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 Jan 23, 2008 - 5:08 PM
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so i was looking to make my garage a little more complete as well as cutting down on install/repair time. and i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what makes the process smother/faster for them. thanks-
-------------------- proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]
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Aug 1, 2013 - 4:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
In all of my years of working on cars, I have found the best tool known to man. ARE YOU READY? HERE IT IS!
 Seriously though, it makes life a million times better when it comes to working on cars. Doesn't really matter what other tools you have if you can't fully utilize them, and a lift allows you to do just that. Pneumatic tools come in second I'd say, that or a close first to a lift. Of course you must really work on your own cars a lot for any of this to remotely start paying for itself. Realistically the best thing is to buy a Craftsman 200+ piece mechanic's set when they're on sale, it'll do just about everything you'd want to do with your car while it's out in your driveway/garage. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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cjh4l22 TOOLS! Jan 23, 2008 - 5:08 PM
presure2 QUOTE(cjh4l22 @ Jan 23, 2008 - 5:08 ... Jan 23, 2008 - 5:21 PM lagos Craftsman Boltouts
Metric tap and die set
2-4ft pi... Jan 23, 2008 - 5:31 PM laff09 Craftsman stopped replacing their hand tools right... Jan 23, 2008 - 5:35 PM
DSToyo QUOTE(laff09 @ Jan 23, 2008 - 5:35 P... Jan 23, 2008 - 6:56 PM
TheMadScientist QUOTE(laff09 @ Jan 23, 2008 - 10:35 ... Jan 25, 2008 - 12:25 AM thespacepanda Extensions. Plenty of them in different sizes.
De... Jan 23, 2008 - 5:36 PM BLINKYxMUNKEY I just got an air compressor and a set of pneumati... Jan 23, 2008 - 5:39 PM Kwanza26 A lift? Jan 23, 2008 - 6:06 PM Supersprynt Magnetic bolt retriever.
Fluorescent work light. I... Jan 23, 2008 - 6:57 PM thespacepanda QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Jan 23, 2008 - 11... Jan 23, 2008 - 8:35 PM CelicaST_CALI i have my High schools whole auto shop,complete wi... Jan 23, 2008 - 8:41 PM uberschall wheel chocks
at least six jackstands
pb blaster... Jan 24, 2008 - 2:21 PM playr158 (all double sets of SAE & Metric)
ratcheting w... Jan 24, 2008 - 2:37 PM cjh4l22 QUOTE(CelicaST_CALI @ Jan 23, 2008 - 8... Jan 24, 2008 - 3:04 PM CelicaST_CALI thanks for the tax money Jan 24, 2008 - 3:08 PM xs94st sockets
ratcheting wrenches
magnetic retriever
jac... Jan 24, 2008 - 3:12 PM jason wow... i hope you get raped on your taxes over the... Jan 24, 2008 - 3:25 PM CelicaST_CALI QUOTE(jason @ Jan 24, 2008 - 12:25 P... Jan 30, 2008 - 8:34 PM 808celica DEEEP SOCKETS!!!!!!! Jan 25, 2008 - 2:44 AM x_itchy_b_x cut off wheels. mig welder. ratcheting wrenches. a... Jan 25, 2008 - 10:08 AM n1ckz0r One of these for when the times get tough... Jan 30, 2008 - 7:24 PM thespacepanda I said it once and I'm saying it again.
Nutdr... Jan 30, 2008 - 7:49 PM Random_Stranger Very good post, this was on my mind as well. Than... Jan 30, 2008 - 8:25 PM garin figured i'd revive this thread.
i was a tech... Jul 28, 2013 - 11:15 PM ILoveMySilly97 For basic maintenance. Get a metric set of socket ... Jul 29, 2013 - 4:23 AM bnr32celica Some 6GC-specific stuff to acquire:
--10mm swivel... Jul 29, 2013 - 11:40 AM cheela Beer. Jul 29, 2013 - 3:05 PM garin QUOTE (cheela @ Jul 29, 2013 - 4:05 ... Jul 30, 2013 - 5:15 PM b22ri22an its a sad response but I only have 1 tool, an Amer... Jul 31, 2013 - 3:28 AM SwissFerdi ^ That's the expensive solution, no bueno.
If... Jul 31, 2013 - 9:22 AM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 31, 2013 - 7... Jul 31, 2013 - 7:56 PM cyberblader1130 I found myself using a small portable tool chest w... Aug 1, 2013 - 12:34 PM cheela I need an air compressor as well. Aug 1, 2013 - 1:21 PM Nemises my dremal so many uses Aug 6, 2013 - 2:16 PM garin QUOTE (Nemises @ Aug 6, 2013 - 3:16 ... Aug 11, 2013 - 11:16 AM trdproven dont have favorites, i cant live without any Aug 15, 2013 - 8:06 PM |
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