Hand Tools to Carry? 99 Suburban

[jimed43]

I picked up, the very basic metric and standard socket sets in 3/8 drive. Plus a 3 inch and 6 inch extension. I also have a 1/2 inch breaker bar, and socket for the lug nuts.

Here are the socket sets, they were on sale at Christmas for 9.99.

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-...p-00934553000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-...p-00934554000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

Are there any sockets, that I don't really need?


What else should I carry?

Screwdriver with a few different bits
Flashlight
Gloves
Jumper Cables

What Else?

 

[JHa6av8r]

I guess it depends on what you're planning on doing. Besides what you have listed above, I have folding saw, hatchet, folding shovels, rubber mallet, tire repair kit, portable air pump, and some basic recovery equipment hi-lift jack, snatch strap, d-rings/shackles, etc.).

 

[LR Max]

Carry one of these:

http://www.lightinthebox.com/2013-e...rds_shopping&gclid=CLnFjrrM7rsCFWRk7Aod5QUAUg

I assume you have a smart phone. Lets be honest, you gotta have the right tools for the right equipment. Not being able to read and reset codes on your truck would be a significant disadvantage. I used mine last night. Something upset the ABS on my chevy sedan. Stuck this thing in, cleared it. Good to go. Compared to a $75 diagnostic fee, this thing is a bargin.

Oh and one of these:

http://www.safetyseal.com/safetysealoriginal.php

By far, hands down, bestest plug kit ever. Yes it is more expensive than what you can find at Wal-Mart but the ease of use makes up for it. Especially when you are out in the middle of nowhere at dusk with wolves howling in the distance. Pair with whatever air compressor you want. That varies depending on what you want to do. Search here. My $15 autozone special works decent for my sedan tires. It would SUCK on my truck tires. MV-50s, do research. I've never had any luck with them. Pumas are awesome, but expensive (better deal than a big Viair, IMO). C02 is awesome. However when the tank gets to 500 psi, you are almost out. Oh and you gotta have a convenient place to refill it. Don't have those, don't do it.

Interior panel tool. You can find them at any auto parts store. Makes life easy when removing interior plastic panels and door cards.

If memory serves, those trucks are pretty much all metric. Just carry metric stuff only.

Other than that, I'd pull the throttle body and intake, thoroughly clean both, new gaskets, and go!

 

[k_zinti]

Duct tape, electrical tape, electrical terminals & crimp tool, Volt/Ohm meter, soft iron wire, HD zipties, hose clamps, hammer, fuel filter & fuel line tool (if needed),

 

[digitaldelay]

Torx bits are a must for any GM interior work.

Jason

 

[I Leak Oil]

You have a suburban so the sky's the limit as to what you can carry!

 

[jimed43]

Yeah, trying to pair down just what I might need for small roadside repairs, and what I need at the house. I need to build up the garage, as I want to find out what I need.

 

[TooTall'sTruck]

Drop your spare tire down and make sure that it is not rotted and matches the tire size you are running currently.

Have to have torx for lots of the engine stuff also.

I carry ELC in the second battery tray (until I add a second battery there) If you have to add straight water to ELC you have just wasted the long life protection. If you run standard coolant don't worry too much.

If you can hide a comealong under some seat.

I carry a scan tool in my Yukon because in the past I had trouble with my ignition switch...it would put tranny into limp mode because those OBS GM's have a loop from the ignition to the trans and through the dash. My gear selector would not show which gear was selected and thenhard shifts all the way through the gears. If I cleared the code I would run fine for days.

Tow straps...long ones so the helping rig can get a good run to pop your pig out...also one of those ball jacks that hook onto your exhaust pipe because it is such a long and heavy vehicle.

Good ten ply tires that you don't have to worry about as much, over rated is a good thing on these big rigs...I fit 235/85-16 on my 1997 Yukon with factory aluminum rims and no lift or torsion cranks..might have to calibrate the speedo, I had some 18" blingers that had the same OD as my current tires so no changes were needed.

And of course lots of fuel!!!

 

[evilfij]

Spare is inside on a 99 suburban.