Hey, just trying to get some ideas of what guys keep in their cross-over toolboxes. I know a lot of stuff is job-specific, but I'd like to see what's getting stuffed into these things.

Mine is half empty, but what is in there so far-

2" ball drawbar
1-7/8" ball drawbar
21" 1/2 drive breaker bar
4-way lug wrench (should just get rid of)
1/2" Drive Sockets for breaker bar
Small Craftsmen rachet & socket set (enough sockets to tackle any easy roadside repair)
Small Shovel (army e-tool)
Spare Serp. Belt
2 qts. oil
Rubber tie downs
4 rachet straps

I think that's about it. Anything else that I should be carrying that would be important?

 

I dont have a toolbox on mine, but I always have a few clean towels in my truck. Also maybe a tow strap or 2.

 

I also have a first aid kit, wool blanket, large towels, ice scraper, emergency food stores, flares, Water, tire jack, tarp, water proof flash light with extra batteries, and clean dry clothes... This along with my the regular tools...

 

All of the above, plus:


Electrical:
Spare bulbs for tail, turn, and headlights (I swap bulbs in pairs so there's always at least one used bulb for a spare)
Spare bulbs for trailer lights (ditto)
Spare fuses
A cheap test light or voltmeter.

Safety:
Flashlight (3 really. 1 each in the console, glove box, and big one under/behind seat)
Tow strap
Reflective triangles
Gloves
Jumper cables
Poncho or tarp and/or rain jacket

 

I don't have a tool box in my 04, but I do have one in my 94 about 1/2 the year when I get sick of looking at the topper, I have a Delta extra wide, extra deep. Here is a list of what is in mine most of the time, keep in mind I am a carpenter for a custom home builder.

=209 pcs. Craftsman socket set
=2 Milwaukee cordless sets
=2 HD77 skilsaws
=1 Porter Cable Tiger saw
=3-4 nail guns
=2 framing squares
=300-500 ft of extension cords
=200-300 ft of air hose
=20'X1/2" chain
=20" tool box with misc hand tools

It took a while to figure out how to get it all in there, but atleast everything stays somewhat organized.

 

Blankets
Craftsman Socket Set
Couple Hatchets
Beatin Stick
Straps
Random assortment of Tools
Mud Boots
Rope
Duct Tape
Sometimes Beer
Road Side Emergency Kit....flares got burned one fun night though


Zane

 

Don't have 1 but have my hitch a flashlight flare and also my truck is equipped with strobes and soon led amber/white flashers for the rear deck and grill
Also a tow strap but need a better one

 

everything you got plus tow strap, jumper cables, towels, change of clothes, rubber boots, small shovel, chain, ratchet straps, bungee cords, spare gas can, WD-40, coolant, spare hitches, and lots of other repair stuff

 

Anyone know where I can get an under rail box black in color for a good price???

 

Tractor supply

 

BEER!...mini keg?

 

Somethings that jump out right away that I didn't have in there-

Jump Cables
Tow Strap
Towels
Reflective Markers

I will be adding these for sure in the near future. I've had the toolbox now for 6 months, keep putting off putting the important things in there, someday it's going to come back to haunt me.

Anyone ever use one of these things on their tow straps?
http://www.cabelas.com/p-0038447522016a.shtml
Looks like a good idea, maybe I can get one turned down in the shop out of stainless rod.

 

it seems kind of pointless to me and could definently be a safety issue if you end up snapping the tow strap

 

I've saw those Bully Bones in action. Pictured like on the site right up against the truck if you break the strap its not going to go anywhere. I've saw guys connect straps with them too, they are very heavy so getting them to fly a long distance likely won't happen. Especially if you have a wet towel or shirt tied to the strap like you should to prevent fly backs. Lots of guys don't do that, but after having a strap brake and bounce off the hood of my Chevy and needed a new hood...I always have something to wrap around the strap now.

I don't have a perminant box in my truck, but do carry a large box in the back when not hauling my quad. It has all the same stuff you guys have basically. I keep my ratchet straps, hitch (have a combo one so don't need multiples), craftsman tool kit, etc...in the cab. In the box is a jack, breaker bar, chains, tow straps, rags, jumper cables, oil/tranny fluid, etc....

 

Let's see, I've got tools, saws, knives, ammunition, flashlights, water, jumper cables, hand winch, misc stuff. I've also got dead bodies.
haha