Thread: What emergency stuff do you carry?

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I'm getting my T ready for the trip to Billetproof and since Dan and I are taking only it and no backup car, I figured I better put some emergency tools and stuff in it, just in case. I don't have anyplace to put these things, except in the 12 x 15 x 3 inch deep compartment under the passenger seat, so I can't really carry a lot of stuff. My goal isn't to have enough tools in case some major rebuild is needed, but just enough to fix those little roadside problems that sometimes occur.

Because the build is pretty fresh in my mind, I pretty much know what size wrenches and sockets I will need to fix most of these things. For example, most of my suspension bolts take a 3/4 inch wrench, and several take a 15/16 incher. I am like most of us, and have drawers full of extra wrenches and sockets, so I am using those instead of my better, everyday tools. This way if someone steals them, or they get wet under the seat, no big loss. However, I didn't put any Japanese tools under there because if I do need one I want it to not fail me.

Here is the list of stuff I put together:

1) 3/8 drive set from 3/8 to 3/4. Rachet and two different extensions.

2) A couple of the more popular sizes of deep well sockets, including a 5/8 for my sparkplugs.

3) A 1/2 drive set from 1/2 to 15/16. Rachet and one long extension.

4) Open end wrench set from 3/8 to 15/16.

5) Combination wrench set from 3/8 to 15/16.

6) Two different size phillips screwdrivers and two different standard ones.

7) Vice grips

8) Water pump pliers

9) A small ball peen hammer

10)A Leatherman tool (for the knife and needle nosed pliers.

11)Allen wrench set

12)Roll of duct tape

13)Wire strippers

14)Test light

15)Flashlight

16)Test leads with alligator clips

17)Length of 12 gauge wire

18)Assorted wire terminal ends

I still have to pickup an extra fan belt, and put some fuses under there too. Surprisingly, it all fit, and I even had some room to pack some clean rags on top of it to keep it all from rattling around. I would love to be able to carry a quart of oil, and some spare water, but with the size of my T I am very limited. However, I feel much better now that all of this stuff is in there.

Here are some pictures of what all of that looked like, and how it went under the seat. Now Dan and I just have to find room for a few clothes and grooming items.

What all do you guys carry with you in your cars???????????

Don