been reading and seaching and i didnt come across a stright answer.

whats the best tools needed for removing/installing??

going to be getting a mech box tools with like 100 or so pieces... recommend any brand and what i should look for??

10wd-40 is must... any others??

thanks!!

 

You can't go wrong with Craftsman tools. You get a lot of tools in their sets and they come with a lifetime warranty.

You will want to get a good roller jack and some jack stands. Also make sure you get safety glasses. Rust in your eye hurts pretty bad - safety first!

 

yea i need to get jack stands... would 2 be good enough? 100 pieces craftsman would good right? i dont wanna buy a set and find out later on that i need to go back to buy a few more pieces... then again... i would need to if some werid screw comes along...

 

Watchout for those Craftsman floor jacks... I was in the market, and a lot of online reviews (at least at Sears) says their jacks suck. However, some people on the board said they're fine. I'm gonna buy a Snap-On though.

 

Generally I don't care for those "mechanic box" sets of tools. I like Craftsman pro line, SK tools, ect. Ebay is a great place to find stuff cheaper than the stores. Craftsman pro sockets, and their thin profile hand ratchets rock.

ATLP: very large flat head screw driver, to mess with the hanger mounts. Other than that just a ratchet/socket set, wrench set, as far as unbolting and install.

I wouldn't use WD40. I would use Wurth HHS 2000 on the hangers, and anti-seize on the bolting.

 

wheres the best place for snap on?

 

i could get all those at a local auto store right?

 

Craftsman hand tools are good tools and still have the lifetime guarantee. Good prices too.

"Mechanics Sets" will have a lot of duplication or un-necessary tools.

Get a wrench set, a socket set (both metric), a socket extension/adapter set and a breaker bar. That'll do 90% of what you need mod-to-mod. You can add the few specialty tools (allen socket, spark plug socket, etc) as needed.

For the ATLP all you need (besides Jack and Stands) is a 14mm and/or 15mm socket and a 15" breaker bar. The breaker bar is not required, but gives you leverage in a tight space.


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The Wurth stuff is super hard to find in stores, I buy it online. The HHS 2000 is not cheap, but its one of the best spray lubricants, and its rubber friendly.

Anti-seize is a common product, you can find it easily.

 

whats the best place/deals i could pick up these tools?? dont really trust ebay...

anything else i need??

 

Craftsman = Sears

 

Thanks!!

 

Snap-On website... but you should call for a local dealer. Shipping is like 80 bucks for their floor jack. It's a little over 200 bucks, kinda pricey, but it seems to have a 20" lift.

Plus, if you search there was someone who installed his xlr8 exhaust. He had the TL up on all fours with a ramp and Jack stands.

Nevermind found it...
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/ct-exhaust-rv6-j-pipe-test-pipe-install-finally-710726/

it's a comptech

 

I would just get some craftsman tools. It sounds from your experience level that snap on is totally unecessary. I meant no offense by that just your questions lead me to think you don't have much experience that's all. sorry if i'm wrong. I have owned 3 craftsman jacks and never had a problem with them. Also craftsman sells a 3 ton jack with jack stands as a package, saves you a little money. Check out www.craftsman.com find some tools here that you may not see in the store. good luck

 

I just did my ATLP with a craftsman set. Went fine. I have the mechanics tool set which is overkill. You only need 2 sizes for the removal/install which I believe the sizes before listed were right. I did the exhaust swap w/ 2 jack stands. Just propped up the back end. I wont lie, I wish i did it on a lift bc it is easier/quicker, but its doable.