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What's your favorite tool/tools?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by betterbuckleup, Jan 24, 2019.

  1. Jan 24, 2019 at 12:28 PM
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    betterbuckleup

    betterbuckleup [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm curious as to what's everyone favorite or go-to tool they use when wrenching on their Tacoma's?
    9/10 times I reach for my electric ratchet. I love that thing.
     
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  2. Jan 24, 2019 at 12:40 PM
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    tcjacado

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    You consider her a tool???o_O
     
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  3. Jan 24, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    betterbuckleup

    betterbuckleup [OP] Well-Known Member

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    :rofl:
     
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  4. Jan 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM
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    JJ04TACO

    JJ04TACO Well-Known Member

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    8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 35mm sockets and wrenches.

    If I had to pick one purpose built tool specifically bought for my Tacoma, it would have to be this.

    https://allgermanmotorsports.com/uniball-tool

    It saved me a shit ton of time swapping uniballs on my UCA's. Well worth the $150. It will work on any 1" uniball so even future Tacos/4Runners will be good to go.
     
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  5. Jan 24, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    04TRDV6

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    The long, swivel head tekton ratcheting wrenches.
     
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  6. Jan 24, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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    JJ04TACO

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    These?! https://www.tekton.com/long-flex-ratcheting-box-end-wrench-sets

    I have these and the stubby's. Don't know why they didn't pop into my head but yes they are by far the most USED tools on my taco. In fact, they will be heavily used tomorrow during my LCA bushing replacement project...
     
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  7. Jan 24, 2019 at 5:14 PM
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    04TRDV6

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    Them's the ones. Good wrenches and great company. My 17mm started skipping (like broken tooth or something) so I contacted them via the website. They asked for a photo, and I had a new one in the mail 2-3 days later. Painless
     
  8. Jan 24, 2019 at 5:23 PM
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    JJ04TACO

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    Lol! I was in the process of switching my Craftsman ratchets for their low profile 72 tooth type. They introduced the 90T model. I picked one up on Amazon and (to me) it wasn't as smooth as the 72 tooth. I contacted them and asked if they had the 72 tooth available still. Not for sale...he sent me a 1/2" 72 tooth and also a 1/4" one I needed as well. Arrived on Tuesday.

    Awesome company! I ended up with two free ratchets. I've spent some good $ with them and will continue to do so. FWIW, the 90T ratchet was a very good design. Bigger pawl and beefier (stronger not bigger) design all round. Just didn't prefer it. Weird, I know.
     
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  9. Jan 24, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    ecgreen

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  10. Jan 24, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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    TacomaJunkie8691

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    My 3/8 Inch Snap-On Ratchet that my wife got me for Christmas the first year we were married.
     
  12. Jan 24, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    My snap on digital torque wrench,

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  13. Jan 24, 2019 at 9:43 PM
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    windsor

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    Favorite, pretty close. Most used, not even close.
     
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  14. Jan 24, 2019 at 9:47 PM
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    michael roberts

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    10, 12, 14 mm 6 pt. deep sockets & ratchet. Those will always be in a real handy place in the tool bag. The other 60 tools are for backup.
     
  15. Jan 24, 2019 at 9:50 PM
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    zero4

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    I've got that same exact one. I probably haven't used it in like 8 yrs. Lol Sadly I use my old Husky clickers most of the time.

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  16. Jan 24, 2019 at 9:54 PM
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    Those are some serious looking Channellocks. What brand are they?
     
  17. Jan 24, 2019 at 9:56 PM
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    zero4

    zero4 Metal Cutter

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    Not really my favorite tools to use but what I use the most when working on my truck. Cordless ratchet & impact.

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  18. Jan 24, 2019 at 10:02 PM
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    They're Knipex Cobras. I love Knipex tools. I have a bunch of Knipex Cobras. Funny, I wanted to get a bigger one & there was only 2 sizes bigger, so I just went for the biggest one. Well the damn thing is too big! Lol But oh well, I got it on sale & wasn't worth returning.

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    I also have Knipex Pliers Wrenches. I love these things, haven't used any of my adjustable wrenches since I got them. They're kind of expensive though.

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  19. Jan 24, 2019 at 10:05 PM
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    Catfish80

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  20. Jan 24, 2019 at 10:07 PM
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    Looks like you got all the bases covered with those sets. Something to add to my "gotta have it" tool list, thanks.
     
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