TOOL BOX TOUR/ MOBILE MECHANIC SETUP!

Welcome to a tour of my tool boxes and take a look at my setup.

[@mlieser1230]

Great setup! Simple and straight to the point. You are the first small setup mobile tech who I saw carry a generator, air compressor, and a welder. My favorite ratchet was a Mac 3/8 flexhead with the hard red handle. Wish Mac still made them with that handle!

[@icsivan]

I don’t know how mobile guys do it without at least a compressor and generator. I’ve seen guys carry inverters, but generator is way better. Plus it fits fine in the truck. Thanks for watching.

[@amishadowbanned6264]

Great video, from one mobile mechanic to another.

[@icsivan]

Thank you, you should check out my newer setup. I have another video on it.

[@devinsimmons7947]

Great set up im trying to get a little organized myself... just a tip here but take your batteries out of the tool when you put them up in a mobile rig... I learned the hard way by having a grinder cut a hole in one of my boxes on the highway.

[@icsivan]

Thanks. You should check out my new setup.

[@davidholland5619]

Another must have :Magnetic pick up tools a must have the small and larger size ones for when you drop a nut bolt wrench etc down the gaps of engine compartment

[@jeremykeith3152]

I don’t know why but I always enjoy tool box tour videos! Awesome IVAN. It has been so hot down here in SD this past weekend

[@icsivan]

Jeremy Keith Hey, so do I that’s why I d ex used to make one. Thanks, yes it’s been so hot, I’m out in Santee/La Mesa area so we feel the heat a bit more.

[@javi201]

Dang bro that's alot of tools!!!! I'm out here with my styrofoam cup!!!! " Spare tools sir, spare tools" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@icsivan]

Javier LOL. My inventory keeps growing too, I’m at the point we’re I need a utility box.

[@thebackwoodsmechanic5029]

I do mobile repairs too dude. I have certain days at my garage, other days I travel but I work on commercial equiptment and fleet vehicles for industrial Laundry factories and I do boat motors time to time . I like the set up, nothing fancy but its everything you need .

[@icsivan]

Nothing Fancy! All this Snap-On, Matco, and Cornwell stuff sure is fancy priced. Lol. The biggest jobs I do are head gaskets timing chains/ belts and transmissions/ clutches. If I can do them comfortably and without doing half ass work, I’m cool with the tools I have. All my specialty ones are mostly in my home garage along with other sets I have, but yeah I get by pretty good with my setup. So far.

[@doucettemobileautoservice7229]

Nice setup. I have a 3 box system as well on my truck. Stay wrenching

[@icsivan]

Thank you. I’m running out storage, so looking into getting a utility truck soon.

[@brian_youtube]

Nice video, interesting to see how you have that organized.

[@icsivan]

Thank you, since I’m running out of storage area I’m planning on getting a utility truck soon. Will make another video then. Thanks for watching.

[@Galdyone]

Greeting from Oceanside, I have the same 3 box setup for work, it took me about two yrs to set it up to be the most efficient. I had to get creative with the limited space. I do general maintenance everything from tree work to plumbing, fencing and landscaping

[@icsivan]

Nice. What truck do you have?

[@Galdyone]

@@icsivan I have a ford F150

[@iowafoxoutdoors_8838]

Mac/Proto would be my favorite USA maker of Ratchets and I also am a fan of the Napa Carlyle ratchets! Great video I like your setup!

[@icsivan]

Those are nice, I like the Mac flex heads with the button it has to lock in place. It’s flush with the ratchet so it doesn’t get in the way like the Snap-On.

[@TyroneMarshhh]

Nice setup mine will be sort of similar to this I don’t do primarily mobile mechanic work but I have a Landscaping/Construction company and I have a need for multiple tools when out on the job site or in case of any repairs I need to make to equipment while away from home and the the 1 tool box I have now in my truck isn’t enough room so I will be buying two side tool boxes to go along with the the one I currently have now at the front, until I get enough income to get a utility body like you have now.

[@icsivan]

Thanks dude. Hey man we all start somewhere. Keep on working hard and you’ll have a utility truck in no time. 💪🏼

[@willhamilton9121]

Nice setup, love me the proto-mac ratchets

[@icsivan]

One of my favorite ratchets

[@CCP600]

I have that same fan in my car, I love that little thing

[@icsivan]

Me too lol. Helps me a lot during the summer heat.

[@nigman2023]

Nice setup man!!!

[@icsivan]

Thanks

[@ollieonwheels1]

Love the setup I’m working out of a crv and still buying tools lol and need more room, gonna have to upgrade love your organization

[@icsivan]

Wow! I respect the hustle, but yes having a truck or van makes it much more easy to store and keep organize.

[@williamduff9296]

Hey bro, gearwhrench bolt biters! Dude used them 3 times and they worded awesome ! I got the 90 dollar set so have mostly what a diy guy like myself would need! Cool truck tour

[@icsivan]

I watched project farm truck do a video on stripped bolt sockets, and those performed poorly. I really like my snap on spiral sockets. Worked well for me.

[@aayesher9400]

I always wondered about the zurich scanners. Can you do a review?

[@410AutoTech]

Awesome set up !!!

[@icsivan]

Thanks man.

[@MrCee-eq9fe]

Nice set up

[@icsivan]

Thank you.

[@marc.ambrose-brown]

Impressive!

[@icsivan]

Update video coming soon.

[@VillagransPitStop]

Love it man 🤩❤️

[@icsivan]

Villagrans Pit Stop Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@art.vrodriguez530]

Muy buen equipo de trabajo Ivan saludos desde tierras AZTEKAS (MÈXICO)

[@icsivan]

Muchas Gracias. Te invito a que mires mi otro video. Ya conseguí troke mas grande y mas equipo. Muy pronto haré otro, ya que sigue creciendo mi negocio.

[@DavesWheeling]

I have a milwaukee packout box, been really wanting to get a bed toolbox, i just dont want to have to remove my tonneu cover as i like my belongings covered. Might have to go that route though. Love the setup you have

[@MegaDysart]

I had the same problem, just bought a box that fits between the bed rails and is short enough to fit under the cover. Works great

[@icsivan]

That’s how I started, but with the ridgid setup the theee boxes. But now I have a service truck, will do a video soon on my setup.

[@asid731]

Nice video! I really like the set up! Have you ever worked out of a van? I’ve been working out of a van for about 10 years now. This seems like an easier way to organize and access tools.

[@icsivan]

A Sid Not much of a Van guy myself, plus I got my compressor which I use a lot and generator, which throw a lot of exhaust fumes. I’m saving up to buy a truck with a utility box. I find them more practical.

[@garrisong]

Mac axis is probably my favorite ratchet but I’m also a big fan of my stahlwille 3/8 locking flex head ratchet. As for pliers I agree snap on are my favorite only bad thing is here in the mid west they are prone to rust.

[@icsivan]

Those Mac ratchets are nice. One thing I love about Cali, hardly any rust.

[@winnabegobob1547]

I like your setup

[@icsivan]

Thanks.

[@devenwillie3590]

I just recently went from being mobile in a box truck that was awesome with a big back door woth a lift and woth a easy access side door cabover to a shop if you would ever be interested it a available option for sale!!!

[@icsivan]

I appreciate it, but I’m more of a utility truck guy. I’m planning on buying one at the beginning of 2021.

[@NIS_ONE]

I might be interested if you still have it for sale..

[@dcoslet1]

Have you tried the new SK teardrop ratchets handles are similar to the Marco I’ve got a 3/8 I like it a lot

[@OneMechanic]

Well done :-)

[@JohnBrinkPhoto]

An impressive setup of about everything you would run into "out there". You didn't mention what scanner you use. Also, do you subscribe to Alldata or Identafix?

[@icsivan]

I did, the scanner is a Zurich Zr-Pro. Yes, I am subscribed to identifix. Thanks for checking my video out, if you haven’t I welcome you to subscribe. Thank you.

[@brianbennett4706]

My go to pliers are snap on high leverage pliers

[@icsivan]

Those are some good pliers.

[@scrambler350]

KNIPEX are definitely the best when it comes to pliers.

[@icsivan]

They sure are! Especially the groove joint pliers, I’ve tried others and they suck. They’re so good all the tool truck brands sell them lol.

[@briantruck2284]

Tools might be more expensive then truck

[@icsivan]

Depends what people are willing to pay for either or used.

[@briantruck2284]

@@icsivan good video Random but eat healthy

[@me0two]

Make sure you take those jackstands to Harbor freight and get them swapped out they are known to fail if they are the ones I think they are

[@icsivan]

CW Mobile Repair llc They’re not, I checked the part number as soon as I heard about the recall. I still did get some new 3 ton from Ac delco, just to play it safe.

[@benhood5373]

@ICS Ivan Do you use repair software like Prodemand or Identifix? I am currently a GM tech but thinking about going mobile. What do you do when it is raining or storming outside? Living in Louisiana we get most of our rain/ storms in the afternoon majority of the time.

[@icsivan]

I use identifix, but it’s pricy for a dingle tech. Also keep great relationships with your past employers or co workers. Anytime I need diagrams, specs or any info I call my buddy/ old coworker and they have Mitchell and identifix. As for the weather, I live in San Diego, Ca, we get minimal rain. I do keep a 10ft waterproof umbrella though, helps with the rain and hot sun. I also see some techs that have canopies, but too much in my opinion.

[@benhood5373]

@@icsivan thanks for the reply and info!

[@nickpersenaire4443]

I know it's not tool truck quality but I love my carlye ratchets.

[@icsivan]

Nick Persenaire They’re pretty good ratchets, I honestly think there the same as Snap On they are extremely similar.

[@emiliojorge5794]

How much do u have invested in the tools? Thank you

[@icsivan]

As of now roughly around 15k

[@dorslv2342]

Klein slip joint pliers, 42 years and counting!

[@icsivan]

Nice! I Didn’t know Klein made slip joint pliers.

[@joshuaseer]

At 11:04 what kind of paint do you use on your sockets?

[@icsivan]

They come like that. Matco shallow impact sockets

[@joshuaseer]

With the yellow paint in the indicator?

[@lucyshenning5987]

Zuriach scanner any good? What you pay for it

[@icsivan]

It’s okay, for that price it’s one of the best ones I’ve found. Almost as good as my autel. I believe I paid $900.00 out the door, and i only did it because I found a coupon or else I wouldn’t have.

[@AdamQuiklikit]

I tried mounting my sockets horizontally once., that didn’t last long. I hit a few bumps and they were all in the bottom of my box.

[@icsivan]

Morgan Hatfield How did you mount them, the mechanic time savers socket holder I have is magnetic and holds them in place great. The only one I have issues with sometimes is my wrench holder. But the wrenches are heavy, and it’s only the bigger ones that fall at times.

[@AdamQuiklikit]

ICS Ivan in those time saver holders. It doesn’t help I have a f450 and the sites I go onto are rough enough to knock your drink out of the cup holder

[@jddickens7086]

Where did you get that wrench rack that has your snap on wrenches @7:28

[@icsivan]

It’s from mechanics time saver, either on Amazon or eBay.

[@asid731]

Are those weather guard tool boxes?

[@icsivan]

A Sid Yes sir, the side ones were white so I sanded them down and painted them with bed liner paint.

[@ryans8309]

Channellock 8" 748 End Cutting Long Reach Pliers

[@icsivan]

Ryan S Yes! Thanks for the info.👍🏻 One of my favorite pliers.

[@mattheweustis9506]

Me being a plumber gonna have to agree with Ryan!

[@dcoslet1]

When did Cromwell start selling Bluepoint

[@icsivan]

Which tool?

[@dcoslet1]

@@icsivan 1/4 sae sockets on the yellow holder

[@icsivan]

Oh. Those are not bluepoint they are blue power by Cornwell.

[@dcoslet1]

That’s what I figured but you said blue point

[@zacharybarcinas9503]

right on seems really busy

[@icsivan]

It sure is.

[@mattg6]

What part of San Diego do you service!!!

[@icsivan]

East San Diego and East county.

[@mattg6]

ICS Ivan I’m in El Cajon

[@icsivan]

Matt G6 Nice, that’s where I live.

[@mattg6]

Have u heard of Mario’s Family Clothing

[@larryburns7094]

Stubby milwaukeee 1/2 in & 3/8 stubby

[@sixtygrit9944]

You forgot to show us your guard dog... ;-)

[@icsivan]

Sixty Grit Sorry, but I can’t show you my security system. 🤣

[@sixtygrit9944]

BTW, great video! Concise and interesting.

[@thomasgeraghty5374]

Would a van be a nice set up. Seems pickups are costly. No room. And boxes are costly too.

[@icsivan]

Never been a fan of vans, I’m saving up for a service truck with a utility bed. It would be messy turning on my compressor or generator inside a van.

[@waynelee642]

Mac 90 tooth ratchet

[@icsivan]

Somebody else mentioned that, so I went out and bought a 3/8 locking flex head, 90 tooth Mac ratchet. It’s now my favorite.

[@jamesyarbrough4777]

"best slip joint pliers" ??? they all suck!

[@bamaboy6207]

cant figure out why he would help advertise to all the theives watching with an inventory an which box to hit first with most expensive tools!! smh!!

[@icsivan]

It’s also first come first serve! Lol

[@MiguelMartinez-hm1hg]

@@icsivan stay positive great video if somebody thinks on robb you it won't matter if is a shop garage or a truck they take it either way but if y if you have insurance this video help you a lot to see how much is lost 😎

[@icsivan]

@@MiguelMartinez-hm1hg Avery true, I since have upgraded to a service truck, with individual locks and I also park my truck inside a gated complex. Will be doing a video soon on my new setup.

[@MiguelMartinez-hm1hg]

@@icsivan very nice looking forward to see your service truck tour 👍 keep the hard work 💪💪

[@larrybarber38]

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[@fernandoboss1740]

Stop moving the dam camera too much geeze

[@icsivan]

Hahaha. Ok, I’m sorry geeze.

[@HomieHektor]

That’s what I was thinking...geeze 😂

[@briantruck2284]

I van would be better

[@icsivan]

For?