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If you thought the original GEARWRENCH MEGAMOD setups were already massive, GEARWRENCH apparently decided there was still room for more.
The newest GEARWRENCH MEGAMOD Mechanics Tool Sets take the concept of a complete professional shop setup to another level, with new 1,331-piece, 1,629-piece, and 1,858-piece configurations combining hand tools, impact tools, diagnostics, lighting, shop equipment, storage, and dozens of premium modular foam trays.
And when we say these are complete setups, we mean it.
These aren’t oversized socket sets with a toolbox thrown in. Depending on the MEGAMOD you choose, you’re getting rolling cabinets, hutches, lockers, carts, hundreds of sockets, ratchets, wrenches, extraction tools, torque tools, diagnostic equipment, creepers, fans, lighting, jack stands, and a whole lot more.
For a professional automotive technician building a new shop, expanding an existing operation, or looking to replace a collection of mismatched tools with one organized system, these new GEARWRENCH MEGAMOD tool sets are about as serious as it gets.
What Is a GEARWRENCH MEGAMOD?
The idea behind MEGAMOD is pretty simple: instead of buying hundreds of individual tools and then figuring out how to organize all of them, GEARWRENCH builds out an entire system.
Tools arrive organized inside premium precut modular foam trays with clearly marked locations and sizes. Those modules are then paired with tool storage and, in these larger sets, shop equipment designed to give professional mechanics a much more complete workspace.
That organization may sound like a small thing until you’re working flat rate and need to know exactly where a socket, wrench, ratchet, or specialty tool is.
If a tool isn’t in its spot, you know immediately.
The foam is also designed to resist common chemicals and solvents found around automotive shops, helping the trays hold up in an environment where they’re actually going to get used.
The biggest difference between these three new MEGAMODs is just how far you want to take the setup.
GEARWRENCH 1,331-Piece MEGAMOD Master Mechanics Tool Set
(APXMEGAMOD1331)
The GEARWRENCH MEGAMOD1331 (APXMEGAMOD1331) is the smallest of these three new systems, but calling a 1,331-piece mechanics tool set “small” feels a little ridiculous.
This package is designed to give professional automotive technicians an extremely broad selection of tools while also providing the storage and shop equipment necessary to turn those tools into an organized working setup.
At the center of the package are six storage units, including a 52-inch rolling tool cabinet and hutch, 15-inch power tool side locker, 26-inch tool chest, 26-inch rolling cabinet, and diagnostic cart.
That’s already significantly more than just buying a loaded toolbox.
Over 680 Chrome and Impact Sockets
Socket coverage is one of the biggest parts of the 1331 Piece MEGAMOD Master Mechanics Tool Set.
You get 552 chrome sockets across standard, deep, stubby, and mid-length configurations, plus another 132 impact sockets in standard and deep lengths.
The set covers:
– 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch drive
– SAE and metric sizes
– 6-point and 12-point configurations
Pair that with 97 premium drive tools, including GEARWRENCH 120XP and 90T ratchets, gimbal ratchets, thumbwheel ratchets, extensions, adapters, universal joints, and impact accessories, and there’s enough range here for everything from routine service work to jobs where access becomes the real challenge.
124 Combination and Ratcheting Wrenches
The 1331 Piece MEGAMOD Master Mechanics Tool Set also includes 124 SAE and metric combination wrenches.
That breaks down into 75 Hi-Viz 12-point combination wrenches plus 49 72-tooth standard and stubby ratcheting combination wrenches.
Those are joined by GEARWRENCH Bolt Biter extraction tools, which use a bi-directional design to help remove or tighten rounded and damaged fasteners.
Anyone who works on older vehicles knows exactly how quickly those can earn their spot in the drawer.
It’s Also Loaded With Shop Equipment
Where the MEGAMOD concept really separates itself from a giant mechanics set is everything surrounding the hand tools.
The 1,331-piece configuration includes equipment such as a:
You’re also getting a 1/2-inch drive 120XP flex-head torque wrench, 114-piece tap and die set, indexing pry bars, hook and pick set, pass-thru socket and adjustable wrench kit, automotive hammers, punches, chisels, screwdrivers, pliers, and plenty more.
Altogether, the tools are organized across 27 premium foam modules, including 19 large trays and eight small trays.
GEARWRENCH 1,629-Piece MEGAMOD Station Series Mechanics Tool Set
(APXMEGAMOD1629)
Need more?
The 1629 Piece MEGAMOD Mechanics Tool Set (APXMEGAMOD1629) jumps all the way to 1,629 pieces and moves into an even larger Station Series storage configuration.
Its centerpiece is a 72-inch rolling tool cabinet with a stainless steel top, hutch, and side locker.
GEARWRENCH also includes a heavy-duty utility cart and 11-inch mini toolbox, giving technicians additional mobile and convenient storage around the shop.
767 Chrome and Impact Sockets
GEARWRENCH seriously expands the socket selection here.
Again, the assortment covers 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch drive, SAE and metric sizes, along with 6- and 12-point options.
There’s also a collection of 77 premium drive tools, including 120XP and 90T ratchets, gimbal ratchets, thumbwheel ratchets, chrome and impact extensions, adapters, and universal joints.
More Wrench Options for Specialty Work
The 1629 Piece MEGAMOD Mechanics Tool Set packs in 158 SAE and metric combination wrenches, including:
That added specialty coverage makes a lot of sense in a package aimed at professional shops where the work coming through the door can change every day.
GEARWRENCH’s Bolt Biter extraction tools are included as well for dealing with damaged fasteners.
Jack Stands, Diagnostics, Lighting and More
The 1,629-piece MEGAMOD continues to add equipment outside the toolbox.
You get a:
-Creeper
-Mechanic’s seat
-Set of 6-ton ratcheting jack stands
-24-inch shop fan
-Creeper
– Mechanic’s seat
-Set of 6-ton ratcheting jack stands
-24-inch shop fan
and more!
There’s also a 1/2-inch drive 120XP flex-head torque wrench, along with the 114-piece tap and die set, indexing pry bars, hooks and picks, pass-thru tools, automotive hammer set, pliers, screwdrivers, punches, chisels, extraction tools, and other mechanic essentials.
Organization expands to 34 premium foam modules, with 26 large trays and eight small trays.
GEARWRENCH 1,858-Piece MEGAMOD Station Series Mechanics Tool Set
(APXMEGAMOD1858)
And then there’s the big one.
The GEARWRENCH 1858 Piece MEGAMOD Mechanics Tool Set (APXMEGAMOD1858) pushes the system up to a staggering 1,858 pieces and surrounds them with an equally massive storage system.
If the goal is to create a professional automotive workspace where practically everything has a dedicated home, this is the MEGAMOD built for it.
Nine Storage Units
The GEARWRENCH 1858 Piece MEGAMOD Mechanics Tool Set includes nine storage units designed around a 72-inch mobile workbench.
Once assembled, this thing looks less like a toolbox and more like a complete mechanic’s workstation.
More Than 1,000 Chrome and Impact Sockets
Socket coverage in the GEARWRENCH 1858 Piece MEGAMOD Mechanics Tool Set includes an incredible 879 chrome sockets across standard, deep, stubby, mid-length, and bit socket configurations.
Add 153 standard and deep impact sockets, and you’re looking at 1,032 chrome and impact sockets alone.
That’s before counting the ratchets, extensions, adapters, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and everything else in the system.
You also get 115 premium drive tools, featuring GEARWRENCH 120XP and 90T ratchets, gimbal and thumbwheel ratchets, extensions, universal joints, and adapters across 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch drive sizes.
Plenty of Wrenches Too
The system contains 131 SAE and metric wrenches, with 6- and 12-point combination wrenches, 90T and 72-tooth ratcheting wrenches, crowfoot wrenches, and flare nut wrenches.
GEARWRENCH also brings in several of its recognizable specialty tool lines, including Bolt Biter extraction tools, PITBULL pliers, Hi-Viz sockets and wrenches, and its 120XP torque products.
Built to Equip More Than Just the Toolbox
The shop equipment package grows again with the GEARWRENCH 1858 Piece MEGAMOD Mechanics Tool Set.
There are also hammers, pry bars, hooks and picks, the 114-piece tap and die set, pass-thru tools, cutting tools, pliers, screwdrivers, hex keys, specialty automotive tools, and more.
All of that is laid out in 37 premium foam modules, including 29 large trays and eight small trays.
At that point you haven’t bought a tool set. You’ve bought a large portion of a professional automotive shop.
Which GEARWRENCH MEGAMOD Setup Fits Your Shop?
There obviously isn’t a “small” choice here. Instead, it’s really about how much shop infrastructure you need along with the tools.
The APXMEGAMOD1331 delivers a huge tool assortment while spreading storage across multiple cabinets and carts.
The APXMEGAMOD1629 steps into a larger 72-inch Station Series setup while significantly increasing tool count and specialty coverage.
And the APXMEGAMOD1858 is the full-send option, with nearly 1,900 pieces, more than 1,000 chrome and impact sockets, nine storage units, and enough equipment to anchor a serious professional workspace.
Are the New GEARWRENCH MEGAMODs Worth It?
These are significant investments, but that’s also why comparing them to a normal mechanics tool kit doesn’t really make sense.
You’re purchasing hundreds upon hundreds of professional mechanics tools plus cabinets, lockers, carts, diagnostics, lighting, torque products, extraction tools, impact tools, and shop equipment in one system.
Most importantly, everything is designed to work together as an organized shop setup from day one.
For an established professional technician, a new shop, a dealership, or a fleet operation trying to equip workstations without piecing everything together individually, that can have some serious appeal.
GEARWRENCH has already made the MEGAMOD name synonymous with massive mechanics tool packages. Whether you’re equipping a new automotive shop, upgrading an existing workstation, or looking for one of the most comprehensive professional mechanics tool systems available, the latest GEARWRENCH MEGAMOD tool sets bring together tools, organization, storage, and shop equipment on a completely different scale. Don’t hesitate to reach out at cs@ohiopowertool.com or 614-481-2111 with any questions, comments, or concerns, and be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media channels to stay in the know on all the latest announcements, deals, news, and more!
