I am just curious what essential tools do you guys always carry in your car? What size wrench, etc...
I used to carry a small tool box but it's occupying space so I want to carry less but just the most important tools.
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I usually carry a slip joint pliers, a few screwdrivers. I intend to get some kind of a set that has some jumper cables, a 10/12/14 socket and ratchet, and a few other things though....
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Assorted screw drivers, 10/12/14 socket and ratchet. Torchlight, jumpercables. Thats all really.
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small adjustable wrench and jumper cables. the 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm, are also a good idea. on top of that get AAA, the you don't need tools.
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cellphone.
I used to carry jumper cables, but I let my brother borrow them like 3 years ago and havent bothered to get them back.
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^^ CELLPHONE ^^ i get rid of all that extra supplies i dont need. Took my spare tire out, dont know why i would need to carry wrenches around i dont plan on taking my car apart when im not at home.. i probably need to get jumper cables tho
i carry a full socket set,6-18mm,2 ratchets,the socket set has screwdriver bits in it,jumper cables,quart of oil, anitfreeze, gloves, flashlight,flares,screwdrivers...you could say im prepared for the worst,with 280k on my car i have to be
This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Jan 18, 2010 - 12:06 PM
BANNED. for life, you moron.
You're going to need more than that with the ford you have. Its best to just strap a rolling toolbox to the back...
3/8" ratchet set (6mm-19 + 6" extension), multi-head screwdriver, LED flashlight. They all fit in the OEM tool bag in the frunk.
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BANNED. for life, you moron.
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QUOTE (CelicaST_CALI @ Jan 18, 2010 - 9:21 AM)
>Who has a ford?
Ummm supposedly you, unless you were lying...
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QUOTE (CelicaST_CALI @ Dec 21, 2009 - 2:06 PM)
>This car makes me happy
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That was my brothers car,i stated that earlier in the thread...
BANNED. for life, you moron.
Ah, so you posted a car that isn't yours in the post a pic of YOUR non 6gc thread...
Fibby McFibber-face!
Then tell your brother to strap a rolling toolbox to his Ford. He's going to need it!
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besides the factory tool set (ie. jack and tire iron) the only other thing i carry is a pair of jumper cables and a little zippered tool set with a few ratchets, sockets, allen keys, and screwdrivers tucked away inside the compartment where the stock jack is located.
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im not the only one in that thread who posted in that thread that dont actually own the car..and that car is bulletproof,most cars are if maintained properly..
BANNED. for life, you moron.
A screwdriver, some razors, and an 11mm ratcheting wrench in the green car... my tool box is in a different car right now.
Essentials I would say probably
3/4" ratchet
a few different size extensions
sockets 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19mm
wrenches of the same size assortment
screw driver w/ changeable heads
a pry bar
a small and large adjustable wrench
This post has been edited by hurley97: Jan 18, 2010 - 2:02 PM
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screw drivers (Flathead/Phillips)
jumper cables
emergency supply kit I got a while back
pliers
Used to have 10 and 12mm socket wrenches in the car too until I lost them somehow
"A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM)i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated.
10mm sockets disappear into thin air. Whenever I need one I can't find one. I own about a dozen in different sizes (6pt, 12pt, deep socket, etc.) and all are missing somewhere...
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I'm surprised most of you guys carry that many supplies. My supply extends to my cell phone and the OEM stuff under the trunk carpet.
I did just realize that I have two 12mm socket wrenches stuck in my hatch. Does that count?
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jan 18, 2010 - 2:27 PM
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I forgot to mention that there was a crappy socket wrench in my engine bay for quite a while without me even knowing lol (previous owner) I guess that counts, right?
"A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM)i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated.
At least you got a free wrench out of the deal. All I had under the hood (frunk) was a couple acorn shells and 17 cents.
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Nah, Rick found it and either kept it or threw it away lol
Would have been nice to know about a time or two though.
"A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM)i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated.
adjustable wrench, 12v air compressor (it takes forever but it's tiny and useful,) jumper cables, philips/flathead screwdriver, cell phone charger, oil, paper towels and windex.
more importantly: water, emergency blanket, and high calorie breakfast bars. tools to keep me going if something unforeseen happens.
2 screwdrivers, 10mm 12mm 8mm shallow sockets, 3/8 drive wrench, extension, jumper cable, needle nose pliers, and Toilet paper.
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
Cellphone, Jumper Cables, LED flashlight, multibit screwdriver, 8/10/12 mm Socket, extension, space blanket, kleenex. 808 I assume that the TP is for what reason? LOL
Im sure the TP is for wiping something. lol
I carry the oem tools in the truck,(jack, lugnut wrench) spare tire, cell phone, AAA.
also carry radios around
2 Socket wrenches. One of the lug nuts on the wheels, one for every other nut on the car. Wire cutters, jumper cables, a wrench and a screwdriver.
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QUOTE (hurley97 @ Jan 18, 2010 - 1:56 PM)
>an 11mm ratcheting wrench*
*for turbo models only!
I thought I was the only one that did that!
As far as me personally, I stopped carrying tools. There comes a point in time when you realize there is only so much that you could possibly fix or that could possibly break on the side of the road. I always end up having something or other laying around in the car but nothing specific. Just maybe an 11mm in case a t-bolt clamp needs to be tightened, maybe some electrical tape, pliers and zipties? random stuff that might come on handy that i dont feel like digging though my tool box whenever i want to use it.
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cell phone, gps so if i do break i can find the nearest shop, 10 12 and 14 mm socket, multi tool that has pliars knife wire cutters and screw drives, adjutable wrench, duck tape! cause im canadian and red green is god. condoms (cause you never know) and heart burn medication
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