i really need to start learning how to fix my own truck so im looking at repair manuals. whats better in your opinion and why. thanks guys

 

I love my haynes manual. Both wouldnt be a bad purchase they both have info the other doesnt. Dont forget the free service manual too Download link the DIY section

 

cool man thanks

 

Honestly I think they both suck but usually prefer Chilton's of the 2. Gotta love the instructions of:


1. Disconnect battery
2. Remove part
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
4 Reconnect battery


They are nice for finding torque specs quickly.

 

I prefer Haynes... Better, more complete instructions IMHO.

 

The service repair manual honestly. Sometimes I look at Haynes for the pics. But mostly just to find torque specs.

Manual can be hard to navigate at times but it goes into much greater detail.

 

[QUOTE=Ham Bone;3152334]The service repair manual honestly. Sometimes I look at Haynes for the pics. But mostly just to find torque specs.

Manual can be hard to navigate at times but it goes into much greater detail.[/QUOTE]

This. Nothing beats the FSM, but it can be hard to follow. I use wither Haynes or Chiltons, whichever is cheaper. I also know to use these as a reference, and cause of the pics. They usually cover a whole generation of a vehicle, but only use one year model as the reference vehicle in the ghow-to's.

 

chalk another tally up for Haynes. Hasn't let me down yet....I should say nothing has come apart yet the way Haynes said to put it together

 

Haynes does a pretty good job for most things. Go to Crysler Tech and get the FSM too. Together you'll have the necessary information.

 

I was under the impression that one company bought the other out a few years back. Thought it was chilton buying Haynes, but could be wrong.

Haynes usually covers a generation of a vehicle, and is what I have purchased in the past. My dad had a set of chilton manuals that covered specific engines as opposed to the vehicle (like the magnum line of engines found in rams, Dakotas, durangos, grand Cherokees, etc). He used the chilton for more in depth engine questions, and the Haynes for "what brake spring goes in what spot again?" type of questions. Not sure if that's still how they break down though.

Of course, this was all before the internet and the readily available FSM here. FSM all the way.