I do most of the work on my car. I don't know the proper sizing and names of each tool that i use though. I thought it would be a great idea for people to post what tools they recommend for working on the G.. Like what you should have in your toolbox for the DIYer.

I use a ratchet .. all i know it's craftsman?

 

You for sure need a good set ratchet/sockets ansi/mm and various screw drivers. I would also recoment ratchet wrenches for some projects.

I could go on and on but my tool collections 10k deep so the more you have the easier / more specialized you can get

 

A decent set of 1/4" and 3/8" drive metric sockets and some combination wrenches. A ratcheting screw driver is a must as is a torque wrench. Most people build their tool boxes over time so don't feel like you need to get a 500 pc set overnight.

 

I agree my tool box has been built over 7 years

 

Get a Snap-On account. $10 a week for the rest of your life!!!

seriously though......1/4" metric socket set, 3/8 metric socket set in both deep and shallow, lots of extensions, wobbles, and universal joints for your sockets......a nice inch-pound torque wrench, maybe a ft-lb torque wrench.

A small potbelly compressor and a cheap set of air tools will go a long way too. Having a 1/2 inch impact gun is almost a necessity for working on the suspension.

 

A low profile 4 ton jack is a good addition as well.. I have a set of jack stands. do you guys think ramps are a good buy or the stands are good enough?

 

I like the stands, I never trusted the ramps

 

+1

I always use the stands.

A good breaker bar is a good thing to have.

I just got this small Snap-on screw gun. It's tiny and has a dual trigger for fwd/rev. It works great for stuff like taking the under pan off and little jobs.

As for the small A/C and cheap air tools, I have an issue with that. I got that craftsman cheap air tools kit and the impact gun says 350ft/lbs. It won't even take off my wheels! I got a 3/8" hose and have a decent small compressor but the gun is crap. It wouldn't do anything on my suspension.

 

I have a cheap Walmart ratchet set, that I keep in my car. All my tools are at the base DIY shop.

 

a good set of bolt extractor by craftsman from sears. i stripped a nut one time trying to get the brake line out and for two days i was stuck trying to figure out how to get that thing out. bolt extractor does wonders haha

 

i would not waste money on a crappy compressor it wont do what you want just hold off on that untill you can get something that suits your needs

 

I love my rhino ramps. But stands, where do you guys place them?

 

I place mine on the inside edge of where the factory jack points are

 

Tomioka Ramps, a good Floor Jack and some Jack Stands.

 

ratcheting wrenches (Your love them), Combination wrenches, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 sockets in both standard and metric sizes. Stubby and regular 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 ratchets. Joint,diagonal,long nose(Needle nose) pliers. Torque wrenches(Inch lb and ft lb) and breaker bar and also pry bars.