Thread: Tool Time

In a couple weeks I will be ordering A core set of tools mostly matco some snap on
At the moment i have a decent set of craftsman stuff

I have a diag program for my laptop i have a decent multimeter

What i want to know is opinions on what is really needed in a tool set up

I do mobile stuff now and havent had to many issues but im talking to a buddy of mine who owns a shop to see if he will let me intern

Heres the core kit im looking at Detailed link
http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/ki...26cat%3D550603

TECH ED JOURNEYMAN KIT Without the cart

• Tech Ed Journeyman Auto/Diesel Set
• This 345 piece tool set has been developed for the student who is entering the automotive or diesel industry and is metric focused but has some SAE coverage.
• Set contains: 1/4" and 3/8" dr chrome sockets, 1/2" impact sockets, and all necessary industry standard ratchets, extensions, and adapters.
• Metric/SAE combination wrenches, Metric flare nut wrenches, 48 pc master Allen/Torx set, 39 pc ratcheting screwdriver set, pliers set, complete brake set, battery set, and a variety of general service tools.
• A solid tool set shown with an MSC4 cart to organize and protect your tool investment.
• ITEM #TEJURNEY

Along with
Engine Diag
http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/ki...26cat%3D550603
Suspension
http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/ki...26cat%3D550603
Brake kit
http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/ki...26cat%3D550603

i cant forget to add a gm frontwheel drive engine moving tool LMAO I laughed at this when i saw it but the more i think about it I kinda want it

no luck hmm ok guess ill just get what im gettin then

MAC secondary tools if you can afford them.

Dont buy mac. You know my view on brands. Forget the cv tools. Install a new cv shaft dont waste time doing boots. The ball joint separator will be ok, but you will want an air hammer with pickle forks.

Also metric impact swivels Semi deep.

yea the suspension kit i was ify on I just get kinda confused with the whole tools thing with what i need and what they want to sell me

Like sears yea you can get a 800 piece set but theres 300 sockets you dont need

Ill get what i have listed minus the suspension stuff and just peice some of that together
I know i also want a slide hammer and the cv attachment