What's in your toolbox?

**boxtwo** · 07-11-2007, 10:32 AM

What are some of the "must have" tools that you guys have in your toolbox for working on the STi?

**nandanrp** · 07-11-2007, 10:49 AM

Craftsman 15 in. Flex Handle (aka "breaker bar")
Sears item #00944201000 Mfr. model #44201

I use it every time I work on the car. Along with my Craftsman work gloves. A big socket set is a must, as well.

klaymon · 07-11-2007, 10:54 AM

Mechanix M-Pact 2 gloves. Ever punched an alternator or intake when a bolt let loose? It hurts like hell. These have padding on the back of the hand and all over the knuckles for just such an occassion.

http://garage.mechanix.com/detail.aspx?ID=3

lackskill · 07-11-2007, 10:55 AM

my *current* single favorite tool is my kobalt 60 gallon air compressor.

Kirv · 07-11-2007, 11:01 AM

If I had to pick just one, ratcheting box wrenches FTW.
A set of deep sockets comes in handy too.

Ramps. good jack. jackstands. torque wrench.

kts262 · 07-11-2007, 11:02 AM

10, 12, 14, and 17mm sockets (6 point and 12 point), wrenches, ratching wrenches, socket extension, socket wrench (i prefer 3/8") and a breaker bar. You can probably do 80% (maybe 90%) with those couple of tools, especially the 12 and 14mm stuff since every bolt Subaru uses seems to be in those sizes. (Hit up Sears when they have a tool sale and get one of the OMG-piece mechanic's toolsets to cover most of these, and maybe an extra set of the $20 (on sale) wrenches.)

A flat-headed screw driver is also very useful for everything.

I also recommend a good pair of gloves. I don't have airtools yet but I think they (and a compressor) will come to my garage soon too.

Oh and while they won't fit into a toolbox, a good jack and set of jackstands are handy too.

flatthump · 07-11-2007, 11:03 AM

u-joint extensions

racheting box wrenches.

10 billion screwdrivers

c00lbeans · 07-11-2007, 11:06 AM

my tools are in my tool box silly

TVC15 · 07-11-2007, 11:19 AM

Craftsman 1/2 in drive 250 ft/lbs torgue wrench

**boxtwo** · 07-11-2007, 12:49 PM

I love the M-Pact 2 gloves, I keep them in my turn out gear for rescue work.

I *had* a breaker bar, but it got loaned and never returned.

I have a good deal of metric stuff since I made the transfer over from Nissan. Some long wrenches would be nice since that engine compartment is so tight.

I have a jack, jack stands, and air compressor. Always looking for an excuse to buy more tools though!

twigg107 · 07-11-2007, 03:03 PM

alot!!!

IUSTi · 07-11-2007, 03:19 PM

as many tools as possible cause you never know what you'll run into and need when under a 3000lbs car

Shakes · 07-11-2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirv

ratcheting box wrenches FTW.

W3rd, I LOVE mine.

johnlude85 · 07-11-2007, 05:33 PM

everything in this black toolbox lol. this is what i do for a living. i have over 7000 dollars worth of tools, and still, i need more. atleast once a week i work on something that a need to borrow a tool to get a job done...then i have to buy that tool. its a big chain of events that always makes my wallet hurt.

***VSGTS14*** · 07-12-2007, 03:48 PM

yea you can never have enough tools.
i have the generics and have tackled everything on my car with them.
the big ole craftsman breaker bar nandanrp is excellent, i have it and use it a lot also.

strong 1/2 and 3/8 air guns are a must have too, craftsman pwn.

lots of extensions too! and the swivel sockets are very handy.

07-11-2007, 10:32 AM	#1
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,399 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	What's in your toolbox? What are some of the "must have" tools that you guys have in your toolbox for working on the STi? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-11-2007, 10:49 AM	#2
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: What's in your toolbox? Craftsman 15 in. Flex Handle (aka "breaker bar") Sears item #00944201000 Mfr. model #44201 I use it every time I work on the car. Along with my Craftsman work gloves. A big socket set is a must, as well.

07-11-2007, 10:54 AM	#3
klaymon S204 Racer Posts: 3,083 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: What's in your toolbox? Mechanix M-Pact 2 gloves. Ever punched an alternator or intake when a bolt let loose? It hurts like hell. These have padding on the back of the hand and all over the knuckles for just such an occassion. http://garage.mechanix.com/detail.aspx?ID=3

07-11-2007, 11:01 AM	#5
Kirv Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Silver Fav Mod: Rumble + Torque = COBB Stg2 Location: CT Posts: 727 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: What's in your toolbox? If I had to pick just one, ratcheting box wrenches FTW. A set of deep sockets comes in handy too. Ramps. good jack. jackstands. torque wrench.

07-11-2007, 11:02 AM	#6
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,130 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: What's in your toolbox? 10, 12, 14, and 17mm sockets (6 point and 12 point), wrenches, ratching wrenches, socket extension, socket wrench (i prefer 3/8") and a breaker bar. You can probably do 80% (maybe 90%) with those couple of tools, especially the 12 and 14mm stuff since every bolt Subaru uses seems to be in those sizes. (Hit up Sears when they have a tool sale and get one of the OMG-piece mechanic's toolsets to cover most of these, and maybe an extra set of the $20 (on sale) wrenches.) A flat-headed screw driver is also very useful for everything. I also recommend a good pair of gloves. I don't have airtools yet but I think they (and a compressor) will come to my garage soon too. Oh and while they won't fit into a toolbox, a good jack and set of jackstands are handy too.

07-11-2007, 10:55 AM	#4
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,625 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: What's in your toolbox? my current single favorite tool is my kobalt 60 gallon air compressor.

07-11-2007, 11:03 AM	#7
flatthump Enginerd Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 13,024 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: What's in your toolbox? u-joint extensions racheting box wrenches. 10 billion screwdrivers

07-11-2007, 11:06 AM	#8
c00lbeans Junior STI Driver Car: 02 WRX wagon Fav Mod: boobies Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 91 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What's in your toolbox? my tools are in my tool box silly

07-11-2007, 11:19 AM	#9
TVC15 Junior STI Driver Posts: 90 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What's in your toolbox? Craftsman 1/2 in drive 250 ft/lbs torgue wrench

07-11-2007, 12:49 PM	#10
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,399 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: What's in your toolbox? I love the M-Pact 2 gloves, I keep them in my turn out gear for rescue work. I had a breaker bar, but it got loaned and never returned. I have a good deal of metric stuff since I made the transfer over from Nissan. Some long wrenches would be nice since that engine compartment is so tight. I have a jack, jack stands, and air compressor. Always looking for an excuse to buy more tools though!

07-11-2007, 03:03 PM	#11
twigg107 Spec C Club Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 1,524 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: What's in your toolbox? alot!!!

07-11-2007, 03:19 PM	#12
IUSTi Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: EVO Recaro Seats Location: NJ(Home)/IN(College) Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: What's in your toolbox? as many tools as possible cause you never know what you'll run into and need when under a 3000lbs car

07-11-2007, 05:33 PM	#14
johnlude85 Spec C Club Car: 2005 OBP STi Fav Mod: CBE Location: Milford, NJ/Allentown, PA Posts: 1,072 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What's in your toolbox? everything in this black toolbox lol. this is what i do for a living. i have over 7000 dollars worth of tools, and still, i need more. atleast once a week i work on something that a need to borrow a tool to get a job done...then i have to buy that tool. its a big chain of events that always makes my wallet hurt.

07-12-2007, 03:48 PM	#15
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,008 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: What's in your toolbox? yea you can never have enough tools. i have the generics and have tackled everything on my car with them. the big ole craftsman breaker bar nandanrp is excellent, i have it and use it a lot also. strong 1/2 and 3/8 air guns are a must have too, craftsman pwn. lots of extensions too! and the swivel sockets are very handy. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.