Looking for a quiet vehicle tool kit

[cdseven95]

Explanation
Looking for a kit that won't rattle or make noise
Basic hand tools for basic emergency repairs
$400 and below

I have looked at a couple kits in person and they all rattle around and I would rather not have that noise inside my vehicle

 

[Dave455]

If you buy any pre packed kit the tools are often a bit mediocre, and you seldom get exactly what you want.

Best option would be to buy some tool rolls, pack the tools of your choice in them, then pack the tool rolls in a metal box, or perhaps a peli case?

In my road box I just wrap everything in rags (old shirts cut up). Stops rattles and I’ve got rag if needed!

 

[M6erfan]

Build your own. Use tool rolls. Stuff them tightly in a plastic tool box

 

[unslow1]

I cut a cardboard sheet to put in my tool kits. They don't rattle much once that's in there.

 

[Al Borland]

Tool Rolls in document bags, the zippered canvas bank-bags Klein and others sell.

 

[dnschmidt]

Don't you have a trunk?

 

[Nutria]

I think that the main thing is to use a plastic tool box.

 

[MR2FC]

I think that the main thing is to use a plastic tool box.

Metal box, plenty Dynamat!

 

[tez929rr]

I bought one of these on Amazon for my truck. $221. Never makes a sound.

 

[rockcrawler]

I came across this cool idea on another forum. It takes up way too much space for my taste, but it is nicely done. I did notice that the two most important tools are missing. Everyone knows that a big frig’n hammer and duct tape is required for many roadside repairs.

 

[Dave455]

Traditionally, a lot of British coachbuilders included a tool kit in a fitted tray, containing basic tools and spares.


And anything else that might be needed.

 

[steel 35]

My non rattler’s are tool bag’s

 

[four.cycle]

^ I ordered this "Rosewill" kit off ebay for $15.00 including shipping. The BOX is genius - the foam insert and the LATCHES are fabulous.
Absolutely SILENT no matter how hard I shake it. Unfortunately, the tools are shite.
A combination of this sort of thing and a TOOL ROLL (which is how I carry a set of combination wrenches in my truck) would be the way to go. (I have all the 1/2" drive metric sockets just jammed into a zip-lock bag - it works and they don't rattle around.

YMMV

 

[bwringer]

"Assemble your own" is the only path I'm aware of.

I have a heavy duty tool backpack for the four-wheeled vehicles, and most of the tools inside are contained in tool rolls. No rattling.

For the motorcycles, the "core" tools are in a tool roll, and ancillaries are in heavy-duty zippered "parts organizer" pouches from Home Despot. (One for tire stuff, one for electrical stuff, etc.) That way, it's easier to move the tools to whatever I'm riding that day and make them fit different shapes and sizes of storage spaces.

The foam cutout stuff is great, but it takes up enormous amounts of space, whether in a vehicle or in your garage.

 

[Steve_P]

Another vote for a tool roll and picking your choice of tools. Keep in mind what's likely to fail, and what type of repair you'll be able to do- hoses, alternator, etc. I have combo wrenches thru 19mm, 1/4 and 3/8 sockets and ratchets thru 19mm, torx bits, multi bit screwdriver, a few pairs of pliers, etc.

 

[bwringer]

Another vote for a tool roll and picking your choice of tools. Keep in mind what's likely to fail, and what type of repair you'll be able to do- hoses, alternator, etc. I have combo wrenches thru 19mm, 1/4 and 3/8 sockets and ratchets thru 19mm, torx bits, multi bit screwdriver, a few pairs of pliers, etc.

I've found that my tools are far more likely to be deployed on OPM (Other People's Machines) than my own (who knew... maintaining your stuff actually works), so in my kits I have some stuff that isn't needed on my machines, but might help get someone else out of a jam.

For example, my van kit contains 13, 15, 16, and 18mm tools. They're not used on Toyota, but these are common on lesser vehicles.

All my bikes are Japanese brands, but I still carry 13mm tools and a selection of Torx bits; the added tools take up very little space, but these fasteners are commonly used on the Euro bikes some of my friends ride.

 

[honcho]

Turn up the radio!

 

[four.cycle]

^ On that note -
I think the only time broke out my kit to work on my own rig was when the starter went whacky on me last summer and I had to disconnect the battery.
Other than that, it only comes out when I need to fix something somewhere else - somebody else's stove, or door lock, or whatever.
(Recently discovered that NOT having a 1/4" drive SAE kit with me was NOT a good idea.)

 

[i4ni]

I'm not a fan of or plugging Harbor Fright but they have a 301 piece kit for $169 that is surprisingly good. I bought it just to keep in the truck and have used it a lot for repairs on equipment in the field. I've had it for probably 15ish? years and haven't broken a single piece that I can recall but I've lost a few along the way. It now comes in a fancier case than my old one. For the money you'd be hard pressed to find anything close and if someone steals it you're not out much money. I hope I don't get struck by Lightning,lol

 

[richfinn]

Traditionally, a lot of British coachbuilders included a tool kit in a fitted tray, containing basic tools and spares.


And anything else that might be needed.

I definitely need a Tommy Gun for my RAC van

 

[rust in the eye]

Wrench roll ups and socket rails all in a 12" canvas tool bag keep my roadside emergency kit quiet as a church mouse. It takes up way less space than a blow molded box too. The whole shebang weighs 18#, it could be less if I didn't carry some inch size tools. This because I'm often called on to fix other stuff for less handy friends. It could be pared down even further by eliminating wrench sizes not used on my car.
Four hundred clams ought to get you a pretty deluxe set up.

 

[VolvoRyan]

Just get a louder, squeakier car?

Tools? What tools?

Those Gedore kits look really neat, BTW.

-Ryan

 

[Steve_P]

I've found that my tools are far more likely to be deployed on OPM (Other People's Machines) than my own (who knew... maintaining your stuff actually works), so in my kits I have some stuff that isn't needed on my machines, but might help get someone else out of a jam.

For example, my van kit contains 13, 15, 16, and 18mm tools. They're not used on Toyota, but these are common on lesser vehicles.

All my bikes are Japanese brands, but I still carry 13mm tools and a selection of Torx bits; the added tools take up very little space, but these fasteners are commonly used on the Euro bikes some of my friends ride.

Haha. Yes, I am the same- it's almost always other people's vehicles; which is fine. I have the tool kit in a Tacoma, and it's complete with no skips thru 19. I have said this before, but I know I use 13mm, and I assume this is on my Mitsubishi, which is made in Japan. This may have been on some weird bolt on a timing belt change, but I use it. But again, no skips thru 19 in the Tacoma tool kit. Because who knows when I might encounter a hot babe with a broken-down whatever on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere? I know, never happen, but... I'm ready!

 

[GreyOwl]

I’m surprised nobody has mentioned the AAA card About as quiet as you can get

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I carry cheapish common tool sets that come in blow molded clamshell type cases. I put a couple shop towels or microfiber cloths in them.

 

[four.cycle]

I'd rather have the Tommy gun.

 

[GirlnAgarage]

I use duplicate tools packed in rolls/ small packs/duffels for truck kits. Keeps the garage toolboxes organized and finds a use for free, perfectly good extra$.

In the trucks, I do not store the tools in one overcramped compartment/area. I place small packs under the seat, or in the truck toolbox, or console or door compartment, or glovebox.... Items are organized by type or job and dispersed for space. I don't like pulling out a 50lb bag just for a ratchet.

 

[ChevyEFI]

I think that the main thing is to use a plastic tool box.

Blow mold cases oftentimes work fine with a shop rag laid atop the tools before the lid is closed. That, and a bungee with foam atop the lid should be a pretty good starting point.

All foam-fitment for the tools is probably harder to find but could be quieter from day 1.

 

[fourjeepin]

My non rattler’s are tool bag’s

I have bags in both of my vehicles And don’t hear any rattling.

 

[Jgaz]

One of two tool rolls in my truck. This is the basic kit.
Last used on a friends tractor. Saved a trip back to the shop.

 

[bcradio]

OP? Are you alive out there?

 

[WildBill]

One of two tool rolls in my truck. This is the basic kit.
Last used on a friends tractor. Saved a trip back to the shop.

What size is the only socket and what is it used on?

 

[Jgaz]

22mm for the lug nuts on my 2017 Ram 1500 pick up.
Much easier to use than the supplied wrench from the factory when combined with the long 1/2” ratchet and cheater pipe.

The tire change tools are stored in this tool roll because this roll is much more accessible in my standard cab truck.

 

[Bubba Fett]

Get a tool roll, and one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BFNJEI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[cherrybomb]

Al,I do the same,those Klein bags work well.They fit in the spare tire compartment in my SUV.And under the seat if needed

 

[dchawk81]

Triple A card doesn't rattle.

 

[cherrybomb]

Triple A card doesn't rattle.

Your correct,my neighbor has the card,he had an old car he was warming up in the driveway.Keys in ignition,locked the doors.Called AAA,We live 25 miles from Madison Wi in a small town.AAA said they'd be there in 4 hours.His wife said back in the day ,police had tools to get in and that worked.Moral of story LOL,listen to wife,cross your fingers on the AAA.