Tehnation Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm looking to invest up to $100-$150 dollars for a new set of tools to work on my car. Anyone have any recommendations for something that has a lot of what I need to get a lot of work done on a 2005 lgt? I'm about to do suspension work, bushings, sways, and anything else that may need to be changed. So I imagine I need 1/2 inch set, and 3/8's for general stuff, 1/4 would be nice as well. Anyone know any good sets? This one caught my eye. Sears Craftsman 182 Piece Tool Set with 3 Drawer Chest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongzilla Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thats looks like something I started out with. Then I started buying tools piece by piece as I need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted August 29, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted August 29, 2012 i have used this for everything i've done on my car. Crescent® 148 Piece Professional Tool Set (CTK148MP) - 2 Pack i store it in the trunk well in the storage bin. I just cut out a slot for it, and it fits perfectly under the trunk liner. to this day, the best purchase I've made for my car. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 ^I have two of those but I got them from costco with a coupon for $79 each AND THE BOX WRENCH ENDS ARE RACHETING! WOO!!! They do not come with racheting wrenches anymore. BOO!!! OP, how exactly do you plan to put stuff back together without a TQ wrench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 The craftsman sets are fine if you buy them through sears so you can get replacements when they break (and they will, eventually). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 ^I have two of those but I got them from costco with a coupon for $79 each AND THE BOX WRENCH ENDS ARE RACHETING! WOO!!! They do not come with racheting wrenches anymore. BOO!!! OP, how exactly do you plan to put stuff back together without a TQ wrench? Start telling me when you go to Costco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted August 29, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted August 29, 2012 i dont use a torque wrench. after using them in the past, I just estimate. Obviously, I wouldn't used this technique when torquing down cylinder heads....... "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 http://www.leatherman.com/product/Crunch get-r-done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 OP, rather than buying a full set like most of us did, I advise you to get separate sets. Here is what you should buy: Start here: http://www.harborfreight.com/# Buy these: -Ratchets http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/hand-tool-sets/52-piece-socket-set-35338-568.html -Offset Wrenches http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/wrenches/8-piece-metric-offset-box-wrench-set-32042.html -Ratcheting Wrenches http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/wrenches/5-piece-metric-flex-head-combo-wrench-set-68953.html -Breaker Bar http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pry-bars/38-drive-17-breaker-bar-67931.html -The all important through sockets http://www.harborfreight.com/21-piece-saemetric-go-thru-socket-set-67974.html Get a a decent torque wrench, not from harbor freight lol. This puts your total at $80. I can attest that though these tools are very cheap, they are reliable for their purposes. Don't try to break bolts with anything but the 6-point sockets in the ratcheting set. I've had all of these sets for many years now and through all of the tossing, hammering, and anger I've taken out on them they still function the same as when I got them. Granted, the socket set didn't function as well as other high-end craftsman sets simply due to the fact that they dont have as many teeth inside. This set up is GREAT for a beginner, hell if I had the variation of tools here, my 4 hours jobs could have easily taken 1 hour. The things one does when he/she doesn't have offset wrenches with ratcheting wrenches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 ^Thats probably perfect + the tq wrench as stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Oh yeah, looks like they have a coupon to be used before the 31st. Better act fast. http://images.harborfreight.com/cpi/emails/3512/a/images/20offa_01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 A set of metric deep-socket air-tool-capable sockets from OReilly's or other auto parts store will give you a worthy socket to lean on with a breaker bar. Mine were $20, and worth every penny. :-) Harbor Freight is a good place to start for tools, even the torque wrench. If you break them, you can buy another set, or upgrade that one thing to better quality. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 ^Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmith40a Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 OP, I would go with the set you have in your first post. Lifetime warranty and there is room in the top of the box to put specialty/extra tools not included. Easy, portable and you can add on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Def a fan of buying smaller sets and adding pieces as you go. Don't forget a floor jack and stands, and/or ramps. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 OP, I would go with the set you have in your first post. Lifetime warranty and there is room in the top of the box to put specialty/extra tools not included. Easy, portable and you can add on to it. ^If he got the first set he would only have $22 left over for a torque wrench or "other tools" On the other hand, he could go to home of da pot after and buy this: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202021296/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=tool+box&storeId=10051#.UD5n8qPUSIA It's useless to even have a 1/4 drive set on anything related to suspension. Why waste so much money on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripemeat Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 buy a 10, 12, 14, 17, 19mm of every tool and you'll be able to pull the motor in your driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazdaslo Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 http://www.mcmaster.com/# the only website you will ever need, tools you can pass down through the generations, same day shipping, amazing customer service, and the best-website-ever oh, sorry not the "cheapest garbage that will break", but have some pride, you can judge a many by the tools he keeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I get most of my tools from Harbor Freight, they usually have a 20% off coupon, look for the back of the motor trend magazine or similar... I'd go get some Craftsman ratchet from Sears, because those do break a lot quicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 oh, sorry not the "cheapest garbage that will break", but have some pride, you can judge a many by the tools he keeps No offence but that sort of materialistic elitist nonsense is not only best kept around the BMW crowd, is insulting and not helpful. Its financially foolish for someone who uses tools infrequently to spend more than they need to just to satisfy their ego. If you need to satisfy your ego and don't wrench often, spend that money on go-fast bits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It's also foolish of one to not read the OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 My vote is go with the Craftsman, better quality and a warranty. I personally only buy tools from Harbor Freight if I only have a 1 - 2 time use for it. I've had several tools from Harbor Freight break on me and it's fustrating as hell when you're in a middle of a project. Spend a little extra and go with a better quality tools. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 pend a little extra and go with a better quality racheting wrenches and torque wrenches. Fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have a similar Craftsman set as your link with a different box (no drawers), and then sprung for a 19mm deep, a 1/2" extension, and a 3/8" and 1/2" torque wrench. So far I've always had the tools I needed for the Subaru with that setup. Rhino ramps are great to have and a nice floor jack and locking jack stands. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have random tools all over the house and keep losing shit. Get a 200 pc set Kobalt from Lowes and call it a day. Lifetime warranty too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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