Tool Discussion Thread

[CrackerTeg]

Like Big Mike #2 stated you can put a pipe over the end of a wrench and it'll do the same thing but who keeps a perfectly cut piece of pipe laying around?

I do. That's what helped me break my rachet yesterday trying to install my rear camber arms.

[Abailey4]

^I guess I shoulda said how many people have a perfectly cut piece of pipe laying around? LOL!!

[hondaguy214]

i do!!! lol

[CrackerTeg]

^I guess I shoulda said how many people have a perfectly cut piece of pipe laying around? LOL!!

I do. Apparently I'm not the only one either.

[macanic]

you dont need air to have fun, i have battery powered every thing (impact gun,rachet,ect) and love all of them (they sleep under my pillow LOL) and no tank and hose... not saying that air isnt good..

[Paulius005]

Just whatever you do, don't buy tools made in China.... Worst quality ever....

[wtcii]

Well, I decided to do it. My dad offered to do it for me, so I accepted, of course. I got a got the 204 piece socket set, a chest, and some other misc tools. Now I need a torque wrench, air tools, and some other random things that ill need. I also need to find away to organize my sockets. Here are my pics because I like it so much : Crappy Cell Phone Pics

[Paulius005]

nice! its gonna be a pain to keep all that organized though.......

[Abailey4]

^Yeah it's gonna be like a keeping a cd book organized. It's going to good for a lil bit but then the days you're feeling lazy or you get a new tool and dont feel like re-organizing it's gonna go to hell. LOL!!!! Looks nice and shiny! I felt a Tim the tool man Taylor grunt come over me as I saw the pics. LOL!

[suleman_manji]

hmmmm toooools. reminds me i need to get my 15mm replaced.




and if anyone wants something different than a pipe, find an inner tir rod from the 02-04 chrysler sebring lol (i have a couple)

[Rustywaffle]

Nice collection u get there Bill.  

I have a 1200 piece set from craftsman, and a 18 piece tool chest that i keep all my shit in.... although the toolchest is not big enough for waht I need, it does do the job..


I have seen a 25 drawer kobalt over at lowes that has a pioneer head unit, speakers, a fridge and a couple of led lights, for like $1000 which is not a bad deal considering what ur getting...

but Bill, may i suggest to you, it helps me keep all my sockets neat and organized.. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... ocket+tray

[wtcii]

^What do you do with that many tools? I just change my oil occasionally.
My Dad has these racks that hold both short and long for metric and standard in all 3 sizes. They fit in my bottom drawer, so I am thinking about those. They are portable, which would be nice, and it is clearly visible which is which. The only cons are space and price.

[wtcii]

I think my Dad and I are going to install my springs ourselves instead of me paying $419.00 to have Midas do it. Does anyone have a suggestions on a spring compressor and a torque wrench. I kind of like Kobalt tools and they have a pretty nice looking torque wrench for $80.00, but then again I have no idea when it comes to tools so it could be a piece of crap.

[Abailey4]

You can rent a spring compressor from your neighborhood auto supply store. As far as the Kobalt goes I've never had any experience with their tools to be honest. I got my torque wrench for $50(got it from Pep Boys and cant remember the brand) so I dont know what the difference is between the one you're looking at. I just googled it and they look the same besides the fact I bought a 3/8.

[wtcii]

My guess the only difference is the lifetime warranty on the Kobalt, your might have one too though. About the compressor, do we have mcphearson front struts? I saw compressors for those and non specified.