What tools are most used for the Gen IIs?

My garage is pretty well equipped, but 95% of what I have is Metric.

This will be my first Ford and I want to get prepped. What tools, specifically sockets, are the most used and nice to have? I'd get 6 and 12 point sets in 3/8 and 1/2, as well as flex-head ratcheting crescent wrenches so want to know the best range before I go out and buy a bunch of them.

Other than what every garage should have (power tools, extensions, wrenches, etc.) I am hoping we can make a list:

• Forscan adapter and software
• Socket set
• Factory service manual
• What else?

10mm sockets... always have a dozen 10mm sockets because they are able to shape shift and fold time and space.

whoisbigman said:

10mm sockets... always have a dozen 10mm sockets because they are able to shape shift and fold time and space.

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Yep, plenty of beer too....

For real though, service manual.

Robtor310 said:

Yep, plenty of beer too....

For real though, service manual.

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Good call. Got a link for a PDF I can download or pay for?

I havent ordered one for the truck yet, but its on my list too.

Found this....

http://www.helminc.com/helm/product...m=result&Style=helm&Sku=FCS1433317&itemtype=N

And this...

2017 Ford F150 Factory Service Manual Original Shop Repair CD-ROM - Factory Repair Manuals

Id be curious to hear what some other people are using as well.

Robtor310 said:

I havent ordered one for the truck yet, but its on my list too.

Found this....

2017 F-150/Raptor Service Information CD-ROM - Helm Incorporated

And this...

2017 Ford F150 Factory Service Manual Original Shop Repair CD-ROM - Factory Repair Manuals

Id be curious to hear what some other people are using as well.

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When you get one, post some feedback. I like to have one for taking things apart and especially for torque specs on reassemble.

Theres a decent price difference between the two.

From what Ive read it seems that the Helm Manuals are the true factory manuals.

The Helm manuals are the real deal.

A spray can of J1 jerker repellent...

I think most of the bolts are metric on the Raptor, so have a good set of those should make things handy.