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Old11-07-2009, 12:29 PM #1
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NEW OWNER OF CJ7, what tools do I need?

I am brand new to jeeps and my 82 CJ7. My jeep is in great shape, however if something were to happen, I dont have any tools to get a project done. If I did have tools, I wouldn't know much about fixing things, but I really want to learn EVERYTHING there is to learn about fixing my Jeep if something were to break. I am posting this thread to start a "MUST HAVE LIST" of what should be my top priorities to buy/do first. Can ya'll help?
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Old11-07-2009, 12:48 PM #2
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xmas is comming up,stores like Costco sell those large tool sets. they include sae and metric sockets both standard and deep plus ratchets,extensions and the like. would be a good starter kit
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Old11-07-2009, 12:55 PM #3
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Sounds perfect, thank you. Is there anything I can I buy to help me learn how to work on common repairs?
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Old11-07-2009, 01:05 PM #4
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Get yourself a FSM. There's a link to one on here somewhere if you search.
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Old11-07-2009, 01:12 PM #5
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are there any certain tools that i will be using the most? sockets/hand wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.....
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Old11-07-2009, 01:17 PM #6
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PB blaster, some kind of welder, more PB blaster, BFH, and even more PB blaster - and I am not joking!
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Old11-07-2009, 01:23 PM #7
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zip strips, electrical tape, pliers, probly a bungee chord or two, test light, hammer, and like above- a case of pb blaster.
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Old11-07-2009, 01:25 PM #8
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PB blaster, some kind of welder, more PB blaster, BFH, and even more PB blaster - and I am not joking!
X2! God do I wish you were joking.
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Old11-07-2009, 01:43 PM #9
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Start reading up on gauge and electrical fixes,take everything you read problem wise with a grain of salt and dont go thinking you just bought the worlds biggest mechanical PITA which can happen if not familiar with basics and visiting a vehicle specific forum. No metric stuff needed on a CJ, the only thing off the wall uncommon to get in a basic tool set is a 12 point 1/4 open end for the bolts on the U joint yokes which your may or may not have otherwise just plain old sockets, open ends, a good screw driver set and a digital volt meter should keep you entertained for years.
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Old11-07-2009, 01:50 PM #10
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I don't have a CJ but my faja does...

My experience on my TJ has been a BFH (big frigging hammer) and PB Blaster are the two most used tools in my box.

The next would be a medicore pipe wrench, vice grips, a piece of 2-3 foot long pipe (That will fit over the end of the pipe wrench) and a medium sized torx set.

All this, on top of a basic to medium-duty socket/tool set.

... and zip ties... lots and lots of zip ties...
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Old11-07-2009, 02:06 PM #11
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You will need a 'good' set of TORX bits for your socket wrench. The torx fittings are a serious pain in the butt, most are also glued in with seam sealer so you need a decent pencil tipped hot torch to go with the torx set. A plumbers torch with MAP gas or propane turbo torch work well.

They will also bite you bad if you don't clean/dig/cuss at/etc the paint out of them because the next size up fits perfect with the paint, then you turn, paint crumbles and you spin the bumps out.

Then you need a good set of drill bits....

Like mentioned, and a good BFH and penetrating oil.

WD40 has it's place too, it will dry out the insides of the distributor cap nicely, but won't touch the rusty bolts.
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get a grinder, and a hacksaw.
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Old11-07-2009, 02:42 PM #13
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If your CJ has ever been exposed to road salt you'll need a Sawzall.

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Old11-07-2009, 03:27 PM #14
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Old11-07-2009, 05:18 PM #15
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maybe some gloves and eye protection...? Just so you don't do what I did today.

Do things right the first time and save your self some grief. You can "borrow" most specialty tools from autozone or like stores.
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