What wrenches for road box

[Kscardsfan]

I love the WrightGrip options myself, but they’re a bit more than you want to spend. If you live near a decent sized military installation, watch out for surplus deals and hit pawn shops and garage sales. Lots of Armstrong and Proto that was tactically acquired and is too heavy to move on the next PCS, or when beer money is getting light.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

I keep a Facom 440 set in the car, really pleased with these, nice wrenchs to use and decent storage. Obviously check the skip sizes aren't an issue:

You can get the Craftsman V Series and I think it is 7-19mm skipping the 9mm. Or you could do the gunmetal chrome set that are much longer for $10-15 less. The former is a copy of the USAG/Facom and the later of Proto ASD. Both come in racks.

 

[decableguy2000]

Just an update ordered a 29 piece Tekton set off ebay. Suppose to be a 30 piece but missing one got for a bit less than from Tekton even with buying an individual.

 

[rust in the eye]

Any junkyard scrounger will have all the usual hand tools plus some serious leverage tools and a BFH.
Another handy item is a made up wire harness to utilize power tool batteries for powering up electrical devices in cars. Try removing a power seat that is fixed in one position some time.

 

[landrover bodger]

my road box contains mostly tools from Aldi or Lidl. cheap do the job as needed and if i loose one its no big deal.

 

[ForrestT]

In terms of metric wrenches in your road boxes or go bags, are 7mm, 8mm, or 9mm important to you? I’ve been making a set of metrics to keep in my truck. Thanks.

 

[ecotec]

This thread is old… but people are, obviously, still answering it… so…

The OP said he wanted all metric… but I would put 1/4” and 5/16” nut drivers and nut setters in any road box or cart.

 

[engineer2]

My local "road bag" includes a flashlight, a cheap 10 mm combo wrench and a Phillips screwdriver. About all you need for a Honda. No need for expensive brands for something rarely gets used. I bring a metric combo wrench set for long road trips though.

 

[rockettauto]

I go cheap on a road/, junkyard set.

I got this because it's a lot of wrenches for $80

Husky SAE and Metric Combination Wrench Set (44-Piece) HCW44PCSM - The Home Depot

Give your garage or home workshop applications a durable upgrade by choosing this Husky SAE Combination Wrench Set. Features a polished chrome finish.

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I also got these

These actually turned out to be pretty damn good wrenches , but black and not stamped...

Husky Universal Metric Combination Wrench (10-Piece) HXLSPW10PCMM-05 - The Home Depot

The New Husky Universal Combination Wrenches with Surface Grip technology allow you to get tough jobs done. These wrenches feature an innovative Surface Grip open-end design that grips fasteners on the

www.homedepot.com

If I could afford Wright everywhere I would.

But I'd have to agree a Tekton 19pc set probably fits your bill here the best with your stated budget.

 

[Fedwrench]

I think this is by far, the best value in a metric wrench set. Cripe has been selling them for years. They're NAPA badged Taiwan made Gearwrench clones.

Napa 90933 7PC. Full Polish Extra Long Pattern Combination Wrench Set Metric

Napa 90933 7 Piece Full Polish Extra Long Pattern Combination Wrench Set Metric 12 point wrenches Includes: 10mm, 6-3/4" overall length 11mm, 7-1/2" overall length 12mm, 7-3/4" overall length 13mm, 8-1/4" overall length 14mm, 9" overall length 15mm, 9-3/4" overall length 18mm 10-3/4" overall...

www.cripedistributing.com

 

[rockettauto]

I think this is by far, the best value in a metric wrench set. Cripe has been selling them for years. They're NAPA badged Taiwan made Gearwrench clones.

Napa 90933 7PC. Full Polish Extra Long Pattern Combination Wrench Set Metric

Napa 90933 7 Piece Full Polish Extra Long Pattern Combination Wrench Set Metric 12 point wrenches Includes: 10mm, 6-3/4" overall length 11mm, 7-1/2" overall length 12mm, 7-3/4" overall length 13mm, 8-1/4" overall length 14mm, 9" overall length 15mm, 9-3/4" overall length 18mm 10-3/4" overall...

www.cripedistributing.com

Value there no doubt. Youd triple the cost adding 17 and 19 and still be ahead of the game.