Interesting tool "box" solution

[Mattwings]

I saw this on ADVrider and thought it might make a great way to carry tools in my Bronco. I have used small tool rolls in my motorcycles in the past. Anyone tried one of these?

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[amccue90]

i'm all about tool rools. But I want some security. I wish they made some of those saddle bags that go on the sports bars in a hard material that i could mount.

 

[mtap]

i'm all about tool rools. But I want some security. I wish they made some of those saddle bags that go on the sports bars in a hard material that i could mount.

That’s what Molle is for..

 

[amccue90]

That’s what Molle is for..

I meant security against theft, not bouncy around

 

[Apples]

I switched over to tool rolls for my wheeling a couple years ago. They're great for keeping trail tools organized and mobile at the same time.

I'm hoping for something like this for the Bronco.

Also, I'll throw a shout out to Adventure Tool Company, Colorado based and US made tool rolls. They're fantastic.

 

[NotaVegetarian]

Following, some good ideas flowing here.

 

[mtap]

I meant security against theft, not bouncy around

Keep the good tools at home and just carry what “works” for the road....if you’re just gonna keep it locked anyways, no need to get fancy ones on the road...no one will see it

 

[R11]

I switched over to tool rolls for my wheeling a couple years ago. They're great for keeping trail tools organized and mobile at the same time.

I'm hoping for something like this for the Bronco.

Also, I'll throw a shout out to Adventure Tool Company, Colorado based and US made tool rolls. They're fantastic.

thanks, they look strong.

 

[Apples]

Keep the good tools at home and just carry what “works” for the road....if you’re just gonna keep it locked anyways, no need to get fancy ones on the road...no one will see it

You don't need fancy tools on the trail but you do need tools that won't fail you. Nothing worse than a ratchet giving out on you while trying to get your truck rolling again in the middle of nowhere. Reliable tools aren't cheap so locking them up isn't a bad idea.

 

[rhart540]

I'm going with the molle gate system, but have one of these to tote the tools to where I need them as well.

 

[mtap]

You don't need fancy tools on the trail but you do need tools that won't fail you. Nothing worse than a ratchet giving out on you while trying to get your truck rolling again in the middle of nowhere. Reliable tools aren't cheap so locking them up isn't a bad idea.

I definitely get it, but there’s good reliable brands out there that you can carry on your rig without having to worry about losing big bucks if it’s gets stolen....just carry the essentials and you won’t have to worry about losing $$. Think about the tools you get from the factory....for the most part, that really all you need. Anything beyond that Home Depot or Lowe’s brand will suffice.....

 

[Apples]

I definitely get it, but there’s good reliable brands out there that you can carry on your rig without having to worry about losing big bucks if it’s gets stolen....just carry the essentials and you won’t have to worry about losing $$. Think about the tools you get from the factory....for the most part, that really all you need. Anything beyond that Home Depot or Lowe’s brand will suffice.....

The factory tools are not going to get a CV shaft changed for you, or crack open the differential if you blow your gears. Both of those things have happened to me on the trail. For the most part, you're correct. My box wrenches, sockets, pliers, and such are all hardware store brands. But all together, they're still a couple hundred dollars of tools.

That's before counting the ratchets, which I've had hardware store varieties literally fall apart in my hands so now I carry a set of Blue Points with me.

All of the above is in two easy to grab tool rolls (both of which are $100 by themselves). A thief just needs to reach into the back of the truck and there's $300+ of tools gone.

Plus, I've started carrying my Kobalt impact on wheeling trips as well. Even though it's a Lowes branded tool, it still cost $350.

 

[amccue90]

I switched over to tool rolls for my wheeling a couple years ago. They're great for keeping trail tools organized and mobile at the same time.

I'm hoping for something like this for the Bronco.

Also, I'll throw a shout out to Adventure Tool Company, Colorado based and US made tool rolls. They're fantastic.

Wonder if the swinggate table or that lock box interferes with 4 door storage...

 

[Apples]

Wonder if the swinggate table or that lock box interferes with 4 door storage...

I imagine the table won't. I don't think it sticks out past the tailgate "hump". No idea on the lockbox. It doesn't technically exist for the Bronco yet.

 

[Mattwings]

I don't carry near as many tools as I have in the past, just only so much to do on a modern vehicle. The three or four most common sizes in ratcheting box wrenches, same in sockets, ratchet, meter, multi tool, small collapsible saw, adjustable wrench, vise grips, hack saw, zip ties and duct tape along with wire strippers, connects and some fire starting equipment should fit in that small bag. it's mostly for others or repairing whatever I have along with me more than the vehicle itself it seems

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