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Guide to a Jeeper's Garage
Hand Tools
Sockets
Sockets are the
business end of a ratchet, bar, or gun. They come in
many varieties, sizes, and depths. Some manufacturers
make "cheap" weak components and others make superb quality
tools. Buying a good quality set from manufacturers
like Craftsman, Matco, and Snap-On will provide years of
service.
Socket sizes
- SAE, metric. Deep and shallow. Having a
complete set of both deep and shallow will usually cover all
needs. A spare less-expensive set to keep as an extra
is handy. SAE typical sizes - 5/16, 1/4, 3/8, 7/16,
1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 1" and so on.
Unusual sizes on some Jeeps - 15/16 and 1-1/4. Metric
typical sizes 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, and so on.
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Drives -
1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4". The 1/4 to 1/2 sockets
are most common. Typically the 1/2" sets are
made up of larger sizes and can take greater torque
forces. The 3/8" drive size fits most of the
applications when working on a Jeep. The
larger sized will be used mostly for removing wheels
and drive-train work.
Adapters
- Decreasing and increasing, usually in single step
intervals. Use decreasing adapters carefully.
Usually smaller sockets on a larger wrench will give
out easily.
typical socket
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Types - General
Purpose, Spark Plug, Impact, Torx, Hex, Socket-Wrench,
Universal. Jeep, through the years has loved using the
Torx ended bolts all over the Jeeps. Anyone that has
worked on a 20 plus year old CJ knows how nice it is to
finally remove the last one of these. We recommend
using impact types whenever using powered wrenches, they are
made from harder material and will stand up to the pounding
an air gun will apply. Universal sockets are handy but
a universal adapter will work too.
The socket inventory:
- 1 set each shallow 1/4",
3/8", and 1/2" SAE and metric drives - usually the
pre-selected sets contain the popular sizes.
- 1 set each deep 1/4",
3/8", and 1/2" SAE and metric drives - usually the
pre-selected sets contain the popular sizes.
- 1 set Torx bits and Hex
(SAE and metric) bits.
- 1 each 1/4", 3/8", and
1/2" universal adapters.
- 1 each 1/2-3/8 and
3/8-1/4 decreasing adapter.
Popular Socket
Manufacturers and Resellers
Craftsman
SnapOn
Matco
Husky
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