derf Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Right now, my cab is filled with parts I will be using once I get time and budget to work on the conversion to tons. Once it's up and running, it'll be mostly a trail rig. The bed will be filled with all the tools and spares I will need, along with things like a fire extinguisher on the roll bar/cage. Mostly, the cab will be empty except for me and the radios I have hooked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce9 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 12 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: your who I need to wheel with. fire ext i need a new one as well. Like a good Scout, always be prepared ('specially when you live 30 minutes from the border) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 adding a foldable shovel or a normal small shovel I have sitting in the garage. some paper towels. If I where to get a rope of some kind should it be a snatch strap or a tow strap? and probably a couple ratchet straps and/or some cordelette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Jesse J said: If I where to get a rope of some kind should it be a snatch strap or a tow strap? nothing with hooks. a normal 20k tow strap should be sufficient for anything that's not a mud hole. you will need anchors points on your truck of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 I am planning on building anchors for my truck 2 of them. how would you even those out so you don't pull off center? . I will probably go tow strap more versatile brand recommendations/length? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 offcenter really isn't an issue unless you're deep in the mud. just make sure you're attaching to the frame at as many points as possible like the factory did with their hooks. it's just sheetmetal after all. does anyone still make those front 2" hitches? that would tie in both sides and give a center location while retaining the stock bumper. my tow strap is a shmucky 30k I got at a local store (Lowes?). just make sure you care for it properly. don't store it out in the sunshine, and clean it if it gets all muddy. when grit gets in them they die by a thousand cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 yeah won't be much mudding out here in the second driest state lol. ok cool. making a big long list right now will share when done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 No worries, they are seeding clouds now for drought areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Jesse J said: adding a foldable shovel or a normal small shovel I have sitting in the garage. some paper towels. If I where to get a rope of some kind should it be a snatch strap or a tow strap? and probably a couple ratchet straps and/or some cordelette If you can, find a “recovery” strap, or rope. Similar idea to a snatch strap. They’ve got more stretch to them over a tow strap, which means you can hit them harder with less risk to either vehicle, and the stored energy from the stretch helps to slow-pull on the stuck vehicle after the towing vehicle’s stopped dead. Ideally a kinetic recovery rope is what you want, but they’re $$$ compared to the recovery straps you can get anywhere. It’s also a little bit smoother ride if you end up getting towed out of somewhere on the end of it. And like Pete said, nothing with metal hooks on the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 2 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: No worries, they are seeding clouds now for drought areas. yeah we where in a declared state of emergency but its been drizzly today 1 hour ago, gogmorgo said: If you can, find a “recovery” strap, or rope. Similar idea to a snatch strap. They’ve got more stretch to them over a tow strap, which means you can hit them harder with less risk to either vehicle, and the stored energy from the stretch helps to slow-pull on the stuck vehicle after the towing vehicle’s stopped dead. Ideally a kinetic recovery rope is what you want, but they’re $$$ compared to the recovery straps you can get anywhere. It’s also a little bit smoother ride if you end up getting towed out of somewhere on the end of it. And like Pete said, nothing with metal hooks on the end. ok smart thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVPete Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Field Jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War_Pony89 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Duck tape is my favorite gadget. Perfect cup holder, pen holder, nuts and bolts I don't' wanna lose holder when needed between my shifter and the seat. I also have a 8" Kicker Solo Baric behind the seat. perfect rifle rack when traveling too. up to 3 guns lay a crossed it perfectly with seat closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 15 minutes ago, War_Pony89 said: 8" Kicker Solo Baric my sub of choice. how old is yours? mine is of the 1998 vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War_Pony89 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Pete M said: my sub of choice. how old is yours? mine is of the 1998 vintage. LOL, Dad gum Pete, same blessed unit! Cept, no grill.. bought mine in 98 also when I graduated college and was kicking around looking for a job. Was just looking on line seeing if anything better, but for the size and space....don't think you can beat this one. Unless your under 5'6 and move the seat up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War_Pony89 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 18 minutes ago, Pete M said: my sub of choice. how old is yours? mine is of the 1998 vintage. You have one or two. looks like yours in mounting on the floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 it currently lives in the back of my KJ. that's why the interior looks funny. but it's still thumping with the best of 'em. as I tell people: buy quality, feed it all the power it can handle, and you don't need to sacrifice all your storage space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 if you ever want to sell it, lemme know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Everything is in my cab. I've got a pick shovel, ice and snow tools. Multiple different ratchets a impact a bunch of unknown parts and some parts i need to put in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989commanche Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I have half a hardware store behind the seat. 2 20 ft tow straps. Tool bag, 30’ kinetic snatch rope. Warn winch accessory kit with tree saver 4 D ring shackles snatch block and gloves. A Macs tie down receiver hitch vice( handy for u joint replacement on the trail). 100’ of nylon rope. And a handful of other stuff I don’t remember. Shovel and hi lift live in the truck bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjake Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 a bag of misc spare parts, the CB antenna, full change of clothes, + 2 ammo cans of tools until i put in the toolbox. oh and all the water a small village could need.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRat1991 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 First aid, fire ext and a tool bag. The factory bottle jack is in the tool bag with a few other useful items. My spare is mounted in the stock location so I gotta keep that winch cranking tool in there at all times. All other gear is in the bed mounted tool box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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