I'm running a tool roll and bag from adventure tool company, solidly built wax canvas that will last a lifetime.
https://adventuretoolcompany.com/product/shoproll-tool-roll
https://adventuretoolcompany.com/product/shoproll-tool-roll
what do you carry your tools in? (ideas and pictures)
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Well currently I have a socket set and a simple tool bag. After going through this thread I see some upgrades to my tool set. That tool bag I have is a pain in the you know what to find what you're looking for in when it's fool of tools. Something like that Bucket Boss tool roll might serve me well, definitely will help sort tools out better to make them easier to find.
I do have one question, what does everyone treat their tools with to keep them from rusting? I keep my tools in the back of my truck under the Diamondback cover which stays mostly dry but here in Florida the humidity ultimately causes them to start to rust. Just wondering what everyone has found to work best?
I do have one question, what does everyone treat their tools with to keep them from rusting? I keep my tools in the back of my truck under the Diamondback cover which stays mostly dry but here in Florida the humidity ultimately causes them to start to rust. Just wondering what everyone has found to work best?
I would suggest Boeshield T-9.
Boeshield T-9
I haven't tried it in the situation you are trying to address, but it is the best thing I can think of. It will probably have to be reapplied periodically as tools chafing against each other are going to remove the wax from contact areas, but it should buy you some time in the fight against rust.
I find living in Arizona works best, no rust in an oven.
But seriously, use bees wax, same stuff used for cast iron tables for shop tools.
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The brown travel bag in the center is the "Repair Bag" and it's got pretty much everything I need for emergency situations (complete socket & wrench set, multiple sizes/types of screw drivers & hand tools, hammer, C-clamps, pry bar, breaker bar, jumper cables, power inverter, zip ties, duct & electrical tape, electrical kit & fuses, WD-40, Fix-A-Flat, hand santizer, clean rags, etc). The rest of the gear in the tool box is: Emergency Response Kit, "Recovery Bag", First Aid Kit, Knee Pad, Air Up/Down Kit, 3-day Get Home Bag, Food/Water, Walking Stick, LED Lantern, Blanket, Warning Triangles, Umbrella, Bungee Cords & Ratchet Straps. The rebar and long zip ties on either side are for making splints. The box itself is weatherproof, so I don't worry about things getting wet. But, a good squirt of gear oil, wiped down helps me keep rust away.
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I’m from Florida also and have dealt with this issue for years. I clean my tools from the start (remove all rust if tools are old) with miniral spirit, then spray with your choice of corrosion inhibitor and wipe down to make sure they’re covered well. I keep them in roll packs in a bin and throw a few of those moisture absorbing packs in there. I’ve had tools in my truck for a few years with minimal care. The trick is catching the rust fast and cleaning it. In Florida, it’s a constant battle.
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I've been using a Drago Gear Tool Bag. My current one is about 3 months old but i had one prior to this that i used to store a 30' 3/8" chain. That bag was thrown from pickup trucks onto gravel, dragged across pavement, thrown around in the garage for years and never busted a single seam. I find this to be the perfect size for my tool kit. 
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I carry one of these for all my hand tools
www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com
And then a small case for electrical repair tools/tape/connectors
Both of those a hammer and a breaker bar in the rear drawers
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And then a small case for electrical repair tools/tape/connectors
Both of those a hammer and a breaker bar in the rear drawers
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This is from my 4Runner (Sold Dec 2018).
I have done several full suspension jobs on two different vehicles with what was in the smaller box closer to the camera. Now those tools sit in a bag in my new Rav4.
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What do you estimate the weight to be with your current load out, and how much does it affect your suspension?
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The toolbag weighs 35lbs. The tools, recovery gear (including roof-mounted hi-lift), hitch, bike rack (on hitch), and full-sized spare (+40lb), added a hair under 200lbs over the rear axle.
In order to compensate, when I installed my lift, I also added a 2nd set of lift spacers on the opposite end of the rear coils. This resulted in the front being lifted 2" and settling to 1.75" (air compressor and winching chains under hood), and the rear being lifted 3.2" (instead of just 1.5) and settling to 2.2". I would have been disappointed with just 0.5" of lift had I not added the 2nd spacer.
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I carry mine in a tidy cats litter bucket in the bed, i can fit everything i need plus some and it doubles as a seat. I know its janky but its worked for me. Before this i tried tool bags but always had stitching bust from the weight. It also keeps my stuff dry.
My recovery gear goes in a old luggage bag.
Yep im cheap as hell.
My recovery gear goes in a old luggage bag.
Yep im cheap as hell.
Well, cheap as hell just ruled out the solution I was going to offer if you want a tool bag that won't burst its seems: Veto Pro Pac.
I wore out a number of tool bags, and then I got a Veto Pro Pac XL. That is one tough bag. It has probably been about 10 years and the rubber overmold on the handle is starting to die, but it has led a rough life and done far better than anything else I have had. I am impressed. But they aren't cheap, and they aren't lightweight.
I wore out a number of tool bags, and then I got a Veto Pro Pac XL. That is one tough bag. It has probably been about 10 years and the rubber overmold on the handle is starting to die, but it has led a rough life and done far better than anything else I have had. I am impressed. But they aren't cheap, and they aren't lightweight.
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Cheap is good. Those Tidy Cat buckets are great for all kinds of things. Another cheap solution is to get used icing buckets from the bakery dept of a local Walmart or HEB. Some places will charge a dollar per bucket, but most just give them away after they are empty. They hold 4-5 gallons, are food grade, and come with gasket sealed lids.
I know this is a bit off topic but don't forget to close the doors on yer trailer....
30 miles on the highway in a snow storm.....
30 miles on the highway in a snow storm.....
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