good socket kit for S2K?
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quote: "OP, I would also suggest that you buy a 1/2" drive, 18" breaker bar, a 3/8" drive, 6" wobble extension, and a 3pc universal joint set. Torque wrench is only really necessary if you're doing engine work."
depends on how anal you are. i torque everything to factory specs, but i'm anal as it gets. if you do your own work, which it sounds like the op is planning on doing, a torque wrench is good piece of mind.
X2 on the 1/2" drive breaker bar. along with that a can of aerokroil and a big hammer.
depends on how anal you are. i torque everything to factory specs, but i'm anal as it gets. if you do your own work, which it sounds like the op is planning on doing, a torque wrench is good piece of mind.
X2 on the 1/2" drive breaker bar. along with that a can of aerokroil and a big hammer.
I disagree.... a torque wrench is just as important as the tools initially removing the nuts studs bolts ect. There are some nuts and bolts you can get away with not torqueing. I would invest in an accurate tq wrench for sure.
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I learned this one the hard way... boy was that an angry Lowe's trip...
I'm not trying to correct anyone, I just mention this as an example since changing the diff fluid is generally considered routine maintenance.
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OK, so I'll be the one to step in and say I use Harbor Freight tools, and I'm not ashamed. Not everyone can afford Snap-on or even Craftsman. Yes, some of the HF stuff is complete garbage, but their sockets and wrenchs are actually pretty decent.
I have yet to break one. They are plenty good enough for my needs.
You can't go wrong with Snap-on or Craftsman, but no need to fear HF.
I have yet to break one. They are plenty good enough for my needs.
You can't go wrong with Snap-on or Craftsman, but no need to fear HF.
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ah yea I did not think about having too much power being applied when putting bolts back on, guess that is what a torque wrench is good for. is there such thing as an air torque wrench? if there was an air tool that allowed for adjustable torque to be applied, that would be perfect.
back on the socket kit, I agree that spending some coin for a nice set is money well spent, but I'm still hoping to hear any suggestions from people with a specific set they own or can attest to. I looked on costco for that $99 craftsman kit comomiller suggested, but no luck.
back on the socket kit, I agree that spending some coin for a nice set is money well spent, but I'm still hoping to hear any suggestions from people with a specific set they own or can attest to. I looked on costco for that $99 craftsman kit comomiller suggested, but no luck.
I don't like buying socket sets because you end up with a lot of sizes that you will never use. I prefer to buy my sockets individually in the size I want. There are really just a handful of sizes that you would use on a regular basis. Most common sizes are 10, 12, 14, 17 mm and 19 for the lug nuts. I like 6 points and I my most-used socket ever is probably my 10mm deep well socket. It's pretty versatile. I usually order from Amazon. I also have a DeWalt 18-Volt impact which is really handy for removing bolts quickly.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1309000P?mv=rr
Normally $400 on sale for $230.
Over a lifetime you WILL use these tools. By the time you buy stuff hit or miss, you will always not have the right tool when you really need it and you will spend more money for the hodge podge. Ever work on more than the S? Ever do plumbing? Bike work, House repair? The list will go on and on. Its nice have deep sockets, metric, and SAE. Having 3 rachets is nice. Yes, I did go and buy a side set of large sockets for the spindle but I have also used it for other stuff.
I also agree a good torque wrench is a very good investment. Use it on trailer, car, and truck wheels. Lots of stuff non vehicular needs proper torque. I like the Craftsman 'clicker' torque wrench. You can get adapters for different size sockets. Having a complete set really does not take up extra room, its in a box and its easy to tell if you are missing something so you can go look for it before putting it away.
Read some of Billmans comments on air tools. They can be great but you do have to use them with caution. Never use them to set a specific torque. Go under and then finish of by hand. Remember only click it once for the right torque. Don't repeat unless you loosen it again.
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OK, so I'll be the one to step in and say I use Harbor Freight tools, and I'm not ashamed. Not everyone can afford Snap-on or even Craftsman. Yes, some of the HF stuff is complete garbage, but their sockets and wrenchs are actually pretty decent.
I have yet to break one. They are plenty good enough for my needs.
You can't go wrong with Snap-on or Craftsman, but no need to fear HF.
I have yet to break one. They are plenty good enough for my needs.
You can't go wrong with Snap-on or Craftsman, but no need to fear HF.
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I have a Craftsman basic kit that's like this one:
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-9...&blockType=G12
And then a bunch of random Harbor Freight items that I've acquired over the years on a as-needed basis.
One more thing, my dad bought be these for Christmas one year and they have quickly become my favorite tools in my garage, specifically the 10mm one.
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-7...p-00921030000P
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-9...&blockType=G12
And then a bunch of random Harbor Freight items that I've acquired over the years on a as-needed basis.
One more thing, my dad bought be these for Christmas one year and they have quickly become my favorite tools in my garage, specifically the 10mm one.
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-7...p-00921030000P