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    Tools needed for a GU

    G'day guys,

    Just had a thought and figured that somebody might have had the same one and put something on here.

    Is there a list anywhere of all the tools you need to service/work on a GU patrol?

    For example, spanners size 8,15 and 26.

    I was going to spend a weekend going over my new GU (and still will no doubt), but figured if I wanted to make a tool kit specifically for that vehicle it would be handy to have everything I need and nothing that's completely useless.

    This forum is awesome and I thought if I can find it anywhere it'd probably be here!

    Cheers

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    A set of Security Torx for the MAF Sensor etc
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    Anything metric really.... Depends on what your working on will depend on size or type of tool needed. A metric set of ring /open enders, and metric sockets. I also have a 1/4 drive socket set I use quite a lot. As quite often the 10 and 12mm sockets get used and using a 1/4 set is easier. My array of tools tends to grow every few weeks, lol. Mainly because I'm tinkering so much with it, I find myself lying under the car thinking, man it would be so much easier if I had this tool... Best buy so far is a set of Ratchet ring spanners. Best tool for mods, a Dremel. Now another member has got me wanting a plasma cutter. Not that I need one, but it would be cool to have one... Lol. Next is a bigger garage to fit all my crap in.

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    I found a lot of stuff on the patrol especially under the hood is 12 mm. But a good metric kit will do.

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    A tool for your hub nuts.
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    12 volt ratchet gun to take wheel nuts off and a tork wrench to tighten them up
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    As above lots of 10-24mm sockets.. you'll always never find them if you buy one..
    Spanners and needed for many things to..
    A good breaker bar
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    I have 1/2". 3/8th" and 1/4" socket sets plus ratchett ring spanners, and open end
    But at least a 2t trolley jack that hub tool is a must and circlip plyers wouldnt go astray
    Jack stands to if working underneath. A few different hammers, could go on and on
    but there is plenty written on basic tools for service items. All tools are metric
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    Cheers guys, appreciate the help. Looking forward to getting in and figuring it all out!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mudski View Post
    Anything metric really.... Depends on what your working on will depend on size or type of tool needed. A metric set of ring /open enders, and metric sockets. I also have a 1/4 drive socket set I use quite a lot. As quite often the 10 and 12mm sockets get used and using a 1/4 set is easier. My array of tools tends to grow every few weeks, lol. Mainly because I'm tinkering so much with it, I find myself lying under the car thinking, man it would be so much easier if I had this tool... Best buy so far is a set of Ratchet ring spanners. Best tool for mods, a Dremel. Now another member has got me wanting a plasma cutter. Not that I need one, but it would be cool to have one... Lol. Next is a bigger garage to fit all my crap in.
    Hahaha plasma cutter , just cos you want 1


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