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06-17-2022, 10:15 AM | #1 |
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Recommendations on a tool kit for the car?
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Any recommendations on a small tool kit to keep in the car? Couple screwdrivers, one ratchet, set of sockets. The sets I've seen so far a little more comprehensive than I would need. Something that fits in spare tire well would be great. Thanks! |
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I have one of these as my track day tool kit. Not a huge fan of the ratchets but they get the job done. In the winter time these usually go on sale for like 20 bucks off.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-309-...-in/5001996759
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06-18-2022, 12:37 PM | #3 |
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i would recommend getting a bag with a zipper from your local tool supply store and building your own kit, especially if room is a factor.
in the bag get a couple screwdrivers, a 3/8 ratchet, a socket rail to put some common sockets, some common wrenches, any other tools you may commonly use in a road side repair, maybe a bottle of fix-a-flat, or i have kept a 1/2" drive impact to change the tire easier. It really depends on what you feel you are going to do roadside vs available space. |
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i've got a pretty typical tool bag i throw in all my vehicles.
it starts with a simple bag https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-s...ets-61168.html then 1/4 and 3/8" sockets https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-...-pc-62303.html https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-...-pc-61954.html always a volt meter to troubleshoot electrical issues that arise https://www.harborfreight.com/electr...ter-63759.html a multi-bit screwdriver or two https://www.harborfreight.com/4-in-1...dle-61988.html wire stripper https://www.harborfreight.com/7-inch...ter-98410.html wire cutter https://www.harborfreight.com/micro-...ter-90708.html and some e-sockets for the seat bolts. https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-...-pc-67898.html i also throw in a butane soldering iron, some solder, and a handful of zipties from my garage mega-bag as well for good measure. https://smile.amazon.com/Soldering-M...NsaWNrPXRydWU= https://www.harborfreight.com/11-inc...100-34637.html this covers just about anything that is roadside-fixable for me at least. anything that needs more likely isn't much of a roadside fix anymore.
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I put a fanny pack with a zipper around the passenger seat headrest (facing the back of the car) and put in 2 of each of the following short and long 3/8ths 10mm, 12mm,14mm sockets. I keep 16mm - 22mm 1/2" impact sockets as well. A 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm wrench.
Associated ratchets, zip ties, metal zip ties, and a foot of DEI sleeving. In a little box in the trunk I keep spare plugs, hose clamps, wire strippers, needle nose pliers, an extending magnet, flashlight, vacuum caps, a spare cam position sensor, a spare MAP sensor. Other notable mentions- a roll of shop towels goes under the passenger seat, jump pack goes under the passenger seat, and a spare quart of oil is tied up in a plastic bag in the trunk as well. A blanket and spare socks. I've needed all these things and not had them in my life. Never again
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Add a TP roll and you got everything I ever needed.
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I've got screwdrivers, pliers, jumper cables and a breaker bar/socket.
So far haven't needed them for my car. It's been fairly well made. What's got the most use is an umbrella.
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I wouldn't find a reason to carry too many tools. The most I would need is a 10mm wrench for changing a car battery, and a tire iron for changing flats.
Agreed what you really should have is AAA or roadside assistance. Last edited by radroach; 06-21-2022 at 05:46 PM. |
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I keep one of these in my car at all times. I've used 3 times, mostly for helping other people out. Lots of goodies.
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