Hey guys,

I apologize if there has been a thread like this thats already been created... Since im in my "noob" 6.0 stages, I havent had much of a chance to work on my truck (which I think is a good problem to have )

Id have to say my favorite tool so far is my 2' scaffold/platform so I can reach inside the engine bay! I cant imagine what its like being shorter than 6', because even I have to reach!!!

 

I'd have to say since i started working on my truck my favorite tool was my 24" pry bar lol. I use it constantly for alot of things.

 

Probably a bad sign that I've added so many tools since owning this truck, but my favorite right now is the Milwaukee 12V ratchet.

 

Ah I love that thing I just got one too. My tool collection grew exponentially once I bought mine too but I like having tools so doesn't bother me to much. I am excited to use the Milwaukee when I do my studs next month!

 

I was eyeing one of those today at Home Depot! I see one in my near future for sure...

 

Besides TorquePro, hands down my $13 3/8 drive stubby air ratchet. Anywhere I can fit my fist, it'll go! (Insert joke here)

 

I missed the really good deal that ended in January, but right now there is a kit you can buy and get the charger with two batteries, a drill and an impact driver, and then a free third battery. Then buy the bare tool 3/8 ratchet. It's almost as cheap as buying the ratchet kit with the charger and one battery, and you get a drill, impact driver, and 2 extra batteries.

 

For me in no particular order other than them popping into my head:
Milwaukee 3/8" ratchet (A MUST!!!!!!!)
1/2" x 24" breaker bar
Metric box end ratchets
Craftsman extension kit with universals, long hex sockets and long torx sockets
Prybar set with 24", 18" and 12"
Torque wrench with inch pounds and other with foot pounds

Only tools I had before I started doing my own work on my truck were the torque wrenches.




EDIT: This is what I went with for the Milwaukee
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee...7-20/203111681
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01DOXZHMU?psc=1

I had gift cards from Home Depot and they did not have the kit available.

 

Well my tools generally are sitting in various places, in groups based on whatever the project they were used in... I'm serious, I have a real problem with getting or staying organized, I find tools based on remembering the project they/it were used last, and where that group would then be...

For the 6.0, without a doubt my number one tool is Torque Pro -- use it almost every time I drive the truck. Since I've done a number of electrical-type projects, 6.0 and non-6.0, lately... Next is my auto ranging multi-meter. Then it's my gallon zip lock bag of box wrenches (try not to laugh)...

I did just pick up one of those aluminum sheet-rocker scaffolds, but haven't used it yet. I couldn't get it out of my head how useful it would be after the subject came up around Xmas time... Then of course they all went off sale but recently Lowes dropped their price on the cheaper Werner model and I got Home Depot to price match less 10% (so like $26.xx) -- driver's side ground cables, all of them, is 1st project in line for it...

Hey, OP: these threads are fun to do once in awhile, like the show-us-your-garage/shop mess, etc...

 

8 or 10mm flexhead gearwrenches are what I reach for 99% of the time. I have a Milwaukee 3/8 impact and ratchet (cordless) that I use some, but not as much as the gearwrenches. I've replaced the 10mm twice in 10 years.

 

I love my Milwaukee 3/8 and 1/2in impact guns. Makes taking off intercooler boots a breeze!

The MAC tool truck comes every Tuesday to my shop and I recently bought a 36mm socket from him for doing the oil filter and fuel filters I love that one as well.

I do do need to invest in a set of flexible gear wrenches though-but with the house renovation money isn't as flexible at the moment!

 

If you haven't spotted the trend yet... another vote for the Milwaukee. I picked up the M12 1/4" drive ratchet and love it.

 

Probably gonna go out tomorrow and buy one Gotta love having a reason to buy new tools!!

I also got one of the Snapon 36/24 3/8 flip sockets... Definitely worth the 30 bucks to keep in my toolbox

 

I was new the 6.0 a year ago... trust me when I say this.. buy these 2 and you'll be so grateful.

 

The 6.0 has helped build on top of what I thought was a decent home mechanic's tool box of tools. Not that I'm complaining.

Flex head ratchet, torx bits, wobble extensions, digital torque wrench have been used for many repairs. Laptop for looking up torque specs or watching Dieseltech ron videos during the repairs. The small scaffold to stand on was worth every penny too.