Best starter tool kit for new owners?

[BlueCollarTahoe]

what would you guys recommend for a good all around tool kit for general repairs on a tahoe?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Duct tape, hose clamps, zip ties-all different sizes, vise grips, pliers, both types of screw drivers, pair of gloves, good set of jumper cables, spray can of penetrant , and maybe a hammer and a metric socket set. You can't prepare for every emergency but this covers some of it. If possible also try to carry a quart of oil, some pwr steering fluid, brake fluid and some water. It's a lot but the first time you need it, you'll be glad you have it.

 

[YukonandtheHOE]

Duct tape, hose clamps, zip ties-all different sizes, vise grips, pliers, both types of screw drivers, pair of gloves, good set of jumper cables, spray can of penetrant , and maybe a hammer and a metric socket set. You can't prepare for every emergency but this covers some of it. If possible also try to carry a quart of oil, some pwr steering fluid, brake fluid and some water. It's a lot but the first time you need it, you'll be glad you have it.

You forgot the kitchen sink lol
Thats a pretty well rouned sounding kit!
ATF Doubles as Power steering fuild,
2 birds with one stone

 

[Tonyrodz]

You forgot the kitchen sink lol
Thats a pretty well rouned sounding kit!
ATF Doubles as Power steering fuild,
2 birds with one stone

Lol, I figured I should leave that out.

 

[BlueCollarTahoe]

thanks for the replies. i got most of that stuff. Im really asking for the rachet sets, metric SAE sets. whats a good brand where i can get all the pieces to cover repairs?

its for a 2004 tahoe

ive seen sets on sale at home depot, Lowes, Autozone. Looking to pick up a set. also seen this on amazon, am thinking about it:

https://www.amazon.com/STANLEY-STMT73795-Mixed-Tool-210-Piece/dp/B00JN3FGA4

 

[BlueCollarTahoe]

also what brands of the fluids yall suggest for emergency situations?

 

[BlueCollarTahoe]

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-STMT71654-201-Piece-Mechanics-Tool/dp/B009EMKLCC

saw this one what ya think ahout this? i got the rest of the tools in the other package.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Those kits look fine, as long as you have the room to store them. I use any brand fluid I buy. I figured I'm just going to add and not do a complete fluid flush.

 

[select127]

yea any cheap socket tool kit will work. also make sure you get a small flash light with extra batteries

 

[#1taho]

All of the above it great to have. I have three pairs of vice grips. Flat screw driver. A hammer in where the tire jack is. Some tape and a small socket set from home depo. I got it from a liquidation store. And last some oils that I leave under the hood. Just tools enough to get me off the Hwy. From there, beg and borrow the rest hopefully someone nice is off the Hwy and willing to help. If not pay out the ass at the Hwy shops

 

[ISU-152]

Are you in canada? Stanely is a good brand but they go on sale at Canadian tire allllll the time. You can get the 200 piece set for that same price and it comes in a cool matte black or even red or blue

 

[ISU-152]

 

[08HoeCD]

Related: Consider investing in a AAA membership.

 

[YukonandtheHOE]

IMO just do preventive maintenance properly, you wont need too lug around anything but yourself and passengers.
Keep ontop of fluid levels, Grease it and check hoses and ujoints every once in a while. If you kinda do that then you can allways make her back to home base.

 

[ISU-152]

IMO just do preventive maintenance properly, you wont need too lug around anything but yourself and passengers.
Keep ontop of fluid levels, Grease it and check hoses and ujoints every once in a while. If you kinda do that then you can allways make her back to home base.

I think the guy just wanted to know about basic tools to have. Ps a jack.

Somewhere along the line we started talking about a total truck kit....Tony

And while I respect your opinion, I am a fan of carrying a truck box, yet doing as you mentioned. I would never leave home without my box

 

[BlueCollarTahoe]

Are you in canada? Stanely is a good brand but they go on sale at Canadian tire allllll the time. You can get the 200 piece set for that same price and it comes in a cool matte black or even red or blue

Nah im in USA, the big apple. Im gonna check their website though, maybe ittle be worth the shipping. thanks for that tip!!!! im a handyman by trade so i got alot of tools in the back already, and some emergency stuff. What size hose clamps should i purchase? is there a range of different sizes to keep?

 

[BlueCollarTahoe]

IMO just do preventive maintenance properly, you wont need too lug around anything but yourself and passengers.
Keep ontop of fluid levels, Grease it and check hoses and ujoints every once in a while. If you kinda do that then you can allways make her back to home base.

Im learning little by little about cars with this truck. Right now im working through a misfire code thats been nagging my baby. But i have learned how to clean throttles, MAF sensors, seen smoke test done, seen indepth diagnostics lol im learning. Gonna get the power steering flushed and replaced soon. by grease it, what parts are you talking about particularly for mantainece? and what grease brand?

 

[ISU-152]

Im learning little by little about cars with this truck. Right now im working through a misfire code thats been nagging my baby. But i have learned how to clean throttles, MAF sensors, seen smoke test done, seen indepth diagnostics lol im learning. Gonna get the power steering flushed and replaced soon. by grease it, what parts are you talking about particularly for mantainece? and what grease brand?

By greasing it he means all the zerk fittings. Ball joints, u joints etc... if you take your truck in for an oil change they are supposed to do them all for you. Just ask and make sure

 

[Tonyrodz]

No

I think the guy just wanted to know about basic tools to have. Ps a jack.

Somewhere along the line we started talking about a total truck kit....Tony

And while I respect your opinion, I am a fan of carrying a truck box, yet doing as you mentioned. I would never leave home without my box

Lol, I can't help it. I used to travel 200 miles a day for 8 years, just back and forth to work. I encountered a few problems along the way, so I was just trying to give him the benefits of my experience. I've also given the same advice to my kids. Better to be prepared. It's a lonely road when you're sitting on the side of it, stuck.

 

[ISU-152]

No

Lol, I can't help it. I used to travel 200 miles a day for 8 years, just back and forth to work. I encountered a few problems along the way, so I was just trying to give him the benefits of my experience. I've also given the same advice to my kids. Better to be prepared. It's a lonely road when you're sitting on the side of it, stuck.

I am on your side. I'll post a picture of my truck box tomorrow