T4rUT
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This is a great idea! Thanks for your effort on this.
Yes, thank you! Great to have a Toy Tech on here that will share the wealth....I'll be consuming much of the information on this site over the next few weeks/months.
The Toolbox and How to Use It
- Thread starter BlackWorksInc
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Yes, thank you! Great to have a Toy Tech on here that will share the wealth....I'll be consuming much of the information on this site over the next few weeks/months.
TechWrench
Senior Member
As one can tell from my forum stats, I have been a member since before my first 4th gen purchase back in march '03. I have been twisting wrenches, both on a pro and DIY basis for over 45 years. Over the years I have, I believe, tried to help others more than I have needed help. But, tonight, for the first time I looked at this thread and was amazed and impressed by what I found here. I have to give serious kudos to BlackWorks for his serious and well thought out posts in starting this thread. I was taught, long ago, that anyone who claims to know it all is an idiot. As much as I thought I knew, I learned a lot more in reading the info here. Thanks for what I know was a long labor of 'love' gathering and preparing all this info for posting. From many years of training others in my crew, I know how hard it can be to present material in a manner that will be understood my your audience. You have done it well, IMHO, and I commend you.
Thanks for taking the time. And this won't be the last time I visit here.
:bravo:
Thanks for taking the time. And this won't be the last time I visit here.
:bravo:
Be_Original
New member
Blackworks I really appreciate you putting this thread together, this forum has it all! I am getting back in the automotive field, heavy equipment and diesel to be exact. I was having a hard time deciding between brands, let alone figuring out what brand for each particular tool. Since I will be making a career out of it this thread allowed me to make sense of the large investment I will make for quality tools. Thank you
Krayziekid
New member
Thanks for putting this together man. Gave me a much better understanding of the tools I'll need for some upcoming projects. Quick question for you, and everyone else I guess. Is there a basic tool kit that people recommend for most of the entry level work you will do on your car? Or should I just buy things as I need them?
If a toolkit is a good place to start, what brand do you recommend?
If a toolkit is a good place to start, what brand do you recommend?
Harbor Freight
I'm expecting to get blasted for this but 90% of my tools I got from Harbor Freight. I love the different colors for different sizes it really help when you're working with old mechanics with bad eyes. I've never broke any of them and the only time I've stripped a nut is from my own impatient actions.
I've changed the timing belt on 3 Honda Accords. Swapped one Accord engine due to using cheap parts, timing belt slipped, I didn't do the work. I have also rebuilt a Harley engine, split the case, bumped up the Cu.in on it. And countless other hours working on Harley's. I was a machinist in the Navy and made a fixed all kinds of military crap.
My dad was raised on a farm and could fix anything with an adjustable wrench and a vice grip. He kept a Fiat X-19 running good for years with that combo.
Good tools don't make a mechanic, the right tool for the job makes a mechanic. If you have inexpensive tools you don't feel bad about modifying them to make your life easier.
I had one Harley mechanic laugh at me when I busted out my HF collection but when I replace a stator in 20min he shut his trap.
I'm expecting to get blasted for this but 90% of my tools I got from Harbor Freight. I love the different colors for different sizes it really help when you're working with old mechanics with bad eyes. I've never broke any of them and the only time I've stripped a nut is from my own impatient actions.
I've changed the timing belt on 3 Honda Accords. Swapped one Accord engine due to using cheap parts, timing belt slipped, I didn't do the work. I have also rebuilt a Harley engine, split the case, bumped up the Cu.in on it. And countless other hours working on Harley's. I was a machinist in the Navy and made a fixed all kinds of military crap.
My dad was raised on a farm and could fix anything with an adjustable wrench and a vice grip. He kept a Fiat X-19 running good for years with that combo.
Good tools don't make a mechanic, the right tool for the job makes a mechanic. If you have inexpensive tools you don't feel bad about modifying them to make your life easier.
I had one Harley mechanic laugh at me when I busted out my HF collection but when I replace a stator in 20min he shut his trap.
How much do you plan on doing? I'd recommend going to Sears and buying one of those $150 Craftsman mechanic's sets that come in their own tool box. Quality is "good enough" If anything ever breaks, Sears replaces the piece for free.
That is badass, dude! Keep doin' your thing!
Krayziekid
New member
Thanks for the suggestion! That is actually exactly what I did and I am very happy with it. I meant more "basic" stuff on my car when I am away from home (and my padre's fat air compressor/air guns
) Thanks again!
I was just thinking a couple hours ago "man, it'd be great if this [kind of] thread thread existed". And what do you know, it does.
Can't wait to read tonight, thanks for putting this together! My slowly-growing list of projects TODO when I buy just got a little less daunting.
Can't wait to read tonight, thanks for putting this together!
My slowly-growing list of projects TODO when I buy just got a little less daunting.
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BlackWorksInc
New member
I was just thinking a couple hours ago "man, it'd be great if this [kind of] thread thread existed". And what do you know, it does.
Can't wait to read tonight, thanks for putting this together!
I have to set time aside in the future to update/rewrite sections with new information and such.
This is a perfect thread and one I will use a lot. Starting my basic tool kit now as I think I'm going to attempt the FJ coil, and billi convertion. I Got my 03 4Runner 2wheel sr5 from my sister which now has 180,000 plus miles on it, and it has always thrown p0430, p2195, p0430 codes for years. Now that I have it, and giving it to my son, I want it safe and to last. I was told today that I need a cat, along with sensors, and after reading you post on cats, I'm trying to decide to do the sensors and see if that fixes any of the codes and hope the cat will end up healing after years of not fixing it. So thanks for your experience in this issue.
