blkstealthpaid4

These are the tools I have.

1.heavy duty ratchet 1/2 and 3/8
2.metal pipe
3.impact socket set from 10mm-36mm
4. 1/2 inch impact wrench (electric)
5.balljoint pulley
6.manual rachet set with assorted sockets
7.Gear wrench from 8mm-22mm
8.C clamp
9.rechargeable screw driver gun set
10. hydraulic jack and stands
Soon to come are rechargeable impact wrench.

On my 90 LS
1.changed the rear shocks
2.spindle (l/R)
3.brakes and rotors all four
4.strut rod
5.plugs and wires
6.gauge cluster
7.lower ball joints(l/r)

On my 1995
same as above plus the fan bracket.(fan belt,shroud,fan and fan clutch all must come off)

My dream is to have enough guts to do the starter when it fails.
Kudos to guys who do their own timing belt.

PK_Celsior

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i would get some swivel heads and i perfer torque wrenches over impact wrenches. some extension and what not.

PureDrifter

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-1/4in socket set
-3/8in socket set
-3/8in deep socket set (color coded)
-1/4in rachet x2
-3/8in rachet x?
-1/2in rachet set somewhere
-1/2in extension set
-3/8in extension set
-8mm-18mm wrench set
-hammer
-bigger hammer
-problem solving hammer
-extension pipe
-1/2in breaker bar (36in)
-3/8in breaker bar (24in)
-1/2in Torque Wrench
-random sockets (incl. thin wall for my wheel lugs)
-gear wrench set 8-??mm
-hydraulic jack
-jackstands x2 (need another pair )
-latex exam gloves
-assorted funnels
-drawer full of screwdrivers, assorted types and sizes
-1/2in impact socket set
-1/2in Craftsman electric impact wrench (professional) _DIED LAST WEEK_
-random clamps
-more stuff, too lazy to go check.


since my impact died last week im in the market for a compressor

i've done brakes on all 4 of our cars countless times, suspension on my LS (twice), control arm bushings on my camry, trans mounts on both my car and our '00 LS, fluid changes, bushing changes, random ish, whatever, bored blaaah

LiCelsior

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most of my tools were given to me, just bought a 190piece set from costco and thats been helping alot....since most of you know a 10,12, and 14 socket is aLLLLLLLL we need and we can tear this car apart.

spark plug, plug wires, starter, electric fan conversion, oil changes, and a bunch others i cant remember.

SeriousLS

All you'll ever need to fix an old volvo

As for tools I've got all the usual crap and then some.

My personal favourite being my trusty MIG welder, welding kick ***

avalon42

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Let's see:

I have a lot of tools, some for mechanical, but mostly electrical and body work tools (I need more electrical tools though).

Anyhoo, on my LS, I modified:

1) Installed 2 electric fans, much better in terms of cooling
2) Installed HIDs
3) Replaced Power Steering Pump
4) Replaced Alternator
5) Replaced Starter (with help from a friend)
6) Replaced Rotors and Brake pads
7) Cleaned out Radiator and Cowl (if you haven't, DO IT NOW.)
8) Changed Thermostat
9) Regular Oil Change Maintenance.
10) Need to fix fog lights next...I think it's the damned stalk.
11) SLOWLY sanding my front bumper and priming, whomever painted my car monotone did a terrible job and its peeling. I intend to remedy it)

shadowless

some tools that help drastically in dificult situations that ive had were...

gear wrench metric set with flex head- they help in vitrually most wrench using situations and they are usually the first wrench i grab. if you get em just right you can even double wrench on stuff using it.

bent handle ratchets with flex head- again another flex head item that allows you to fit into difficult or award situations.

quality DVOM ( digital volt ohm meter). i have a blue point and its worked great and these can seriously save you plenty of time diagnosing problems that can potentially cost you hundreds. all you need is a simple understanding of electrical circuits and some common sense to use one

i know theres more but i cant think of em now.

LiCelsior

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hmm i need a good volt meter...little radioshack one does the work and compact but i think i gotta step up to the plate and get a bigboys volt meter.

trukn1

The usual set of assorted tools, along with 2 ton hydraulic jack, jackstands, professional wire strippers, etc. Soon to come, gotta save the funds first, fender roller and also upgrading my buffer. New volt meter is coming next week, just have to go pick it up.

PureDrifter

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i didnt bother listing all my electrical stuff, far far tooo lazy for that.

shadowless

for some reason i thought this was a thread to list some good DIY'er tools to share and when they would come in handy not a tool box inventory..... oopps