What are the minimum tools to take in your k5 offroad? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

swyfor5 · 01-06-2015, 10:42 PM

Starting to load up my K5's tool box and just wondering what is really needed to stow aboard. Any pic's of your stowage would be great!

**truckster** · 01-06-2015, 10:53 PM

Three things that spring to mind are shovel, tow strap, extra water (not in the toolbox, though). In wintertime I'd include a warm blanket, some kind of food, and a way to start a fire.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-07-2015, 12:55 AM

Items that have helped me in the past while 4 wheeling include:
Winch, tow straps/shackles/choker chain, tools, vehicle fluids, extra gas/water, flashlights, shovel, tarp (canvas tarp especially), tire repair kit, electric pump, 6-ton bottle jack, GPS receiver, and 4x4 block of wood.

fun in dirt · 01-07-2015, 03:57 PM

Same things they said, plus... zipties (especially several of the big heavy ones), electrical tape and a knife... repairs lots of issues enough to help you limp back out. I also always keep old belts in box after get new ones.
We made this storage box last year, so can all my straps, tools & spare parts somewhat secure from people (out of sight & locked good enough to keep honest man out) and from bouncing around. Additionally I have an ammo box with rainsuit, jacket, toilet paper & 1st aid kit. I ratchet strap it to the floor...welded small D-rings throughout bed for this.

swyfor5 · 01-07-2015, 07:20 PM

All good stuff! Thank's everybody. Was actually looking for some specific all around tools to carry in the tool box. Screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. I don't have a whole lot of room, and looking for ideas on some universal tools to carry just in case of a breakdown out on the trails.

01-06-2015, 10:42 PM	#1
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	What are the minimum tools to take in your k5 offroad? Starting to load up my K5's tool box and just wondering what is really needed to stow aboard. Any pic's of your stowage would be great!

01-06-2015, 10:53 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,977	Re: What are the minimum tools to take in your k5 offroad? Three things that spring to mind are shovel, tow strap, extra water (not in the toolbox, though). In wintertime I'd include a warm blanket, some kind of food, and a way to start a fire.

01-07-2015, 12:55 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: What are the minimum tools to take in your k5 offroad? Items that have helped me in the past while 4 wheeling include: Winch, tow straps/shackles/choker chain, tools, vehicle fluids, extra gas/water, flashlights, shovel, tarp (canvas tarp especially), tire repair kit, electric pump, 6-ton bottle jack, GPS receiver, and 4x4 block of wood. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-07-2015, 03:57 PM	#4
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: What are the minimum tools to take in your k5 offroad? Same things they said, plus... zipties (especially several of the big heavy ones), electrical tape and a knife... repairs lots of issues enough to help you limp back out. I also always keep old belts in box after get new ones. We made this storage box last year, so can all my straps, tools & spare parts somewhat secure from people (out of sight & locked good enough to keep honest man out) and from bouncing around. Additionally I have an ammo box with rainsuit, jacket, toilet paper & 1st aid kit. I ratchet strap it to the floor...welded small D-rings throughout bed for this. Attached Images __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

01-07-2015, 07:20 PM	#5
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: What are the minimum tools to take in your k5 offroad? All good stuff! Thank's everybody. Was actually looking for some specific all around tools to carry in the tool box. Screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. I don't have a whole lot of room, and looking for ideas on some universal tools to carry just in case of a breakdown out on the trails.



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