Mechanical Parts represent key components needed to make some advanced items in 7 Days To Die, whether it be guns, tools, or even vehicles. In any case, players will need a lot of these for future crafting projects, and it's probably a good idea to stock up on this resource as early as possible.

Unfortunately, there are a few hurdles when it comes to collecting Mechanical Parts. While it may be one of the best materials to get early in 7 Days To Die, it's not necessarily the easiest to get. Here's where and how you can get Mechanical Parts.

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How To Get Mechanical Parts in 7 Days To Die

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The most reliable way to get Mechanical Parts is to dismantle objects like refrigerators, air conditioners, radiators, and cars using a Disassemble Tool. The earliest type of these tools you can get is the Wrench, which you can craft once you read a Scrapping 4 Fun magazine. There are quite a few ways to get magazines in 7 Days To Die, but your best option in the early game is to do trader quests.

Once you have a Wrench, go to any mechanical object and use your Secondary Action button (RMB/LT/L2) to start disassembling. Your character will turn their Wrench a few times and every time they do, you'll get some Mechanical Parts and other resources. The bigger the object you're dismantling, the more resources you'll get, and the longer the disassembly process will take.

To maximize the loot you earn from disassembling objects, invest points in the Salvage Operations perk under Perception. Each point increases your disassembly speed and the quantity of resources you gain for each disassembled object. It's not exactly one of the best perks in 7 Days To Die, but if you're having trouble getting Mechanical Parts or tools, consider investing at least one point here.

Almost every mechanical item in the world can be broken down, including broken workbenches, computer terminals, and even streetlights.

How To Get Mechanical Parts Without A Wrench

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7 Days To Die Working Stiff Tools crate

If you're having trouble finding magazines or wrenches, you can try doing the following:

  • Dismantle Engines
  • Break pipes with a Stone Axe
  • Search garbage cans and trash piles
  • Raid hardware stores
  • Search Working Stiffs crates and trucks

Hitting hardware stores and Working Stiffs crates is your best bet at getting Mechanical Parts without using a Wrench. Working Stiffs boxes are especially good for early game loot as they may contain the magazines you need for making Disassembly Tools. Apart from hardware stores, you can also find these in gas stations, supermarkets, and any of the loot rooms in random houses and POIs.

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June 28, 2016
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ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
The Fun Pimps
Publisher(s)
Telltale Games
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Number of Players
8 (PC), 4 (Consoles)
Platform(s)
Linux, macOS, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Genre(s)
Survival, Horror
How Long To Beat
N/A
File Size Xbox Series
3 GB (November 2023)
7-Days-to-Die-Screenshots (3)
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