/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>395067
This is what I saved after cleaning the box.

(clockwise from top left)
Rubber boots
Rope (three sizes, all over 10ft)
Yellow tie-down cord
Caution tape
Duck tape
Tire iron
Wool army blanket
Hammer
Extension cord
Jumper cables
Flashlight
Fire hydrant wrench
Tow strap
1gal gas can
Tie down straps (4 x 8ft, 2 x 10ft)

Currently hunting down a medical kit. I'm also thinking of adding some mini caution cones and road flares.

>>395077
Put all that stuff back in. Add a hi-lift jack, bag of kitty litter (does that actually work?), water, and a first aid kit.

Replace the yellow tow rope, that's a hazard with that fraying on it.

>>395077 road flares.

could multifunction as a fire starter, signal beacon

might wanna put a fixed blade knife in there also

>>395067
those things are a magnet thiefs around here, i have one i keep it unlocked and empty and just carry what i need during the day.

>>395077
Time for a new tow strap there.

>>395085
>>395112
The strap came with the box. I'm getting a new one and keeping the metal couplings.

>>395094
You can't tell from the pic, but the box is actually sunk into the bed and bolted into the chasis. From street level, you can't even tell it's there. That and we've got a pretty low crime rate around here.

A question about water. What's the best way to store it over long periods of time? I could buy a bulk pack of bottled water at Costco, but the bottles are plastic so I'd have to keep refreshing it.

>>395077
How corroded are the batteries in that maglite?

>>395151
Believe it or not, it still gives off a faint orange glow. Should probably trade it in for an LED.

Everything I'd suggest, you already have.

Well, mostly. You should be covered for auto needs (jumper cables, towing straps, jack, etc) but cover needs for being stuck in your truck for a night or two. Throw some food in there, like a box of granola bars or something that doesn't need refrigeration, as well as a few bottles of water.

Maybe a box of cheap cat litter for traction, should you get stuck somewhere. Maybe a few cans of 'canned heat'. Maybe a break-down shotgun or .22.

My $.02.

CB Radio.

>>395172
That might be more useful in the cab than in the toolbox.

>>395145

>>395094 here

just be careful on where you park, here people steal even the batteries from the car, they sell it for $20 dollars to scrap yards and can get them in 2 minutes. Dont put anything expensive there.

I guess im just paranoic.

>>395178
It's cool dude. Better safe than sorry.

>>395158
You can buy an LED bulb for it and drop in new batteries.

>>395177
I meant moreso having the antenna mounted on the side of the box with an L-bracket.

But yeah!

>>395191
You of all people should know that antenna is too close to the upright cab.

>>395193
You're right! There should be a solid brass mount with a 102" whip in it on top of the cab.

But, most people go with the l-bracket mount on the side of the box. It's better than nothing and doesn't smack everything as you roll around.

My 102" whip smacks the crap out of everything.

>>395145
A bulk case of water is actually the best way. Convenient portion sizes and you can just throw them on the dash to thaw in the winter.

Suggestions based on mine:
Rope, rope, rope, plus cord and twine. Ratcheting straps and some rubber bungee cords for flavor. 20' tow strap.
Regular and reflective-triangle road flares, high-visibility vest
Gas can, 3-5 gallon plus 1/2 gallon can
Water, 2-3 gallon
Radiator fluid (unmixed), 1 gallon, plus test kit
Brake fluid, power steering fluid, washer fluid
motor oil, 3-4 quarts, plus 1q of "marvel mystery oil"
Spare filters, belts, hoses, plugs and points, some funnels, rags, paper towel roll
Portable air compressor, hoses and nozzles, pressure gauge, tire patch kit, duct tape, electrical tape
Socket set, driver and extensions, tire iron, slim jim, spare multi-tool, misc. hand tools that collect over time
Moving blankets, waterproof tarps, canvas tarp, wool blanket (thinking about moving it behind the seat in the cab), waterproof poncho, plastic sheets, trash bags
Adapter-powered hand lamp on long-ass cord
Smallish hollywood jack (beats the hell out of the canister jack under the hood) and a cinderblock for a jackstand
jumper cables, folding army shovel, rock salt jug, first aid kit, and most important of all, a frisbee.
I'm sure I'm forgetting something but basically every time I got stuck somewhere I made sure it wouldn't happen again.

>>395195
>not getting a plastic retainer clip to hold the whip down while going through drive throughs/etc, whilst not grounding it out
>2013

>>395241
Have you seen his vehicle???

>>395247
nope.

>>395247
>>395241
50 mpg ftw. Though she's down at the moment for a timing belt.

>>395255
For the record, I am soooo jelly.

Don't forget the shims. I did when I swapped mine out the other day, and I couldn't figure out what that noise was. Then I had to take it all apart again.