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Plug kit pays for itself pretty much the first time you need it.

I highly recommend the tool roll by Slice. It’s black on the outside so is hidden when under a seat but when you roll it out it has an orange inner, so all your tools are visible if it’s night-time or you’re under your vehicle! Great video. Thanks again!

Needle nose vise grips are the best thing I've found for pulling things from a tire. Also makes a handy emergency clamp for things like battery cables and muffler hangers.

In the 60's to 70's, Dad took us kids down to Mexico City multiple times in his 61 International crew cab pickup with a camper installed. One tool box of all the (then) SAE sockets and wrenches, fuel pump, water pump, starter, generator, belts, hoses, points and ignition stuff, roll of electrical wire, battery terminal ends, fuses, bulbs, wheel bearings, u-joints, gasket paper grease, oil brake fluid, flaring tool and method to block off brake lines (in case of rupture), bailing wire, tin snips, extra jack, rope, chain, come-a-long and more. We were in traffic in a small town when his oil pressure dropped to zero. The oil sending unit had burst open. He had an 1/8" plug for the brake repairs that he used to block the hole in the block once he removed the sending unit. Turned out there was a Dina truck dealership in the town (Mexican International Trucks). He laid the part on the counter, the guy glanced at it and went to the back and brought out a new one. The other time he dropped a back tire in a hole and snapped a u-joint when he rocked the truck out of the hole. I helped him change it on the back bumper. He carried a patch kit, tube and tire dismount tools and two extra spares but we never had any flats. Because of poor fuel, he had a backfire that burst open the muffler but he took a big pineapple juice can, split it down the middle and wrapped the muffler with the can and wrapped it with bailing wire...no zip ties there! On my last trip when when I was 14, I got an intestinal infection that almost killed me. I never fully got over it until someone suggested (when I was 35) that I take acidophilus. I was cured by the end of the week. ...so much for American medicine.

I am so grateful that someone is willing to make videos like this. In todays day and age there are even less good, strong, self reliant men than ever. Men that can teach these valuable skills to the next generation. I personally grew up without a father in my life, and it was hard. I learned a lot of lessons the hard way, so I am very thankful that Wranglerstar, and others like him provide this kind of invaluable knowledge. Thank you.

I hate to say it, but most cars now rely too much on electronics as well. Carrying spare fuses and a cheap multimeter has gotten me out of several binds. Great info as usual!

Good kit, I'd add a high quality jump pack, hose clamps, self vulcanizing silicone tape and I think Granddad might still be right with the baling wire.

I would change out the slip joint pliers for a good pair of channel locks. There is a couple different types of biting surfaces. If you can afford it get the knipcik wrench pliers.

One thing I’d add, and this is gonna vary from vehicle to vehicle, but go online and see what little things tend to be the “weak link” on your truck and toss those in the glove box. For me, I drive a 7.3 Powerstroke, and it’s the CPS. Have an extra one on hand just in case. Every vehicle has something, and it’s nice to have because they always go at the worst times

I really enjoy the tool videos you produce. I’ve purchased several tools you have recommended and have found my projects to be much more enjoyable with these quality tools. Hoping to see more of this style content in the future. I appreciate you.

This is like a garden and i DIG it.

Good advice. I would add needle nose vice grips and a USB port rechargeable headlamp.

This seems about right. About the only thing I would add is a pocket flathead. They are just about the best way to get stuck electrical connections off of cars and they take up virtually no space.

Knowing how to hillbilly rig something with what you have is a great skill to have. My clutch pedal broke last night on the highway comen home and I fixed it with an Allan key and electrical tape was able to limp the truck home

Yay.. 1st comment!..... Such an amazing video idea.... We need more like these. Thanks

As much as I love zip ties. The one area they can’t help with as well as bailing wire or a few wire coat hangers is exhaust and other high heat problems. I lost count of how many times I’ve helped someone hang up their dragging exhaust with a coat hanger.

I found that Klein has one of their multi-bit screwdrivers (which are a good idea themselves) that includes a valve stem core remover bit; which is something you mentioned you'd like to see, Cody. The Klein will contain every bit you could possibly need, and doesn't take up any more room than a normal driver.

Just fixed my plow yesterday with a handful of ammo spam can openers and good quality zip ties.

Cody, as the former owner of a chain of automotive and tire repair shops, I speak from a bit of experience. Agreed with all that you said, and would simply add that if the puncture is in the sidewall of the tire, i.e not in the tread portion of the tire, your plug is likely not going to work even temporarily. In that case, you'll probably need other options. Thumbs up.

I would add a small rubber mallet. If you’re electric fuel pump quits turn your key on and smack the fuel tank. Pump will start almost every time.

I would recommend still carrying a small roll of bailing wire for anything that is hot like a hanging exhaust or anything that will melt thru zip ties. Still carry the zip ties but I wouldn't leave the wire at home. Also go with gorilla duct tape. I can't be the only one that has noticed the quality of 3m going downhill?. I may have missed it but did you mention some kind of hammer? Absolutely necessary in my opinion.

And check the spare tyre on a regular basis. Might be easier to just change the tyre. Just the thought of kneeling on the side of the road for a couple hours with a little hand pump already hurts my knees. If a compressor is not an option, no matter the reasons, I'd at least invest in a better pump. Something I can operate standing. Just my personal thoughts, though.

Speaking from experience… it’s a good idea to have some wire for when your exhaust hanger breaks in the mountains lol zip ties melt

This is the content I love and miss

Id add the 6 in 1 klein multidriver and a small pair of channel locks, from my experiences as a plumber. Along with the large pair of channel locks you can do most operations.

I really enjoy these videos and you showing how to fix or maintain certain things.

Handiest tool I use, I use EVERY SINGLE DAY, a pair of 4" vice grips. I carry them in a leg pocket and use them for all kinds of stuff. Don't think they are handy? Get a pair, about $12 and carry it, I promise you'll be amazed how often you pull them out

So good man, love this stuff

Add self sealing rubber or silicone tape roll. Cheap and can temp seal leaks

Thank you Cody, I always enjoy seeing your content.

It’s videos like this that have me coming back for more… your list is very good however, I have a few suggestions. I use a tool roll attached to my get home bag and I carry it in whichever vehicle I drive… don’t leave the house without it… personally, I would stress “quality” in your kits… nothing worse than depending on one tool for a job and because you bought cheap quality tools they break first time you really need it miles from your home. Additionally, add quality long jumper cables or a portable jump battery 🔋 to your kit. Finally, I incorporate a spare fuse kit and thick industrial grade 32 gal trash bags in my kit for a thousand different uses from making emergency rain gear, covering broken windows, to ground cover .

Lock wire. If you know how you can make hose clamps with it or hold stuff in place.

Get a good 4 way lug wrench. I've got 2 of the "tire tool doubles as jack handle" deals that broke at the hole.

I've got a $30 tire inflator that has not only carried me thru hell, it's also saved some co workers from being stranded. Auto shuts off at whatever psi you set it at, runs on a battery or can plug into your cigarette lighter in your vehicle.

Great kit Cody, I’ve been putting something like this together myself. However, I respectfully disagree with you tire plug kit. I’d like to recommend the safety seal kit professional plug kit. It’s entirely made of metal and 100% made in USA. I’ve used it for a long time and I wouldn’t consider another one.

The more expensive the plug kit the less effective they are. The cheapest plugs from Walmart work absolutely the best. They are super sticky and suck to handle because they leave tar all over your fingers. But they work far better than any others. Pack of 30 plugs is only $6. The handles work exactly the same as expensive kits. I have used plugs extensively of all brands and prices. Buy the cheap black sticky ones. Put them in a ziploc bag, suck the air out, and seal it up. This makes the "shelf life" forever.

Excellent!

Great video. Straight to the point.

Some type of work light or headlamp is essential.

I would add a ratchet for the jack and a longer lugnut wrench

I have a 18v tire pump works great

A mallet or hammer. Fix steel rims, bash a panel back off your tire etc

Safety Seal tire plug kit. USA made.

Good kit, but again I tend to go overboard especially given the times we're living in. I do like to carry spare fuses and a dc/continuity tester. If I went with your kit instead of mine, I'd probably gain 3 mpg.

Don’t tighten the vise grips when you have em on something adjust it it so i fits then take it off and tighten it 1 mire turn the put it on with all your strength

i would switch the air pump with a co2 version

Hay man, thanks..

not everyone could pump up a tire with that, but just about everyone could use a foot pump and get it done. But a 12v compressor is way better than both those options

You need a spare serpentine belt and the correct wrench to replace it with. Also need to know how to so.

I would add a hammer and adjustable wrench

I would add instead of a bike pump they make CO2 tire fillers. cheap and don't take up much space.

A $30 cigarette lighter plug tire inflator that's made of metal from harbor freight has saved me and others more times than I can count

I kinda miss the older videos, when he was at his old house. I hope to see maybe more back the basics and maybe videos being a bit longer than they have been recently. Don’t get me wrong I love is currently videos and I always will, I just miss watching some of the old stuff m.

it's pretty much what I carry on my motorcycle

You forgot a crescent wrench no reason to scuff bolts up vise grips

What brand of Jean jacket is that 🙃

A valve stem remover and a valve core remover are two completely different things

High quality zip ties = thomas and betts brand 100%

You forgot U.S. forest sunscreen XX to keep your feet white.

Can an 18 year old East coaster be a professional homeowner even if I live at home? I feel insecure without a proper Cody authorized title. 😉

Forgot the flashlight.

Hey the forehead fables podcast want to have you on man!

Are we finally back to regularly scheduled programming?

A bicycle pump...lol...a west coast thing I guess...good grief...BTW bailing wire doesn't Melt...🙄...go with grandpa son...🖖

I'm all about having a plug kit but it won't help you a bit in an emergency on the side of the road unless you have an air compressor or at least a bicycle pump...though a bike pump may not be sturdy enough

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I have a dinky electric pump. Like 20 bucks. It'll inflate tires if you can turn the car on. If you can't turn the car on it'll work still. But not for bigger cars like mom vans or SUVs

Jumper cables and cat litter for sure

But now? How about dig out of the pail, box or drawer.

A real professional homeowner wears a helmet while driving in case of rollover and rogue tool roll attack

I like a GI tool bag not a roll…

Jumper cables and tow strap are #1 and #2 on my list. Never leave home without them.

I think you should add: jumper cables, fuses, work gloves, set of wrenches, cutting tool, flash lights. Top of my head, all useful and in my truck. I do have ton more stuff, but I like having stuff in my truck just in case.

Add electrical tape

CHANNELLOCKS !! Great choice for the slip joint pliers ... It's the most underrated brand for pliers and cutters, As an auto mechanic I own all the big brands Snap On , Mac , Knipex , Klein, etc.. and I can honestly say for the money channellocks are the best bang for the buck !!

Replace the tension bolt in your vise grips with an eye bolt. Better grip for finger-tightening, can use a screwdriver to tighten, can attach cordage to and use as a clamp for ridge lines, etc. AND can still tighten with pliers.

Nice list. I grabbed the Amazon basics plier set a few years back; also got a small 1/4" drive socket set for those pesky clamps and such. Have most in my car/accident backpack but I like the roll idea too.

I’ve been living in the remote outback of australia for a few years now. I echo everything listed here as essential. I would also add some grease, gloves, and a roll of shop towels to the list and some replacement bulbs for your headlights and taillights.

I agree with this list. If you regularly tow a trailer make sure you have the tools to change those tires also

The Germans pronounce it (KNEE PECKS)

Zip ties are great but a small bit of bailing wire can also be good. I got stranded a while back when my exhaust pipe let go right at the muffler. If I had some bailing wire with me to tie up the pipe, it would have helped a lot.

My grandfather was an alcoholic for 50 years and taught me nothing, thank god for Wranglerstar.

Speaking of German made, am Vietnamese and my grandad always tell me to purchase tools made by the Japanese! Due to the longevity and the quality of the tools! Brother believe me try some of their tools!

This is great, but there are two things I would add; a flashlight with lithium batteries (even if you already carry a flashlight) and an adjustable wrench. Being able to fix stuff is no good if you can't see what youre doing. An adjustable wrench is cheap and will fit in the tool roll just fine, and is way better than trying to turn bolts with a vice grip.

Any reason behind the 6 zip ties? I’d recommend grabbing a handful. Can never have enough zip ties. Also, c’mon, grab the roll of duct tape. Why TF am I gonna grab 10ft.

I do road side assistance. I carry a plug kit but I don’t plug customer cars. Unless it a bad situation. I would recommend as a Canadian. 1 Plug in pump with can of fix a flat. 2.5ton pump Jack for cars. Flash light. T or x bar tire iron. Multi head screw driver. Vise grips, multi tool like you said. Heavy blank. Lighter, candles, energy bars. The goal in the winter is to accomplish as much as fast as you can in spurts. Cant over work or you sweat plus you want to keep your energy to stay warm.

I carry a plug kit in my truck. One night I got gas and heard a leak. Ended up putting 6 plugs in 1 tire! Got me around until I could get a replacement.

The only thing I would add to this kit would be a Crescent adjustable wrench and, a 3/8" drive rachet set with sockets from 3/8" to 3/4" SAE,9-18 mm Metric and a 3" extension. I have been in plenty of incidents where a road side repair involved a simple parts swap and these are all you need for that. Rest of the kit is spot on.

I love your denim jacket. What brand is it?

Great vid! Please more longer form vids and lists like this!

I would stick with bailing wire. Some things get too hot for zip ties.

Great kit but I would also add a hammer or even better a hatchet/hammer combo and very important a metal bar that fits over your lug wrench because Jackass's love to tighten lugs way too tight and then you are really really screwed.

I'd also add a few straight razors and a pair of needle nose pliers for the plug kit. Gorilla tape also makes a small roll, perfect size to throw in every edc kit ect...

Everything you mentioned is good advice. But I have over 50years experience as a ASE certified automotive technician and and on service calls I have used a common test light far more than anything you mentioned to get a vehicle back to the shop.

I also like the tire inflator in a can. Buy the big one. I was able to get a buddy home from deep woods camping with one because the ground didn't have a jackable surface where we were at.

Awesome kit! thanks for sharing. I will say that if you are going to have one set of pliers and one "vice grip" then they should be Knipex cobras and Malco eagle grips.

Sounds like Grandads are what is missing from today. Thanks for passing down this useful info…and a reminder that we need to raise capable men, and women.

I have been carrying all those items plus more for 50 years. Been working on cars for 55 years. Have the Proho tire plug kit. Can't tell you how many times I have used it. I carry electric air pump you plug in cigarette lighter. Used to carry big bicycle pump you stand on. On the old cars used to carry one fan belt and one universal radiator hose. Can not do that with the new cars everything thing is so specific. Carried bailing wire. I called it mechanics wire. How many times I crawled under a car and wired up a dragging exhaust system. Duck tape...mans best friend. I used that sh!t on everything. Proho tells truth... I have used cheap tape and good tape. You get what you pay for. 3m is good, but my go to is Gorilla tape and there glues. Good products. Grew up on channel locks but when I became a Proho Knipex is all I swear by. I have removed broken bolts with them. Have breaker bars, torque wrench, extensions, zip ties etc.

My favorite part is when he tells us why there should be a valve stem remover 🤔🙂👍