Yet another Swift recruit

Discussion in 'Swift' started by ShamrockSalono, Jan 20, 2013.

  1. Scarface1978

    Scarface1978 Light Load Member

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    Trust me your not missing any thing good its all junk except the air hose and tire pressure gauge we got with it sure u have better tools at home.

    i got in mine a few days ago had a wiper issue and didn't even have a 10mm its all standard I ended up making use of the 2 vice grips to hold my wiper assemble together until I got back to the shop.

    its basically a $30 tool set but like I said we did get the air hose and tire gauge

    tools included
    1 junk $1 flashlight
    3 pairs of vice gripes 3 sizes they are ok not the best but work
    allen wretches whole set
    junk wrenches like 5/8 to 1/4 I think
    2 or 3 monkey wrenches almost useless never have been able to use theses things
    socket set 1/4 to 5/8 I tthink
    air hose 50ft useful
    tire pressure gauge very uuseful
    of course your road ready parts kit useful
    think that's all

    tools better to buy your own if u want what u need when u need it butmits gone cost more I found out the hard way
     
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  3. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Never said that it was gr8, but it is enough to get you by in a pinch.
     
  4. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    I know they give you the option to put your own tools together if you don't want to buy the $90 tools/toolbox from the parts department. I was going to price the tools myself at Harbor Freight and see if it worked out cheaper since I have a few of the tools already. Not sure if it is cheaper. Might just be easier to buy the Swift kit they offer. They will give you a list of what you need to include so it's cool they give you the option.[/QUOTE]

    Keep in mind, the tool set is not the greatest, but it will work in a pinch, and I think that it is worth the money. When you stop at the terminal, walk over the the parts department and ask if you can see what all that you will recieve. Keep in mind, the 50' air hose. Price that at a truck stop.
     
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  5. ShamrockSalono

    ShamrockSalono Light Load Member

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    I guess I will find out Monday. I don't want to stand out as far as looking like I came for an office job, when I will have to be out on the range, lol. But definitely want to make a good impression, either way. I guess all the instructors care about though, is you getting all the training embedded in your head.
     
  6. ShamrockSalono

    ShamrockSalono Light Load Member

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    Yeah, I could see where that would be a scary thought. I would certainly not wanna wake up to find that I couldn't get the plugs out of my ear, lol.
     
  7. ShamrockSalono

    ShamrockSalono Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the advise, Scottied.
     
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  8. ShamrockSalono

    ShamrockSalono Light Load Member

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    Either way Scarface, I'm sure I will run into something one day, where nothing I have will work, lol. Thanks for the info
     
  9. Scarface1978

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    Not really it didn't have what I needed and had to borrow a prime drivers set they had a decent socket set at least Prime gave them or sold them I still recommend buy a decent socket set at least never know what u may need out there on the road
     
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  10. ShamrockSalono

    ShamrockSalono Light Load Member

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    Keep in mind, the tool set is not the greatest, but it will work in a pinch, and I think that it is worth the money. When you stop at the terminal, walk over the the parts department and ask if you can see what all that you will recieve. Keep in mind, the 50' air hose. Price that at a truck stop.[/QUOTE]

    Bisqueak, it sounds like the air hose is a must. In that case it maybe worth going with the Swift set. I will look into it. Thanks.
     
  11. ShamrockSalono

    ShamrockSalono Light Load Member

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    Well yeah, you're probably right about the socket set.
     
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