Posted: 3/7/2014 3:29:21 PM EDT
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What kind of vehicle?
You'll more than likely need multiple extensions of different lengths, maybe a swivel joint, a good ratchet and socket set. Go to Sears and get a Craftsman 300 something piece kit. You will end up needing it all eventually so there's no point in trying to piece them together as you go. It's a decent starter kit for the weekend warrior. If it's a Ford 4.6/5.4 3v made between 04 and 07.5, you'll need the spark plug extractor kit as they are prone to breaking. Something basic like this will work http://www.sears.com/craftsman-154-pc-mechanics-tool-set/p-00935154000P?prdNo=35&blockNo=85&blockType=G85 |
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I use this set. It's sold by snap on under their blue point name. Use em everyday since 2009. |
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for tools, if you plan on taking on more things later, you should find a good set that is lifetime warrantied.
while sears craftsman used to be the go to for no questions asked replacments, they are apparently now putting out some lesser quality stuff. plus with the question of how much longer are they going to be around, most people have started to use other brands. lowes and home depot both offer lifetime warrantied brands. autozone also has their own in house brand. you should pick someplace easy to get replacements, not something you have to mail off. if you have the time shop around some pawn shops as well. typically you can pick up a set of lifetime tools for half what they would cost new. or even less if you have small towns near you. for the anti sieze, you must look up your motor and see if it is recommended or not. it can change the torque value and some manufacturers say it is a no-no. I will say I do typically use it, but again, you should verify before you do that. |
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What kind of vehicle? You'll more than likely need multiple extensions of different lengths, maybe a swivel joint, a good ratchet and socket set. Go to Sears and get a Craftsman 300 something piece kit. You will end up needing it all eventually so there's no point in trying to piece them together as you go. It's a decent starter kit for the weekend warrior. If it's a Ford 4.6/5.4 3v made between 04 and 07.5, you'll need the spark plug extractor kit as they are prone to breaking. Something basic like this will work http://www.sears.com/craftsman-154-pc-mechanics-tool-set/p-00935154000P?prdNo=35&blockNo=85&blockType=G85 I have almost exclusively craftsman sockets, but fuck Craftsman and Sears for selling out and allowing Made In China tools to hit their shelves at their old Made in USA prices. The Kobalt chrome and impact hardline from lowes is actually pretty fucking good. Better than craftsman now. The kobalt stuff is made in Taiwan (better than china in my mind) and the chrome on their sockets is better than the USA garbage they were putting out right before they sold out. |
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If you want some nice USA stuff, you can get SK Tools on Amazon. As someone pointed out earlier, you would have to send it in for warranty service. Wright also makes nice USA stuff.
http://store.harryepstein.com/c/Ratchets.html |