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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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also, wanted to add. before you pull the trigger on a craftsman torque wrench, read the reviews. they are pretty darn bad. I like craftsman in general, but as others stated, a few things they make are pretty crappy.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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tbh if you have to ask this you probably shouldn't be the one working on your car
bet you played "scrooge" in the school christmas play
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by blknblubkrdude
Most jobs on the evo can be conquered using a set of tools like Crafstman's 2XX piece portable plastic tool chest. Then go to Home Depot and buy one of their large Husky tool totes and equip it with a good set of metric wobble sockets (8-19mm) a breaker bar, pry bars, multimeter, and miscellaneous screwdrivers/pliers.
ok thank you!
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i officially now hate this thread. It has me online shopping right now for stuff I want, not need, but want...

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hahahhahaha! hey but it's tools you could use though! give me yours and you can buy new ones! then you'll need it
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by AreSTG
also, wanted to add. before you pull the trigger on a craftsman torque wrench, read the reviews. they are pretty darn bad. I like craftsman in general, but as others stated, a few things they make are pretty crappy.
yeah i read i think i may go on amazon and get that "gorilla" torque wrench for around 50 bucks pretty darn good reviews!

do you have any recommendations??
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bet you played "scrooge" in the school christmas play
ahhahaha shhhh! don't start something with him! let him say what he wants to me! i'm still going to buy the tools no matter what. if he buys tools and returns them because its not the right one.. then we laugh
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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yeah i read i think i may go on amazon and get that "gorilla" torque wrench for around 50 bucks pretty darn good reviews!

do you have any recommendations??
not really. I think I might get the Husky one that is sold at either Lowe's or Home Depot. It's like $75. At least they, unlike craftsman, will give lifetime warranty on a torque wrench for breakage. 90% of my torquing will be checking lugnuts after installing with a cordless impact. For that need, it doesn't need to be great.

End of the day, I'm probably going to get one from Cornwell tools. I know it'll be quality, I know it'll last, and i can trust the accuracy. But they are like $150. And that doesn't meet your current needs. Probably wouldn't use this one for lugnuts.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by AreSTG
not really. I think I might get the Husky one that is sold at either Lowe's or Home Depot. It's like $75. At least they, unlike craftsman, will give lifetime warranty on a torque wrench for breakage. 90% of my torquing will be checking lugnuts after installing with a cordless impact. For that need, it doesn't need to be great.

End of the day, I'm probably going to get one from Cornwell tools. I know it'll be quality, I know it'll last, and i can trust the accuracy. But they are like $150. And that doesn't meet your current needs. Probably wouldn't use this one for lugnuts.
you can give me your old quality tools and you can get these new and improved ones ! hahhahhahA!
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by AreSTG
not really. I think I might get the Husky one that is sold at either Lowe's or Home Depot. It's like $75. At least they, unlike craftsman, will give lifetime warranty on a torque wrench for breakage. 90% of my torquing will be checking lugnuts after installing with a cordless impact. For that need, it doesn't need to be great.

End of the day, I'm probably going to get one from Cornwell tools. I know it'll be quality, I know it'll last, and i can trust the accuracy. But they are like $150. And that doesn't meet your current needs. Probably wouldn't use this one for lugnuts.
i have been looking at this toolset locally at a homedepot
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...specifications

it is really similar to this
Amazon Amazon

husky tools and stanley tools are made from the same manufacturer huh??
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Yep Stanley owns Mac Tools, Husky, Ingersoll Rand, and a few others.
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by k_sheanh91
Yep Stanley owns Mac Tools, Husky, Ingersoll Rand, and a few others.
oh okay makes sense.. thanks!
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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I would suggest going to your local Lowes and picking up some Kobalt tools! They have really improved their quality and plus they have a lifetime warranty!
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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This thread makes me really want to buy some tools, was at home depot and lowes today checking out the goodies, I really like that Husky set someone posted.

If anyone wants some JDM goodies,
I got this cross wrench to stow away in the ix for emergencies

http://www.amazon.com/Cusco-cus00B-0.../dp/B007RPGTKG
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Thanks so much for all information so far.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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I don't think I saw a o2 sensor wrench that thing is good to have handy
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by EvolutionIX219
I would suggest going to your local Lowes and picking up some Kobalt tools! They have really improved their quality and plus they have a lifetime warranty!
alright i will check those out!
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This thread makes me really want to buy some tools, was at home depot and lowes today checking out the goodies, I really like that Husky set someone posted.

If anyone wants some JDM goodies,
I got this cross wrench to stow away in the ix for emergencies

http://www.amazon.com/Cusco-cus00B-0.../dp/B007RPGTKG
checked it out! ill pick it up if i need one. and yes! that husky set i posted! i want one too! lol
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Thanks so much for all information so far.
seee! this thread is useful!
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I don't think I saw a o2 sensor wrench that thing is good to have handy
added to the list!
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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anymore things you guys have thats not said?
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