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From what I've heard, you don't actually need to take your wheels off to dip. If you don't know what tools you'll need to do it, then you probably should go this route.

However if you still want to get some good tools to learn how to work on your car, here's what you'll need:

Floor jack this is the Harbor Freight one. It can be found in stores for as low as $70 depending on coupons. It's actually a pretty decent jack. Its very low and it lifts well. It's pretty good quality too, just very heavy. If you're not in the states/near a HF, do some research on a decent one as you don't want to drop your car on anyone/anything.

Jack stands you'll need four if you want to take all your wheels off at once. I don't have these stands and I don't know anything about them so do your research on some good ones (they don't have to be very expensive) and make sure to get some that will support your vehicles weight. Remember, be safe.

Breaker bar this will help you get the leverage you need to break your lug nuts loose. It's a very smart idea to properly torque your lug nuts back down when you put your wheels back on so they don't fall off or you don't snap a stud. Here's a combo kit with a torque wrench and that same breaker bar I have a few Tekton brand tools and I'm very pleased with them. They are a fantastic budget option that isn't junk. I would definitely buy from them again (and I'm a bit of a tool snob)

Lug nut sockets this is a generic kit that I have no experience with. You'll need a socket to fit on your breaker bar and torque wrench. This is a set with multiple sizes, you only need one size for your car so if you want to save some money, figure out what size your lug nuts are and just get one socket. The ones in this kit and some you'll find elsewhere are coated in a plastic sleeve to prevent scratching on your wheels.

Gloves Gloves aren't necessary but some people like them to keep from getting their hands super dirty. You can get as cheap or as expensive as you like with gloves. These seem to be popular. If you do go to HF to buy a floor jack, I like their heavy duty black nitrile gloves. They're disposable and very strong.

This should be all you need to get started with changing tires and whatnot. I'm on mobile so sorry for the inevitable typo. Good luck with your wheels and don't forget to post pictures on the finished product. I'll link some more tools below this if you'd like to build of a kit to do basic maintenance like changing your oil, etc...

Socket set This is a very good place to start with sockets. I linked a 1/4 drive and 3/8 combo set. The smaller 1/4 inch drive sockets are great for small places and will be fine for a lot of your car. The 3/8 inch drive set is good for larger fasteners or things that are a bit tighter. If you were only going to get one, I'd get the 3/8 drive. Alternatively if you want something a little bit better, GearWrench makes very good sockets and ratchets for a good price as well (more than Tekton but way less than "professional" tool truck brands)

Oil drain pan Doing an oil change is a great way to do maintenance on your car and get started before you do bigger things. You'll need to drain the old oil somewhere so a pan like this is perfect. You don't need anything too fancy. I think I got mine from my local auto parts store for ~$10.

Screwdrivers There's a million different options for these. My personal favorites are the Wera Kraftform screwdrivers they are super comfortable and they have a special non slip tip that is amazing. I don't want to use any other screwdriver ever after this. (They're on sale now too!! They're usually about ~$10 more than this. I almost want to get an other set just because)

Pliers These are great pliers at a good price. Keep them clean and they should last a long time. I'm very happy with mine.

I can't think of much more right now. You'll know when you need something else. This also depends on what kind of car you have. Jeeps for example, use a lot of torx fasteners so you'd need torx sockets for a lot of stuff. Just make sure you watch a lot of videos on how to do things and make sure you're comfortable doing whatever it is you're doing. The last thing you want to do is damage you or your car.

There are a few videos of this, but I'll summarize the steps:

1. Park on flat ground with the parking brake on
   
   
2. Put shifter in Neutral
   
   
3. Remove the piece that goes around the shifter. The joint for it is visible near where your leg would be. Grab both sides and pull up. Disconnect the wires attached to it and set it aside.
   
   
4. Remove climate control module. There are 5 double sided metal clips - 2 on the bottom and 3 on top. Push the unit toward you, the clips will pop out. This took a surprising amount of force, so don't be too alarmed.
   
   
5. Remove radio. There are 4 10 mm bolts - 2 on the bottom facing you and 2 more at a 45 degree angle. The easiest way to reach these is with a 10 mm socket (preferably the deep type) and a driver handle like this If you use a standard ratchet, then you'll need a 6" extender. I found the handle and the socket alone to be an easier way to go because of the space.
   
   
6. Plug AUX jack into the empty slot on the radio. Test it now to make sure it all works. The one I linked will use an input called "CD 1". If you press the "CD" button, this will be the default input if you have a device plugged into the jack.
   
   
7. Reverse process for radio and climate control module removal. The converter "brick" can be placed inside the area below the shifter and taped in place. There's a flat area to put it. I used foil tape (actual duct tape) because it's strong. Adhesive Velcro would also work.
   
   
8. Route the cable as needed. I passed it through the gap between the pop-out 12V (lighter) plug and the climate control module. If you do that, you will not be able to close that. However, I charge my phone from there, so it's a non-issue.
   
   
9. Replace the panel around the shifter and put the vehicle in park or another preferred gear.
   
   
   This is a pretty easy thing to do. I'm not a car guy (I'm learning) and I was able to do it. The tools required are pretty minimal. I would suggest a headlamp so you can see easily in there.
   
   Here's what mine looked like before I took the radio out to plug the cable in. The phone holder I have fits in the CD slot. I also use a USB plug with a 6" cable to charge my phone and that woks well. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. The time it takes to install this is so worth it.
   
   This is a video of what you need to do. I didn't use this exact kit (the one I linked previously was cheaper).

Craftsman is junk; Husky is decent; Snap On is overpriced.

I re-tooled last summer from my old Williams set. Here's what I wound up with:

-Snap On GF80: 3/8" drive ratchet, got it off ebay for $50. I probably wouldn't buy again, but it is very nice.

-Pittsburgh Pro extendable 1/2" drive and flex-head 1/4" ratchets: Less than $20 each, and they are 90% as good as the Snap On. I would probably buy the 3/8" instead of the Snap On, if I had to do it over again.

-Pittsburgh Pro 1/2" drive impact sockets: These boys have taken some abuse at this point, and other than the etching having been stripped off of a couple (see abuse above), they are still in great shape. $25 for shallow, $32 for deep, Metric or SAE.

-GearWrench 3/8" drive impact sockets: $60 for a pretty complete (8mm-19mm + 21mm, 5/16"-3/4") set, and they are very thin-walled so you don't really need chrome.

-Pittsburgh Pro 3/8" chrome (shallow only): $9/set for 12-point sockets, which is the only reason I got them.

-Pittsburgh Pro 1/4" chrome sockets, shallow and deep: Overpriced, really, but I got the color-coordinated ones which are pretty cool. I might go for a cheaper set if I had to do it again. $8-9/set.

-GearWrench Long Pattern Wrench Set: I got the 22-piece Metric set (6mm-32mm with some skips) for $97; I haven't bothered to get the SAE set, I just have a handful of Pittsburgh SAE wrenches on a wrench ring.

And a big rally box to put it all in. I bet you could get all of it for under $500 if you use coupons at Harbor Freight and shop around for the GearWrench stuff.

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I also got a DeWalt cased set to keep in my trunk:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-1-4-in-x-3-8-in-Drive-Polished-Chrome-Mechanics-Tool-Set-200-Piece-DWMT75000/206510555

But I had to add some wrenches (it has 10mm, 11mm, 13mm and 14mm; wtf?!) to my trunk bag to make it "complete," and even then it has some oddness to it (3/8" drive starts at 14mm, so you'd better not have any really tight 12mm bolts...) so it might not be what you are looking for, but they make a few different sets.

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Other things I considered:

https://www.amazon.com/Williams-50614-2-Inch-Socket-146-Piece/dp/B00HR1Q5F4

$320 for a complete Williams socket set, but the wrenches are about the same...

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This might be the "bang for the buck" winner, simply for the completeness of the socket sets:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYZ2IJ5

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDO6L90

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OZJN3PQ

$270 ($180 for 1/2", $88 for 1/4" and 3/8") for a staggeringly complete set (10mm-32mm in 1/2" drive, shallow and deep, with no skips!) and then $42/set for the wrenches, 8mm-22mm.

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https://www.amazon.com/KD-Tools-KDT-80942-239-Piece/dp/B00OL2XFLO

GearWrench socket, wrench and allen key set, $210 for a whole bunch of tools, although they aren't the high-tooth-count ratchets.

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https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/hand-tool-sets/301-pc-mechanics-tool-set-63464.html

Then there's this thing. It is actually quite well reviewed, and surprisingly complete on the socket side, if a little short on wrenches. It's usually on sale for $160.

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056E11QW

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BT0AYG0

...and then there's the dream: If I could get away with having this stripped-down of a set... $600 for a very nice, but fairly bare-bones set. No deep-well, no 3/8" drive at all (hello, super-tight 12mm bolts!), and only great big long extensions... if you never need to get into really tight spaces, maybe. The 3/8" drive set is another $260 on top of this, and still doesn't have short extensions or deep-well sockets.

I have 2 of their rails but not that model. In my experience they are machined and finished quite well. Both of mine have anti-rotation tabs as well. They don't come with the barrel nut wrench though. Pretty sure this is the one I bought:

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-14222-16-Inch-Shallow-12-Point/dp/B000NPZ5LG/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=2BA7HVKANK2M8&keywords=1+1%2F16+socket&qid=1550689842&s=gateway&sprefix=1+1%2F16+&sr=8-8

In my experience their rails aren't the most durable I've seen, not in the same league as Geissele for example; the aluminum is quite thin, and the barrel nut is pretty basic. But their machining and finish looks good, and the anti rotation tabs are a bonus. Both of mine are really light as well.

At any rate it's just an option to keep in mind. I'd definitely wait a day to see if other suggestions come up.

The number of points refers to the inside gripping surface of the socket.

12 points is more “flexible” in how it can be attached, but 6 point is stronger. I would likely prefer strong in something that large.

One other thing to consider is the material the socketbis made from. “Impact” sockets are built strong to remove stubborn bolts.

Also for automotive applications i would usually buy a deep socket. Not a shallow one.

My choice in this situation would be:

TEKTON 47794 1/2-Inch Drive by 1-Inch Deep Impact Socket, Cr-V, 6-Point https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPXK2C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kD3FDbC4SAP57

If your man’s friend can keep a secret, you might ask what he has in order to get exactly what he already borrows though. Similarly you can look at his current kit and buy the same brand/style.

Good job with a solid gift. I hope he gives you the same thought.

I don't like harbor freight because they skip sizes and they don't have a complete set that I have found of metric and standard and shallow and deep well.

You didn't say what drive size you're wanting, but if it's 3/8” then I would recommend this gear wrench set off Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UM688Z6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_FqJaBbDMPHTZS

I bought it a month ago for $90 and it's on sale now for $65. It is a great set. Includes a nice case and both standard and metric deep/shallow. As well as a couple extensions and a universal joint. Also, one thing I like is the size is stamped on there in an easy to read label.

I just put together a tool kit for my BRZ, and I ended up getting a set of Tekton metric sockets and a Tekton low-profile 3/8s inch ratchet. I've used Tekton quite a bit and I found them to be pretty great. These metric sockets will cover just about everything on the car that can be loosened or tightened with a socket, and since they're deep sockets you can loosen lug nuts with them.

I'd suggest getting a breaker bar or torque wrench if you want to get an additional accessory. The breaker bar is great for loosening tough nuts, and the torque wrench is terrific for tightening a fastener to the exact amount of force it specifies in the manual.

If you really want to go above and beyond, an open ended wrench set (also metric) can be great for when a socket just won't fit. They even make a version with a built-in ratcheting mechanism

In summary, a metric ratchet set that goes from about 8mm to about 20mm is a great gift idea, and you can easily add on other accessories or wrenches if you want to make your gift a bit bigger. I can personally vouch for the Tekton stuff--sure it's not the most expensive fancy set of tools out there, but they look, feel, and work well.

Hope this helps!

Get a socket and wrench set What I got

Get torx bits What I got

I got the Haynes Audi A4 book but everyone suggests the Bentley manual, I don't know which is better, I just know that the Haynes helps a bit and is ~100USD less expensive

Jack and Jack stands

35mm or 36mm socket for the oil filter. WIG

That ought to get you through a good chunk of work. Cost me ~200USD for that. Although I did get other things for the car like;

Triple square bits What I got

1/2in breaker bar

Sockets for the 1/2in breaker bar

Security bit set What I got ,Used it to replace a few sensors

Yeah, that's it. The extras ran me ~90usd more

No, the heavy duty ones are too harsh unless you do a lot of two up riding. If you always have your old lady on the back, the heavy duty ones are a good choice.

Get the 412, 13" ones for sure, and crank up the preload until the sag is right (it should be sagging about 1/3 of its total travel without you on the bike, just under its own weight. Remember that to see total travel, you need to jack the bike up until the wheels are just 1mm off the ground).

As for front springs, you don't NEED to do them, but if you care about handling and brake dive, a set of Race Tech springs will do an amazing job in the front. Its very easy to install them, you just need the 39mm front fork cap tool or this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XMYHOI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

You can swap the front springs without changing the fluid also, but you should change the fluid every 5 years or so.

Racetech has a calculator on their site that lets you figure out the spring rate. I weigh only slightly less than you, and I bought a .95Kg/mm spring and its perfect.

http://www.racetech.com/

Don't get the Progressive front springs, even though Progressive makes a fine rear shock, their front springs are, in my opinion, garbage.

Tekton, Sunex and Grey Pneumatic source sockets from Taiwan and are generally ranked in that order but all are very good.

As an aside, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world's largest contract chip maker (for Apple, etc.) and has the most advanced technology in the world. Hand tools are a little easier to make ;)

Here are some options:

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2-Inch-Impact-Socket-6-Point/dp/B000NPR34S/ref=sr_1_6?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1524240962&sr=1-6&keywords=tekton+impact+socket+set

https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-2641-2-Inch-Standard-6-Point/dp/B002MWBOHW/ref=sr_1_12?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1524241595&sr=1-12&keywords=sunex+impact+socket+set

https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Pneumatic-1319D-Length-Fractional/dp/B0002SRASK/ref=pd_bxgy_263_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0002SRASK&pd_rd_r=7CE6KD9NV2DY9774BNJS&pd_rd_w=geFPf&pd_rd_wg=sovSu&psc=1&refRID=7CE6KD9NV2DY9774BNJS

Super rare to find a 3/8” drive socket above 19mm generally speaking.

Tekton, Capri tools, Gearwrench, all good candidates as far as I can tell.

My Mac guy sold me some “EXPERT” china branded impact sockets on a buy the deeps and get the shallows free. Cost me C$70 for each the standard and metric sets, and they’re pretty nice sockets for the price.

I’d say get a solid general socket set.

TEKTON 4888 3/8-Inch and 1/2-Inch Drive Impact Socket Set, Inch/Metric, Cr-V, 6-Point, 3/8-Inch - 1-1/4-Inch, 8 mm - 32 mm, 38-Piece https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000JM93YS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LLOQBb6QVQKCX

This looks decent for the price


My first set of impact sockets was something general like this that had a little bit of everything, and I think it was on a big sale for C$110 or so, which is a steal.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-150-piece-impact-socket-set-0580318p.html#srp

Hopefully some of this helps!

What to buy in order

Absolute first thing to buy is a fire extinguisher from Amazon. You can get a mount for it, mount it somewhere you can quickly get it

2) winch

3) air compressor.

This is what I suggest

Smittybilt 2781 5.65 CFM Universal Air Compressor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004K25GMG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NF0ADbPPPVFC2

I'm not a smittybilt kinda guy, but that one is good. ARB makes a good one for more money. When you offroad, air down to 15psi

4) tools

Buy this first

TEKTON 3/8-Inch Drive 6-Point Socket & Ratchet Set, Inch/Metric, 5/16-Inch - 3/4-Inch, 8 mm - 19 mm, 47-Piece (Case) | SKT15301 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P6RJXJ9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3K0ADbPSAB4NG

That'll get most of your minor stuff fixed

Then, get a torx bit set. I have 2 sets from harbor freight.

Then, when budget allows, get this

TEKTON 1/2-Inch Drive 6-Point Socket & Ratchet Set, Inch/Metric, 3/8-Inch - 1-5/16-Inch, 10 mm - 32 mm, 84-Piece (Case) | SKT25302 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P7WLYFH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ML0ADb04NMYX3

Get a 36mm socket for the axle nut

All that, plus various other hand tools (torque wrench, repair manual, rtv adhesive) , and you'll be able to fix everything on your jeep. I keep all that stuff in my metal box in the rear of my wrangler at all times.

5) get some ammo cans and fill them with various spare parts such as U-joints or what not

6) bottle jack or high lift. I prefer a bottle jack

Torin Big Red Hydraulic Bottle Jack, 6 Ton Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CO86EG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TO0ADb8MSFCNM

And carry at least 2 jack stands with you at all times

7) if you don't have lockers, this is the part where you start saving up for lockers (and/or Dana 60 axles)

Edit : just seen you have a Rubicon, you can skip number 7 😎

I have the Tekton 84 piece 1/2 socket set and so far has not let me down. The fit and finish is certainly better then my cheaper craftsman sockets and I hear the warranty is pretty good. You won't find 1/2 sockets bigger then 32mm without stepping up to 3/4 sockets. Not that you'll need them since you only see that in agricultural machinery and factory/plants.

> ... the best ratchet set for under $70 ... but just the standard sizes

This $67 Tekton set would be a good choice. It includes the most commonly encountered sizes in both shallow and deep sockets:

• SAE sizes: 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16 & 3/4 inch
  
• Metric sizes: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 mm
  
  90 tooth ratchet and a full lifetime warranty
  
  It doesn't include all of the sockets in their more expensive $125 set
  
  
• SAE sizes: 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16 & 1 inch
  
• Metric sizes: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 mm
  
  But you won't find a set with that range of sizes in your less than $70 price range; barring a very lucky find at a yard sale/e-bay/Facebook Market place.

quartz64 above has good advice. Also, I found that I felt more confident I was being careful by using a keycap puller - just be aware some of the larger keys won't be two-piece, that threw me off. Also, you not only need a 5.5mm (or 7/32") driver to open the case, but it needs to be deep socket to reach. If you already have a handle, this one worked perfectly for me.

TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket & Ratchet Set, 74-Piece (1/4-1 inch, 6-24 mm) | SKT15311 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TBH736Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Hr4vDbRFEDNAG

This is the one I was looking at. The other options are there as well. The 3/8 in drive 74 piece set has a breaker bar, so it looks like a great set with the torque I might need, while also having good range (down to 6mm, up to 24mm) while the 1/2 inch drive would start at 10mm. I would not need many options after 24mm.

At the same time, I hear people talking trash about Tekton, saying it rusts. DEWALT is maybe to general for most. I’m not sure what to go with.

I recently had to rebuy my basic tool set as I moved a few thousand km and didn't bring everything. What mattered to me was a comprehensive set with no 'skips' (has every size, not skipping uncommon sizes), decent quality (sized accurately), good durability, and ratchets that aren't terrible. I ended up choosing the Tekton 3/8" and 1/4" sets from Amazon. No regrets. I augmented the set with the Gearwrench 120XP ratchets, which are nice but I'm glad I have the Tekton ones as well when I don't want the floppy flex head. I think Metric and SAE is pretty much mandatory. Even if you only work on Metric stuff, the odd SAE will appear.

I don't think much of modern Stanley socket sets at all. I'd go Harbor Freight first.


Edit: Here's what I've bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDO6L90/

Depends on purpose and budget. Sounds like you want to start with a socket set though. These Tekton sets are easy to get on Amazon and people here in the tools forum seem to like them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RCYX58G/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Em2yCbFVQBNN0

You will be hard pressed finding a good set that goes past 19mm for 3/8. You better off going with a 1/2 set.

I think Tekton makes incredible impact sockets for the price point. They also have stellar customer service and hassle free lifetime warranty.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009447UOC

I found two different socket sets by Neiko. One for XZN sockets and one for Torx sockets. Would you consider these good quality? They aren't terribly pricey and have gotten very good reviews it seems.

So I replaced one of my knuckles years ago and I suspected something wasn't quite perfect. I usually replace pads or rotors separately as they wear out so the issue showing itself in the form of uneven thickness wearing of the rotors (commonly mislabeled as "warping"), took a long time to appear if at all. But this summer I went on a road trip and put brand new rotors and pads on at the same time, stretching the calipers/slides to their max. By the end of the trip, the front right had noticeable dust buildup and there was steering shake under braking.

I've been accumulating tools for a while so it was time to tackle this without replacing the hub.

Tools I used:

• Dewalt DCF890B Impact plus rare 21mm deep 3/8 socket made removing and installing the lugs over and over easy. A bit of lube on the threads helped too. I opted for the slightly larger 21mm socket over the 13/16" because it fits the lugs on the Miata better.
  
  
• Fowler 72-520-757 Rotor and Ball Joint Gauge Set
  
  
• Ampro T29771 1/2 ratchet my go to breaker bar, which I can fairly accurately torque things to ~90lbs by feel.
  
  
• NAPA 3 thousands shim or NAPA 6 thousands shim you can get these several places but I wanted to be able to easily return them if needed. I used the 6.
  
  
• Gorilla 70027B (12mm x 1.25 thread)(21mm or 13/16" external) open ended lugs
  
  Most of my purchases were through Amazon Warehouse Deals and I paid 50% - 70% list price, some times with the help of camelcamelcamel.com

> . But if you are a hobby mechanic, you can buy ten of the $20 tools. If they last you only use them a few times a year, you'll probably be ahead of the game.

I'm a shade tree mechanic but I like nice things so I buy nicer tools. Not the snap-on's but not the pure chinesium crap.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRAO4

Like these. Not Snap-on quality but not garbage either.

IMO, "complete set" is overrated. Assuming you're not making a living with these tools and a jaunt down to Home Depot or Autozone or wherever to buy a loose 16mm socket if and when you ever need it isn't going to break you then I'd get whatever set you want/believe in the most and then supplement with loosies when you need them. They skip sizes in many sets because some sizes are vastly more rare than others in the wild.

I'm not OCD about having different brands sitting next to each other, though.

This Tekton set doesn't skip sizes, but only goes to 24mm. But honestly it's those super large ones where you'd almost never need any particular size, so you're better off buying loose sizes if/when you need them.

don't assume you can pick out a better gift with your limited knowledge than what he has been looking at for months, if not years.

go ask him what impact socket set he wants and buy it for him. then, if you have extra funds, consider buying him some accessories for that or other tools.

i would recommend getting a descent set of torque sticks to go with his air impact wrench and impact sockets. this will prevent issues requiring more tools (and replacement parts) in the future.

Of course, you can save a couple of bucks and get a 1-1/8" and 1-1/4" socket extra if you go with Tekton 4880, also good quality stuff.

You'll need a caliper tool to screw in the piston on the rear brakes. You can usually borrow them from Autozone for free. If you want to just buy it: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20733A-Brake-Caliper-12-Piece/dp/B000IB40L6/ref=pd_bxgy_328_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000IB40L6&pd_rd_r=V24G16P2HPBHWZCTVZ4V&pd_rd_w=3m2Xk&pd_rd_wg=MmC8O&psc=1&refRID=V24G16P2HPBHWZCTVZ4V&dpID=51pVErlpuYL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail

I'm 90% sure you'll also need this stupid expensive (for what it is) triple square socket: https://www.amazon.com/14mm-Triple-Square-Socket-Audi/dp/B008K7STNK/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_263_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=G3A2RDZ6C1YW94PKWB7H&dpID=41jZ1EY7r4L&preST=_SX342_QL70_&dpSrc=detail

Honestly, I have rebuild engines without them. I didn't need them. But I promise you, I now use them every single day multiple times. Here is the link if you get the funds in thr future. https://smile.amazon.com/Sunex-3657-Universal-Standard-6-Point/dp/B0002SRAO4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539374258&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=sunex+swivel+impact+socket+set&dpPl=1&dpID=51j7o3BS%2BnL&ref=plSrch

Fellow VAG owner here. This set has been great. https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-10056A-Triple-Square-10-Piece/dp/B004WK9I3O

Well, I hope I got the right ones.

Online retail calls them "Triple Square Spline Drive."

Actually, I did get the right ones. They are also listed as "AZN" which is the other name for triple square.

https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-10056A-Triple-Square-10-Piece/dp/B004WK9I3O

Are you sure they are a hex bolt? On my car, they are a special VW triple square socket.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008K7STNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_1XMZBbBN3CTCH

I lucked out and got this metric set by tekton for about $25 last year. 10-24mm no skips. If you wait for the sales you can get them for pretty cheap.

Yep, but actually a good deal according to camel camel camel.

Here's the direct, non-affiliate link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-84916N-Metric-Impact-Socket/dp/B00UM688Z6

And CCC: https://camelcamelcamel.com/GEARWRENCH-84916N-Metric-Impact-Socket/product/B00UM688Z6

Edit: It's no longer available but it was about $56.

Had this set for 4 years with no issues until I upgraded to the stubby snapon ones https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-10056A-Triple-Square-10-Piece/dp/B004WK9I3O/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=triple+square+socket+set&qid=1568772882&sr=8-4

Edit: Yes, I use them with impact tools :)

This kit will handle most household and car jobs, and it's pretty cheap

Sunex makes great tools but the price of their socket sets is just too high for someone who isn't earning money with them, this Tekton set covers what a kid getting their first car should keep in the trunk for less than a third of the Sunex version.

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-4-Inch-8-Inch-6-Point-16-Inch/dp/B00RCYX58G

Had the same problem. This socket worked for me. Didn't like paying $6 for a socket I'd use maybe once every couple of years, but I couldn't find one that fit anywhere near me.

I believe when using air tools you're supposed to use torque limiting attachments.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000IX3BSM

Op consider an impact set when you get your next paycheck ;)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JM93YS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oPtExbK71XJZM

I ordered a the 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4 inch set from Tekton

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYZ2IJ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gAFizbJAH7B8Q

Think these should be fine?

Twice the cost for a full Tekton set 10-24mm and works for impact wrenches too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009447UOC/

cheapest I have seen this in 2 months or so: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UM688Z6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

These are triple square fasteners, tool link below

https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-10056A-Triple-Square-10-Piece/dp/B004WK9I3O

TRIPLE SQUARES! Almost forgot about those freaks. You can't do your brake pads, along with other stuff, without it. I think it is literally a VW and Audi thing only?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WK9I3O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought the first link (1/4th and 3/8th set) and 3rd link (wrenches and knife) so far you talked me into it lol. (all i have money for right now), i'll be getting impacts in the future but my impact gun is a 3/8th drive so i was thinking these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UM688Z6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I mean i'll take any advice

I almost got lost on the costal tool site, so many good things on there