Best tap and die set? (1 Viewer)

[AKPoser]

Received my overland metric bolts and nuts set and realized I don’t have a tap and die set to clean up all the threads. Any one have suggestions on kit to purchase for my 40?

 

[Jdc1]

Received my overland metric bolts and nuts set and realized I don’t have a tap and die set to clean up all the threads. Any one have suggestions on kit to purchase for my 40?

I’ve used the big harbor freight kit a ton and like it. In all honesty, you can probably get away with 3 sizes- 8x1.25 6x1.0 and 10x1.5(it’s been a minute so someone will correct if I’m wrong).

 

[aztoyman]

I got a pretty nice metric set for Christmas last year and I STILL had to buy the sizes I needed for my Toyotas.

 

[MDH33]

Just make sure the set you get has the sizes and thread pitch most common for your truck. M5 -M10, thread pitch 1.00 - 1.50

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Received my overland metric bolts and nuts set and realized I don’t have a tap and die set to clean up all the threads. Any one have suggestions on kit to purchase for my 40?

ACE / IRWIN / HANSON

nothing else comes close !

 

[AKPoser]

I’ve used the big harbor freight kit a ton and like it. In all honesty, you can probably get away with 3 sizes- 8x1.25 6x1.0 and 10x1.5(it’s been a minute so someone will correct if I’m wrong).

That’s true. All I really need is 6x1.0, 8x1.25 and 10x1.25 since that is the majority of fastener sizes on the fj.

 

[B y r o n]

If you are simply trying to clean up threads that already exist, don't use a tap and die set, use a thread chaser/cleaner set.

A set like this cleans/straightens damaged or clogged threads without removing material.

 

[AKPoser]

If you are simply trying to clean up threads that already exist, don't use a tap and die set, use a thread chaser/cleaner set.

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A set like this cleans/straightens damaged or clogged threads without removing material.

Thanks Byron, didn’t know such a thing even existed.

 

[Tank5]

I bought a big Matco tap and die kit. The metric and standard combination has been money well spent. Probably one of the best investments I have made that has saved many projects progressing forward in unexpected instances when damaged threads would have halted it.

 

[Mr. Green]

I bought a 38 piece Vermont American set at my local Napa 23 years ago. I would agree it’s one of the top tools to have. Also has thread gauges included and charts.

 

[rainingagain]

That’s true. All I really need is 6x1.0, 8x1.25 and 10x1.25 since that is the majority of fastener sizes on the fj.

I had to order a 9x1.0 and a 13x1.25. Very oddball sizes.

 

[Engineer8000]

I picked up used matco sae and metric sets on ebay a few years ago. Lightly used, good quality less than 1/2 price. I had to buy a 9x0.75 die to chase radio peg threads.