Any Need for SAE Tools?

[syne7]

I am putting together some wrenches and sockets to keep in the truck. Is there any reason to put any SAE sized tools in there? Or are they truly all metric at this point.

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[Pedaldude]

My guess is that only the spark plug socket is in fractional inches.

Don’t forget some Torx sockets, extensions, swivels and maybe some deep offset wrenches.

I really wish that they would offer metric sets with 1/4”, 1/2” and 3/8” for the times that you need to deal with some random fasteners.

 

[syne7]

My guess is that only the spark plug socket is in fractional inches.

Don’t forget some Torx sockets, extensions, swivels and maybe some deep offset wrenches.

I really wish that they would offer metric sets with 1/4”, 1/2” and 3/8” for the times that you need to deal with some random fasteners.

Thanks. Are hex sockets needed too or just torx?

 

[Pedaldude]

That’s a good question, though a set of hex keys are always of value. My stepfather is always losing the correct SAE key for some set screw on one of his bench tools.

I was looking under the dashboard last night trying to answer someone else’s question and the thought occurred to me that you are probably just as likely to need a laptop, OBD cable and software to fix a new truck as a socket set.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

When I'm traveling I carry a tool set with both along with allens and torx. Plus battery operated impact and regular drill. It's not just for my vehicle which usually doesn't need anything, it's for where I end up. Never fails I'm always needing tools for something or someone.

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