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Hello Ryan. I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I'm a mechanic myself from Iran, planning to migrate to Canada and become a trucker there. It's awsome and rare to see people like you, who are both mechanics and drivers. Old school truckers, at least here in Iran, were mechanics too.
I picked up the same sets of Craftsman at ACE myself this past Christmas. They had them for $5 a set. It never hurts to have backup tools. I have a set of tools in each vehicle, in the garage and in the house.
I also carry 3/4 drive torque wrench for lug nuts and 3/4 impact sockets and extensions. Wheel seal, 3/4 Milwaukee impact gun. 1/2 drive wrenches and impact sockets, socket adapter set as well
One handy tool, especially in colder weather, is a (pick your favorite brand) cordless heat gun. Use mine for both new wiring and repairs, rather have hot air than flame. Wintertime, frozen door locks and handles, frozen/slushed up wipers and drives, windows, if chains are frozen up, free up the clasps and hooks. Sometimes the pintle hitch latch lock gets bound up with a little ice, works on that, too. If you get a problem in the wiring pigtail, can dry the whole thing, maybe it's a moisture related short. If you have an exterior light fail, warm up the light gasket so it flexes easily pulling the old out and installing the new one, saves accidental tearing. Takes ice out of screw heads on bezels on older ID cab lights, etc., lots of uses for a little hot air. Just ask politicians.. 😉
The think I learned in the military to set beads was to put a cargo strap around the circumference of the tire , then tighten cargo strap thus squeezing tire and setting bead which then air can be added but I wouldn't fully air up tire for fear of breaking cargo strap ( i would say no more than 15 psi ) or to use something flammable like starting fluid and a flame to set bead which isn't highly recommended by any industry . To put tires on , through the military involved using a prybar to lift tire up onto axle but mine involves using the jack to just lift the tire up off the ground just high enough that you can spin the tire but it's still kind of touching the ground . Then you just walk tire on and off but with maybe turning the tire to line up the studs ( sometimes I'll use the prybar to rotate tire or I'll spin axle if able to ) . Although sometimes I use both methods . Hope this helps someone . This message could possibly be deleted for I haven't had time to proof read .
Def appreciate all the owner op tips you share. I always learn alot from your videos. Keep up the great content and as always, stay safe out there driver
Solid video Ryan, great topic! Thank you for your service brother. Never had much luck on the a/c valves for the refrigerant cans, so I use the green can piercer. Works great then don’t have to worry if you have right valve :) Can’t wait for the next video
I had quite a set. 2000 lb tq air gun, 600lb air gun. Air grease gun, u joint puller, I used the red hose to a 1in large line to run the big air gun. For a cascade. To take the tires off.
Man, thank you for your help. I’m gonna go out and buy me some more tools. Do it yourself if you can these mechanic out here trying to rob that truck driver😎😎
Hello to a fellow Navy Veteran. I did 6 years in the 80’s. Enjoy your videos. I’ve been and independent flatbedder since 1998. I was only leased on for 6 months in 1997 before I went independent. I’ve always bought tractors and trailers that were about 3 years old and keep them for about 3 years. Do 90% of my repairs and maintenance. It has always worked out well for me. Probably buy my first NEW tractor in 1 to 2 years because it will probably be my last because I plan on retiring around 63. I carry just about everything you do except I bought a nice Husky 149 piece 1/4” thru 1/2” set on sale for $80 at HD. The Dewalt 20 V tools work great especially the 1/2” impact. I also have a $300 engine/tranny analyzer. Keep up the great videos and keep safe out there. ✌️
A grinder to take off a boot 😆 I'm going to invest in that. BTW you'll need one if you go to North Richland Hills TX. They have a city ordinance banning all overnight truck parking unless you're delivering. Even then it's a hassle. Depending on the cop, he will still boot you until he confirms with the business that you are delivering. Also it's $450 to remove the boot.
I’m so glad you made this video I’ve tried looking online for a list and I couldn’t find anything I have a Lotta tools to work on cars at home and I wasn’t sure what to bring with me
Ryan you have about everything the same I carried on my truck some times I want to take everything out of the truck and only keep pliyers and screw driver but like you said if you take out your stuff then for next trip you happen to need something you already had there it happened to me before.
Love the selection of tools and parts. What about doing an education course on breakdown truck repairs? Just an idea. It's one thing to have a tool, it is another thing knowing what tool to use for the job and how to fix a down truck on the road.
Good suggestion! When our new shop is completed, we will have more time to make videos on breakdown truck repairs. An organized course would be great for new trucker to follow. 👍
Got everything but a FLAT JAW VISE GRIP I BET to crimp the supply side of the brake chamber, as the most common curve jaw vise grips do not do well with isolating a bad brake can to shut the supply off to the bad can. and where is the sea foam deep creep
You make me realize how unprepared I currently am to become an o/o I've surely got to get my tool game together, but I'd rather wait until I start my LLC so U can write them all off on my taxes
hello Ryan i was looking to buy my first semi truck and I found 2005 freightliner Colombia with Detroit series 60 961000 miles with auto shift how did you recommended thanks
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The grinder was the best part. Absolutely genius.
Tools and spare parts are a must for owner operators
What REALLY matters about carrying tools and parts is remembering what you have.
I would pay serious money to have this guy's mechanic knowledge inserted into my brain.
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Hello Ryan. I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I'm a mechanic myself from Iran, planning to migrate to Canada and become a trucker there. It's awsome and rare to see people like you, who are both mechanics and drivers. Old school truckers, at least here in Iran, were mechanics too.
I picked up the same sets of Craftsman at ACE myself this past Christmas. They had them for $5 a set. It never hurts to have backup tools. I have a set of tools in each vehicle, in the garage and in the house.
I also carry 3/4 drive torque wrench for lug nuts and 3/4 impact sockets and extensions. Wheel seal, 3/4 Milwaukee impact gun. 1/2 drive wrenches and impact sockets, socket adapter set as well
One handy tool, especially in colder weather, is a (pick your favorite brand) cordless heat gun. Use mine for both new wiring and repairs, rather have hot air than flame. Wintertime, frozen door locks and handles, frozen/slushed up wipers and drives, windows, if chains are frozen up, free up the clasps and hooks. Sometimes the pintle hitch latch lock gets bound up with a little ice, works on that, too. If you get a problem in the wiring pigtail, can dry the whole thing, maybe it's a moisture related short. If you have an exterior light fail, warm up the light gasket so it flexes easily pulling the old out and installing the new one, saves accidental tearing. Takes ice out of screw heads on bezels on older ID cab lights, etc., lots of uses for a little hot air. Just ask politicians.. 😉
The think I learned in the military to set beads was to put a cargo strap around the circumference of the tire , then tighten cargo strap thus squeezing tire and setting bead which then air can be added but I wouldn't fully air up tire for fear of breaking cargo strap ( i would say no more than 15 psi ) or to use something flammable like starting fluid and a flame to set bead which isn't highly recommended by any industry . To put tires on , through the military involved using a prybar to lift tire up onto axle but mine involves using the jack to just lift the tire up off the ground just high enough that you can spin the tire but it's still kind of touching the ground . Then you just walk tire on and off but with maybe turning the tire to line up the studs ( sometimes I'll use the prybar to rotate tire or I'll spin axle if able to ) . Although sometimes I use both methods . Hope this helps someone . This message could possibly be deleted for I haven't had time to proof read .
Man you’re ready for whatever comes your way.
Yep....I'd probably carry half of my garage contents too!
Don't forget to save an old wiper or two also...I would...lol.
Def appreciate all the owner op tips you share. I always learn alot from your videos. Keep up the great content and as always, stay safe out there driver
Thank you!
Man really helpful video for people they don’t know what Tools they should have .. Thank you
Thank you!
Solid video Ryan, great topic! Thank you for your service brother. Never had much luck on the a/c valves for the refrigerant cans, so I use the green can piercer. Works great then don’t have to worry if you have right valve :)
Can’t wait for the next video
I had quite a set. 2000 lb tq air gun, 600lb air gun. Air grease gun, u joint puller, I used the red hose to a 1in large line to run the big air gun. For a cascade. To take the tires off.
Man, thank you for your help. I’m gonna go out and buy me some more tools. Do it yourself if you can these mechanic out here trying to rob that truck driver😎😎
Hello to a fellow Navy Veteran. I did 6 years in the 80’s. Enjoy your videos. I’ve been and independent flatbedder since 1998. I was only leased on for 6 months in 1997 before I went independent. I’ve always bought tractors and trailers that were about 3 years old and keep them for about 3 years. Do 90% of my repairs and maintenance. It has always worked out well for me. Probably buy my first NEW tractor in 1 to 2 years because it will probably be my last because I plan on retiring around 63. I carry just about everything you do except I bought a nice Husky 149 piece 1/4” thru 1/2” set on sale for $80 at HD. The Dewalt 20 V tools work great especially the 1/2” impact. I also have a $300 engine/tranny analyzer. Keep up the great videos and keep safe out there. ✌️
A grinder to take off a boot 😆 I'm going to invest in that. BTW you'll need one if you go to North Richland Hills TX. They have a city ordinance banning all overnight truck parking unless you're delivering. Even then it's a hassle. Depending on the cop, he will still boot you until he confirms with the business that you are delivering. Also it's $450 to remove the boot.
You ever think a making up a truckers tool box in like 5 different box for trucker, each one different with different prices, I’d buy one.
What is great idea! I will think about it! Keep you updated! Thanks for your support!
id definitely buy one and ik about 10 guys that would too!!
I’m so glad you made this video I’ve tried looking online for a list and I couldn’t find anything I have a Lotta tools to work on cars at home and I wasn’t sure what to bring with me
Ryan you have about everything the same I carried on my truck some times I want to take everything out of the truck and only keep pliyers and screw driver but like you said if you take out your stuff then for next trip you happen to need something you already had there it happened to me before.
ever since then he has been delivering
What are the rings you have your wrenches on? I like that idea, keeps them more organized rather than just laid in the toolbox.
I bought them from harbor freight. It is like $4 for 2.
Don't forget your bulbs and fuses
Good suggestion!
Thank you Man.
Thanks for the comment!😀
Your awesome brother thank you for all your great information!! Stay safe !
Thanks!
Love the selection of tools and parts. What about doing an education course on breakdown truck repairs? Just an idea. It's one thing to have a tool, it is another thing knowing what tool to use for the job and how to fix a down truck on the road.
Good suggestion! When our new shop is completed, we will have more time to make videos on breakdown truck repairs. An organized course would be great for new trucker to follow. 👍
He,s stories are everywhere 😱
nice drive tires
Honest question: why do you need 17 multiples of the same wrenches and sockets? Why not streamline? It seems like crazy overkill
thanks, again lots of good information.
You are welcome!
Very helpful thank you
What are those rings you use to secure the crow's feet and wrenches?
Great Video!
true owner op
Got everything but a FLAT JAW VISE GRIP I BET to crimp the supply side of the brake chamber, as the most common curve jaw vise grips do not do well with isolating a bad brake can to shut the supply off to the bad can. and where is the sea foam deep creep
Is the international lone star a good truck to buy? I have not heard you mention them. I think they are cool looking.
Ryan, Can you give a run down on what tools a new CDL driver should be carrying as a minimum need to have?
Good suggestion! Will work on a new video for you! 😊
Good vid bud
length for the pipe wrench?
What are you using to keep your combo wrenches together? Great vid, by the way! 👍
It is just a big hair pin from harbor freight, they have them in the wrench aisle.
I was wondering if you are interested in installing a APU on my truck?
Sure! Please call me to discuss in details. My business contact is listed at www.foxtruckandtractor.com
What do you use to jack up the truck or trailer to change your tire? Do you keep a spare tire on the truck?
I use a 20 ton jack. No spare tires. I put good tires to my truck. And landstar handles the trailer tire
@@truckingandfixing I’m a little confused then why did you have the bead blaster?
@@elgansito1552 he said for trailer tires if he picks up trailer that has tire off the rim
@@gogglespaisano6483 ahh ok. I’ve never seen that yet.
If all of that is on your truck where do you put the customers freight…? 😂
Where do you put all that at
Under the bunk.
Craftsmen is made in China, they were bought by Standly.
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Good to know 👍🤝
You make me realize how unprepared I currently am to become an o/o I've surely got to get my tool game together, but I'd rather wait until I start my LLC so U can write them all off on my taxes
hello Ryan i was looking to buy my first semi truck and I found 2005 freightliner Colombia with Detroit series 60 961000 miles with auto shift how did you recommended thanks
Hey bud if you want to make some money reach out.. I have the same type of engine isx 15 cm2350.
9:48 ☠️😂☠️😂
If I carried all those tools which is a good idea. I would have too put wifey out of the truck .So I would be a legal weight... lol😃
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Your very mechanical inclined
Stop! You are obviously not in the career you want to be in. You should be a mobile service tech with all those tools.
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