ARCHIVE Trying to develop a handy tool for 80s (2 Viewers)

[NLXTACY]

Nothing will be sharp per se. Angled yes. If the individual wants to take it to the next step and put a razor edge...

 

[NLXTACY]

The entire back is open for info. I too have been thinking about adding common 80 notes.

 

[Crazy80]

Maybe an inspirational quote too Like " Owning an 80 series makes your wallet fit better " or for any newly wed cruiser heads "better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission"

 

[Dubbinchris]

While you have the laser etcher warmed up etch some 80 specific specs onto it. Hell I often lift my hood to look at the oil filler cap before I go into the parts store to buy oil so I get the right grade. (Old Bastard Syndrome is really starting to kick in)

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I very much like this idea, although oil grade seems to be pretty subjective around here, but then again it pretty much is on every car forum I've ever been on. Other 80 specs would be a great idea. Various specs and capacities that would be the most helpful out on the road or off the beaten path.

 

[Crazy80]

On a more serious note. That looks like it would be handy to remove interior door panels so if it fit those pesky little plastic door bungs so you could pop em out without breaking them when removing the panel. Would be nice if those bits were long enough to fit to remove interior dash screws. Also fuse puller somehow?

 

[mingles]

Saw this on the counter of my hardware store today and thought of this project. Its more complicated than what you seem to be aiming for but someone gave this a bit of thought to cram so many options into the length of a key. I like that the tool can clip onto something so it doesn't get lost. Anyway, food for thought.

I second the etching of vehicle specific info (even an image). I can buy a multitool gadget anywhere. What I want is to whip out my LX specific SST and impress my friends and neighbors.

 

[NLXTACY]

I very much like this idea, although oil grade seems to be pretty subjective around here, but then again it pretty much is on every car forum I've ever been on. Other 80 specs would be a great idea. Various specs and capacities that would be the most helpful out on the road or off the beaten path.

Complete list of fluids and capacities!!! Love it. I think I'm going to do that since it seems to ALWAYS be asked around here.

 

[NLXTACY]

On a more serious note. That looks like it would be handy to remove interior door panels so if it fit those pesky little plastic door bungs so you could pop em out without breaking them when removing the panel. Would be nice if those bits were long enough to fit to remove interior dash screws. Also fuse puller somehow?

That's not a bad idea either. I'll have to check which little plastic tool works best and I'll see if I can integrate. Interior screws, dunno. Again I'll test once I cut a proto.

Fuse puller, meh. The truck already has one in the fuse panel doesn't it?

 

[Peluo]

I think is better to put each hex nut wrench in the corners by themselves for clearance purpose. 10mm in one corner, 12mm in another corner, and 14mm etc. Much better for access to bolts and nuts that are difficult to get to.

 

[Dragos80]

Complete list of fluids and capacities!!! Love it. I think I'm going to do that since it seems to ALWAYS be asked around here.

Add the torque specs for each bolt next to the respective fluid. I always go back inside the house to check the specs, instead of writing those things on a paper and put it in my pocket.

 

[Chris FJ80]

Why is a thread pitch gauge useful? Isn't the socket size a 1:1 match to the thread pitch for 80 series bolts? All JIS? You could just print on the tool what thread pitch matches what bolt size

 

[NLXTACY]

I think is better to put each hex nut wrench in the corners by themselves for clearance purpose. 10mm in one corner, 12mm in another corner, and 14mm etc. Much better for access to bolts and nuts that are difficult to get to.

I need to play with what I got first. Worried about running out of space. The corners are prime real estate.

 

[NLXTACY]

Add the torque specs for each bolt next to the respective fluid. I always go back inside the house to check the specs, instead of writing those things on a paper and put it in my pocket.

Perfect.

 

[NLXTACY]

Why is a thread pitch gauge useful? Isn't the socket size a 1:1 match to the thread pitch for 80 series bolts? All JIS? You could just print on the tool what thread pitch matches what bolt size

I think you just convinced me to remove the thread gauge.

 

[Crazy80]

Yeah there is cheesy little plastic tweezer in there. Hard to get a spark out of plastics though.

 

[Chris FJ80]

Add the torque specs for each bolt next to the respective fluid. I always go back inside the house to check the specs, instead of writing those things on a paper and put it in my pocket.

I put a page together with fluid levels, and torque specs for common PM items (fluids, belts, brakes etc) that I keep in my glove compartment. It is much faster to pull this out when you need to look up one of these values than it is to search through the manuals.

 

[NLXTACY]

I put a page together with fluid levels, and torque specs for common PM items (fluids, belts, brakes etc) that I keep in my glove compartment. It is much faster to pull this out when you need to look up one of these values than it is to search through the manuals.

Stealing

 

[sbman]

I think it really needs to include something for properly removing those damn electrical terminals in the Toyota electrical connectors.

 

[NLXTACY]

I think it really needs to include something for properly removing those damn electrical terminals in the Toyota electrical connectors.

I thought a lot about that and unfortunately it needs to be a separate tool. The connector tool is 1mm X 1mm and 10mm long. I can't add that to this without having a "needle" poking out or adding a mechanical pivot to secure it when not in use.

 

[sbman]

I thought a lot about that and unfortunately it needs to be a separate tool. The connector tool is 1mm X 1mm and 10mm long. I can't add that to this without having a "needle" poking out or adding a mechanical pivot to secure it when not in use.

It could snap in like the bits?