Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2048
Top 5.. Tools .... for your Disco
Having had a few discussions on my MOST favourite/used/Essential toos...
I thought i might ask everyone what their TOP 5 tools are?
Mine does vary slightly when I think about The Discos vs my classics... my No.1 is probably the same as many other forum members.. essential on the D3/D4.. totally useless on my Triumphs
So here we go..... my own personal 'Top 5 Tools'
1. Gap iid
2. 4T 2 post ramp
3. Breaker Bar(s)
4. Impact Gun
5. Halfords pro Socket set
There are a few other universal essentials like my DMM, WD40 etc and Cups of Tea..
There might also be a place for naming that rare bit of kit tat you only use once in a blue moon.. but when you do its worth every penny.... for me its my Mig Welder (i use it a LOT.. just not on the Discos!).. and a set of Metricinch spanners.
Some tools lie idle for years.. before being dug out.. and performing in a blaze of adoration and joy 1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
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12th May 2018 8:54 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72774
From the title I wondered who we were going to suggest!!!
12th May 2018 8:55 am
Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
^^ Good shout Del
Hammer
It's a Land Rover thing that is an essential D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
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12th May 2018 8:59 am
James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Wirral, UK
Posts: 3067
My small Halfords Pro 1/4" socket set with wrench, socket screwdriver and bits is almost pocket sized and yet seems to do the job for 90% of the things I need to tighten, assemble and fix around the car and the home D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it
2016 Toyota Hilux Invincible - Liberating experience
12th May 2018 9:21 am
G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2048
Alan B wrote:
^^ Good shout Del
Hammer
It's a Land Rover thing that is an essential
Mmmm
That could be another thread... possibly not in Technical!!1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
12th May 2018 9:33 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8069
1. Iid tool
2. DMM
3. 1/4 socket set
4. Swivel head ratchet combo spanner’s.
5. Leatherman multi-tool with built in can opener It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
12th May 2018 10:47 am
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6902
Are any of you actually landy mechanics........no 1 is obviously an angle grinder Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
12th May 2018 11:01 am
Henda
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: Gateshead
Posts: 473
Well let's make it a top ten
Plus one for a scaffy bar
Plus one for a butane torch
All transmission oil replaced
3 flash indicators
All timing belts changed
EPB serviced
De cat fitted
Wind deflectors
De-tango done
Tints fitted
Egr blanked
12th May 2018 12:33 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2432
Quote:
1. Gap iid
2. 4T 2 post ramp
3. Breaker Bar(s)
4. Impact Gun
5. Halfords pro Socket set
Replace the 2 post ramp at no 2 with wobble bars
12th May 2018 12:45 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8069
Dave T wrote:
Are any of you actually landy mechanics........no 1 is obviously an angle grinder
Bet I use my Leatherman more often than use your angle grinder anyway angle grinders are useless for opening bottles or cans of ale It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
12th May 2018 2:14 pm
G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2048
Dave T wrote:
Are any of you actually landy mechanics........no 1 is obviously an angle grinder
Dave ... are just thinking about your No.1Top Tool for your Defender... 1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
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