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09-22-2011, 07:57 PM
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 Drives: 1994 Chevy Camaro V6 3.4L Car. Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Minnesota.
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Where could I get cheap but nice tool sets.
I have a 1994 Chevy Camaro V6 3.4L Car. I dont really have any tools at all because I am fifteen and my dad doesnt like me messing with his tools. I need Jack stands that are reliable because I need to change the transmission mount and then Im not sure what other tools a person needs for fixing a car maybe a socket set alen wrench etc I really dont know what are the most common used tools for fixing a car and I am looking to find cheap but reliable tools because I wont be working on the car much but that occasional time when I do I would like tools. If you know of a tool kit or Jack stands along with a Jack and all of the Jack stands and Jack have to be reliable. I am looking to spend like 75 bucks for Just the tools and I will spend what Is needed for a reliable set of Jack stands and Jack. I know that seventy five bucks Isnt much but I dont have a whole lot of money to spend. Thats why Im trying to find a tool set deal. Thanks for the help. Then.
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09-22-2011, 08:12 PM
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Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Wake Forest, NC
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Most of the tools we have both in the house and in the garages are Craftman (Sears). They are always on sale and they are guaranteed for life. I'm sure there are better - but they work great for me.. Good Luck.
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09-22-2011, 09:15 PM
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Drives: 2012 1SS Black with white rally str Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
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Can't go wrong with Craftsman. Some of it is a little pricey, but their kits are pretty reasonable and you definitely don't wanna skimp on jack stands unless you are really skinny and won't get crushed like a bug if your car slips off em
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09-22-2011, 09:25 PM
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Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009
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Craftsman is great quality stuff, but it is pricey. If you're looking for cheap (not that cheap is bad, cheap is just...well, cheap) then Auto Zone is where you want to go. They sell 3 ton jack stands, I believe it's like $30 for a set (could be wrong). Then they also have socket sets. IMO, you're going to want the biggest socket set you can afford. I only say that because the big sets come with all the fun adapters and U-joints. Trust me, the ONE time you need to use that U-joint adapter makes paying the extra cash worth it.
All that being said, I do have something else I want to say. Please don't take this as offensive or anything, this is just my opinion. If you are asking what tools are needed to work on a car, you may want to start off with a *smaller* job than changing the transmission mounts. Maybe change your own oil once or twice, etc. I mean everybody has to start somewhere I know. My first *big* car project was installing AAC halos, so I do understand the idea of "go big or go home". Just be careful not to bite off more than you can chew.
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09-22-2011, 09:36 PM
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Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010
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Costco. For a little more than your $75 budget, you can get this
 http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1 |
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09-23-2011, 09:29 PM
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Pawn shop...
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09-24-2011, 03:38 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010
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Try Craigslist or eBay for Craftsman or Snap-On tools also!
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09-24-2011, 03:46 AM
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Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011
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Harbor freight
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09-24-2011, 10:44 AM
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ebay.. buy used quality tools
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10-05-2011, 02:31 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro RS "Bumble C" Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dayton
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craftsman, cheap, and lifetime warranty. HF sucks unless one time use. Kobolt tools too, from lowes are good, got some from there too.
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12-11-2011, 10:21 AM
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I started with Craftsman 10 yearts ago for the reasons jrisebo pointed out...cheap and lifetime warranty. I haven't had a single problem with them.
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12-12-2011, 11:15 PM
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Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010
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In case you're still looking for a tool set, I just picked up a 227 piece mechanic's tool set with box for $99 at Lowe's. I dont know if the Lowe's in your area will have the same deal, but its worth a shot to check. It comes with literally everything you need to wrench on a car.
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12-13-2011, 07:02 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro RS "Bumble C" Join Date: Jul 2011
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