X2 a bench grinder can also come in very handy in some situations

 

Saw zall, angle grinder, good welder, mechanics tool set. I got all my stuff at harbor freight except for the welder. Does the job fine and they have a lifetime warranty on hand tools

 

Harbor freight all the way cheap and a good way to start your garage its like a candy shop for a fat kid...lol

 

Harbor freight stuff is fine, as long as the stuff you buy has NO MOVING PARTS.

 

Porter Cable makes some good power tools for cheap

 

^this

BFH for sure. infinite uses

 

My most used tools that I feel have paid for themselves.



1/2 inch Battery Impact,- Craftsman 19volt for around $100 buck really good bang for buck. Snap-on at about 500+ is the best I have ever used but expensive. I have abused my craftsman and it has yet to fail me

Snap-on 1/2 deep 6pt metric sockets 12-24 and have used them all several times on the Jeep.

4 1/2 inch Grinder- I have gone threw several cheap brands but all lasted long enough for me to feel satisfied

Ratchet Wrenches- I have some Snap-on, Gearwrench, and GM Parts. If I can get one of them on a bolt/nut I will use them every time unless impact will get on it to.

Dead blow hammers- I have 24oz and 32oz ball peen but the 24oz normally gets the job done

Grease gun- Manual or batt one is a must if you want parts to last. I personally grease after every hard ride.

mini propane torch- It helps getting the tough bolts loose

Dremel- works great for the small mods.

Always in my Rig a cheap Stanley 145pcs set that i'm not too concerned about but has held up really well on the rides. So far I'm only missing the 13mm 3/8 short
socket.

1/2 inch 13mm 12point short well socket for removing hub assemblies- I have several and the Craftsman seems to fit the best with my snap-on ratchet.

multimeter and test light- I have several of each. Fluke is the best for sure.

you will notice 13mm is the socket that you will want plenty off for the jeep lol.

Brand wise it all depends on own preference. I personally like Snap-on/Blue point/ gearwrench because I know I will never get a hassle on my warranties due to the salesman. He goes to my wifes mechanic shop weekly so the longest I will ever have to wait is a week. I personally buy most of mine out right. Financing off the truck is convenient for certain things. I started off saying that Snap-on was over priced and not worth it. However the more I use my Snap-on the more I believe they might actually be worth the high price.

 

I agree with that Is very close to my #1. Considering how many cut off disk are now being bought in bulk boxes around here haha.

 

Even for your initial set, keep your eyes open for good used tools.

I have mostly Craftsman, some dating back to 1950 (father's and father-in-law's tools). I've raced sports cars and stock cars at bit in the 80's and 90's, so have a pretty fair set.

In the late 90's we built a place in the N. GA mountains with a garage and I started the process of equipping a second garage. I started checking garage sales and craigslist regularly. I've bought bench grinders for $15, excellent Craftsman upper and lower cabinet for $150 full of random tools, individual wrench sets including Craftsman for $10....and on and on. I confess I became a tool junky.

Over time, I bought batches of tools and sorted out sets for me for my primary and mountain garages, for my SUV, my dual sport bike, and in-house set. I keep US or Brit tools, but won't throw away a tool just because it's not "my brand". Many older Japanese and Taiwanese tools were good (but not great) quality, as is much of the Harbor Freight stuff.

The posts above give good advice. Build a good first set, but haunt the used market, estate sales, etc.

 

I seen your list and noticed just 2 jack stands,probably should have at least four. if not more,