Tools and racing jacks - Drifting forum

sammysideways · 18-03-2010, 22:48

Im going to be updating my tool collection shortly, what socket sets do you guys recomend? Do you guys think its worth paying the extra cash and buying quality? Used Halfords pro before and seems very good plus the Navy use alot of Draper which also seems good.

Also is there anyone that sells decent Aluminium racing jacks that doesnt cost a bodypart? Back in 2007 I used a giant 5 tonne trolley jack which was awesome but bloody heavy!

Joeh · 18-03-2010, 22:52

Well depends on what force you're going to put through them, items like blue-point/snap-on are extremely pricey but you only buy them once if you know what I mean.. also - you could probably get snap-on/blue-point on finance if you have a friend working as a mechanic etc.

If you're not going to bash the tools and look after them well (avoid rain etc) then halfords pro is more than enough, chrome val is the minimum requirement though.

Thanks

Joeh · 18-03-2010, 22:54

If you have a air-line/compressor I suggest getting a jack which uses those, they aren't too expensive. All of them will weigh a tonne though, it is designed to take a lot of weight

sx-si · 19-03-2010, 08:15

Sealey multi colour sockets i love em, no more looking for the right one.

I use old school jacks and timber, no point in low jacks they dont last a year

Ron Bones · 19-03-2010, 08:54

I've been very happy with halfords pro stuff and I also have a couple of draper socket sets which has served me really well, for the money I dont think you can go far wrong. I also have a teng 1/2" socket set from screwfix that I keep in the car, that is a lovely bit of kit and feels really solid and dare I say better than snap-on one's I've used! I'm going to get the full set one day when i have the money. As for a jack I bought a cheapo (£35) 2 ton clarke one from machine mart and it does the job and is nice and small to stick in the boot and store.

MR-steveo · 19-03-2010, 09:03

halfords set

ive had one for like 5 years there great... and liftime warenty

Halfords Advanced Professional 150 piece Socket/Ratchet Set from Halfords Was £199.99 Save £100.00 Price £99.99 Up to 50% Off Selected Tool Sets

and ive got a costco low jack £100 MINTTTT

Phoenix · 19-03-2010, 09:06

Machine mart also do an aluminum 2 tonne low level jack for around £130 iirc. We have one here and it is light as fook!

Bolf · 19-03-2010, 11:39

I might be temped to sell my Ally jack. £80

Its a machine mart one. ,. VERY LIGHT

Rads_s13 · 19-03-2010, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR-steveo

halfords set

ive had one for like 5 years there great... and liftime warenty

Halfords Advanced Professional 150 piece Socket/Ratchet Set from Halfords Was £199.99 Save £100.00 Price £99.99 Up to 50% Off Selected Tool Sets

and ive got a costco low jack £100 MINTTTT

got one of these myself very happy with it

sammysideways · 19-03-2010, 11:51

bolf any pics?

Bolf · 19-03-2010, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammysideways

bolf any pics?

kam · 19-03-2010, 12:12

Careful with those ali jacks they are flimsy!!

Lead_foot · 19-03-2010, 12:16

Don't be a pussy, get one of these from Costco:

scouse · 19-03-2010, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lead_foot

Don't be a pussy, get one of these from Costco:

I was in costco the other day they had a low jack like this but in red for
£60+the nasty = 70ish quid

if i had some spare money i would of got one...

gaz_moose · 19-03-2010, 12:54

ally jacks are shit id rarther use the one in the boot.
just get a halfords socket set

Bolf · 19-03-2010, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by kam

Careful with those ali jacks they are flimsy!!

Lifts my ton and a half of bmw ok , just make sure your on level ground and chock the wheels properly.

MR-steveo · 19-03-2010, 13:49

ive got the cosco ally jack... 2 ton it got 4 wheels rater than the 3 and one long one and its mint...

ducatichick · 19-03-2010, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by scouse

I was in costco the other day they had a low jack like this but in red for
£60+the nasty = 70ish quid

if i had some spare money i would of got one...

Yup

thats the 3 tonne Arcan low entry Jack - gets good reports, I've just bought one (@ £70 I'm tempted to buy a pallet load and fleabay them)

Stavros · 19-03-2010, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lead_foot

Don't be a pussy, get one of these from Costco:

Yeah I got one of them, had it for years, a beast, lower than 99% of jacks and strong as fcuk.

Weighs about 18 tons though, so not as conveniant as most, so I rarely take it to drift days, jus use it round here.

And halfords stuff is mint, didnt realise that deal is back on, ill grab that, lost half my ones

kam · 19-03-2010, 15:15

I've got something like that, its from Machine Mart I'm sure, low entry but i swear its made of cast iron, its gotta weigh about 30kg.

18-03-2010, 22:48	#1 (permalink)
sammysideways dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ETWE S P Brown 3S Mess HMS York BFPO 430 Posts: 8,562	Tools and racing jacks Im going to be updating my tool collection shortly, what socket sets do you guys recomend? Do you guys think its worth paying the extra cash and buying quality? Used Halfords pro before and seems very good plus the Navy use alot of Draper which also seems good. Also is there anyone that sells decent Aluminium racing jacks that doesnt cost a bodypart? Back in 2007 I used a giant 5 tonne trolley jack which was awesome but bloody heavy!

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18-03-2010, 22:52	#2 (permalink)
Joeh tail slider Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 102	Well depends on what force you're going to put through them, items like blue-point/snap-on are extremely pricey but you only buy them once if you know what I mean.. also - you could probably get snap-on/blue-point on finance if you have a friend working as a mechanic etc. If you're not going to bash the tools and look after them well (avoid rain etc) then halfords pro is more than enough, chrome val is the minimum requirement though. Thanks

18-03-2010, 22:54	#3 (permalink)
Joeh tail slider Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 102	If you have a air-line/compressor I suggest getting a jack which uses those, they aren't too expensive. All of them will weigh a tonne though, it is designed to take a lot of weight

19-03-2010, 08:15	#4 (permalink)
sx-si dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: basingstoke/reading Posts: 2,373	Sealey multi colour sockets i love em, no more looking for the right one. I use old school jacks and timber, no point in low jacks they dont last a year

19-03-2010, 08:54	#5 (permalink)
Ron Bones tail slider Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Derby Posts: 101	I've been very happy with halfords pro stuff and I also have a couple of draper socket sets which has served me really well, for the money I dont think you can go far wrong. I also have a teng 1/2" socket set from screwfix that I keep in the car, that is a lovely bit of kit and feels really solid and dare I say better than snap-on one's I've used! I'm going to get the full set one day when i have the money. As for a jack I bought a cheapo (£35) 2 ton clarke one from machine mart and it does the job and is nice and small to stick in the boot and store.

19-03-2010, 09:03	#6 (permalink)
MR-steveo TNS MAN CHILD Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: mk Posts: 2,982	halfords set ive had one for like 5 years there great... and liftime warenty Halfords Advanced Professional 150 piece Socket/Ratchet Set from Halfords Was £199.99 Save £100.00 Price £99.99 Up to 50% Off Selected Tool Sets and ive got a costco low jack £100 MINTTTT

19-03-2010, 09:06	#7 (permalink)
Phoenix 199 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Swansea, South Wales Posts: 1,094	Machine mart also do an aluminum 2 tonne low level jack for around £130 iirc. We have one here and it is light as fook!

19-03-2010, 11:39	#8 (permalink)
Bolf Clubstand Organiser Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Home : In between MK and Silverstone Work: All over the UK , Mainly London Posts: 4,643	I might be temped to sell my Ally jack. £80 Its a machine mart one. ,. VERY LIGHT

19-03-2010, 11:51	#10 (permalink)
sammysideways dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ETWE S P Brown 3S Mess HMS York BFPO 430 Posts: 8,562	bolf any pics?

19-03-2010, 12:12	#12 (permalink)
kam I <3 the Paz Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,574	Careful with those ali jacks they are flimsy!!

19-03-2010, 12:16	#13 (permalink)
Lead_foot DWYB ConekillR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chesham, bucks Posts: 1,020	Don't be a pussy, get one of these from Costco:

19-03-2010, 12:54	#15 (permalink)
gaz_moose .MTM. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: under your bed Posts: 4,802	ally jacks are shit id rarther use the one in the boot. just get a halfords socket set

19-03-2010, 13:49	#17 (permalink)
MR-steveo TNS MAN CHILD Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: mk Posts: 2,982	ive got the cosco ally jack... 2 ton it got 4 wheels rater than the 3 and one long one and its mint...

19-03-2010, 15:15	#20 (permalink)
kam I <3 the Paz Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,574	I've got something like that, its from Machine Mart I'm sure, low entry but i swear its made of cast iron, its gotta weigh about 30kg.