What tools should you keep in your Max?
What tools should you keep in your Max?
Hi Folks,
I want to put together a small tool kit and leave it in my trunk. What tools should I definitely include in this kit? (besides a jack, tire iron, and mag lite).
I want to put together a small tool kit and leave it in my trunk. What tools should I definitely include in this kit? (besides a jack, tire iron, and mag lite).
flash light, jumper cables, stuff, paper towels, screw driver, blah, dykes, pliers, rope, duct tape, blah some more, first aid kit, socket set, blanket, wrench, tie downs, spare, jack, lug wrench, too much stuff! at least it all hides under the floor (minus the jack and lug wench)
A bat in case you get any of those unexpected parkinglot fights....hehe Neways, a wheel lock key in case you have wheel locks on your wheels....fix a flat, a spare gas can, and a spare headlight bulb for any of those unexpected bulb burnouts.
Let's see:
Condoms - to paraphrase Chris Rock; Got busted because my girl found 2 condoms, it was a 3 pack.
Baseball bat - mag lite & the club double as my hitting stick.
Full tool kit - would do it but don't want someone breaking into my car and taking all of my tools.
Let me rephrase my original question: put together a tool kit for under $100.00 that you can carry around in your car.
Condoms - to paraphrase Chris Rock; Got busted because my girl found 2 condoms, it was a 3 pack.
Baseball bat - mag lite & the club double as my hitting stick.
Full tool kit - would do it but don't want someone breaking into my car and taking all of my tools.
Let me rephrase my original question: put together a tool kit for under $100.00 that you can carry around in your car.
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I mounted a Steamlight Ultra-Stinger (75,00 candlepower rechargeable flashlight) by my fuel door release lever. A Mag-Lite could be mounted there also if you prefer that brand. Rechargeables are more convenient because they are always ready (how often would you check batteries in a flashlight in your trunk?). Pulls double duty, as it is a very effective impact weapon conveniently located (the CD-24 in the map pocket is more effective, but more time consuming to extend while inside the car).
Along with all the other suggestions, I carry a fire extinguisher mounted to the opposite side of the trunk as the jack. I've seen quite a few vehicle fires that an extinguisher could have saved the car.
I also carry a window punch (on a Smith & Wesson First Responder knife) in my driver's map pocket. Electric windows don't work in water, and I don't want to have to wait for the car to fill with water to open a door. A loaded .45 does the same job with less effort, but it's kinda hard on the ears in an enclosed space.
Condoms are handy to keep crud out of the muzzle of your weapon (the one mounted under the seat, too). Placed in a sock, they can also be used as an emergency water bladder for drinking or engine overheating problems (non-lubricated preferred).
Dave
Along with all the other suggestions, I carry a fire extinguisher mounted to the opposite side of the trunk as the jack. I've seen quite a few vehicle fires that an extinguisher could have saved the car.
I also carry a window punch (on a Smith & Wesson First Responder knife) in my driver's map pocket. Electric windows don't work in water, and I don't want to have to wait for the car to fill with water to open a door. A loaded .45 does the same job with less effort, but it's kinda hard on the ears in an enclosed space.
Condoms are handy to keep crud out of the muzzle of your weapon (the one mounted under the seat, too). Placed in a sock, they can also be used as an emergency water bladder for drinking or engine overheating problems (non-lubricated preferred).
Dave
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Originally posted by Dave Holmes
I mounted a Steamlight Ultra-Stinger (75,00 candlepower rechargeable flashlight) by my fuel door release lever. A Mag-Lite could be mounted there also if you prefer that brand. Rechargeables are more convenient because they are always ready (how often would you check batteries in a flashlight in your trunk?). Pulls double duty, as it is a very effective impact weapon conveniently located (the CD-24 in the map pocket is more effective, but more time consuming to extend while inside the car).
Along with all the other suggestions, I carry a fire extinguisher mounted to the opposite side of the trunk as the jack. I've seen quite a few vehicle fires that an extinguisher could have saved the car.
I also carry a window punch (on a Smith & Wesson First Responder knife) in my driver's map pocket. Electric windows don't work in water, and I don't want to have to wait for the car to fill with water to open a door. A loaded .45 does the same job with less effort, but it's kinda hard on the ears in an enclosed space.
Condoms are handy to keep crud out of the muzzle of your weapon (the one mounted under the seat, too). Placed in a sock, they can also be used as an emergency water bladder for drinking or engine overheating problems (non-lubricated preferred).
Dave
I mounted a Steamlight Ultra-Stinger (75,00 candlepower rechargeable flashlight) by my fuel door release lever. A Mag-Lite could be mounted there also if you prefer that brand. Rechargeables are more convenient because they are always ready (how often would you check batteries in a flashlight in your trunk?). Pulls double duty, as it is a very effective impact weapon conveniently located (the CD-24 in the map pocket is more effective, but more time consuming to extend while inside the car).
Along with all the other suggestions, I carry a fire extinguisher mounted to the opposite side of the trunk as the jack. I've seen quite a few vehicle fires that an extinguisher could have saved the car.
I also carry a window punch (on a Smith & Wesson First Responder knife) in my driver's map pocket. Electric windows don't work in water, and I don't want to have to wait for the car to fill with water to open a door. A loaded .45 does the same job with less effort, but it's kinda hard on the ears in an enclosed space.
Condoms are handy to keep crud out of the muzzle of your weapon (the one mounted under the seat, too). Placed in a sock, they can also be used as an emergency water bladder for drinking or engine overheating problems (non-lubricated preferred).
Dave
No, wait a minute, it must've skipped my generation!
Screwdriver, zip ties, electric tape, velcro adhesive, socket wrench set, wire stripper, boxcutter, flashlight, screws/bolts of sorts, breaker bar for wheel lugs, emergency jackstand, bottle of Mobil1, ATF, quick detailing spray and Windex..
most of it fit in a bowling bag
most of it fit in a bowling bag
Originally posted by njmaxseltd
Condoms, so you can cover your tool just in case an emergency situation occurs.
Condoms, so you can cover your tool just in case an emergency situation occurs.
..or maybe your other secret compartment
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Screwdriver, zip ties, electric tape, velcro adhesive, socket wrench set, wire stripper, boxcutter, flashlight, screws/bolts of sorts, breaker bar for wheel lugs, emergency jackstand, bottle of Mobil1, ATF, quick detailing spray and Windex..
most of it fit in a bowling bag
Screwdriver, zip ties, electric tape, velcro adhesive, socket wrench set, wire stripper, boxcutter, flashlight, screws/bolts of sorts, breaker bar for wheel lugs, emergency jackstand, bottle of Mobil1, ATF, quick detailing spray and Windex..
most of it fit in a bowling bag
and duct-tape. cant make spare belts out of just electrical tape
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I happen to carry all of my tools in the trunk. Hurts performance, though (you can really tell), as I have a decent amount of tools. I used to carry my 3 ton floor jack in there too, until the hydrolics went in it.
I do it because I have a 4-year-old daughter who loves helping me work on my car (she's always looking for my tools to play with).
I'm going to put together a package that I'll keep in my trunk (when I get my tranny back in):
Flashlight of some kind
Both screwdriver types
Socket set
lug wrench
road flares
emergency kit (people tools)
jumper cables
blanket
maybe some non-perishable food (you never know)
empty gas can
quart or 2 of oil and ATF (if you're unfortunate enough to have an auto)
Change of clothes
I do it because I have a 4-year-old daughter who loves helping me work on my car (she's always looking for my tools to play with).
I'm going to put together a package that I'll keep in my trunk (when I get my tranny back in):
Flashlight of some kind
Both screwdriver types
Socket set
lug wrench
road flares
emergency kit (people tools
)jumper cables
blanket
maybe some non-perishable food (you never know)
empty gas can
quart or 2 of oil and ATF (if you're unfortunate enough to have an auto)
Change of clothes
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