Tools you must have!

[badjuju342]

First off a ratcheting wrench set , unibits , and an aircompressor. These are must haves for proper grease monkeying . You may proceed to add to the list.:attention:

[Camaroextra]

sawjaw and a big ass hammer (for removing parts that you dont plan on putting back on)

[Phoenix 5.7]

a good size breaker bar, a punching bag or some sort of anger outlet, an icechest

[85zeee]

Vice grips, Bench Vise and a long pipe for leverage......then some Bandaids or at least electrical tape and semi clean rags to stop the blood flow from blatant improper tool usage :no teeth:

[The DanSmith]

beer:drunk:

[PNYKLR2]

-Rachets
-Break bar
-Sockets
-impact sockets
-Swivels
-extensions
-food
-Plier set
-Screwdrivers
-Hammers
-BFH
-Pry bar set
-women
-Air rachets
-Spring clamps
-Battery wrench
-cresent set
-torx bits
-hex bits and wrenchs
-vice grips
-knife
-smoke breaks
-box cutter
-drill bits
-drill
-air hammer
-megnetic tray
-extendable magnets
-linesmen pliers
-porno
-cable ties
-Caliper and drum brake tool kits
-Snap ring pliers
-torque wrench
-die grinder
-beer
-Air blow gun nozzles
-nut drivers
-tap and die kit
-chizles and punches
-hose clamps
-vodka
-stubby wrenchs and ratchets
-paint pens
-gloves
-googles
-uv light
-broken clock stuck at 5
-fluid dyes
-torch
-welder
-creeper slider
-spark plug sockets
-spark gap tool
-ruler
-micrometer
-fluke meter
-lots of cash

[NoChrome]

-women
-porno
-beer
-vodka



:rrofl: :rrofl:

I didnt see duct tape and baling wire in your list.

[PNYKLR2]

man DUH! Those are the basics, one more thing I forgot, JB Weld if duct tape or JB weld can't fix it nothing can...

[1slow01Z71]

Beer is a must for sure preferrably Coors Light IMO. The Matco rathets with swivel heads are awesome they cant be beat.

For god sakes get a set of ratchet wrenches! They make all the difference in the world.

[clw91rs]

A good garage to put all of the tools and beer in. Which I currently lack.

[badjuju342]

let us not forget the MityVac

[ChevyMan23]

THis could be a very helpful thread. If you discover a new tool in search of making your wrenching life easier, post it. If you fabricate a life saving tool, post it as well.

[LWillmann]

Wish I could afford ratchet wrenches.

[StrokerAce03]

Deep well sockets are a must IMO. Also a good floor jack, jackstands, c-clamps in various sizes, a good light for those dark areas, channel lock pliers in various sizes, WD-40, PB Blaster, a bigass flathead screwdriver that can double as a chisel, and lets not forget those home-made wrenches that're heated and bent or cut and rewelded that replace those "specialty" wrenches.

[The DanSmith]

Lots of extensions for if you have to change Ford DOHC plugs..............

[MrSkull]

Don't cheap out when it comes to torque wrenches. Get a good one.

Also aluminum wrenches are handy if you work with lots of aluminum fuel fittings.

[Tomogchi]

-swivel sockets
-deep well/normal impact sockets
-26" or longer breaker bar (i know the breaker bars already on here)
-them super bright led tube lights, you can throw em and they wont break..... as easily...
-a bendable led pen light.... i dont know what those are called, but theyre very handy.
-portable torch, they come in very handy with exhuast work. (map gas)
-Beer nuts!!!
Bill

[Tailwind]

How about a toolbox. To store the fools, I mean tools. OOps. I have a collection of tools from snap on and Mac and other assorted companies. Collected as needed over the past 30 years, I paid weekly 75 to 100 dollars for about 17 years to Snap On. And there are still things not on the very accurate long list above that you need, a Certified Straight edge to check head warpage etc, Ring groove cleaners, Jigsaw with metal and wood blades. Holesaws, leak detectors, poprivet set. nutsert assort. I could go all day. It literally could take 100,000 bucks to buy all you need to be a professional mechanic and Restoration Tech.

[Tailwind]

Deep well sockets are a must IMO. Also a good floor jack, jackstands, c-clamps in various sizes, a good light for those dark areas, channel lock pliers in various sizes, WD-40, PB Blaster, a bigass flathead screwdriver that can double as a chisel, and lets not forget those home-made wrenches that're heated and bent or cut and rewelded that replace those "specialty" wrenches.

I thought I was the only one with home made wrenches. Purpose built. Well Ill be a monkeys uncle.

[98chevyman]

one more if u cant duct fuct and 30mm adjustable wench it fits anything