DYI Tools
#1
Driver School Candidate
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DYI Tools
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.
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.
Last edited by Gelux; 05-01-12 at 05:22 PM.
#2
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
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.
Last edited by Gelux; 05-02-12 at 11:33 AM.
#5
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 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
#12
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.
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.
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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.
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