Thanks
@Nashorn101, that looks like it would be helpful in many situations. I have had multiple bolt spinning issues on my TJ. Alson thanks for the recommendation on tools, it seems there are so many choices, it's hard to figure out what's the
right stuff to purchase.
Well i'm glad I could help!
Some things like pry bars, I get from Harbor Freight, they aren't worth the extra $$$. However, mechanic tools I get from SK Tools; pliers and other hand tools I get Klein, Knipex, or Channel Lock; specialty tools like pipe wrenches and copper cutters I get from Rigid. Gearwrench is a good Tawianese made brand of mechanics tools that aren't too expensive, but good quality. They are owned by Apex Tool group, which also owns Crescent and a few other good tool brands.
If you want a set of screwdrivers that you'll have forever, then go with these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0096PFTEW/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Stanely is the devil's spawn. Almost all of their tools are garbage, except for their tape measures and simple things.
There's a BUNCH of tool companies out there indeed. Husky (Home Depot bought them many years ago), and Kobalt (Lowe's in house brand) are decent and have a lifetime warranty. So if you really don't want to spend a ton of money, they are a good option! And Kobalt's sockets and ratchets are made by Snap-On, I believe, so they are real nice!
Also - Rigid, Ryobi, and Milwaukee power tools are all made by the same Chinese company; Ryobi is ok, then it goes Rigid, then Milwaukee is great quality. My Bosch power tools are made in Malaysia, however they are very high quality and apparently Bosch GmbH donates a lot of its profit to charities. Never know if that's true, however.
