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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
(Post 345143)
Assuming you already own wrenches, pliers, and a socket set:
1.) A GOOD QUALITY floor jack and jackstands.
2.) Buy Kano Kroil or PB Blaster by the gross. You will need it.
3.) If you don't have an air compressor and air tools, get a hold of those. An air chisel is a nice to have, a cutoff wheel is a have to have
4.) A torch set (or at least a propane torch) is good to have
5.) Pry bars and/or long screwdrivers
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air tools are nice, but not necessary. electric tools work, too. i bought a rotoZip rebel back before there was such a thing as a dremel. i have a right angle attachment for it that drives cut-off wheels, grinder, buffer, etc.; two speeds (or even variable speed) is essential for a tool that will get used more than once and then sit under the bench for a year or three (mine is 15,000 and 30,000 rpms - the right angle reduces that speed some, but by how much i don't know).
baggies - zipper lock preferred, because they will stay closed, masking tape and a sharpie to label everything you take off. if it doesn't fit in the bag, then tape it and label it. a variety of cardboard boxes to hold small parts will work, plastic boxes are better.
any penetrating lube. i use wd-40, but there are other, more specialized, lubes on the market.
oxy/acetylene torch to loosen the bolts that lube won't. a cutting nozzle to cut off those that won't loosen.
cordless drill with at least two backup batteries. if you don't have air tools, this will speed up the job tremendously. at least two batteries because you always want a backup handy and one in the charger, and one in the drill. spend the money and buy quality - you want it to last more than a month.
basic hand tools:
ratchet: 1/4 and 3/8 drive, 1/2 inch, too, if you have the stacks.
wrenches: metric and SAE, open end and box, six point and twelve. there are all kinds of nifty, new wrenches like ratcheting and angled and whatever. go for them after you get the basic set down.
hammers: you'll want and need a good mini-sledge, five pounds or less unless you are Thor. i have three of differing length handles and weights.
screwdrivers: a good set of bits with a four way driver can handle most jobs. there are jobs where a good spade bit does it better. there are a variety of lengths and bit size if you decide to get more than just a four way.
pry bars: not to be confused or interchagned with screwdrivers! these have their jobs and a screwdriver should never be used for prying. that's usually when you will injure yourself (and require stitches).
