Basic tools
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Basic tools
So as I'm moving into my first house I find myself with next to no tools, let alone some for my car. My question is: would anyone have a list of basic tools that would prove helpful in order for me to do basic bolt on upgrades, oil changes, and things like that?
6th Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,551
From: Texas
RE: Basic tools
around christmas time sears has a deal on 2XX peice socket tool sets.. very well worth it.
ALSO you will learn that a set of ratcheting wrenches with flex heads are a must... TRUST me.. get em
most every bolt on your stang is metric but it never hurts to have both
ALSO you will learn that a set of ratcheting wrenches with flex heads are a must... TRUST me.. get em
most every bolt on your stang is metric but it never hurts to have both
5th Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,955
From: Maryland
RE: Basic tools
yeah they usually come in a set with standard and metric, theres theres little black toolboxes with 4 red drawers,(maybe 5 i dont wanna check right now)its a hell of a deal really, comes with sockets(a whole set), all wrenches size like 7-25mm? and their standard equivelent, allen wrenches, just about every size you're ever gonna use and adapters and extentions for different size drives, its a craftsman and its freaking sweet to have. Also pick up a rubber mallet and a breaker bar lol never know when ur gonna need em.
Mustang Nazi
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 13,444
From: Texas, baby
RE: Basic tools
I used to only buy Craftsman and I have a few Snap on tools. But, recently I have only bought Kobalt from Lowes. They have a lifetime warranty and a lil less $$ than Craftsman. I have been VERY happy with them.
My starter list would be:
Socket set with SAE and metric in 3/8 drive
wrenches, both SAE and metric
swivel
short, medium and long extensions for ratchet
3/8 ratchet
set of screw drivers
a small extending mirror
an extending magnet
set of allen wrenches
set of feeler gauges
5/8 spark plug sicket (straight wall for mod motors)
channel locks
pliers
vice-grips
needle nose pliers
My starter list would be:
Socket set with SAE and metric in 3/8 drive
wrenches, both SAE and metric
swivel
short, medium and long extensions for ratchet
3/8 ratchet
set of screw drivers
a small extending mirror
an extending magnet
set of allen wrenches
set of feeler gauges
5/8 spark plug sicket (straight wall for mod motors)
channel locks
pliers
vice-grips
needle nose pliers
6th Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,551
From: Texas
RE: Basic tools
ORIGINAL: 1SLO85
I used to only buy Craftsman and I have a few Snap on tools. But, recently I have only bought Kobalt from Lowes. They have a lifetime warranty and a lil less $$ than Craftsman. I have been VERY happy with them.
My starter list would be:
Socket set with SAE and metric in 3/8 drive
wrenches, both SAE and metric
swivel
short, medium and long extensions for ratchet
3/8 ratchet
set of screw drivers
a small extending mirror
an extending magnet
set of allen wrenches
set of feeler gauges
5/8 spark plug sicket (straight wall for mod motors)
channel locks
pliers
vice-grips
needle nose pliers
I used to only buy Craftsman and I have a few Snap on tools. But, recently I have only bought Kobalt from Lowes. They have a lifetime warranty and a lil less $$ than Craftsman. I have been VERY happy with them.
My starter list would be:
Socket set with SAE and metric in 3/8 drive
wrenches, both SAE and metric
swivel
short, medium and long extensions for ratchet
3/8 ratchet
set of screw drivers
a small extending mirror
an extending magnet
set of allen wrenches
set of feeler gauges
5/8 spark plug sicket (straight wall for mod motors)
channel locks
pliers
vice-grips
needle nose pliers
Mustang Nazi
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 13,444
From: Texas, baby
RE: Basic tools
ORIGINAL: H0SS302
kobalt sucks! if u dont have your reciept you cants get a new one... iv tried...
ORIGINAL: 1SLO85
I used to only buy Craftsman and I have a few Snap on tools. But, recently I have only bought Kobalt from Lowes. They have a lifetime warranty and a lil less $$ than Craftsman. I have been VERY happy with them.
My starter list would be:
Socket set with SAE and metric in 3/8 drive
wrenches, both SAE and metric
swivel
short, medium and long extensions for ratchet
3/8 ratchet
set of screw drivers
a small extending mirror
an extending magnet
set of allen wrenches
set of feeler gauges
5/8 spark plug sicket (straight wall for mod motors)
channel locks
pliers
vice-grips
needle nose pliers
I used to only buy Craftsman and I have a few Snap on tools. But, recently I have only bought Kobalt from Lowes. They have a lifetime warranty and a lil less $$ than Craftsman. I have been VERY happy with them.
My starter list would be:
Socket set with SAE and metric in 3/8 drive
wrenches, both SAE and metric
swivel
short, medium and long extensions for ratchet
3/8 ratchet
set of screw drivers
a small extending mirror
an extending magnet
set of allen wrenches
set of feeler gauges
5/8 spark plug sicket (straight wall for mod motors)
channel locks
pliers
vice-grips
needle nose pliers
4th Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,541
From: Durham, NC
RE: Basic tools
Here's what i consideragood set oftools:
1/4", 3/8", 1/2"rachet, extension andsockets
3/8, 1/2" torque wrenches
Allen keys, metric/standard
Combination wrenches, metric/standard
40 extra 10mm sockets
Floor jack
4 jack stands
Multimeter
Screwdrivers (flat, philips, torx)
Someother tools i consider worthy:
Oil filter wrenches
Vacuum pump/hand pump
Rear brake tool (the cube)
Channel locks
Vice grips
1/4", 3/8", 1/2"rachet, extension andsockets
3/8, 1/2" torque wrenches
Allen keys, metric/standard
Combination wrenches, metric/standard
40 extra 10mm sockets
Floor jack
4 jack stands
Multimeter
Screwdrivers (flat, philips, torx)
Someother tools i consider worthy:
Oil filter wrenches
Vacuum pump/hand pump
Rear brake tool (the cube)
Channel locks
Vice grips