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ryoma 02-16-2016 08:55 PM

be weary of the 12 point sockets. I personally prefer the 6 point ones since there is less of a chance of rounding out your bolts/nuts. and a long breaker bar is always a good idea. the one I have is only 1 ft long and sometimes I have to use a cheater bar on it since it doesn't give enough leverage on the tighter bolts. also on that note, a cheater bar is always nice. I use the extension handle on my floor jack since it can screw right off and is hollow to fit a ratchet or breaker bar inside

stevesnj 02-16-2016 09:28 PM

Just look for all Metric sets. Unless you have an older American car you work on. I think most modern American cars use metric. But spend money on a torque wrench too. This is a must as you over tighten just one bolt it could cause.....

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slyphen 02-17-2016 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Calum (Post 2550417)
I got two of these, one each for my kids. They go on sale for $300 pretty often. If you live anywhere near a Canadian border I'd highly recommend these or any of there hand tools.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ma...-0589295p.html

that look really good, but for now its out of my price range :/ thanks for the suggestion tho, i might look into it later on.

zberz 02-19-2016 10:32 PM

Definitely recommend a quality torque wrench. I've bought two Precision Instruments wrenches and love them both. Heard they are a supplier for Snapon and others. Take care of your wrench and it'll last.

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ScoobySubie14 02-20-2016 09:14 AM

Even though i have a tool box and access to a shop with 4 lifts and there tools, i always keep this in my trunk as well as a flat head and a phillips. its never let me down other then crankshaft bolts or the very few extra large bolts. I pulled the motor out of my 240 using this set. http://toolguyd.com/craftsman-max-ax...t-and-sockets/

TheWhiteWizard13 06-08-2017 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-awesome (Post 2550112)
don't forget a good ol' breaker bar for bolts that you don't want (or shouldn't use) an impact on.

what kind of breaker bar do you have?

SuperTom 06-26-2017 06:02 PM

Good Breaker bar, some craftsmen deep sockets and harbor freight cutoff wheel are my most used tools and low profile jack.

huynh_FRanciS 06-28-2017 04:23 AM

+1 with the breaker bar. Can't go wrong with the harbor freight 1/2 inch


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