Jizzle Juice Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Ok so im starting my new job and i need to know what tools are in your guys' toolboxes that are used to do the following jobs: Brakes Suspension Alignments Timing belts A/C Charging systems Exhaust/Mufflers You know service work And i know how to do all the things so no shitting in this thread please i just need to know from guys who have more experience than me. I worked at honda and did all of the above but im really good friends with one or few of the techs and they let me use there tools. So if anyone could give me a "list" or any input on what to get id be very grateful and thanks ahead of time for all the help i receive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 rule of thumb: if you have to borrow the same tool 2 times, you need to buy it! are you ASE certified to do a/c work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 rule of thumb: if you have to borrow the same tool 2 times, you need to buy it! are you ASE certified to do a/c work? I understand that but i wasn't Technically suppose to be doing that stuff but joe let me so at that time i didn't need to buy the stuff and no im not ASE cert for A/C but i can legally handle it. I have that stupid card saying so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I would recommend just go and buy the basics to start out with. I prefer Snappy because I work with my stuff everyday and I take pride in my tools. A lot of techs go out first thing and try to buy to much right away and get into too much debt. I have seen guys paying more a month for tools than their 30k car payment easy. Buy the stuff you know your are going to use on any given day. As you realize you need a tool is when you should buy it. My general rule is that if you have to borrow a tool from someone more than 3 times a year than you need to have it in your box, but then again I dont need to be buying stuff every week from the Snap On guy either because I have most of what I need. It takes years to get all the little cool shit and nice things you would like to have. As you put the time in you will figure on your own and from others around you what you will need to get. Just my 2 sentz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 alot!!! http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/gearhead559/Shop%20stuff/100_2442.jpg need a drawer by drawer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 rule of thumb: if you have to borrow the same tool 2 times, you need to buy it! are you ASE certified to do a/c work? Beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 are you ASE certified to do a/c work? you can take that test by mail! need the cfc thing to handle(recharge) freon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 you can take that test by mail! need the cfc thing to handle(recharge) freon yeah I know, I didn't know if he had it or not since he doesn't have all the proper tools to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 the only wrench brand i have never broken was craftsman profesional, they are a fracion of the cost of snap on, mac, cornwell or matco. now i do have alot of snap on and matco wrenches too. helps if we know what kind of cars your working on though, 5.5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 18, 21 is mostly what you need for GM stuff. i also like snap on's screw drivers more then the other brands. a must have is a 3/8 impact and 1/2 impact. those are a first buy, don't be cheep on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1647545520 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 All you need is a crescent wrench. You will acomplish a lot.:ninja: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 the only wrench brand i have never broken was craftsman profesional, they are a fracion of the cost of snap on, mac, cornwell or matco. now i do have alot of snap on and matco wrenches too. helps if we know what kind of cars your working on though, 5.5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 18, 21 is mostly what you need for GM stuff. i also like snap on's screw drivers more then the other brands. a must have is a 3/8 impact and 1/2 impact. those are a first buy, don't be cheep on those. agreed! snap-on makes the best screwdrivers import cars you'll need 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, and 21mm sockets and wrenches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1647545520 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 agreed! snap-on makes the best screwdrivers import cars you'll need 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, and 21mm sockets and wrenches Let's not forget those axle nuts. 36? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 alot!!! http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/gearhead559/Shop%20stuff/100_2442.jpg need a drawer by drawer And the cars i would be working on is basically everything you could say im at midas in westerville so what ever people bring in is what ill be doing. And the craftsman thing ive herd about them being as good as the snap ons and matcos of the world so ill be adding some of those to my collection and ill be getting impacts threw midas they have a sweet deal on tools threw them but only a select few. And the whole use more than 3x a year i will remember that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 alot!!! http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/gearhead559/Shop%20stuff/100_2442.jpg need a drawer by drawer what rob said a lot! http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd60/cwash77/camaro245.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Brakes is easy get a good spreader , bleeders , hex and star tampered bits , and a dead blow orange hammer from habor frieght along with a oxy acete torch and breaker bars and a pry bar set , for the rears a drum tool kit rear caliper pb turning block. Suspension , thats all over the board. You need the axle nut sockets and a good impact 1/2. Basically your talking alot of tools My 2 cents is don't buy too much bullshit off the trucks. 3/8 impact with long extensions and cornwell swivels in mm ftw. Gear wrenches are a must too in metric. I have been using husky and kobalt sockets and rachets in the field for 6 years. They are gold. Personally I wont deal with craftsman they are JUNK! Tool carts are better than any toolbox I have ever owned. PERIOD. http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/24/l_16733033a8ce44749cc5996be1f779b7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Craig i see but thats getting deep in the game which i will be at some point but i dont need all of that. Just think when you first started out what did u have? If you can remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1647545520 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 what rob said a lot! http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd60/cwash77/camaro245.jpg Show off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 2nd best tool in my shop! http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/26/l_bfd58ead26034b1bb0e08ff4d6ead938.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 since everyone else is doing it. work http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/CamaroAJ/1201081015.jpg home http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/CamaroAJ/toolbox.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 oh and bonis points for anyone that can name that head thats on top of my tool box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 2nd best tool in my shop! http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/26/l_bfd58ead26034b1bb0e08ff4d6ead938.jpg Love it! And screw you guys and your fancy boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Love it! And screw you guys and your fancy boxes and there both paid for as is the tools in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 what rob said a lot! http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd60/cwash77/camaro245.jpg see i still need 2 lockers..and the newer carts with the drawers all the way down thru them..i have a 3 drawer on now, that has the things in the top..one of which i removed... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/gearhead559/Shop%20stuff/100_3056.jpg issue with my box...every drawer is stuffed! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 You should check out the kobalt boxes at lowes , they are stainless and nice. Craig your matco box is the SHIT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Love it! And screw you guys and your fancy boxes we all started with nothing too! just be wise in what you purchase and from who/where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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