Where to get a good tool set for a Disco

Hi,

I've finally stopped using garages for repair work, so now the most obvious task is to get myself a good set of tools (ratchet, keys, bits etc.)

I looked at some sets available at HalfLords (made in China ) but I'm not sure they've got everything that I need for a Disco. I couldn't see the bit that would let me undo the fluid plug on differential boxes! How crazy is that?

Where did you get your set from? Is there anything I should be paying attention to when buying one? Can I buy a used set?

Halfords pro stuff is the best on the high street, it is all made by snap on and the like, it's lifetime gaurentee (with a few conditions). They have everything you need an if you convince them your a trade customer (print a fake letter or something) you can get the tools and parts alot cheaper!

The diff tool is just a 1/2 inch ratchet, fits straight in and will undo it...

Do a site search , there was thread not long ago about tools needed for home maintaining a disco - there were some good suggestions there . And yes , the halfords pro stuff IS very good though pricey .

Yep, i'd agree with that. Most of my stuff is Halfords pro range, nowt wrong with the quality.

On top of that a Difflock prop shaft tool, a hub nut spanner from lots of different places and a grease gun and roberts you mothers brother!!

I just bought a basic assortment of tools from Halfrauds for about £50 (couldn't afford the Pro range), and have over the last few years added tools to it that I've needed to do jobs (need a larger tool chest now though). Only things I've had to replace from it are the ratchets which were not great quality.

Incidentally if you have not done so already, download a copy of the "Workshop Manual", as that'll be an invaluable tool if you're repairing the Disco yourself.

me and pikey got a whole garage full of different tools but there is always a spanner or socket you will need and never got , so makeing up a tool kit , needs a trailer really

as said just buy a basic halfords kit and then just add to it as and when you find stuff you will need and trust me its never ending i'm looking to buy a bigger roll cab and tool chest at the moment cause i've run outta room. also car boot sales are a good source of cheap tools which are ideal for off roading/green laning cause then if you lose one it won't cost you alot. that way you can leave all your good kit at home.

I personally favour Kennedy tools. They're seriously high quality and used by a lot of professional fitters. A bit more expensive than Halfords professional range but for me they're better quality.

I would start off with a comprehensive 1/2" drive socket set, a large roll of combination spanners, a 2lb ball pein hammer and a set of screwdrivers (Get pound thru screwdrivers that have a striking head so you can hit them with a hammer). This lot will fix 90% of problems you'll encounter and you can slowly build up other odd tools as you go along.