
hubs
assorted nuts and bolts
headlights
taillights


tools

pliers
cutters
wire strippers
vice grips
hi-lift
shovel
mini-sledge
ax
holligan
tool set
knife
gun
chainsaw
extra chain
bar oil
lug wrench
saw tool

i am sure i am missing some stuff i also will have a cb radio,my handheld ham radio,and my ham rig in the truck. 

[yota_krawler]

now with all this stuff, What do you guys carry it in?

[smokeater87]

I have a decent sized truck box i am going to put most of it in.Stuff like the nuts and bolts and lightbulbs will be in a plastic container,fluids will be in there own plastic container.Then all i got to worry about is firewood and all the camping stuff in the rest of the bed.

[Rockcrawlintoy]

i carry snowshoes when i go snow wheelin. just incase

[BLACKDOG]

now with all this stuff, What do you guys carry it in?

I've got a truck box, and I used to have a box made by rubbermaid, the black one with the grey lid and red handles, walmart has them in the automotive section.