I know, I'm a pathetic newbie. But lets say I wanted to go out and buy a ratchet set for working on my Mustang, would I want to get Standard or Metric? And are there any other must-have tools for the mustang modder?

Thanks.

 

its hard to say...some bolts are metric and some are domestic.....i got a kit that has both

 

Get a 96 piece mechanic set of rachet and sockets they shoould have both also deep sockets come in handy

 

In all honesty, for the most part you need a spark plug socket, a 1/4" socket, 8 mm, and a 10 mm and you will be able to do most everything save for the big stuff. Having a set of deep sockets and regular sockets in those sizes is helpful to.

 

A set with both would be good. It would be good to get a torque wrench too, so you don't overtighten something and create a problem. I see it this way, you can never have too many tools. If I had endless cash, I'd probably collect em.

 

if you ever work on your own car do yourself a favor and get a kit with many deeps,stander length and both metric and standerd sockets i have a 300peice kit plus a **** ton of other tools, but i am always working on my car or freinds etc... i dont pay people to do my work.

 

Yes, get the Sears mechanics tool set. They sell anywhere from like a 76 piece to over 300 like Spike said. Personally, I have a 150 piece set, and I love it, although, there are some other tools that are useful for our cars. Such as, extensions of various sizes, and a torque wrench. Just go to sears, and look around at there little packages and stuff.

 

Thanks everyone.

 

I got a 96 piece mechanics set from sears cuz I used to work at Sears and got the "worker" discount after work...heh heh

 

Yep another Craftsman tool owner here.

 

Cant beat the lifetime replacement on hand tools...........you basically never have to buy those same tools again.

 

till sears is gone which wont be long form now.

plus there sockets in my opinon are garbage, i have broken many of there sockets and wrenchs. i use husky and i have been knwon to jump on my wrenchs etc.. and i am a 6'-1" 212pounds.

but thats just my experience.

 

And you have a crappy swivle socket...and you still couldnt loosen my mid pipe bolt....lol

 

now i have 2 huskey ones so there they are sweet and black powered coated too.