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Most of us have tools. These tools are great for household projects, but
more then likely won't stand up to the pounding rebuilding a Jeep will entail. The Jeep rebuild process is one
that requires larger, heavy tools and even sometimes tools that use air or high-powered electricity. Below is
a list of tools that were acquired during the process and the approximate costs that were spent to get them.
Getting tools second hand, at swap meets, or in the local classified ads is a great way in saving money, but
remember, you usually get what you pay for. If you invest in high quality tools with a good replacement
warranty, you will be in good shape in case they break. If not, the cost of the replacement comes straight out
of your pocket.
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Cost Center
Air compressor
Cut off Tool
Air Ratchet
Impact Wrench
Tire inflation nozzle
Air spray nozzle to clean out tight areas
Cutting/Grinding Discs
Complete Die grinder set for metal
Complete 1/2" Ratchet Set
Complete 3/4" Ratchet Set
Easy Out Extractor Set
Complete Drill Bit Set
Heavy Duty Drill - plug-in model
Angle Grinder - plug-in model
Mechanic Style Toolboxes to keep everything in
50 ft. Extension Cords
A Digital Camera
Tons of Shop Towels and Dojo for cleaning your hands
Jeep Books and Manuals
Torque Wrench - 3/4"
Torque Wrench - 1/2"
Jack Stands
Shop Style Jack
Mig Welder
Sandblasting equipment
Steering Wheel Puller
Pitman Arm Puller
Tire Rod Puller
Power Steering Pump Puller
Ball Joint Separator
Oil Seal Puller
Assorted Drum Brake Tools
Disc Brake Socket for Ball Joint pre-load
Telescoping Magnet
Engine Hoist (if you plan on pulling the motor)
Rivet Gun and Aluminum Rivets
Good Volt Meter and assorted electrical testing devices
Complete Mechanics Grade Screwdriver Set
Metal shaping Hammer
Sand Hammer for bearings
3-5 lb. sledge hammer for stubborn stuff
Breaker Bar for tough nuts
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Cost
$230.00
$25.00
$25.00
$35.00
$5.00
$5.00
$10.00
$50.00
$200.00
$250.00
$75.00
$50.00
$100.00
$75.00
$500.00
$50.00
$400.00
$50.00
$100.00
$150.00
$150.00
$100.00
$150.00
$400.00
$100.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$15.00
$35.00
$25.00
$15.00
$200.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$30.00
$20.00
$35.00
$25.00
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$3935.00
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Total Time:
50 Hours
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| Conclusions |
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This is what was the acquisition cost for rebuilding a Jeep in a one-car
garage by a person that didn't have a ton of tools to start out with. I had some tools, but really didn't have
the quality and type of tools necessary for a complete tear down and rebuild of a Jeep.
As I said before, you can circumvent a lot of these costs by being creative and getting tools from different
sources or even borrowing tools. I wanted to make sure I had all the tools necessary if I had to redo any part
of the Jeep or if I did another one, which I ended up doing. Remember this is a lifestyle and a very addictive
one at that.
The total time was calculated at the amount of time searching on the internet, running back and forth in the
truck to Home Depot, the machine shop, the tool shop, and Sears respectively. This would have been great to
have it all in the garage so it wouldn't have been necessary to interrupt work and run out and get all this
stuff one at a time as needed. But hindsight is 20/20 and you can't always anticipate everything.
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