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ryoma · 02-16-2016, 07:55 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, 08:28 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.....

slyphen · 02-16-2016, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum

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, 09:32 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, 08:14 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, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-awesome

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, 05:02 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, 03:23 AM

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

02-16-2016, 07:55 PM	#15
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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 __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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..... __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

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zberz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2015 Lightning Red BRZ Location: U.S. Posts: 190 Thanks: 245 Thanked 131 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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. sent from my phone using black magic

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ScoobySubie14 Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 Subaru brz limited Location: pinellas park, FL Posts: 26 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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/

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huynh_FRanciS Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Black Scion FR-S Location: San Jose Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	+1 with the breaker bar. Can't go wrong with the harbor freight 1/2 inch

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