I need advice if I should buy a wrench set or a socket set? Does either of them better than the the other? or should I get both, which I don't see any reasons.

Also What size range should I get? I'll get both metric and SAE. Thanks

I'm giving all my old tools to my family, so I need to purchase a whole new sets of tools for my cars (I've a crossfire of coz, also a 2006 corolla and 2008 Tundra).

 

depends on what you are doing,,,theres never been a tool that I didn't need....LOL

 

I use both wrenches and sockets. Sometimes sockets just do not cut it and need to use the wrenches. Like the first time I changed my oil on the crossfire... the drain plug was on way too tight and stripped my socket and had to use the wrench...

But my tools are nothing fancy, just the stuff you would find in Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts.

 

Many fasteners on the car are the Torx style...

 

That is true... do not forget your Torx!

 

what is Torx? Is it a brand or just a material?

 

Go to SEARS, thay have nice SETS of CRAFTSMAN with
a life time warranty.Cant go wrong.

 

Agree. You might pay a little more but they are good quality tools.
The chain auto store tools (Checker, Pep Boys, Advance...) will do but they also break fairly easy if you really lean on them.

Get the Craftsman and be done with it.

 

I also agree ... the tools are first class and the warranty is worth it's weight in gold ...

 

jackei

I do all my own work on my cars and I would recommend both including a torque wrench and a set of crow foot wrenches to torque those bolts in tight places. Depending on how much you plan on doing it's good to have a set of sockets in all three drives; 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". When it comes to brands I have a mix of everything. You'll find that the cheaper the tool usually the larger it is in order to stand up to the force. Snap-on and Mac Tools are usually low profile and easier to work with in cramped quarters were Craftsman and Proto use are bulkier but get the job done. The brand of tools I buy depends upon how often I use it so I buy a lot of specialty tools I may only use once in a blue moon at Harbor Freight and I also like their impact sockets. They work great and I have yet to break one plus when I need to machine one time specific use it doesn't cost much to replace.

 

Just make sure you buy good quality tools. The chineese stuff breaks after the first use. Any tools with a warranty are worth buying. You will need sockets, wrenches etc.

 

If you get a socket kit try to get at least 1/2" and 1/4" drives, since you own a Jap car you will want SAE and Metric, I prefer 6 point heads over 12 point only Because I have had 12 points slip and ruin the bolt. also you will want the ratcheting mechanism to have as many teeth as possible so you can move the ratchet itself in small amounts and still get a bite to keep torquing the bolt out.

Wrenches are for extremely small areas, but are very slow. If you get any wrenches, get the craftsman ratcheting type... kind of like the best of both worlds.

 

Buy what you need as you go. If what you need is part of a set, and you see that other tools in the set will fit your application(s), the sets are usually better deals on a per-tool basis.

There's some Crossfire special tools in the Parts/Accessories For Sale section...

 

Thanks for all yoru inputs, I'll see what is on sale this black friday...

 

This:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...4260000P?mv=rr

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00960560000P

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0188000P?mv=rr

Don't buy crap that's made in China. One break of a wrench, and you bust your knuckles against the sharpest, hardest part in 100 miles.

But if you really want quality...
Snap-on tools. Never had an issue ever in my many years of turning wrenches.
Avoid MAC, they are crooks at Stanley Inc.

Kobalt from Lowe's, (Wal-Mart rebadged) are okay, but I don't buy from wallyworld.

 

Is HUSKY is good brand? saw it on home depot's ad that is lifetime warranty.

 

The crap from the auto stores also has a lifetime warranty. All ya gotta do is take the busted tool back (might not have to produce a receipt) EVERYtime you break it.
Or you could just buy the Craftsman tools and be done with it.

 

Now there is a mechanic that I can relate to

 

They ain't badmmmif you like orange tools. Bla!

 

I know the name but never purchased them. They are probably OK for light to medium use. I'll too have had Craftsman. My Craftsman socket wrenches are over twenty years old and still work fine.