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Originally Posted by kiloran
I'm in the market for the following items as I plan to do more of my own work on my 940 in the new year. Looking for recommendations for the following:
- Torque wrench suitable for automotive use capable of doing big torque items like hubs and suspension/steering fasteners
- Breaker bar
- Axle stands
- Socket set
Not looking at Snap-on level professional stuff but do want to take a "buy once" approach on quality vs price. I've got a very basic cheap Halfords socket set which is utter bobbins, appalling tolerances and incapable of taking or dishing out big torque. |
Funnily enough the Halfords Advanced pro torque wrench ( 40 -200 NM )received excellent reviews. I bought one and it's been very good. Around £100
I have 2 sets of axle stands but the ones I've found to be good are the Faithfull 3 tonne
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faithfull-3.../dp/B007P0YC7U
Best thing you can ever buy for working on old cars is a good cordless impact wrench but your talking close to £300 for a good one ( DeWalt / Milwaukee )
Other than that just buy the best you can. Snap on are fantastic and I have the brake wrenches but they are £40 each
I now service all the family cars which is currently 7 so compared to garage bills it's a no brainer !