:. Misc .:. Tools .:
Tools I've found necessary/useful while owning a DSM:
Sockets/Rachets.
- 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drive rachets
- 8,10,12,14,17,19,21,22mm sockets (Sears/Craftsman)
- Especially: 1/2" drive 12 and 14mm (Sears/Craftsman)
- 1 1/4" (or 32mm) 1/2" drive socket (for axles)
- 7/8" O2 sensor socket
- spark plug socket
- 3/8" drive 12mm Allen head socket (for head bolts)
- 1/4 -> 3/8" and 3/8" -> 1/2" adapters
- 3" and 6" extensions for all sizes
Other Hand Tools
- Torque Wrench
- 3' breaker bar (Sears/Craftsman)
- rubber mallet (Sears/Craftsman)
- gasket scraper
- Magnet-tipped 'wand'
- lots of phillips screw drivers, long/short big/small
- Dikes (diagnoal cutters
- Wire stripper/crimpers
Other
- Craftsman ball-bearing drawer chest to keep it all in
- 4 jack stands (Harbor Freight)
- floor jack (Harbor Freight)
- C-Clamps
- Soldering Iron & Solder
- Mechanix gloves (lifetime warranty)
'Special'
- Multimeter (testing coil packs, wires, etc etc)
- Timing light (set/check base timing)
- fluorescent shop light (can be dropped & dunked no problem)
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