Essential Vanagon Tool Kit- Harbor Freight Tool Review
Channel: The Barefoot Forge
Date: 2022-08-14

Today we go shopping! 
We're building out an essential tool kit for roadside repairs that every vanagon owner needs! I've sold the 1983 Yellow Aircooled Vanagon Westfalia to a guy that's flying here to drive it home, and I'll be supplying him with a basic tool kit for his journey. So join me as I shop for the tools you need to get off the side of the road in a VW Vanagon!

Our total came out to $121, but had our store had in stock the proper 3/8'' drive metric socket kit, we would have come in under $100. 

Essentials:
3/8'' Drive Ratchet
3/8'' Drive short Extension
3/8'' Drive Long Extension
3/8'' Drive Sockets in 10, 13, 15, 17, and 19mm
3/8'' Drive Deep Well Sockets in 10, 13, 15, 17mm
Open Ended (6 or 8 point) Wrenches in 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17mm
Adjustable Wrench (8'' or 10'')
3/8'' Drive Metric Allen Drivers
3/8'' Drive 6mm "Tripple Square" socket for CV Bolts
3/8'' Drive 13/16'' Spark Plug Socket
Screw Drivers- Philips and Flat head, including a big flat head for prying
Metric Hex Key Set
1 1/2'lb Soft Faced Mallet
11'' Tool Bag or Amo Case as a toolbox
Safety Glasses
Zip Ties (6'' or 8'')
Electrical Crimping and stripping tool
7'' Diagonal Cutters
10'' Groove Joint (Channel Lock style) pliers
8'' Needle Nose Pliers
Super Glue (1-3 packets)
Black and Red Alligator Clip equipped Test Leads
Voltmeter with fresh batteries
Bailing/Mechanic's/Safety wire- 25 feet for roadside Repairs
Utility Blade/razor blades
Lighter
Flashlight with fresh batteries

Spares:
10 feet of 14gauge wire 
Assorted M8 bolts, nuts, and washers
Assorted M6 bolts, nuts, and washers
Assorted Philips head screws including self tappers
Variety of crimp electrical connectors- Butt splices, Ring Terminals, and spades
2 spare Lug Nuts
2 spare Lug Bolts