TVR Tools?

[Mattt]

I've been going through my (lack of) tools today, and want to get a few new bits, so I can do simple things e.g. take the wheels off the Tiv to clean the arches/chassis!

Can anyone recommend some good starter (but decent quality) tools to get going, I guess I'll need a jack (bottle or trolley?), socket set (which type is best for the Tivs?), torque wrench, axle stands etc.

I've used friends Draper tools a fair bit before, and they seem decent enough, so was looking through http://www.draper-tools.co.uk for ideas.

[Mattt]

I was thinking maybe this: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

Then their torque wrench - which is £70. Do I need the 40-200Nm or 8-60Nm version?

Does the Trade card get you a lot off those prices? I have a friend with one if needs be.

[Toltec]

Halfords had an offer on the ratchet spanner set when I called in for some brake fluid on Friday night. Very useful to have in your toolbox.

[Steve in Stoke]

Quinny said:

I'm not a mechanic, so can't justify spending out for the very best kit, but over the years I've tried a few different brands, and funny enough I always come back to the Halfords Proffessional range...

It's up to the job, has a good warranty, is reasonably priced (Especially if you can wing a trade card).
And there's a store in every town...

I used to work for Halfords when they introduced the Pro range, and it was all manufactured by Sykes Pickavant who in turn were owned by Facom. It was top notch kit for the money.

[Mattt]

I ordered the 150 piece set last night, as the 10 pound voucher offer was finishing.

[ButtonIt]

I'm not sure a bottle jack will fit under a Tiv, and be careful on the height of the trolley jack too. Bottle jacks also don't appear to be too stable in my opinion.

[DonkeyApple]

Sorry, thought this was a list of owners.

[Noisy]

Halfords professional tools are pretty decent, also the lifetime warranty is very handy too, the trade discount is well worth it on the standard price tools, but the trade discount is next to nothing on sets with already 50%, sometimes they actually work out more expensive.

[over_the_hill]

ButtonIt said:

I'm not sure a bottle jack will fit under a Tiv, and be careful on the height of the trolley jack too. Bottle jacks also don't appear to be too stable in my opinion.

You can either pay a lot more for a low level trolley jack that goes straight under or get a standard one and a couple of bits of old paving slab. Put the bits of slab in front of the wheels, edge forward onto the slabs and the extra lift will give enough clearance for a standard jack.

[morebeanz]

You don't have to pay a lot more at all. Costco have been doing low entry trolleys for a very good price for some while...

[over_the_hill]

morebeanz said:

You don't have to pay a lot more at all. Costco have been doing low entry trolleys for a very good price for some while...

From memory the Costco low entries are about £90 and you need to be a member or know someone who is. A good standard jack can be had from a tool shop for about £35. The difference will go a good way to a more than half decent socket set.

yes I am a tight wad

Edited by over_the_hill on Monday 13th September 17:30

[Chewitt]

I have a halfords 2 tone trolley jack which will just squeeze under the cerb (and did so on my Tuscan) - the low entry ones are expensive and not really necessary. A couple of axle stands wont be very much either.

really like the halfrauds pro range kit - when its on 50%off as is now its a great deal.

[Noisy]

over_the_hill said:

ButtonIt said:

I'm not sure a bottle jack will fit under a Tiv, and be careful on the height of the trolley jack too. Bottle jacks also don't appear to be too stable in my opinion.

You can either pay a lot more for a low level trolley jack that goes straight under or get a standard one and a couple of bits of old paving slab. Put the bits of slab in front of the wheels, edge forward onto the slabs and the extra lift will give enough clearance for a standard jack.

I used a couple of blocks of wood, easier to store an lighter to move than paving slabs, also less likely to crack. I use a very large trolley jack with a rubber pad, as had a small 2 ton jack slip out from under the Griff resulting in a very broken thumb.

[markbigears]

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...

I bought this one, its the lowest I found at 125mm and dosent break the bank. Gets under my S no problem. Have the professional Halfords range of tools, good quality.