What do you carry in your toolbox???

[CompactTractorFan]

a stowed front license plate (in case the cops pull me over for not having it mounted)

:laughing:

 

[jocww]

This crew cab F350 I have has so much interior space that a toolbox is not needed unless you want to carry a chainsaw or fuel can. Under the seats and in the doors I have benadryl, gas-x, TP!!! (should be on everyone's list), an very effective LED flashlight to replace my stupidly huge maglight, fire extinguisher, binoculars, state gazette book (map), folding army shovel, hatchet, jumper cables, first aid kit, socket set, spider cargo net, a stowed front license plate (in case the cops pull me over for not having it mounted), 30' tow strap, full quality raingear, white hard had, orange vest, blanket, ski gloves, and a pair of those atlas style blue rubber palmed gloves. There are several candy/power bars stashed in the truck but no liquid.

Lots more stuff that I don't even remember. All out of sight and stowed. The fords have good jacks and lug wrench gear. When I tow the trailer I throw a star wrench in the bed along with the trailer spare tire. Chains and binders are too heavy to drive around with so they stay at home.

Yea but with big trucks you want some weight otherwise the ride sucks.

 

[Highbeam]

Maybe in the old days, these days, the one tons and 3/4 tons ride great empty even with 70-80 psi in the tires. I've driven the 70s chevy one tons with a huge stack of stiff leaf springs and the modern trucks are not like that.

No need for ballast just for a smooth ride. Any gear you carry should be for utility since you will be paying a higher fuel bill to lug that cargo around.