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SlickGT1 · #6 07-07-2012, 09:47 PM

Essential tools. Everyone should have if you are a man.
1. Beer opener, but any solid item will work.
Magnetic pick up tool. Assorted sizes. One with led tip has been my go to lately. You want the telescoping ones.
2. Assorted length sockets.
3. Assorted length/ size ratchets.
4. Assorted length extensions 3/8ths.
5. Torque wrench. I personally have 3 sizes. 1 decent one is a must. Make sure it is stored in the relaxed position. At zero.
6. A minimum of 3 elbow joints. You can buy a set of 3 different sizes.
7. Set of reducers and a set of enlargers. So that you can fit that 3/8" socket onto a 1/2 Wrench. A must especially since most of your sockets are probably 3/8.
8. Trim tools. A cheap plastic set. And a metal set. Trust me, all plastic sets eventually deform or break. But you still need them, so concider them semi-disposable.
9. Torx and e-Torx sockets.
10. Crow foot sockets, flared and square. Rare tool for me, but sometimes a must.
11. Combo wrenches. I like open end on one side and closed on the other. Same size both ends. When you need more leverage, you can connect 2 wrenches and gain that much length.
12. Press if you have the space.
13. Propane torch.
14. 5lb mini sledge. 3lb if you are frail. Lol.
15. Pick set. Metal.
16. Breaker wrench. A must. This does not ratchet. The bigger you can buy the better, but make sure your jack handle fits over it as well for that extra length. If you don't have a floor jack, get a pipe to fit over it.

For the BMW X line. Four ramps are worth their weight in gold. Getting the X up on all 4 and then you can do whatever you want under there. Love that. That's when the wheels can stay on. You still need a jack and jack stands. Of you are limited on space, go for the jack and stands. Ramps are a luxury.

I'll add more later.

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