List of Spare Parts and Tools you Keep in your Truck

Note: I’m updating the first post with suggestions as they come in…

Hello Forum,
My 2016 Tundra current has 119k miles on the clock and will go on 1000+ mile road trips on a regular basis.
What spares should I keep in the truck?
This is what I have so far...

Tools:
- Metric Socket Set
- Metric Wrench Set
- Metric Allen Key Set
- VIAIR Air Compressor
- Tire Repair / Plug Kit
- Jumper Cables
- Jump Pack
- Zip Ties
- Duct Tape
- Electical Tape
- Bailing Wire
- Electrical Wire
- Work / Mechanic Gloves
- 18” 1/2” Drive Breaker
- 22mm 1/2” Drive Deep Socket (for Lug Nuts)
- Note: Some may need a 23mm Socket due to salt corrosion / expansion
- Flashlight / Magnetic Worklight / Headlamp

Spare Parts:
- (1) OEM Spark Plug [Just replaced all 8...]
- (1) OEM Ignition Coil
- (1) Same Size Spare Tire on OEM Aluminum Wheel
- Fuses
- Bulbs
- Radiator / Heater Hoses and Clamps
- Antifreeze (1 Gallon)

Other:
- Ratchet Straps
- Bungee Cords
- Tow / Recovery Strap
- Traction Boards (if Off-roading…)
- Small Gas Can (1 to 5 Gallons)
- Safety Vest
- Road Flare
- Blanket

My spare parts list for my 2003 Lexus LX470 was much larger, but it was older and had a few more miles on it.

Thank you in advance for your knowledge / assistance.
Tom

2016 Quicksand TRD Pro
Pittsburgh, PA / Denver, CO

 

Rad hoses/clamps
Pair of work gloves
Jumper cables
Bailing wire/zip ties
Spare bulbs
That's about all I've got right now.

 

Small craftsman toolset
battery jump box and extra jump cables
Red glow sticks
Icon mechanic light
Zip ties
2-ton compact floor jack in a case
Bubba rope with the soft shackles
Ratchet straps
I'm certain i have a few more things but this is what stays in the truck permanetly and when i go on road trips i add more items just in case.

 

I would add fuses as well. SoTexTundra had a good list too. Anyone else?

 

I need to add fuses to mine as well since my truck is almost 6 years old now.

 

Yep I carry a full array of fuses.

 

Did you buy them from a toyota parts store or just a auto parts store?

 

I'm sorry, I did not buy them from a Toyota parts store. I bought Bussman Toyota specific fuses from Autozone.

 

CASH...Nothing fixes problems in a far off land like green dollar bills.
I really don't carry spares besides fuses. I'm putting together my Gen 3 now like my 2.5 so I'm really looking at what I carry as far as tools, recovery gear, SHTF gear, etc. For mechanical I just want to be able to get myself to a shop/parts store where the cash comes in handy.

Small tool kit with metric sockets/wrenches
Mini jump box
Mini tire compressor
Folding 4 way lug wrench
Duct tape
Electrical tape
Wire ties
Electrical wire
hose clamps
wire ties
Gloves
Safety vest

 

I carry the basic tools. Bungee cords, string, jumper cables, air pump, tire plug kit, tow straps, 5 gallon gas can, traction boards, a gallon of anti freeze, a flare, gloves, blanket, and other things I can’t think of now.

 

Yes! I forgot the tire plug kit! I carry one of those too.
I also carry an empty one gallon jug just in case.

 

When I use to go 4 wheeling in my jeep. They always said to at least bring bungee cords and duck tape. But, if I was gonna go 4 wheeling, I would also bring spare parts like axles and u-joints. And more tools to deal with those problems.

 

I have the decked system and its slap full of goodies.

Tool box with metric and standard 3/8 and 1/2 socket sets w/various extensions and swivels.
Wrenches metric and standard
Pipe Wrench
Adjustable Wrench
Screw drivers (phillips, flat head, torq)
2lb sledge
Claw Hammer

Lots of ratchet straps of all sizes for various loads
2 ton floor jack
Pair of 3 ton Jacks
Screw & Nut Bin with various sizes and thread pitch and extra items like hose clamps, etc
4-way Lug that breaks down
20' 2 gauge HD Jumper Cables
Air Compressor
Ryobi Impact Gun
Assortment of Fuses
Bailing Wire
Electrical Tape
Duct Tape
Tire Plug Kit
First Aid Kit

In winter I add blankets, water and snow shovels

Some of the items are stores in the interior console, glove box, etc.

 

That's a good list. Now that I've looked at mine.....I'll add a breaker bar, snatch straps, impact screwdriver, WD40/PB BLASTER, a blow torch and an impact driver.

 

Metric sockets/wrenches
Pliers
Screwdrivers
Allen keys
Lots of zip ties
Oil
Transmission fluid
Gallon of DI water
Brake fluid
Serpentine belt
Fuses
Couple feet of various gauge of wire
Gorilla tape
Electrical tape
Tire plug kit
Small air compressor
Shop towels
Plywood to put under the jack
Shovel
Hatchet
Machete
Tow straps
Ratchet straps

Probably a bunch of other crap too. It all goes in the bed.

 

My wife got me one of these a couple of years back and it’s saved me a few times having to jump my battery or even just charge my phone with it and the flashlight is bright AF. Definitely stays in my truck on road trips and camping and more compact than jumper cables

$100 JumpSmart - 10-in-1 Portable Vehicle Jump Starter, Flashlight, Power Bank & More (Blue)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V1KWH4L

 

This is a must for me.

$110 GIMFOOM Jump Starter, 4000A Car Battery Jump Starter with Wall Charger (10L Gas & 10L Diesel Engines), 12V Jump Starter Battery Pack with 3.4" Smart Display, Jump Box with 400 Lumens LED Light

https://www.amazon.com/GIMFOOM-Star...749180418&sprefix=hulkma,aps,684&sr=8-11&th=1

Plus an assortment of wrenches, tow straps, Viair air pump. And a lot of things already mentioned. Rescue tape too.
Plus, because I use them, folding chairs, camping grill, tackle box, ratchet straps, bait cooler, Foxwing poles, tie downs and stakes.The Foxwing goes on the roof racks when I need it, or when I'm going to the beach too often to want to remove and re-install every couple of days. It does subtract about 1.5 mpg.
ARB deflator. Fire extinguisher.

 

Based on the replies, I’ve added items to my original post. I’ll add a section for Off-roading spares as well.

 

I forgot, since i broke two hinges on the fox wing I added two sets of spare hinges and tools to replace them with, a dead blow hammer and a really big hex wrench.

 

My tool box pretty much lives in the truck. Work construction and always need sockets or a wrench.
Tow strap.
Flashlight.
Jumper box.
Small tire compressor.
Extra jack.

When on camping trips, just about anything imaginable for Just In Case scenarios.

 

*First aid kit and emergency 6 pack of choice beer

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/a-question-for-the-wider-group-on-tundras.154228/

https://www.tundras.com/threads/what-do-you-keep-in-your-truck-at-all-times.129485/

 

It’s a naturally aspirated Toyota V8
In nearly 17 years and 450k miles (across two trucks), I’ve never needed anything while out on the highway. I stay pretty minimal for the most part - have a forest aid kit, a little recovery gear, axe and shovel, folding bow saw, pair of gloves, some ratchet straps, leatherman, lighter, flashlight. My spare is full size. But that’s it.

 

i gotta know about those storage boxes on ur wheel wells

 

I used to carry spare bulbs for headlights and turn signals and the tools to swap them.
But since swapping all bulbs to LEDs, it's just the tools I'll probably never use.



I have a tool box in the bed with basic tools; screwdrivers, socket sets, zip ties, wire cutters, the usual stuff.
I've had that in the truck from when the wife and I did some remodeling on her Dad's house before he passed.

Not parts or tools, but;
Lighter, matches, Leatherman, Band-Aids, Q-tips, Self-Adhesive Bandage Wrap (my skin tears easily), tape measure (for wife's shopping), phone charging cables, genric Glock holster, 3X5 cards, and spare reading and sunglasses.
Console lid, napkins, 2-in-1 Seatbelt Cutter and Window Breaker, flashlight, and a little extra cash.
I used to keep a rechargeable flashlight in there but I was concerned about the battery overheating in the 100° + temps in the summer, although I do keep a jump start pack under the back seat...

 

Pretty simple Plywood boxes with some marine hatches. "Waterproofed" them with oil based spar varnish and paint thinner (how they did things years ago on wooden boats) then I did DIY bedliner.

 

I generally dont carry anything but maybe some basic stuff.
The way I look at is if anything does break the odds of me having the correct tools to fix whatever it might be are pretty slim.
Not to mention parts.
I do carry a lot of extraction devices for off roading since those are pretty basic.
I cant say I've ever had a Toyota breakdown while on the road.....Ever!!
I'd say my cell phone would be the most used tool....if it were to actually break down.

 

I need to add fuses to mine..

 

I only have a jump pack. I use it to jump other people....