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Learning how to get mechanical parts in 7 Days to Die is one of the most valuable things you’ll do. Mechanical parts are helpful for many reasons. The first thing you’ll likely need mechanical parts for is the Workbench, a huge turning point in the game. However, it would be best to have a wrench to build the Workbench, which also requires mechanical parts to craft. Therefore, you need to know how to get mechanical parts so that you can move forward in the game. Keep reading to learn how to get mechanical parts in 7 Days to Die.
How To Get Mechanical Parts
There are several different wants that you can obtain mechanical parts in 7 Days to Die, each of them involving destroying certain items. Since you can’t craft mechanical parts, it’s more complex than just collecting and throwing raw resources together. Additionally, only some items drop mechanical parts; when they do drop, they fall in low quantities. Below, you can find all the items that drop mechanical parts, the tool required to collect them, and where to find them.
| Item | Tool Needed | Where To Find |
| Gas Pump | Wrench | Pass n’ Gas Stations |
| Pole Top 01 | Wrench | Junk Yard |
| Office Chair | Wrench | In most houses and the High School |
| File Cabinet | Wrench | In most homes and office buildings |
| Destroyed Cement Mixer | Wrench | |
| Reinforced Drawbridge | Wrench | |
| Empty Shopping Cart | Wrench | Grocery Stores |
| Desk Safe | Wrench | Stores and houses |
| Wall Safe | Wrench | Stores and houses |
| Garage Metal Door | Wrench | Residential buildings |
| Sedan | Wrench | On roads and in towns |
| Workbench | Wrench | Hardware stores and in garages |
| Auto Turrets | Wrench | |
| Generator Bank | Wrench | |
| Various metal traps | Wrench | |
| Air Conditioner | Wrench | On rooftops and in back yards |
How To Use Mechanical Parts in 7 Days to Die
Mechanical parts have loads of excellent uses when crafting with a workbench. They can be used to build a 4×4 Truck, a Workbench, and even Bicycles. Use the chart above to see where all of these parts are. If you try crafting with mechanical parts, you will need a Workbench to craft at. Most objects also require specific skills to be unlocked, such as Advanced Engineering or Demolitions Expert. This is everything you need to know about how to get mechanical parts in 7 Days to Die.
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