chuhsi

I think I'm finally going to retire my generic socket set and wrenches. They're getting a little bent out of shape.

What brand would you recommend I buy for my replacements? Snap-on? Craftsman? And any particular place I should get them?

Thanks

news2kroller

sears or home depot. you dont need to spend the extra for snap-on tools. husky and craftsman tools are both great.

mikegarrison

Not that I'm pushing Snap-On in particular, but I have found that the more expensive tools usually are more than worth the money.

I have some S-K socket sets (3/8-inch drive and 1/2-inch drive) that I really, really am glad I spent the extra money on.

For wrenches, I like my Craftsman wrenches.

chuhsi

Thanks. Keep the recommendations coming!

Is there a list somewhere on this site that lists all the basic tools I need for my car? I'm tempted to buy a whole set of everything, but I only remember using maybe 6 different sized wrenches and sockets total when working on my car.

mikegarrison

If all you want is to work on the S2000, almost everything is 10, 12, 14, 17, or 19 mm. There are a few in other sizes, though.

chuhsi

thanks mikegarrison. you're on the money with those sizes. i'll flip through my service manual and see what other sizes i need.

iam7head

just get the metric size, don't bother with the sae/metric combo since honda use exclusively metric.

you don't really need matco/snap on if you don't use it everyday.

chuhsi

Looks like I'm going to sears this weekend to buy a standard set of metric socket wrenches and open/box wrenches.

Then I'll eventually get a torque wrench.

iam7head

torque wrench is a must
20-200 and 0-25

safety glasses

dremel

drill

breaker bar

jack, jackstand

oil drain pan

shop light

sparkplug socket

deep socket

compression gauge

hex key

the list goes on

the stuff in my garage can easily worth more than some econo sh-tbox that been thru it

RadioZero

this subject comes up all the time.

Craftsman, Husky, Kobalt are all fine for 95% of the people on here. all carry lifetime warranty and can easily be replaced by going to the local store for a swap out. Definitly easier than driving around to all the local car dealerships stalking the Snap-On guy. (yes, i am guilty of stalking the Snap-On truck )

23mm wrench for the rear differential drain plug.
19mm deep well socket for the lugs

torque wrench is a must, 10-100 ft lb will cover the majority of your stuff.