Anyone else carry a tiny trolley jack and breaker bar in their trunk?
 

Cleaning out my retired daily driver, and transferring stuff into the BRZ.

For many years, I have carried a $30 trolly jack and $10 breaker bar with 19mm socket already attached. This way, a flat tire was a breeze compared to using the OEM widow maker.

Unfortunately, in the BRZ there are no bungee hooks mounted in the trunk, so I still need to figure out a way to secure it down. I may just put it in the rear foot wells, since that space is unused anyway.

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What about the jack stands?

Lmfao! :popcorn:

I would suggest a second spare tire, ...... and an air compressor ......:D


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Maybe something like this. It's not an OEM part, so that should be a definite perk for you.

I keep a 2 ton floor jack and some basic tools in the back, strapped down. I have the tools so why not keep them on me just in case? Plus I keep impact sockets the right size for my wife's and kid's cars in case they need help. And a lock out kit if it's not at work.

-Use a ratchet strap. I tried to put it all in the rear footwells but then I had to have the passenger seat all the way forward which sucks. Look under the floor in the trunk, you'll find spots for the strap

I just use the oem jack, but I do keep a extendable ratchet, sockets, a multitool, flashlight, jumper cables, a tire plug kit, and a 12v air compressor in the trunk...all fits in a 1'x7"x7" bag.

I used to until I started owning more reliable cars lol.

A reliable car doesn't prevent tire punctures!

I have a torque wrench, small multi-tool set (ratchet/sockets, multi-bit screwdriver, allen keys etc), extra quart of oil, and a first aid kit. These are in a small rubbermaid bin along with my steel-toes, hardhat and general work safety gear. Rubber feet on the bin so it doesn't slide around in the trunk when cornering.

99% of the time I am somewhere with cell service so if I did get into trouble help would only be a phone call away, but the odd time I'm out of service it's nice to be a little bit prepared.

The stock tools in the trunk can handle that so I don't feel a need to bring anything extra for a flat.

Exactly. It depends on the size of potholes in your area after ice has cracked the pavement.
We get some massive potholes that can blow out and crack a low profile tire and rim.

I'll check out the ratchet strap under the trunk mat idea. Thanks!

I carry some basic stuff too. I have two breaker bars, one for each of my car along with air compressor, first aid, gloves, old jacket (coz I live in Canada). I carry my old steel hydraulic jack in my other car and my newer aluminum jack in the BRZ. I drilled four slots in the truck hard mat and use velcro to hold by breaker bar. The jack and other stuff is in duffle bag.

Both of my cars are very reliable, but I believe in Murphy's law....if you have it, you will never get to use it and when you have to use it, you will not have it. So, I always keep it in hope of never get to use on side of the road!!!

Also, I hate those stock donut wheels and I learnt it the hard way when a pot hole bent my rim. If I am doing long trip, I take that out and put in one of my winter tire, so that I don't have to crawl at 80kph on highway.

This is true, weight savings for you :D

Have you actually changed a tire with your stock tools?
Often, the scissor jack is not stable on the side of a road (passenger side in particular, if the pavement ends, and gravel starts)
Also, some cars come with a short "T" handle that does not give enough torque to bust the lugs.
Some of us prefer a stable trolley jack and a long breaker bar, especially in a car the wife drives.