Recommend a toolset

[Jeep Junkie]

A set that has all the necessary thingies I would need to work on my Jeep. Something nice but affordable. Thank you!

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[SadRobot]

I bought one of those "all in one" mechanics sets and kind of regret it. I've found some stuff in there useful but I feel like it's better to buy a quality version of what you need when you need it.

Find a brand you like and start buying up tools when you can. A quality impact and set of sockets and wrenches to start. I've been slowly building up my tools for a couple years now. I have a long way to go but have been able to tackle most of my Jeep projects with what I have now.

 

[3TV]

Good advise. Tekton makes better quality tools than Husky, Pittsburgh, and other box store brands. But Tekton is lower cost than the big name tools (Snap-on, Matco, etc).

 

[MayThe4x4BWU]

If Craftsman was still a thing, I'd suggest that. My dad swore by those for his workshop when I was growing up. I still have several pieces here and there, but since the Sears debacle, I dunno if the brand still exists or even has the same quality from back in the day.

 

[TravelerTheJLU]

Things I bring every where are medium sized mechanics set shallow and deep 3/8 drive (about 50 pieces), 2 open ended wrench sets from Pittsburg from 5mm to 25mm(not every size included but covers well), a 18" 1/2" breaker bar, a set of half inch impact sockets from 10mm to 21 (I think), a pair of pliers, Dewalt torques bit set from T5 to T55, and various allen wrenches. I have more stuff at home but don't generally need it. I would build a kit before buying premade set personally.

 

[Pape]

I started whit all in one also but it was gifted to me by my dad. Since then I updated and added to it by keeping a eye out on sale.
My go to brand now are: tekton, gearwrench, otc and my local box store "high end" brand version.

 

[Snacktime]

Knipex for pliers, Napa for 1 offs and Harbor Freight for everything else. When it breaks 5 years latter Harbor Freight at least replaces it. I have incomplete sets of Snap-on, Williams, S&K, Craftsman since they no longer stand behind what they made.

Short list is
2-3lb ballpeen hammer
Knipex pliers wrench 3 piece set
24" pry bar
10 in 1 screwdriver

Long list
M18 Impact and Deep Sockets
17mm, 18mm and 19mm wrenches
Rhino USA Tool Roll

 

[4Lo2Yolo]

Look for professional quality tools at local pawn shops.

 

[X35]

Expensive but I just picked one up to keep in the back

https://www.amazon.com/Mopar-Jeep-Pieces-68640356AA-JP0002/dp/B0CL5KB6FQ

 

[Jeep Junkie]

Expensive but I just picked one up to keep in the back

https://www.amazon.com/Mopar-Jeep-Pieces-68640356AA-JP0002/dp/B0CL5KB6FQ

Wow, it is Mopar for Jeep But so expensive

 

[ArmyRN]

Expensive but I just picked one up to keep in the back

https://www.amazon.com/Mopar-Jeep-Pieces-68640356AA-JP0002/dp/B0CL5KB6FQ

I so want that kit. I might ask for it for Christmas.

 

[Jeep Junkie]

Expensive but I just picked one up to keep in the back

https://www.amazon.com/Mopar-Jeep-Pieces-68640356AA-JP0002/dp/B0CL5KB6FQ

Hey, there is no 24 thingy there for oil filter

 

[ScotM]

Buy what you need when you need it. With that said, 1/2” drive socket s are great, metric and SAE wrench sets , impact wrench, torque wrenches. , are you trying to build a tool set for on the trail, Or for the garage? I have just accumulated quality tools over time as I need them for specific tasks

 

[Bhodi11]

Here is everything I keep in my large tool roll. It will cover a lot of mods and repairs. All Tekton for the most part. Great quality tools and price is reasonable.

Zip ties, large and small
Loctite stick
2 rolls automotive electrical tape, 1 roll standard electrical tape
Roll duct tape
Heat resistant tape
Box cutter
Mechanics wire
Spark plug gapper
24oz ball peen hammer
7” locking pliers
6” long nose pliers
7” cutting pliers
Wire crimper / stripper pliers
Trim removal tools
#2 Philips screw driver
Flat head screw driver
Ball end allen hex keys - 7/32"1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
Star allen keys - T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30 ,T40, T45, T50
1/4” Driver with adapter and bit set 5/64 -1/4”, 2-6mm, T7-T30, slotted, phillips, and square
1/4” ratchet
1/4” sockets - 8mm, 9mm, 10mm
3/8” ratchet
3/8” breaker bar
3/8” torque wrench 10-80 Ft. LB.
3/8” to 1/2” adapter
3/8” 3” extension
3/8” 6” extension
3/8” U-joint
3/8” sockets standard depth - 3/4”, 9/16”, 1/2”, 7/16”, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm
3/8” sockets deep - 13mm
3/8” Torx sockets - T30, T40, T45, T50, T55
3/8” 5/8”spark plug socket
1/2” ratchet
1/2” to 3/8” adapter
1/2” 3” extension
1/2” 3” impact extension
1/2” 6” extension
1/2” U-joint
1/2” impact deep sockets - 13/16”, 18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm
8” adjustable wrench
6” adjustable wrench
Combination wrenches - 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm

 

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