See here.

 

I've got a full metric Craftsmen set that I got years back, has the standard 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 socket wrench and pretty much every socket and box wrench you would need to work on a Japanese car. I'm not sure if Sears still carries it, but I figured I'd never own an American car, so what the hell would I need a bunch of SAE tools for. I did pick up a set of flare nut wrenches for working on fuel and brake lines, they're nice cuz you can'r round off the nuts. and a brake piston tool is good to have.

 

+1... gotta love the military

 

Got to love Walmart. $20 and I can get most things done. +$20 Craftsman wrench set and I'm set. Torque Wrench and 21mm Deep Socket for those pesky lugs.

All in my car at all times. Along with a set of mech gloves, dirty shorts, shirt, jacket.

 

ive got the basics right now - screwdrivers, ratchet set, pliers, etc.

i think when i start serious list - torque wrench, low profile jack and 4 jack stands.

 

some misc essentials: drop light, extension magnet, breaker bar, deadblow hammer, good needle nose pliers

 

i have the craftsman tool kit, not sure how many pieces but it's a lot (~200). I added a craftsman bit set, has every type bit i might use (torx, screw driver heads, and small sockets) and i have a porter cable for polishing, and an oil filter wrench.

 

I think everyone hear forgot the most important tool a man can have...especially when dealing with an older car......a BIG hammer....works wonders

 

you guys are using standard sizes on japanese cars? cmon, we don't own fords or chevy's here!

I built my collection over the past 5 years and have accumulated about 15 grand in tools... but the most used on our cars are:

Sockets:
10mm
12mm
14mm
17mm
19mm
21mm

Wrenches:

14mm
17mm
19mm

 

basic hand tools, rachets, torque rench, jack and stands, drill, dremmel. I think that's all I've used thus far.

 

Anyone have any advice on trying to remove OEM 19's without a air gun and compressor? I tried using my longest ratchet and deep dish socket and I ended up putting nicks on the rim around the lug nut. I couldn't stablize the socket around the nut while putting enough pressure to loosen it. I was so pissed. I should have noob tatooed on my forehead. Any help would be appreciated before I try to remove the other 3 wheels and not damage my new Works

 

I fvcking love this thing. It torques high enough to remove wheel lugs torqued to 90 lb/ft. But make sure you are using the right size deep socket. You don't want any play at all or else you will strip the nut over time. I made the same mistake you did on my original wheels. Cover the outside of socket with a single layer of duct tape.

But I think your biggest problem was that the nuts were over-torqued. Only supposed to tighten to 80-90 lb/ft. That doesn't take THAT much effort to loosen by hand.

 

Well the rear tires were replaced by Discount and I know they have a history of over torquing lug nuts. I had to step on the ratchet for the lug nuts to loosen up. Using duct tape sounds like a real good iea. Thanks a lot for the advice

 

I was thinking about getting a 3/8 impact torque wrench for engine duties and interior work. Maybe from snap on or ingerolls rand which have 150 ft lb of torque.

 

omg drool

I've been wanting that but havent had the chance to go get it...home depot here i come!