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 Jan 23, 2008 - 5:08 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Oct 18, '06 From cincinnati Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%)  |
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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Jan 23, 2008 - 5:21 PM
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QUOTE(cjh4l22 @ Jan 23, 2008 - 5:08 PM) [snapback]633750[/snapback] 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- offset boxend wrenches. 10* and 60* offsets. 10-12-14-17-19mm particularly the 14 and 17. racheting wrenches are good to have as well. assorted vice grips. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jan 23, 2008 - 5:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Craftsman Boltouts
Metric tap and die set 2-4ft pipes to use as braker bars Craftsman torque wrench -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jan 23, 2008 - 5:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 28, '06 From Delaware Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Craftsman stopped replacing their hand tools right? I think I heard something about this ~a year or 2 ago.
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Jan 23, 2008 - 5:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Extensions. Plenty of them in different sizes.
Deep well sockets as well as plain. Nutdrivers, oddly enough, we needed one to get the high beams off, 10mm if memory serves me. Assorted screwdrivers are always handy including a really big flathead (prybar) ...air compressor and impact tools would be nice. -------------------- "He won't come out of the bathroom. He keeps telling us we're dark somethings and not his friends."
"Hmm. Ask him if he's the dragon reborn." "What?" "Just do it." ".......He said yes." "Tell him you are not darklings. He should open up." ".......Sweet. Thanks." "No problem." |
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Jan 23, 2008 - 5:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I just got an air compressor and a set of pneumatic tools. Saves so much time.
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Jan 23, 2008 - 6:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
A lift?
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1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Jan 23, 2008 - 6:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '06 From Maryland Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(laff09 @ Jan 23, 2008 - 5:35 PM) [snapback]633766[/snapback] Craftsman stopped replacing their hand tools right? I think I heard something about this ~a year or 2 ago. really?!? |
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Jan 23, 2008 - 6:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Magnetic bolt retriever.
Fluorescent work light. Idk how many times I've burned my arms on a hot metal incandescent. -------------------- |
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Jan 23, 2008 - 8:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Jan 23, 2008 - 11:57 PM) [snapback]633814[/snapback] Magnetic bolt retriever. x2. Preferrably one with a little led light on the end. -------------------- "He won't come out of the bathroom. He keeps telling us we're dark somethings and not his friends."
"Hmm. Ask him if he's the dragon reborn." "What?" "Just do it." ".......He said yes." "Tell him you are not darklings. He should open up." ".......Sweet. Thanks." "No problem." |
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Jan 23, 2008 - 8:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 28, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i have my High schools whole auto shop,complete with 3 lifts,4 grinders,machine room(borers,valve machines and watnot),glass beader,and about 13 cabinets full of awesome tools.and im allowed in most the time ,not to brag or anything...
This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Jan 23, 2008 - 8:42 PM -------------------- BANNED. for life, you moron.
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Jan 24, 2008 - 2:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 29, '03 From north of detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
wheel chocks
at least six jackstands pb blaster! the little u-joints for 3/8" sockets a good pair of mechanic's gloves magnetic parts tray the amazing dremel metric hammer 
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Jan 24, 2008 - 2:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
(all double sets of SAE & Metric)
ratcheting wrenches 1/2", 3/4", 1/4" socket drivers and full socket set air tools, 25 gal. tank 2 torque wrenches (3/4" and 1/2") stanard box wrenches extensions high quality drill bits bolt extractors tap/die set (sae & metric) hammer rubber malet crowbar creeper jackstands (and occasion use of a lift) breaker bars flexable magnet give me 10/12/14/17 & an 18mm box wrenches and i can take apart a celica 
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Jan 24, 2008 - 3:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 18, '06 From cincinnati Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE(CelicaST_CALI @ Jan 23, 2008 - 8:41 PM) [snapback]633855[/snapback] i have my High schools whole auto shop,complete with 3 lifts,4 grinders,machine room(borers,valve machines and watnot),glass beader,and about 13 cabinets full of awesome tools.and im allowed in most the time ,not to brag or anything... u suck. pure jealousy... lol
-------------------- proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]
309,000 miles n' .... |
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Jan 24, 2008 - 3:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 28, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
thanks for the tax money
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Jan 24, 2008 - 3:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '07 From Corona, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
sockets
ratcheting wrenches magnetic retriever jack(s) chocks rubber mallet breaker bar wd40/PB blaster (one of the best tools) air compressor pneumatic tools 
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Jan 24, 2008 - 3:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 7, '06 From wyomissing pennsylvania Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
wow... i hope you get raped on your taxes over the next lifetime for that one
tools can get expensive.. with all sorts of specialty tools and everything a complete workshop can easily hit over a million if you plan on opening a well rounded garage... but a few wrenches and some vice grips can be used to get most any job done -------------------- you know why they put sheep at the edge of a cliff.... that way they push back!
    (2:27:32 AM) edit: please f*cking work, f*ck, sh*t, piss (2:28:08 AM) edit: that did the trick |
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Jan 25, 2008 - 12:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '03 From Colorful Colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE(laff09 @ Jan 23, 2008 - 10:35 PM) [snapback]633766[/snapback] Craftsman stopped replacing their hand tools right? I think I heard something about this ~a year or 2 ago. I still exchange Craftsman tools at my local Sears all the time -------------------- 1996 Toyota Celica Convertible GT (My 1st Celi,Owned since 2002)
1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE 1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion) 1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler) 1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler) 1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig) 1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car) 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 / 5-speed |
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Jan 25, 2008 - 2:44 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
DEEEP SOCKETS!!!!!!!
-------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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Jan 25, 2008 - 10:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
cut off wheels. mig welder. ratcheting wrenches. a surplus of 10mm, 12mm and 14mm sockets lol
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