good tool kit for c5
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Racer
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From: Rocky Point NY
good tool kit for c5
my wife wants to get me a good craftsman tool set as an anniversary gift for the once in a while that i do work on my 03 coupe. any suggestions on a good kit to go for?
Le Mans Master
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From: Norfolk VA
I picked up a 180pc mechanics tool set off ebay years ago. It's served me well. If you don't have a lot of tools now, i'd start with something like this
you need both metric and standard stuff, that set should get you through 80% of the basic maintenance jobs and you'll just have to pick up occasional sockets and tools for some of the odd fasteners (T-47 for the seatbelts for example)
look here for more options depending on your budget
Last edited by Lancer033; Jan 16, 2007 at 10:54 AM.
Le Mans Master
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
craftsman tool set
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes
this is the one i have and love it...it has had everything that i have needed for both my 66 and 2000 coupes.... absolutely perfect!
Sully
this is the one i have and love it...it has had everything that i have needed for both my 66 and 2000 coupes.... absolutely perfect!
Sully
Le Mans Master
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From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes
this is the one i have and love it...it has had everything that i have needed for both my 66 and 2000 coupes.... absolutely perfect!
Sully
this is the one i have and love it...it has had everything that i have needed for both my 66 and 2000 coupes.... absolutely perfect!
Sully
Drifting
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From: cAshburn VA
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes
this is the one i have and love it...it has had everything that i have needed for both my 66 and 2000 coupes.... absolutely perfect!
Sully
this is the one i have and love it...it has had everything that i have needed for both my 66 and 2000 coupes.... absolutely perfect!
Sully
Things I got after that right off the top:
Torx head socket set
Fuel line disconnect set
Gear-rachet box and open end (std and metric)
Enjoy!
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Drifting
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From: Berryville Virginia
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Here is what I keep in the car. I'd suggest starting with a nice small Craftsman (or Mac or Snap-On) set, and add a little every month. You'll need a tool box also.
4 way screwdriver
Offset screwdriver
Large screwdriver (common)
Pry bar
Torx bits
¾ socket set (SAE & Metric)
Hammer
Zip ties
Tape
Tire gauge
Flashlight
Tire patch kit
Channel locks
Pliers
Needle nose
Vice grips
Wire cutters
Wrenches
Jumper cables
Rags
Allen wrench set
Knife
Spare belt
WD-40
Window cleaner
Cleaner
Gloves
Oil
Zip lock bags
Wool blanket
$20.00
4 way screwdriver
Offset screwdriver
Large screwdriver (common)
Pry bar
Torx bits
¾ socket set (SAE & Metric)
Hammer
Zip ties
Tape
Tire gauge
Flashlight
Tire patch kit
Channel locks
Pliers
Needle nose
Vice grips
Wire cutters
Wrenches
Jumper cables
Rags
Allen wrench set
Knife
Spare belt
WD-40
Window cleaner
Cleaner
Gloves
Oil
Zip lock bags
Wool blanket
$20.00
Melting Slicks
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From: Rockford Illinois
I would get this set right here.http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...cemldffidfni.0
I have it and it has everything you could need as far as normal tools go for emergency or normal repair.
I have it and it has everything you could need as far as normal tools go for emergency or normal repair.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Branchburg, NJ
Here is what I keep in the car. I'd suggest starting with a nice small Craftsman (or Mac or Snap-On) set, and add a little every month. You'll need a tool box also.
4 way screwdriver
Offset screwdriver
Large screwdriver (common)
Pry bar
Torx bits
¾ socket set (SAE & Metric)
Hammer
Zip ties
Tape
Tire gauge
Flashlight
Tire patch kit
Channel locks
Pliers
Needle nose
Vice grips
Wire cutters
Wrenches
Jumper cables
Rags
Allen wrench set
Knife
Spare belt
WD-40
Window cleaner
Cleaner
Gloves
Oil
Zip lock bags
Wool blanket
$20.00
4 way screwdriver
Offset screwdriver
Large screwdriver (common)
Pry bar
Torx bits
¾ socket set (SAE & Metric)
Hammer
Zip ties
Tape
Tire gauge
Flashlight
Tire patch kit
Channel locks
Pliers
Needle nose
Vice grips
Wire cutters
Wrenches
Jumper cables
Rags
Allen wrench set
Knife
Spare belt
WD-40
Window cleaner
Cleaner
Gloves
Oil
Zip lock bags
Wool blanket
$20.00
