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11-25-2008, 10:59 AM
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Suggestions for Xmas present-tools for son
So guys and gals, what would you suggest/want? All price ranges...
My son has a 1993 Nissan 240 that he is working on. So far, new rad, rims, oil and coolant changes, wiper arm...I believe this week its a new fuel pump. For Christmas, I want to give him some car related tools. He has a socket set. (his Dad's getting him new Kouki ((sp?)) tail lights!) Thanks for the help.  Cyn
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11-25-2008, 11:02 AM
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Re: Suggestions for Xmas present-tools for son
Husky makes a pretty good tool set. Eric has one and it is pretty complete.
A couple things I would add 1. Torque wrench 2. Various pliers 3. Pry Bar set 4. Gloves (blue disposables are good) Tom
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11-25-2008, 12:07 PM
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Re: Suggestions for Xmas present-tools for son
Torque wrench! Get a nice once easy to navigate with lol (Digital ones are nice if you want to spend the money). I have a nice socket set which has done me nicely but I have no torque wrench.
(I was given a craftsman tool set for Christmas last year very nice wish I had specialty tools tho) A magnet on a stick(sorry they are metal rods) comes in handy for dropping crap in the engine block area  . Like tom also said various pliers. Needle nose etc.
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11-25-2008, 12:52 PM
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Re: Suggestions for Xmas present-tools for son
hit Sears for Black Friday deals on tools.
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11-25-2008, 07:06 PM
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Re: Suggestions for Xmas present-tools for son
+1, I love my wratcheting box wrenches, and my father loves the ones I got him as well. They make a fair amount of jobs significantly easier.
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11-25-2008, 07:12 PM
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Re: Suggestions for Xmas present-tools for son
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Most mechanical types would see it as a bit to luxurious b/c they can perform the same act w/ a simple set of nice box wrenches. There for, they never buy them. Actually give him a set, and he'll use them all the time, and love them. Its not cheap for a set though, and its one of those go all out deals. Get the larger sets, and get both SAE and Metric. Nothings worse for a mech head, then a small/half set of things, then you just never bother with them. you go for the old trusted set you know has the size you need. Elsewise, If thats a bit to steep a pricetag... Car related things: Jack Stands.......real car jack (not the wussy little ones)...creeper.... Just my 2 cents.
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