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Old 08-07-2020, 11:20 PM #16
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Lots of good tools have been mentioned, these are things that I like:
  • Another vote for impacts. Intermittent torquing from the impact does wonders on rusty bolts. I have had a Bosch 12v mini impact driver from before 4runner wrenching, and recently got the Bauer corded electric impact wrench from harbor freight for a bit more oomph. The bosch has a brake and its definitely a feature I wish the larger Bauer had. When you let of the trigger, its stocks spinning.
  • 6 ton Locking Jack Stands- I had the recall specials before, but went with these locking stands from northern tool: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...6194_200756194. 3 ton stands aren't really tall enough to use without extending a bunch. I like the 6 tons don't have to extend a lot to get everything supported
  • Wheel Chocks- especially needed when rear wheels are coming off the ground
  • Panel Clip pliers- Great for safely removing all sorts of clips: Panel Clip Pliers
  • Dead Blow Hammer
  • Ratcheting wrenches- I don't have any yet, but every job seems to be able to benefit from one of these. Removing the fuel tank skid bolt behind the driveshaft is not fun 1/12 rotation at a time
  • Needle Scaler- Tears through rusties and crusties faster than an an angle grinder and doesn't send crap flying. I usually clean up with a wire wheel afterwards, but its definitely worth it as a preliminary descaler. I got mine from HF: Air Needle Scaler & Other Needle Scalers - Harbor Freight Tools
  • Torque wrenches in all size- cheap ones are fine for regular stuff. A big ol wrench is needed for the front axle nuts, but very handy to have one intented to torque to that high. Also good peace of mind that everything is properly tightened.
  • Good cutting tools- Spend a bit extra for quality drills and taps. Don't cheap out on anything that needs to be sharp for more than one hole.
  • Ball Joint Press kit- I usually rent one, but it has much more uses than pressing ball joints if you're creative
  • Air hose/electrical retracting hose reel- makes cleanup easier if they roll themselves back up
  • A "bad" set of tools- when you inevitably use a screwdriver as a pry bar, use the bad set. Save the good set for removing screws lol
  • Torch- I've heard good things about mapp gas, but have had luck with a regular propane torch.
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Lots of good tools have been mentioned, these are things that I like:
  • Another vote for impacts. Intermittent torquing from the impact does wonders on rusty bolts. I have had a Bosch 12v mini impact driver from before 4runner wrenching, and recently got the Bauer corded electric impact wrench from harbor freight for a bit more oomph. The bosch has a brake and its definitely a feature I wish the larger Bauer had. When you let of the trigger, its stocks spinning.
  • 6 ton Locking Jack Stands- I had the recall specials before, but went with these locking stands from northern tool: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...6194_200756194. 3 ton stands aren't really tall enough to use without extending a bunch. I like the 6 tons don't have to extend a lot to get everything supported
  • Wheel Chocks- especially needed when rear wheels are coming off the ground
  • Panel Clip pliers- Great for safely removing all sorts of clips: Panel Clip Pliers
  • Dead Blow Hammer
  • Ratcheting wrenches- I don't have any yet, but every job seems to be able to benefit from one of these. Removing the fuel tank skid bolt behind the driveshaft is not fun 1/12 rotation at a time
  • Needle Scaler- Tears through rusties and crusties faster than an an angle grinder and doesn't send crap flying. I usually clean up with a wire wheel afterwards, but its definitely worth it as a preliminary descaler. I got mine from HF: Air Needle Scaler & Other Needle Scalers - Harbor Freight Tools
  • Torque wrenches in all size- cheap ones are fine for regular stuff. A big ol wrench is needed for the front axle nuts, but very handy to have one intented to torque to that high. Also good peace of mind that everything is properly tightened.
  • Good cutting tools- Spend a bit extra for quality drills and taps. Don't cheap out on anything that needs to be sharp for more than one hole.
  • Ball Joint Press kit- I usually rent one, but it has much more uses than pressing ball joints if you're creative
  • Air hose/electrical retracting hose reel- makes cleanup easier if they roll themselves back up
  • A "bad" set of tools- when you inevitably use a screwdriver as a pry bar, use the bad set. Save the good set for removing screws lol
  • Torch- I've heard good things about mapp gas, but have had luck with a regular propane torch.
Lots of good things listed so far and a few I might pick up for future use.
I ended up ordering that set of jack stands I posted a link for. I still have one of the other torin ones and another random 3 on one that is a tad beefer but after having one give out on me right after use Id rather just replace with a beefer locking pair. I have 3 kids Id like to watch them grow up!

In regards to the map gas its just something I've always used but propane is just as good what it really comes down to is the head being used. The fancy torch heads let in more oxygen and create a hotter more intense flame with either propane or map and of course are a lot easier to use given the on off trigger on them. I may have burned some hair off my arm once or twice using the old style torch heads until I decided to stop being cheap! haha

If you really want a good and nice set of jack stands and don't mind paying extra look at the Esco brand. They are really strong looking, rated for 3 tons each stand and that flat pad on top looks to be really nice for most applications but at over $100 for a pair i decided to wait on those!
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Lots of good things listed so far and a few I might pick up for future use.

I ended up ordering that set of jack stands I posted a link for. I still have one of the other torin ones and another random 3 on one that is a tad beefer but after having one give out on me right after use Id rather just replace with a beefer locking pair. I have 3 kids Id like to watch them grow up!



In regards to the map gas its just something I've always used but propane is just as good what it really comes down to is the head being used. The fancy torch heads let in more oxygen and create a hotter more intense flame with either propane or map and of course are a lot easier to use given the on off trigger on them. I may have burned some hair off my arm once or twice using the old style torch heads until I decided to stop being cheap! haha



If you really want a good and nice set of jack stands and don't mind paying extra look at the Esco brand. They are really strong looking, rated for 3 tons each stand and that flat pad on top looks to be really nice for most applications but at over $100 for a pair i decided to wait on those!
I bought these and they are nice. Strong and easier to use than 3 ton stands. Not bad price either.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Big-Red-...002C/100594524

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I bought these and they are nice. Strong and easier to use than 3 ton stands. Not bad price either.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Big-Red-...002C/100594524

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Thats what I got just Pro lift brand. They were $45 on amazon, the Big red were around the same price. I watched a few videos on them and just picked the ProLift ones, both are nice.
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1/2" impact - don't get ryobi. They suck. I have it. It sucks. Milwaukee is much better.
Breaker bar 1/2" or a large pipe to go around your ratchet for leverage
1/2" to 3/8" reducer
3/8" or 1/2" socket set good quality
set of box end wrenches good quality otherwise you'll round bolt heads/nuts. I've done this way too many times and then had to cut off nuts. Total pain in the ass especially when doing headers or timing belt. I'm saving up for the Milwaukee metric wrench set. $200 for a set of wrenches but it'll be worth it.
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A pair of 14mm wrenches to remove driveshafts. I use a VIM tools 14/17mm extra long wrench as my second one and it works great.

Amazon.com: VIM Tools DPW1417 Oil Drain Plug Wrench: Automotive
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Seems like a lot of the usual suspects have been mentioned already, but just as an idea it might be cool to update this OP with tools as they're mentioned. Add/remove as more suggestions pop up. Maybe separated into categories like tie rod, CV, etc.

I've been wondering myself what tools to keep in the truck for trail fixes and have been thinking about starting something of the sort.
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Pretty much all listed here already. My favorites though are a quality cordless impact gun with oomph, Gearwrench type wrenches and lots of different sized extensions. A sawzall, MIG and Plasma cutter are also nice to have around.


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Tools like wrenches, ratchets, torque wrench, metric sockets, hex sockets, pry bar... also get some of the below stuff too

Safety glasses
Gloves
PB Blaster
Drain pan / container
Fluid pump
Funnel
Extra 3/8 tubing
Grease gun
Panel removal tools
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Soooo I've now got a solid little list of projects I'm planning to DIY in the next month or so and in my documents on my phone I'm keeping track of all my parts/projects and tools needed. Now I've got the basics, ratchets, sockets, screw drivers, pliers etc. But I was wanting to start a thread for the tools people may not commonly have that are extremely useful, for common projects like brakes, control arms, suspension, repairs here and there. This could be a flop of thread or could be nice. We shall see.
3/8" drive hex and torx drive sockets are handy in a lot of spots, such as sway bar links.

Also some long t-handle hex drivers can save some time in the right spots.

I haven't had a need to test them yet, but I got a set of ratcheting open-end wrenches (craftsman) when OSH was closing that would have been handy for a job I'd done before buying them.

Flex-end ratcheting box wrenches are great if you can justify the cost of a set, otherwise just a 10 and 14 mm will tackle most of what you'll encounter where they're handy.

Hollow shaft nut drivers will speed up a lot of jobs.

Another very handy tool, especially for a traveling kit (where it replaces a set of nut drivers) is a spinner handle with a socket on the tail end. I haven't been able to find one in 3/8" at a reasonable price lately (a long extension with a knurled section is almost as good), but they're common in 1/4" drive.

If you look around on Amazon, there are some places that'll occasionally sell some sets of various 10mm sockets at very reasonable prices (no matter how many sets you have, you can always use more 10mm sockets in the drawer).

An insulated 1/4" ratchet handle is always good to have for wiring/battery work, and one almost comically large flat-head screwdriver, preferably with a square shaft, can do the job of a number of specialty tools in a trail kit at a fraction of the space.

Spring compressors if you're planning to do much suspension work yourself.
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