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Dec 23, 2012, 12:04 PM
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I like you man, you sound serious about wanting to learn, and that you'll do what it takes. Some people on here are pretty stupid but you sound like you have potential to do some great things. For starting off, I would grab a 1/2" torque wrench, as you will need this to torque your wheels when installing them. I have a 3/8" torque wrench at work, but I rarely use it. Craftsman tools are perfect for use at home and that's what I would pick up if I were you. Good luck man, if you need any help don't hesitate to message me.
Dec 23, 2012, 12:20 PM
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I like you man, you sound serious about wanting to learn, and that you'll do what it takes. Some people on here are pretty stupid but you sound like you have potential to do some great things. For starting off, I would grab a 1/2" torque wrench, as you will need this to torque your wheels when installing them. I have a 3/8" torque wrench at work, but I rarely use it. Craftsman tools are perfect for use at home and that's what I would pick up if I were you. Good luck man, if you need any help don't hesitate to message me.
ok 1/2" torque wrench it is, need the leverage for the tires anyways! can i also use it on the oil drain plug? i believe the torque is somewhere between 15 and 20 !
is this a good tool set? it's perfect for my budget and leaves me a good amount of money for a good quality torque wrench!
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-evolv...&blockType=G15
thank you! will do! it's great meeting people like you who are willing to help me out!
Dec 23, 2012, 12:24 PM
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thank you! I am serious, when i want to learn something i'll always find my way of getting to learn it if its watching it through youtube, or doing it myself. thank you! still young and got 1 more year of high school after this! I'm trying to experience all the things i can that can put me out there!
ok 1/2" torque wrench it is, need the leverage for the tires anyways! can i also use it on the oil drain plug? i believe the torque is somewhere between 15 and 20 !
is this a good tool set? it's perfect for my budget and leaves me a good amount of money for a good quality torque wrench!
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-evolv...&blockType=G15
thank you! will do! it's great meeting people like you who are willing to help me out!
ok 1/2" torque wrench it is, need the leverage for the tires anyways! can i also use it on the oil drain plug? i believe the torque is somewhere between 15 and 20 !
is this a good tool set? it's perfect for my budget and leaves me a good amount of money for a good quality torque wrench!
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-evolv...&blockType=G15
thank you! will do! it's great meeting people like you who are willing to help me out!
Dec 23, 2012, 12:32 PM
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any recommendations on torque wrenches?
Dec 23, 2012, 12:38 PM
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ok! and i've heard about that i have to just look for a (i think it's called) breaker bar? to remove the lugs? and ok ! i'm pretty sure it has most of all the things i need to start off with the basics! it does leave me room from a really nice torque wrench >$100
any recommendations on torque wrenches?
any recommendations on torque wrenches?
Dec 23, 2012, 12:51 PM
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and this torque wrench
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micro...3&blockType=G3
and tool set in sears car ready for purchase soon when i am ready also! (i hope that torque wrench is good! it has a lifetime warranty on it!
Dec 23, 2012, 04:07 PM
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I wouldn't get Craftsman ratchets, they always go crappy after a few uses. I would get Stanley ratchets or something like that and Craftsman sockets. For the ratcheting wrenches, I know Sears has a set for 60 bucks right now both imperial and metric sizes, it's a Gearwrench brand and they work great. A breaker bar you can get from Autozone for $20, thats where mine was from and I've had it 4 years now. I put a 4 ft cheater bar on it once and stood on it to break one of those big axle bolts loose and it worked perfectly. Oh and a good flashlight. My snap-on one was 12 bucks on eBay, it's small but really heavy and solid and it's 220 lumens, it'll light up something 70 yards away or so, it's stupid bright.
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Dec 23, 2012, 04:49 PM
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This here is a great tool set for $100 IMO, I have been using it nonstop for the past 2 years. So far none of the sockets have cracked or gotten broken. It includes pretty much everything you will need to do basic work on the car and around the house. The tool set is also small enough that it can fit in the backseat floorboard.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...a#.UNemAOTBGSo
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...a#.UNemAOTBGSo
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Dec 23, 2012, 05:03 PM
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I wouldn't get Craftsman ratchets, they always go crappy after a few uses. I would get Stanley ratchets or something like that and Craftsman sockets. For the ratcheting wrenches, I know Sears has a set for 60 bucks right now both imperial and metric sizes, it's a Gearwrench brand and they work great. A breaker bar you can get from Autozone for $20, thats where mine was from and I've had it 4 years now. I put a 4 ft cheater bar on it once and stood on it to break one of those big axle bolts loose and it worked perfectly. Oh and a good flashlight. My snap-on one was 12 bucks on eBay, it's small but really heavy and solid and it's 220 lumens, it'll light up something 70 yards away or so, it's stupid bright.
and for the breaker bar i'll just do that and a light ill get one too!
thanks!
This here is a great tool set for $100 IMO, I have been using it nonstop for the past 2 years. So far none of the sockets have cracked or gotten broken. It includes pretty much everything you will need to do basic work on the car and around the house. The tool set is also small enough that it can fit in the backseat floorboard.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...a#.UNemAOTBGSo
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...a#.UNemAOTBGSo
Dec 23, 2012, 05:15 PM
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Sears has their sets on sale at like 50% off for xmas...take a walk down and go see what you can get...100.00 will go a long way and while I dont like all their tooks and indeed they have lost quality in recnt years for what your after and how you will be using them will be fine.
Dec 23, 2012, 05:22 PM
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Sears has their sets on sale at like 50% off for xmas...take a walk down and go see what you can get...100.00 will go a long way and while I dont like all their tooks and indeed they have lost quality in recnt years for what your after and how you will be using them will be fine.
Dec 23, 2012, 05:44 PM
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for the money craftsman can have good sets. but you REALLLY need to look at what they come with. Even with their more expensive sets, you'll be needing some stuff that's not there, depending on what you get into with the car. What craftsman will do is throw in a bunch of BS that you don't need, that's cheap, to make a good 75piece kit be labels as a "125 pieces!"
probably can be better off buying smaller sets. just buy a 2 different ratchets, and a set of metric sockets in both shallow and deep. Also, extensions of various lengths. Then, a full set of wrenches in metric. It won't be 200 pieces, but it will be the stuff you need. You'll always need more though, like prybars, etc. Craftsman stuff, though no longer all USA made, still has a warranty that they honor quite well (only applies to hand tools, not power tools).
probably can be better off buying smaller sets. just buy a 2 different ratchets, and a set of metric sockets in both shallow and deep. Also, extensions of various lengths. Then, a full set of wrenches in metric. It won't be 200 pieces, but it will be the stuff you need. You'll always need more though, like prybars, etc. Craftsman stuff, though no longer all USA made, still has a warranty that they honor quite well (only applies to hand tools, not power tools).
Dec 23, 2012, 06:16 PM
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alright 1/2" breaker bar and long wall sockets in amazon cart for purchase soon,
and this torque wrench
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micro...3&blockType=G3
and tool set in sears car ready for purchase soon when i am ready also! (i hope that torque wrench is good! it has a lifetime warranty on it!
and this torque wrench
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micro...3&blockType=G3
and tool set in sears car ready for purchase soon when i am ready also! (i hope that torque wrench is good! it has a lifetime warranty on it!
Dec 23, 2012, 06:32 PM
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for the money craftsman can have good sets. but you REALLLY need to look at what they come with. Even with their more expensive sets, you'll be needing some stuff that's not there, depending on what you get into with the car. What craftsman will do is throw in a bunch of BS that you don't need, that's cheap, to make a good 75piece kit be labels as a "125 pieces!"
probably can be better off buying smaller sets. just buy a 2 different ratchets, and a set of metric sockets in both shallow and deep. Also, extensions of various lengths. Then, a full set of wrenches in metric. It won't be 200 pieces, but it will be the stuff you need. You'll always need more though, like prybars, etc. Craftsman stuff, though no longer all USA made, still has a warranty that they honor quite well (only applies to hand tools, not power tools).
probably can be better off buying smaller sets. just buy a 2 different ratchets, and a set of metric sockets in both shallow and deep. Also, extensions of various lengths. Then, a full set of wrenches in metric. It won't be 200 pieces, but it will be the stuff you need. You'll always need more though, like prybars, etc. Craftsman stuff, though no longer all USA made, still has a warranty that they honor quite well (only applies to hand tools, not power tools).
alright cool i'll get this when i am ready!
thanks