favourite workshop tools

[scubasteve]

Gday guys
Im starting to collect some tools to work on the maverick and wanted know what everyone uses the most ect. Ive got the basics spanners and sockets and screwdrvers ect but Im looking more at the specialist stuff ect. I cant weld either unfortunately and I know that would be awesome haha. So what are your favourites? Brands and price ect
Cheers

[threedogs]

Any home workshop should have a fridge in good working order,lol
I find a compressor will do a myriad of jobs.
I'm going to plumb mine in the rear shed and just have outlets in the main shed
nice and quiet too.
A hub socket about $50 on ebay

[paulyg]

That's a tough question, all depends on what kind of things you are going to do.
An air compressor would be a good start, don't buy some cheap brand, get a good quality one.
And maybe a bench grinder with a linisher attachment.

[scubasteve]

That's a tough question, all depends on what kind of things you are going to do.
An air compressor would be a good start, don't buy some cheap brand, get a good quality one.
And maybe a bench grinder with a linisher attachment.

The maverick is a project that needs a bit of work on everything. So wanting to do anything from basic servicing up to front end rebuilds and suspension installs ect

[mudnut]

For the driveline flange nuts, get some large 1/2" drive impact sockets, 30, 32 and buy the deep ones, as I have found that some threads protrude enough to stop the normal sockets from working properly.

Also a good micrometer type torque wrench, that goes up to 170 ft/lb. (if possible as mine only goes to 150 ftl/lb and is not adequate).

A 1/2 inch drive swivel extension. Adapters up to 3/4 drive and down to 1/4 inch. A small 1/4 inch drive socket set (which has extensions as well).

A GOOD name brand breaker bar.

Ratchet ring spanners, again a GOOD name brand.

Also get a good packet of different size split pins.

A good grease gun, with a flexible hose fitting.

Also a long spanner that fits the tow ball nut, so you can change the hitch system easily.

A brass or plastic mallet and a brass drift.

The correct socket for the Hub nuts. 54mm I think. As TD suggested.

This type.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/4005...=true&lpid=107

or this type if you have upgraded:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/2712...=true&lpid=107

A decent heavy hammer to shock the tie rod ends loose.

Also I bought a 1/2" drive 8 mm hex for the locking hub bolts. 10mm hex for the head bolts (RB30).

Circlip pliers.

Good mirror and an extendable magnet, to get the bits that don't hit the ground when you drop them.

Some bluetack to hold fasteners to tool ends. (Eg, screws to screw driver).

Stethoscope.

A decent bit of thick wall pipe. A big bag of rags from an OP shop.

A 20 ton press. Make sure you get a good one as the cheapy I bought has bent like spaghetti.

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[threedogs]

we should or some one should compile an extensive list of tools,
including any special tools for that special job.
It may already be here but Ive never seen it only the camping list from hell lol
From that list you can make a basic kit for most jobs like breakdowns outback,
or routine maintenance jobs, Id like to see it for one

[mudnut]

Yes, TD, that is a good idea, because about 80% of the tools I listed, I bought just to repair my Patrol. I got caught out with the larger sockets and had to drive to town and get them. Lucky I was only splitting my old transfer case and wasn't stranded. I also forgot to add a decent pry bar to check suspension bushes etc.

[NP99]

Some tools that you will need when you least expect to.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400684630...84.m1438.l2649

KD Gearwrench 10 Pc Metric 6 Pt. Flex Socket Set 3/8" Drive

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400539582...84.m1438.l2649

Socket assist


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400541303...84.m1438.l2649

Freeze yer nuts off


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131233090...84.m1439.l2649

Brake fluid tester

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GRABIT-DR...3D321465690465

Grab it drill outs

Plus auto wire, terminals, fuses, crimped etc.

[Avo]

Some jack stands aswell if you going to be playing with the suspension.

[Hardyards]

My wife made me a creeper from bits at home, amazing how much effort saved scooting around underneath the rig on this trolley compared to wiggling. Recommend one (if you park on concrete).