Hockey

Well you are entitled to your opinion. Thank you for sharing.

Hockey

Just add the pieces to the basic set you just got. You'll need the following:

23mm box end wrench
24mm socket
17mm socket (might have in basic set)
3/8 drive wratchet handle (for tranny drain plug - but you should have that already)
jack
jackstands

These will allow you to do the motor oil, tranny and diff fluid changes. You'll need more for brake and clutch fluids.

I like the Craftsman products. Not too pricey and the lifetime gaurantee is nice.

-Hockey

jasonw

^ And a torque wrench.

Hockey

No, but take extra care not to over torque the bolts. The spec is only 29 or 33 ft/lbs for them which isn't much at all. The thread can be delicate and we just don't want you to strip anything.

BTW Sears has a beam type torque wrench for around $25, or you can get the clicker type for about $80. I bought a cheapo clicker one from harbor freight and it works like a champ.

-Hockey

jasonw

If you plan on doing your brakes, you'll REALLY want to use one for the lug nuts at least, so you might as well get it now.

Hockey

I really only use a torque wrench for the wheel lug nuts. I've done the others soooo many times that I know it by feel.

jasonw

What did you get a new bolt for? Is the new one magnetic too?

ayS

thanks for the link, i'll have to look into this.

ayS

can we use mobil 1 synthetic 75w90 for the gear diff?

ronblanford

Yes, I've put that in twice now.