Trying to set my rig up as a daily/ a few times a year trail truck, the drive line stuff I have figured out, but I come to a dead end at the cargo area...how are you guys setting up your trucks that run trails? Like storage and whatnot. I tried to do searches but didn't really turn anything up, and the few ideas I found were like turning it into a camping rig which isn't needed..thanks in advance!
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setting up cargo space for trails, what you guys got?
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Look under and over your rig, think of every tool you will need for changing out any part you see. And put those in a solid tool box.
Its not so much what to pack, its how do some of you have your rigs set up with what you have packed. I tossed getting a 48" wide tool box, but not sure if I wanna give up the space for that..but it may be the best overall idea, I would like to setup my onboard air as well.
I think setting up tools to pack is a great idea IMO. You and others will break, its not if but when. And what you pack will change you from being at a dead stop for hours, to a quick fix and back to having fun.
I used to carry all of my tools in the back in a big tote. It sucked, it was handy but too much and annoying to have to dig and repack every time.
Now I pack all my hand tools, some sealant, jb quick weld, socket set, wrenches etc. A flat tire kit, some oil, coolant, atf, brake clean, zip ties, duct tape, rubber gas line, small chunks of brake line with fittings etc in the tool box.
I also have a c02 powertank, spare tire, jack, tow strap and lots of fire extinguishers.
bp71k5
3/4 ton status
I have a couple ammo cans with wooden organizers that hold a full socket set and a box wrench set. Both of these trays fit tightly in the ammo can above some tools like hub sockets, screw drivers, etc. The wood parts help keep the tools from clanging around quite so bad and keeps it more organized than just having a big box of tools all mixed together. It's packed super solid with very little extra "air" inside. I have a similar box with small spare parts, zip ties, lighter, air gauge, etc. I plan on adding a couple 1350 joints in there soon. And both of those boxes strap down to a removable metal shelf I had made in the bed. I don't carry big spare parts like alternator, steering pump, but I plan to get a spare electric fuel pump and an oil filter to carry as a spare.
A cage makes it a lot easier. I have the 35" spare laying down, stapped to teh floor. Over that is a cage extension that allows me to strap down a bunch of Husky bags full of tools.
That's just a small pile of what I normally pack along, fill socket set, and other stuff in the smaller box, then paracord, straps, tarp, etc and I'll be getting other assorted parts that have tendencies to break on the trails.
hidesertwheelin
1/2 ton status
I drive a Suburban, so I don't have these storage room problems.
I agree with Adam. I probably carry too much, but I do usually wheel with a lot of less experienced guys and with less built rigs so things will and do break or go wrong.
I have a few large ammo cans, a tool box, and a smaller metal tote about 36x18 along with a spare, high lift, chain etc. I carry a spare TRE, U-joint for each spot on my rig, spare belt, coil, module, and fluids for everything.
The weather where I wheel can be unpredictable at times of the year as well so I always have extra warm dry clothes, a tarp, food and water, basic survival stuff to make fire, first aid kit.
This pic is several years old, but it is pretty much everything unpacked that I carry on a big trip. The blue Rubbermaid tote was replaced with a metal box. It looks like a lot, but it all packs well behind my rear seat in a K5.
I have a few large ammo cans, a tool box, and a smaller metal tote about 36x18 along with a spare, high lift, chain etc. I carry a spare TRE, U-joint for each spot on my rig, spare belt, coil, module, and fluids for everything.
The weather where I wheel can be unpredictable at times of the year as well so I always have extra warm dry clothes, a tarp, food and water, basic survival stuff to make fire, first aid kit.
This pic is several years old, but it is pretty much everything unpacked that I carry on a big trip. The blue Rubbermaid tote was replaced with a metal box. It looks like a lot, but it all packs well behind my rear seat in a K5.
A spare is One thing I need to get...but its nice where we wheel because its not so secluded being stuck someplace for days...we take food and water cause were there all day but usually leave it at the camp groud usually take water or something down but that's about it...that does look like a ton!
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I just mounted one of these on the cage in the rear, facing the rear. My cage limits the type of box I can have. Under the lip my cheepie Hydraulic floor jack and ancient metal tool box fit tightly. This leaves me room on the sides and underneath for some other stuff like jack stands, 4x4 blocks of wood, chains, tow strap, extra winch cable, etc. I always bring some spare axle shafts, wiring stuff, hoses, belts, water, fluids, U-joints, bolts and nuts, shackles ........! I know I pack too much but when we go its a long way or time back to camp or tow rigs. When I break something I try to buy an extra as a spare. Kind of like this one.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/sto...num-innerside-truck-box-18-in-x-48-in-x-11-in
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/sto...num-innerside-truck-box-18-in-x-48-in-x-11-in
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70jimmy, if you were trying to post a pic it didn't show up. As my dad always used to say, it's better to have to much then not enough! I always wanted to have enough that if I broke something drive line wise I could fix it enough to get home.
I go with the decent size tool box, spare antifreeze jug, couple quarts of oil, tow strap, spare belt(s), and thats about it.
People malign the factory jacks, and probably rightly so if running huge tires (plenty of travel for 33's at least), but I've used mine multiple times in the woods, and it's never in the way when it's not being used. Also never failed me like hydraulic ones have.
Tool box is plenty big for most everything I need and then some, and the nice thing about a "normal" tool box is that you can move it around as needed to fit other junk in there if going camping, etc.
The CO2 tank and oxy/acetylene torch setup go in the trailer when I'm pulling it, but the 20lb tank and miniature oxy/acetylene setup easily fit in the back if needed. I just don't bring the torch unless I'm with a large group, as I don't see needing it very often at all and not worth the space it takes up.
People malign the factory jacks, and probably rightly so if running huge tires (plenty of travel for 33's at least), but I've used mine multiple times in the woods, and it's never in the way when it's not being used. Also never failed me like hydraulic ones have.
Tool box is plenty big for most everything I need and then some, and the nice thing about a "normal" tool box is that you can move it around as needed to fit other junk in there if going camping, etc.
The CO2 tank and oxy/acetylene torch setup go in the trailer when I'm pulling it, but the 20lb tank and miniature oxy/acetylene setup easily fit in the back if needed. I just don't bring the torch unless I'm with a large group, as I don't see needing it very often at all and not worth the space it takes up.
Am I the only one who has most of this stuff with me even when I'm not wheeling? Haha, gotta be prepared for whatever may happen when you daily drive a 38 year old truck.
The spare is the one thing I sometimes leave in the tow rig. It takes up a ton of space in a K5! I don't wheel alone and my spare doesn't work for anybody else in my club.
I knew there was an article on it somewhere.
My basic approach is to forget about tools and recovery gear and invite kellyjohn on the trip instead.
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304447&page=53
(just wondering if he will ever read this)
