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12-22-2003, 11:13 PM
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What is a good tool set to get for working on your car. What are some essential tools that you need? I'm looking to get a tool set, probably in the price range of 150 to 200 dollars. For like, intermediate engine work, suspension, steering, brakes, etc.
For example, I was changing my rear brakes, and I was wondering why I couldn't freaking compress the cylinder. Then my neighbor came by and told me that I needed the special ratchet attachment thing. Special and work specific tools like that.
For example, I was changing my rear brakes, and I was wondering why I couldn't freaking compress the cylinder. Then my neighbor came by and told me that I needed the special ratchet attachment thing. Special and work specific tools like that.
12-22-2003, 11:33 PM
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lol, exactly what I told my parents for christmas, buy me a nice tool box and $200 worth of tools. You can buy like 192 piece sets for cheap, but my advice is going with a decent name brand, nothing walmart, heh.
I'm hoping they got craftsman, they have a lifetime warranty. Snap-on makes amazing tools as well, but they are expensive as can be.
hope that helps a bit.
Dr.
I'm hoping they got craftsman, they have a lifetime warranty. Snap-on makes amazing tools as well, but they are expensive as can be.
hope that helps a bit.
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12-23-2003, 12:13 AM
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Go Craftsman, my set survived 4 engine swaps, 2 tranny jobs and a whole ****load of other stuffs. $200 should get you a whole lot of tools from Craftsman, hit up your local Sears for the X-mas specials 
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12-23-2003, 05:13 AM
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Originally posted by -HyJynX-
Id go with craftsman, great tools and a good warrenty.
Id go with craftsman, great tools and a good warrenty.
actually I can't stand Bob Vila, I'm just being stupid ignore this post entirely
12-23-2003, 05:16 AM
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dude.. you dont need a 'special ratchet' thing to compress the piston.. i jes changed mine 3 days ago.. i just used those adjustable pliers and turned it.. took a while but i got it done..
and yeah.. $200 bucks worth of sockets and wrenches would do wonders!
damn.. i shoulda asked this question a few weeks ago.. this thread will help me on purchasing a new tool kit since the house i moved out of has all the great items there..
and yeah.. $200 bucks worth of sockets and wrenches would do wonders!
damn.. i shoulda asked this question a few weeks ago.. this thread will help me on purchasing a new tool kit since the house i moved out of has all the great items there..
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12-23-2003, 09:30 AM
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Originally posted by rbboyl
Yeah, that's the front brake cylinders. C clamp works with those. but he rear cylinders needed to be turned. kinda strange. Took 5 minutes with the attachment.
Yeah, that's the front brake cylinders. C clamp works with those. but he rear cylinders needed to be turned. kinda strange. Took 5 minutes with the attachment.
12-23-2003, 11:12 AM
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no ****, dude. i need to start compiling my "master mechanic wannabe" toolset. first, i need the toolbox, then a basic set of Craftsman (or similar quality tools), then maybe some power tools, then... hold up a minute... ***k that, my broke *** needs some money first.
12-23-2003, 11:25 AM
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lol first work, then buy.
I got a lil tip for you guys. Go looking around for broken craftsman tools, like at yard sales and such. Take em back to sears and they will trade it in for a new one with no hassle at all.
I got a lil tip for you guys. Go looking around for broken craftsman tools, like at yard sales and such. Take em back to sears and they will trade it in for a new one with no hassle at all.
12-23-2003, 01:21 PM
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right now sears has a good deal on the craftsman 250 piece tool set for $199.
me, i just bought a cheap stanley toolset from wal-mart that included a 4' tall box and 250 piece toolset all for $99 bucks. i dont care if stanley isnt as good as craftsman but i think i got a deal of a lifetime. so far i've broken the 1/2 to 3/8 adapter, but a friend of mine that's a mechanic says he breaks those all the time and he uses matco, mac, and snap on tools. All tools eventually break, its just the warranty that makes a good tool.
me, i just bought a cheap stanley toolset from wal-mart that included a 4' tall box and 250 piece toolset all for $99 bucks. i dont care if stanley isnt as good as craftsman but i think i got a deal of a lifetime. so far i've broken the 1/2 to 3/8 adapter, but a friend of mine that's a mechanic says he breaks those all the time and he uses matco, mac, and snap on tools. All tools eventually break, its just the warranty that makes a good tool.