Must Have Metric Wrenches

[rjohnson]

Ok so I've been buying a lot of metric wrenches lately, upgrading my Craftsman RP at prices I can't pass up, and was wondering what sizes do I need but don't have. These wrenches will probably be used mainly on my 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, but am wondering what guys in the automotive world need most. I have 6-19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 32. Already plan to purchase 20mm as it bothers me to have the Mac set incomplete. What other sizes would you guys recommend?

Thanks,
Richard

 

[concealer404]

I'd say you've got it covered.

 

[Motor-Mechanic]

For metric i have 6-19, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32.

Never needed 20, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29. Not sayin' somethin' somewhere doesn't have 'em, but i've never needed 'em.

 

[jzt]

Maybe get 34 and 36.

 

[rjohnson]

For metric i have 6-19, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32.

Never needed 20, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29. Not sayin' somethin' somewhere doesn't have 'em, but i've never needed 'em.

Ok well it looks like I'm pretty set then but is the price is right I might have to fill in. Thanks.

Maybe get 34 and 36.

Yeah that probably wouldn't hurt.

 

[concealer404]

Any ideas what you would use a 34 and a 36 for?

 

[OEXL16B]

Already plan to purchase 20mm as it bothers me to have the Mac set incomplete.

You better hurry up and get those missing MAC wrenches because they're switching over to a different style that won't match the ones you already have.

 

[MadMark]

you may need the 30, more than the 20

 

[wafrederick]

Need the 20mm for the GM fuel filters.A 13/16 wrench fits with a very sloppy fit.

 

[Hetman]

Any ideas what you would use a 34 and a 36 for?

Hubs, but probably not on silverado .


Buy 5.5

 

[franzdom]

You don't do hubs with wrenches, do you?
I need 34mm for inner tie rods on my e46.

 

[amolaver]

its not just the fasteners that they fit, but the style of wrenches. typical 15 degree combos, zero degree, flex, etc. i find i use my wright 15 degree combos the most nowadays, although i LOVE the zero degree extra long double box (one ratchet, one fixed) gearwrench set. another personal favorite is the stubby flex head gearwrench ratcheters. they get into some tough places nothing else will fit.

ahm

 

[Hetman]

You don't do hubs with wrenches, do you?
I need 34mm for inner tie rods on my e46.

Right, I was thinking sockets.

For tie rods I use cam socket. Love it, works with every size, easier and faster.

 

[egfdevos]

Buy 5.5

+1

and 30mm

 

[franzdom]

Right, I was thinking sockets.

For tie rods I use cam socket. Love it, works with every size, easier and faster.

I thought about that as I typed, another tool to buy

A plus for that is you can actually do final torque with a torque wrench!

 

[camarotoolman]

I needed a 30, and T'm not a tech.

 

[Hetman]

I thought about that as I typed, another tool to buy

A plus for that is you can actually do final torque with a torque wrench!

Exactly, and it should be obligatory - it's so easy to use that you can overtighten rod before noticing.
Definitely a must-have tool. No crawling under vehicle and fighting where to fit a wrench and how to turn it. You can change a rod in no time

 

[AutoTek]

Ok so I've been buying a lot of metric wrenches lately, upgrading my Craftsman RP at prices I can't pass up, and was wondering what sizes do I need but don't have. These wrenches will probably be used mainly on my 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, but am wondering what guys in the automotive world need most. I have 6-19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 32. Already plan to purchase 20mm as it bothers me to have the Mac set incomplete. What other sizes would you guys recommend?

Thanks,
Richard

Looks like you have the majority of the wrenches you'll ever need. Pick up that 20mm to complete your set and your done. I use 8-19mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 27mm, 30mm, 32mm & 36mm. The larger sizes usually sockets are used though.....

 

[rodm1]

7 mm Allen wrench for Dodge front brakes.

 

[chris142]

Any ideas what you would use a 34 and a 36 for?

The fan clutch is a 36mm

 

[kidney]

Rear axle nut on my motorcycle is 36mm.

I wouldn't buy an expensive wrench for it, though. The stamped steel jobs work just fine b/c it's not a real high torque application.

 

[plinker]

I would get a 20, 28 & 30 for sure, maybe a 36.