Tool Kit?

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Biggamehit
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HAHHA OMG the big *** hammer yes... You need one hahahah.

I have banged so many things back straight lol.

guys here have covered all the basics . You will compile tools over time as you need them. I personally ride around with all the basic tools daily.....

my collection is probably sitting at about 3kish worth of tools and equipment............ I lost count. That's not even a lot of money in the world of those that do this for a livelyhood. I do it as a lifestyle as many people here.

good luck.


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In my S14 I won't leave home with out the following...

In the glove box,Assorted Wire CrimpsElectrical TapeDuct TapeAt least 3 Hose clamps for Intercooler piping3m double stick mounting squares12 Inch ¾ Socket extensionA set of Metric allen keysSmall 2x AA Mag-light with 3LED bulbAssorted Zip-Ties

In center consoleAm Pro ratcheting wrenches, In 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, and 15mm.Stubby Wrenches, In 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, and 17mm.Am Pro ¾ Socket wrenchDeep ¾ sockets, In 10mm to 17mm¾ Socket extensions in 3inch and 6 inchCraftsmen ¼ Driver with 8mm bit for Intercooler hose clampsCraftsmen Screwdriver with assorted bitsStanley Flathead and Phillips head screw driversCraftsmen Stubby screw drivers (flat and phillips head)Victorinox Swiss Tool Multi tool.Spark plug socket for SRNeedle nose pliersCouple of extra screws, nuts, and bolts.Spare fusesPen

And the OEM tire iron under the pass seat.

Couple of notes, People might knock on Am Pro tools but they have the same gears as gear wrench ratcheting wrenches, And FAR better gears then craftsmen socket wrenches. They also have life time warranty's. I have broken exhaust bolts with them and everything. Still in the same shape as the day I bought them.

Also, To keep the noise down in the center console I place 1 Microfiber rag under the tools, And 2 on top of them.

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nice. I guess you're set to go for days and never really have to worry about anything.

I like the clamp idea for the piping.

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Yeah, Its pretty much all the needed tools for the SR/S14. ALWAYS ALWAYS carry extra hose clamps once boosted though. It sucks major d!ck having to call AAA for one.

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assassin7420 wrote:In my S14 I won't leave home with out the following...

In the glove box,Assorted Wire CrimpsElectrical TapeDuct TapeAt least 3 Hose clamps for Intercooler piping3m double stick mounting squares12 Inch ¾ Socket extensionA set of Metric allen keysSmall 2x AA Mag-light with 3LED bulbAssorted Zip-Ties

In center consoleAm Pro ratcheting wrenches, In 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, and 15mm.Stubby Wrenches, In 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, and 17mm.Am Pro ¾ Socket wrenchDeep ¾ sockets, In 10mm to 17mm¾ Socket extensions in 3inch and 6 inchCraftsmen ¼ Driver with 8mm bit for Intercooler hose clampsCraftsmen Screwdriver with assorted bitsStanley Flathead and Phillips head screw driversCraftsmen Stubby screw drivers (flat and phillips head)Victorinox Swiss Tool Multi tool.Spark plug socket for SRNeedle nose pliersCouple of extra screws, nuts, and bolts.Spare fusesPen

And the OEM tire iron under the pass seat.

Couple of notes, People might knock on Am Pro tools but they have the same gears as gear wrench ratcheting wrenches, And FAR better gears then craftsmen socket wrenches. They also have life time warranty's. I have broken exhaust bolts with them and everything. Still in the same shape as the day I bought them.

Also, To keep the noise down in the center console I place 1 Microfiber rag under the tools, And 2 on top of them.
Wow, I guess you'll never have to worry about finding a tool to fix something on the go...niceee.

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Biggamehit
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hell yea men, survival kit, we know the deal. I am always that guy at meets who has every tool and device needed lol.

I also carry:

-Timing Light-belts-spark plugs-wires-fuses-basic lubes-full size spare with tool box straped to it-jack stands located on floor behind driver seat-3 ton jack behind passenger seat

everything is strapped down and out of the way.

rule of thumb........adjust and or corner balance your suspension with all of those items out of the car lol.

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some places are just to tight for a impact gun

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Biggamehit
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damn cant believe i left that one out.. i carry two sizes of those with me

a 24in and 14in bar lol.. Loves them


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