*I'm sure this has already been discussed somewhere else, but I tried a couple of searches and came up empty*

I'm going to swing by a local hardware store later to pick up some paint for my wheels, but that's already discussed. My garage has plenty of tools, except that its a carpentry shop, so they're all the wrong tools . While I'm at the store, what should I pick up for tools? I know what I want for brands, so there is no need debating Snap-On/Blue Point/Craftsman, but I need a decent array of tools, enough to be able to work on my XJ at home without taking it to my grandfather's body shop every ten minutes. My shopping list so far is:

-Rolling Floor Jack
-2 Adequately Rated Jack Stands
-Metric Sockets (shallow & deep)
-Assorted Screwdrivers
-Channel Locks
-Rubber Mallet

If I'm forgetting anything, or I won't need something on the list, please let me know! Thanks guys!

 

Socket extensions, universal joints, breaker bars, American sockets, metric and American wrenches, BFH, Allen wrenches, torque bits, assorted pliers. Could go on forever, never enough tools

 

Mig welder, tig welder, tubing bender, 300ton press brake, shear capable of 1/4 plate and a CNC laser

 

Would universal joints be the pivoting socket extensions?

 

I have access to a CNC laser at school, and welding I can go to the shop for. As far as fab goes, I'm not getting that fancy! Yet...

 

Dare to dream my friend.

You can get some great deals on tools at garage sales and swap meets, most of the tools I leave in the jeep at all times I get second hand. If they get stolen I'm not out much.

 

Line wrenches, good ones. A torque wrench, torx bits, channel locks. If you jeep is somewhat rusty, as hot of a torch as you can get (oxy, map, propane if you got too) good drill bits and some taps. Angle grinder too...

 

No rust at all!

 

Consider yourself lucky.

 

Oh I do! She's got 105k, 4.0, 8.25, and every option available! Thanks for the help!

 

Those are the ones. Also, check out Craigslist. Always some good deals on there

 

I'll take a look! Thanks!

 

angle grinder and lots of cutoff wheels. many drill bits

 

I have a Dremel and drill bits, so I'll hold off on the grinder for now

 

angle grinder and cutoff wheels are the #1 tool I used to build my jeep. gotta cut stuff up before you can put it together

or something like that.. Idk. you'll need one