Post by Trail Hugger on Mar 27, 2017 18:41:35 GMT -8
No matter how good you are at taking care of your Jeep Wrangler, and never mind how well built they are, it’s pretty much guaranteed it’s eventually going to need some work. Tune-ups and repair work costs add up quick. Fortunately, with a little advice from our service department here at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Franklin, you’ll be able to work on your Jeep Wrangler like a pro.
There’s a few tools you’re going to need first. With the exception of torque and ratcheting wrenches, you can pick up nearly everything on this list in a 200+ tool kit. It’s also especially important to avoid purchasing cheap tools, recommended sets are built by Craftsman, Snap-On and Kobalt.
Complete sets of metric and SAE sockets (including torx T9 to T50…mine are 3/8) — for 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drivers.
a 1/2 driver torque wrench rated up to 200 ft lbs (mine is 25 to 250). It’s probably not a bad idea to also pick up a smaller 3/8 torque wrench somewhere along the line…
Complete sets of metric and SAE ratcheting wrenches
Various adapters/extensions for the drivers.
Some good vice grip pliers (round and needle-nose)
Small, medium, and large adjustable wrenches — good ones!
Assortment of screwdrivers in every type, size, and shape
Lots of blue and red Loctite
WD40 and/or PB Blaster
Complete sets of metric and SAE Allen wrenches
Wire cutter/stripper, electrical tape, and a collection of wire connectors and heat shrink tubes.
One medium-sized rubber mallet
At least two (preferably four) 6-ton Jack stands
One floor jack rated at least 2.25 tons.
One 1/2 breaker bar (NEVER use your torque wrench as a breaker bar!)
Lots of rags
A good drill and impact driver set! (If cordless, then at least 18V!)
Complete set of drill bits
A table-mounted vice and several table clamps in varying sizes
Drop cloths and painters tape.
Mechanics gloves
Safety glasses/goggles
A good pair of scissors
A wire hanger
Various types of grease
A nice Dremel tool with an assortment of cutting and grinding attachments.
A soldering iron.
Touch-up paint, Bedliner paint, and high heat paint.
A few powerful (and cordless) LED lights or flashlights to place strategically while working in dark corners of your Jeep.
Multimeter
Lots of black zip ties, assorted sizes. (Get them at a Dollar Store!)
Various sizes of hose clamps
Air compressor
Impact wrench and impact sockets
Various adapters
Flashlight
Of course, you’re not going to use every one of these tools every time you work on your Jeep Wrangler, but each one is awfully handy in order to save time, not to mention a trip back the hardware store.
It’s also recommended to recruit one of your kids or neighbors as an assistant. Once you’re under the hood, you’ll likely need an extra pair of hands to hand you the tools you need as you hold something in place.
There’s a few tools you’re going to need first. With the exception of torque and ratcheting wrenches, you can pick up nearly everything on this list in a 200+ tool kit. It’s also especially important to avoid purchasing cheap tools, recommended sets are built by Craftsman, Snap-On and Kobalt.
Complete sets of metric and SAE sockets (including torx T9 to T50…mine are 3/8) — for 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drivers.
a 1/2 driver torque wrench rated up to 200 ft lbs (mine is 25 to 250). It’s probably not a bad idea to also pick up a smaller 3/8 torque wrench somewhere along the line…
Complete sets of metric and SAE ratcheting wrenches
Various adapters/extensions for the drivers.
Some good vice grip pliers (round and needle-nose)
Small, medium, and large adjustable wrenches — good ones!
Assortment of screwdrivers in every type, size, and shape
Lots of blue and red Loctite
WD40 and/or PB Blaster
Complete sets of metric and SAE Allen wrenches
Wire cutter/stripper, electrical tape, and a collection of wire connectors and heat shrink tubes.
One medium-sized rubber mallet
At least two (preferably four) 6-ton Jack stands
One floor jack rated at least 2.25 tons.
One 1/2 breaker bar (NEVER use your torque wrench as a breaker bar!)
Lots of rags
A good drill and impact driver set! (If cordless, then at least 18V!)
Complete set of drill bits
A table-mounted vice and several table clamps in varying sizes
Drop cloths and painters tape.
Mechanics gloves
Safety glasses/goggles
A good pair of scissors
A wire hanger
Various types of grease
A nice Dremel tool with an assortment of cutting and grinding attachments.
A soldering iron.
Touch-up paint, Bedliner paint, and high heat paint.
A few powerful (and cordless) LED lights or flashlights to place strategically while working in dark corners of your Jeep.
Multimeter
Lots of black zip ties, assorted sizes. (Get them at a Dollar Store!)
Various sizes of hose clamps
Air compressor
Impact wrench and impact sockets
Various adapters
Flashlight
Of course, you’re not going to use every one of these tools every time you work on your Jeep Wrangler, but each one is awfully handy in order to save time, not to mention a trip back the hardware store.
It’s also recommended to recruit one of your kids or neighbors as an assistant. Once you’re under the hood, you’ll likely need an extra pair of hands to hand you the tools you need as you hold something in place.