Tends to bring the aggravation level down abit.
Must have tools
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,531
Likes: 35
From: Lecanto Florida
A set of TORX screwdrivers and socket ends.
P.S. Must have is a good membership to a road service with access to a flat bed.
P.S.S. See my new thread entitled: "Emergency Hood Release" that's another "must have"
P.S. Must have is a good membership to a road service with access to a flat bed.
P.S.S. See my new thread entitled: "Emergency Hood Release" that's another "must have"
Last edited by CREWZIN; Jul 8, 2008 at 11:47 AM.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 42
Likes: 1
From: Florida
I have a '03 Yukon Denali with a car trailor. I learned that the towing fee's were getting expensive so I started to tow my own car! hehe
I had a problem with my hood release as well. I didn't know what to do so I took it to a body shop and we had to take almost everything apart to get the hood opened.
I had a problem with my hood release as well. I didn't know what to do so I took it to a body shop and we had to take almost everything apart to get the hood opened.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,141
Likes: 7
From: Metairie Louisiana
In my car I have a socket set and I keep a small tool bag in the back with the following..
Long socket extension
Torx bits
Vice grips
Combo wrench set
A few Ratcheting box wrenches
adjustable crescent
adjustable pliers
Small hand saw
Sidepost ratchet wrench
Screwdrivers
Hose clamps
Duck Tape
Electrical Tape
Hammer
Extra wire
Wire cutters
Crimp caps
Needle Nose pliers
Extra Fuses
Allen Key
Magnetic Pickup tool
Small extension mirror
Cell Phone
The bigger stuff at the house..
Stand Up Compressor
Various Air Tools
Metal Cut Off Discs
Reciprocating Saw
Torque Wrench
Breaker Bar
Metal Grinder
Dremel Tool
Sander
C-Clamps
Various hammers and rubber mallets
Sand Paper
Electric Drill
Heat gun
Auto Specific Tools
Laptop with OBDII Cabel, Datamaster TTS, and TunerCat ***
Floor Jack
Ramps
Stands
Brake bleeder
Vacum Pump
Compression Gauge
Pulley remover
Belt Tensioner Tool
Lt1 Spark Plug Removal Tool (Ratchet Wrench With Cut Socket)
Spring Compressors
Ball & U Joint Compressor Kit
Gasket Material Rolls
TB Cleaner
Brake Cleaner
MAF Cleaner
K&N Cleaner
WD40
Fluids
etc..
At some point I've used all of these and many more that I can't remember.
Long socket extension
Torx bits
Vice grips
Combo wrench set
A few Ratcheting box wrenches
adjustable crescent
adjustable pliers
Small hand saw
Sidepost ratchet wrench
Screwdrivers
Hose clamps
Duck Tape
Electrical Tape
Hammer
Extra wire
Wire cutters
Crimp caps
Needle Nose pliers
Extra Fuses
Allen Key
Magnetic Pickup tool
Small extension mirror
Cell Phone
The bigger stuff at the house..
Stand Up Compressor
Various Air Tools
Metal Cut Off Discs
Reciprocating Saw
Torque Wrench
Breaker Bar
Metal Grinder
Dremel Tool
Sander
C-Clamps
Various hammers and rubber mallets
Sand Paper
Electric Drill
Heat gun
Auto Specific Tools
Laptop with OBDII Cabel, Datamaster TTS, and TunerCat ***
Floor Jack
Ramps
Stands
Brake bleeder
Vacum Pump
Compression Gauge
Pulley remover
Belt Tensioner Tool
Lt1 Spark Plug Removal Tool (Ratchet Wrench With Cut Socket)
Spring Compressors
Ball & U Joint Compressor Kit
Gasket Material Rolls
TB Cleaner
Brake Cleaner
MAF Cleaner
K&N Cleaner
WD40
Fluids
etc..
At some point I've used all of these and many more that I can't remember.
Last edited by rickneworleansla; Jul 8, 2008 at 04:27 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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What isn't a must have at some point ? Everything from cable operated hose clamp pliers to a deep E4 torx bit is a must have sooner or later. I would suggest you start buying tools now as no matter what old car you have you will need them. A few personal favorites of mine are my Snap On 1/2 Cordless impact, 70,000 btu torpedo heater, precison instruments split beam torque wrench, flexhead gear wrenches and Snap On screwdrivers. A helicoil kit is a wonderful thing too when you need one it really is a must have.
Come on....everyone knows you need Duct tape and a hammer!
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,616
Likes: 5
From: Sandhills of North Carolina
I manage to buy something about every week or so just building up my inventory. I'm in need of a good standing tool chest now to keep them in if anyone has one or knows where one is for sale.
I bought a retractable safety trouble light this past weekend. It has already come in very handy. Also, a bench vise is a must have.
I bought a retractable safety trouble light this past weekend. It has already come in very handy. Also, a bench vise is a must have.
