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    What do you carry in your VX?

    What items do you always carry in your VX? I managed to get one of those Plano large boxes to fit behind the rear seat even with it in the upright position. Inside I always have my Tnta airjack, air compressor and exhaust adapters for the jack, first aid kit, craftsman tool set, metric dogbone wrench, fixaflat, WD40, HD zipties, hose tape, duct tape, quart of oil, RTV, 30ft snatch strap and shackles, gloves, small bottle of hand cleaner, misc nuts and bolts, moving blanket, tire patch kit, flashlight and batteries, CO2 bottle adaptor and chuck, trailhead deflaters. I need to add some JB weld to the mix.

    Just curious what others carry, I know Ldub carries a ton of stuff as well. I am ready for the zombie revolution!!!!!!!!

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    I always have my California Car Duster handy (especially when following T4B on the trails.)



    I also carry my detailing kit (which is actually for my Cobra), cause you never know when you'll run into a car show on the way home from work...

    There's a small tool kit in that bag, as well as a code reader. That came in handy a few times in the past.
    Gregg
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    Babes

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    i keep..

    a deck of playing cards
    duct tape, electrical tape
    a set of metric and american sockets
    a set of metric deep sockets
    22mm full size wrench and stubby wrench
    a few sets of pliers
    a breaker bar
    a 3' pipe
    a 3D cell mag light
    a jacket, a pair of socks, sandals
    20' snatch strap and D ring shackles
    glow sticks
    walkie talkies
    1 quart of oil, 1 quart ATF


    and lots of girlscout cookies


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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrajet View Post
    I always have my California Car Duster handy (especially when following T4B on the trails.)



    I also carry my detailing kit (which is actually for my Cobra), cause you never know when you'll run into a car show on the way home from work...

    There's a small tool kit in that bag, as well as a code reader. That came in handy a few times in the past.
    Ahhh, the vanity, I would expect that from an ebony owner, but a proton.... Just kidding, I do also carry lockwire, got that idea from Bigswede on the trail in Moab when he used it to tie up NocturnalVX's exhaust. I carry dikes to go with it. Very useful indeed. Cookies is a good idea too

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    Some Recaros, me, and that's about it.
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    Small tool kit
    Expandable lug wrench
    The Club - to lock her up good
    Windshield shade - 300 days of sun here in CO
    Ice scraper and snow brush

    I do like the cookie idea...need to go see the neighbors now.
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    oh i also have an extra serpentine belt a few hose clamps and a bunch of ratchet straps and bungee cords

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    I carry a four-way tire iron, battery jumper / air compressor / portable power supply, Titan exhaust jack (thank you Marlin), LED flashlight and spare batteries, power inverter, WD-40, Fix-a-Flat, First Aid kit, tow strap, small screw driver with bit kit, ratchet with metric set, duct tape, quart of oil, snow scraper / brush (winter only), fold-up camping shovel (useful if you ever have to dig yourself off the beach), flares, bottle opener / corkscrew, razor blade, and fire extinguisher.

    All that fits in the Tone box I got from Grant Eaton, plus the dog can ride on top of the box.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrajet View Post
    I always have my California Car Duster handy (especially when following T4B on the trails.)



    I also carry my detailing kit (which is actually for my Cobra), cause you never know when you'll run into a car show on the way home from work...

    There's a small tool kit in that bag, as well as a code reader. That came in handy a few times in the past.
    IIRC, that is NOT what your duster looked like @ Shenandoah - it was a purdy pink feather duster.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

    Put a smiley after you say that Bub.

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    Mini Mag-lite (mounted up front)
    Life hammer (mounted up front)
    Picture of my Wife and Son
    4-guage heavy-duty jumper cables
    tire repair kit
    air compressor
    blankets
    walkie-talkies (motorolla talk abouts)
    First Aid kits
    Synthetic Oil
    Disposable Oil funnels
    Gloves (I hate gas smelling hands after pumping)
    3D Maglite (mounted in the back)
    ratchet straps
    bungie cords
    window scraper
    garbage bag
    Outdoor Rated Duct Tape
    Socket Set
    Small Gerber Hatchet
    UMMMMMM.......Thats all I can think of right now.

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    I carry lots of the usual stuff. Being an outdoor guy, I also have granola bars, water, a hat and rain gear, extra shirts, socks, and pants.

    I highly recommend a Gorilla Power Wrench. Walmart has a similar no-name version.

    I just picked up a Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray at Walmart as an alternative to a traditional extinguisher. It fits easily in more places.

    Mark

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    Quote Originally Posted by deermagnet View Post
    I highly recommend a Gorilla Power Wrench. Walmart has a similar no-name version.
    Nice find!

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    I used to carry EVERYTHING until it got nicked........so decided not to do that anymore, even though i fitted an alarm.

    Now i have:

    Basic tool wrap, pliers + knife
    Wheel nut spaner/bottle jack (and a piece of wood as the jack doesnt reach now its lifted)
    Tow rope + shackle
    Jump leads
    straps/bungies
    air hose + tyre inflator (run from the compressor tank)
    Hi-Vis, first aid kit + tourch
    Speed Thrills, Boredom Kills!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by deermagnet View Post
    I highly recommend a Gorilla Power Wrench. Walmart has a similar no-name version.
    I have one of those. I had to turn down the OD on the socket that fit the lugs on my old Samurai, it wouldn't fit into the recess of the AR rims I had on it.

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