For those that do there own work on cars, I wanted to know what brand and tools you use to accomplish the following:

Ball Joints
Bushings
Bearings
Pullies
Brakes
Hoses
Axles


I am on the process of purchasing some tools to do my own work.

That I believe will accomplish most of the tasks.

OTC 4518 Stinger 5-ton Bar-Type Puller/Bearing Separator Set
OTC 4579 9-Way Slide Hammer Puller Set
OTC 7249 Ball Joint, U-Joint and Brake Anchor Pin Service Kit
OTC 4410 Metric and Standard Master Bushing Drive Set - 33 Piece( I am not sure these will work on the trailing arm, hence the harbor freight bushing adapters)
OTC 4507 Bearing Race and Seal Driver Set - 10 Piece
OTC 6295 Front End Service Set
Harbor Freight Front Wheel Bearing Adapters
Arcan xl35 floor jack

Has anybody use similar items to help with the installs?
I am researching this tools to make sure they will work on the lexus cars.
Any opinions and suggestions are welcome.

 

I guess not to many people do mechanical work on there cars. It can be any tool that you have used and for what repairs.

 

Snap-on if got a ton of money or craftsman if not ,both will do the job...

 

I used a OTC ball joint press kit and my craftsman tools and sockets.

Also picked up a digi torque wrench and long breaker bar as well from sears.

I also have a huge assortment of deep sockets too.

 

I use my friend's tools! Hahaha

I haven't done any of those jobs on my car yet, but I did on my friend's car. I'm definitely jealous of his Wera tools and his 1/2" Craftsman cordless impact wrench though. Having the right tools make the job BY FAR easier and actually enjoyable.

Stuff like the breaker bar, 1/2" torque wrenches, aluminum racing jack, etc, we pick up at Harbor Freight.

 

I have both air and cordless versions of: 3/8" impact, 1/2" impact, ratchet.

I use my cordless impact guns the most though. Beats dragging a hose around and having to deal with my compressor running.

I use the "OEM" Brand ball-joint separator that I picked up from autozone for $12. Thought I would use it once, but I end up using it over and over to replace ball joints and tie rods for many GS owners.

 

Bought the tools now I am waiting for the front end parts, I will keep you posted as to the where and how I used the tools.

 

without air tools, you'll be having a very hard time. Air tools make the work a hundred time easier.

 

delete post, double post.

 

I've used NO air tools to work on my car, suspension and everything else. Only thing I haven't done is timing belt/water pump etc.

What cordless impact do you have? Been looking for one that delivers.

 

I guess, it makes it easier with air tools, battery power impact wrench.

 

Air tools make things 10000x easier.
As far as tools, I'd get a 3/8" socket set (metric and SAE), 1/2" socket set (deep well), ratcheting combination wrenches, Low profile racing jack (if you're lowered), ect.

You can get these tools for less than $1000 if you look in the right places. I've used Harbor Freight tools, they're alright if you're on a budget. But I'd go with Craftsman or Kobalt.

 

I have the Snap On (CT6855) and Ingersoll Rand 1/2" drive. Expensive, but you gotta pay for the best. Check out the new Ingersoll Rand W7150 that's due to be released this month. Yes, it's just as powerful as my air gun (IR 2135QTiMax, and Snap On MG725). I've used the impact guns to pull off axle nuts, trailing arm bolts, and some crank bolts. 10 years ago, having a cordless tool as powerful as an air gun was a pipe dream. Now it's a reality.

Here's a video of it going against the Ingersoll Rand 231C (most tire shop seem to have these):




For top engine work, I use my Milwaukee 3/8" cordless ratchet way more than my air ratchet, or even a regular one. You can break bolts off like a regular ratchet, and then spin them off. It makes removing oil pan, intake manifold, and water pump much quicker. Of course it's just a luxury item.

 

at the risk of sounding corny.. all my tools are DYI - Do Yourself In.

Sorry, just a crack at your topic typo lol

 

:d:d:d:d:d tHAT IS fUNNY, MY MISTAKE.