[87jeeper]

What's a good set of tools or a toolbox to start off with? I assume it's best to get a set instead of hunting down each individual tool? I'll be using them to work on my CJ, and then possibly a car as well, and would prefer a roll cab type box for the garage. No idea how to weld and other complex tasks yet, so I can just get tools for that at the local hobby shops on base. But other than that, what's good to get (brand, where to get, etc, etc)? Thanks.

[BESRK]

Probably get a good deal on one of those Craftsman (Sears) tools sets. I'd get one with a 3/8" drive socket set... 1/4"-1" (in standard and deepwell), a combination wrench set 1/4"-1", both flat tip and phillips screw drivers of various sizes (make sure to get at least one great big flat head (makes good pry tool), allen wrench set, torx bit set, pliers, adjustable wrenches (2 each 6" and 2 each 10"), a couple ball peen hammers (16 oz and 32 oz), 1/2" chisel, 3/4" chisel, punch set.. whatever else strikes your fancy. The good thing about Craftsman is the "no questions asked" return policy. They exchange hand tools no problem.

[MeCasa]

All you need is a crescent wrench and channelocks

And maybe some six point sockets to help with all bolts you used the crescent and channelocks on

And a big container of hand cleaner, don't forgit to put a mite under the old fingernails 'before' you use the crescent wrench

[John Strenk]

Good tools will make any job go easier. Bad tools make a simple job 10 times worse.

I've been using Craftsmen set for a long time often dreaming of a Snap-on set or other manufacturer but Craftsmen has been good for me for a long long time. But if you can afford it, move up.

My wife was going to get me some tools one year and asked what i needed. Well we went out and looked and she askes, "Does anyone realy need 37 ratchet wrenches"?

Probably the most important tool i use is Kroil and JP Blaster. Never work on a CJ without some.

[CJmadison]

I would go with one of the sears tool sets, might be a little $$$ but lifetime warranty is nice.

[jadams68]

I have the Craftsman 254 Piece Mechanics' Tool Set with 4-Drawer Chest. It's indispensible when working on cars.

I use a 30 gal Crafsman air compressor which came with all the tools as well.

Some other tools bought along the way:

- Hammers
- Punch and chisel set
- Snap-ring pliers
- Drum brake tool
- A vice for your work bench
- A good Milwaukee portable drill/screwdriver
- A crescent wrench
- Vice grips and channel locks
- Needle nose vice grips
- Needle nose pliers
- A Pickle fork

[outdoordad@comc]

look for inverted torx bit sockets too, you will need them on your brake calipers and steering box

[Trigger]

Don't forget a hub socket.

[JPduffer]

most importantly....beer (or wine coolers depending on what kind of jeeper you are)

[80cj]

Originally Posted by MeCasa

All you need is a crescent wrench and channelocks

And maybe some six point sockets to help with all bolts you used the crescent and channelocks on

And a big container of hand cleaner, don't forgit to put a mite under the old fingernails 'before' you use the crescent wrench

I think you forgot something. A BFH!!!

[MeCasa]

Originally Posted by JPduffer

most importantly....beer (or wine coolers depending on what kind of jeeper you are)

Ah yes, bring some wine coolers for the wrangler folks

[Rockram1]

I use Craftsman. Tip: when building your trail tool box. Work on your Jeep at home and what ever wrench you use on the Jeep put it into a trail box this way you will have all the tools you need and none oe the extra's that you never use.

I use to carry a 100 lb tool box wheeling and after I rolled and spent the next hour chasing tools I down sized the tool bag. Just carry what you need not much more.

[thenubsterman]

dont forget the torches to heat up the rusty bolts, always works like a charm

[JeepFreak91]

stanley has a lifetime warreny on there stuff too

[1979CJ7]

i all ways carry a good ford wrench with me (hammer)