Does anyone have a recommendation for a good tool kit to carry for the 60? I've been looking at Harbor Freight and Ace for something cheap (and packaged in a case) but they all have standard and metric. It would be nice to find a kit with metric only for less than $75. Any suggestions?
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LAMBCRUSHER
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Build one.
I have a partial tool kit with about half the Toyota tools in it. You'd have to source the rest. I'll have to find it though. I'd sell it cheap.
I've got every high-end brand of tool you can think of, more or less, and for the money, I highly recommend these two for 95% of carry tools:
TEKTON 13101 3/8-Inch Drive Socket Set, Inch/Metric, 6-Point, 5/16-Inch - 3/4-Inch, 8 mm - 19 mm, 45-Piece - - Amazon.com
TEKTON 18792 Combination Wrench Set with Store and Go Keeper, Metric, 8 mm - 22 mm, 15-Piece - - Amazon.com
Very high quality, excellent chroming, will prolly last your and kid's lifetime. I was looking for something relatively inexpensive for travel tools, did not want to risk losing the snap-on, and did lots of research and settled on the above sets. The Harbor Freight stuff is ok, the the Tekton is much better and better than current Craftsman Chi-comm.
Tekton makes a ratchet set that's only metric, also, but the one above is a better value.
If those are too much tools for you, then look for the Stanley sets and get one that fits your needs. The black oxide sets are good and cheap.
TEKTON 13101 3/8-Inch Drive Socket Set, Inch/Metric, 6-Point, 5/16-Inch - 3/4-Inch, 8 mm - 19 mm, 45-Piece - - Amazon.com
TEKTON 18792 Combination Wrench Set with Store and Go Keeper, Metric, 8 mm - 22 mm, 15-Piece - - Amazon.com
Very high quality, excellent chroming, will prolly last your and kid's lifetime. I was looking for something relatively inexpensive for travel tools, did not want to risk losing the snap-on, and did lots of research and settled on the above sets. The Harbor Freight stuff is ok, the the Tekton is much better and better than current Craftsman Chi-comm.
Tekton makes a ratchet set that's only metric, also, but the one above is a better value.
If those are too much tools for you, then look for the Stanley sets and get one that fits your needs. The black oxide sets are good and cheap.
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I have my shop tools that I use to work on things at home, this would be emergency trail use tools. Plus, I can find something that is packaged together and organized rather than building my own kit.
@Spike Strip Thanks for the links and the thoughtful input.
@Spike Strip Thanks for the links and the thoughtful input.
CaptClose
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You should almost be able to tear down the entire truck with these sets.
I'm with LAMBCRUSHER. Better off and you have exactly what you need. I build a basic kit for my kids from HF. cost next to nothing and they can wrench with me using their tools.
I used to unequivocally tells people the best tool 'value' was the older Craftsman USA from fleaBAY, etc, but the prices have gone crazy cuz people think they're collectible and they get bid too high vs new quality sets.
If you can hit up swaps and Flea Markets and Garage sales and find at a fair price, you absolutely can not beat the older Craftsman sets, plus rebuild parts for those ratchets are like $7 shipped. Sockets last forever.
Not too long ago I 'rediscovered' a large bag of Craftsman tools I had bought as a teenager, and then later, when I got tool-snooty, had dumped into the bag then stuffed into my parents garage. I had clumsily painted them red at one point, so I would not loose them at wrenching parties. I cleaned up the 30 year old wrenches, ratchets, and was amazed a how good, precise, balanced they were and realized that so much of what we 'Value or do not value' over time, is merely perception, not fact.
Those tools now proudly sit right beside my 'high-end' sets in the tool cabinet.
Almost like a Disney-Pixar movie about lost tools ....
If you can hit up swaps and Flea Markets and Garage sales and find at a fair price, you absolutely can not beat the older Craftsman sets, plus rebuild parts for those ratchets are like $7 shipped. Sockets last forever.
Not too long ago I 'rediscovered' a large bag of Craftsman tools I had bought as a teenager, and then later, when I got tool-snooty, had dumped into the bag then stuffed into my parents garage. I had clumsily painted them red at one point, so I would not loose them at wrenching parties. I cleaned up the 30 year old wrenches, ratchets, and was amazed a how good, precise, balanced they were and realized that so much of what we 'Value or do not value' over time, is merely perception, not fact.
Those tools now proudly sit right beside my 'high-end' sets in the tool cabinet.
Almost like a Disney-Pixar movie about lost tools ....
mattressking
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Couldn't agree more with older craftsman tools. I grew up using my dads craftsman jack...30 some years later and it still doesn't lose pressure.
I picked up a Dewalt set at Sears a while back to keep in the truck; normally above your price range but I've seen them on sale often and they're pretty nice for the money. No Snap On or anything but seem better than the Craftsman, Kobalt, etc type stuff.
Gear wrench flex head
http://www.gearwrench.com/wrenches/ratcheting/flex-head
These are the most versatile hand wrenches
Wait for a sale, Sears or wherever. In Canada they go on sale about 4-5 times a year at 60% off at Canadian Tire.
I just built an entire tool bag from a guy at a swap meet who was selling an estate sale tool box of random
tools. Lucky for me he didn't know metric or retail. Gear wrenches and sockets, ball peen, brass drifts $20
Look at garage sales from old guys, lots of high quality tools at low prices. Worth the search.
http://www.gearwrench.com/wrenches/ratcheting/flex-head
These are the most versatile hand wrenches
Wait for a sale, Sears or wherever. In Canada they go on sale about 4-5 times a year at 60% off at Canadian Tire.
I just built an entire tool bag from a guy at a swap meet who was selling an estate sale tool box of random
tools. Lucky for me he didn't know metric or retail. Gear wrenches and sockets, ball peen, brass drifts $20
Look at garage sales from old guys, lots of high quality tools at low prices. Worth the search.
LAMBCRUSHER
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Husky makes a decent wrench...I like old things that are cheap and still have lots of life left in them...someone is moving on to some new tools near you...check the craigslist thing...I wrote down all my usual suspects, packed it all into a bunch of 8x16 ripstop zipper bags and then took about half of it back out. it still weighs about 70 pounds...
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Those are nicer than what I have at home!
Yes they do and they work fine for what you need.
I also have lots of older USA made Craftsman, Snap-on, Stanley (before the cheapened out etc.
One of my favorite scores was from an army surplus shop in PA. I picked up a full set of wrenches 6mm-19mm made by Danaher Tool Group and Label Allen tools (yes that Allen tools before they formed Apex and sold it) Made in the USA for $20. wish I bought 2.
So if you want a complete kit, you have to make your own but look around. lots of great older companies out there and you may find some still new.
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I hear you. I'm afraid of having a "bag" and dumping everything out in the dirt to find the 8mm socket. This is mainly why I would like to find a kit in a plastic container.
CaptClose
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I've been stranded without the tools I need before, so I carry more of a survival kit in the truck. Wrenches and sockets will get you out of most binds... but it's the unexpected situations that leave you waiting for a tow. So, I try to be prepared for anything.
@Spike Strip tool sets linked above are a perfect place to start and build from. Then, just add as you go along.
@Spike Strip tool sets linked above are a perfect place to start and build from. Then, just add as you go along.
LAMBCRUSHER
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tool rolls...
I'm in the same boat. Don't want to go overboard but just get down the road.
How about "what's in your tool kit?" In your vehicle.
Tools, hoses, fuses , fluids, belts and hardware. Any suggestions for a newb?
How about "what's in your tool kit?" In your vehicle.
Tools, hoses, fuses , fluids, belts and hardware. Any suggestions for a newb?
LAMBCRUSHER
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rabbit hole...get ready for a data dump...
Easy to pack and you can label them for exactly what you need.
Other option is the standard took box and a socket holder. I have used these for years. I think tool rolls are better as they are less conspicuous in your vehicle. Less likely for a thief to look inside and smash and grab. OR build a platform to hide everything.
