Tool Storage - HF’s Mini Tool Chest

[AbnRgr]

I have always maintained a minimal tool kit for roadside emergencies in each of my vehicles. Usually, that has meant a canvas tool bag thrown into a corner of the trunk. I had a similar set up for my Maverick until recently.

Harbor Freight has introduced an item that that I welcomed to replace my well worn canvas tool tote. Their Mini Steel Tool Box has a top compartment and two ball bearing slide drawers, each with a rubber drawer liner. Size-wise, the mini tool chest is perfect for dropping into the under the rear seat compartment on the driver’s side of my hybrid.

I have the top compartment loaded with a screwdriver set and a pair of slip pliers. The first drawer holds a 1/4” deep socket set with ratchet breaker bar handles. The second drawer is for a metric open and box combination wrench set. Separate from the tool box in the same under the seat location, I have an inexpensive cased 3/8” socket set and a plastic utility case for my tire plugging items. I like the convenience of HF’s product and recommend it as an accessory to other Maverick owners. Also, I would be interested in hearing what others believe are appropriate for rounding out my tool selection, perhaps a set of Vise-Grips?

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[matmondro]

Nice setup! A pair of vise-grips and perhaps a pair of needle nose pliers might be a good addition to your kit. Also, that set of cheap HF picks with the plastic handles, usually near the check-out, might be worth grabbing too. Can't tell you how many times I've used them working on my cars and sleds.

 

[Gpp]

By all means get vise grips,two,yes two 10 mm wrenches and 10 mm 1/4 drive sockets!.maybe a tape measure.yoo could keep on but you will run out of room.

 

[tkammen270]

I love the little tool boxes. I have a few and the HF ones are much better than the Kobalt ones. I picked up a Boxo tool roll to keep in my Maverick.

 

[LBCOX]

It was hard for me to visualize that "big" tool box fitting under the seat, so I went to HF...here's the specs:

Specifications
SKU(s)72431; Brand - U.S. GENERAL; Color - Black; Lockable (y/n) - No; Material - Steel/Aluminum;
Number of Compartments - 1; Product Height 6 in; Product Length 6 in.; Product Width 11 in.
Shipping Weight 6.15 lb.; Number of Drawers 2; Working Load 10 lb.

 

[CajunMick]

Nice toolbox, setup.
However, I am interested in an “in the bed” tool box. I have a small floor Jack, a 12 Vdc impact wrench, torque wrench, 12 Vdc air compressor, tow straps, and few other small items. A small bix of 12x12x30-34 long will work. I was hoping .Mrs Santa would put one under the tree, but nope. Birthday on 17th.

 

[LBCOX]

Went to HF...think I can get more tools under the seat without all the metal casing...no go for me.

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