koda2000
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I'm always amazed how many tools it takes to do a relatively simple repair. Today I replaced the upper control arms and lower ball joints on my daughter's 2000 Mountaineer. I've done this same job twice before, so I should know what's required, but when the job is done and I look at all the tools I've used (and now have to pick up and put away) I amazed.
- air compressor
- extension cord
- impact wrench
- various 1/2" impact sockets
- various 3/8's metric sockets
- several 3/8's ratchets and extensions
- 1/2" ratchet
- 1/2" torque wrench and extension
- BFH and smaller hammer
- 3 screw drivers (none of which were used for screws)
- various metric wrenches
- large pry bar
- chisel
- magnet (to pick up tools I drop)
- flashlight (to locate the tools I drop)
- piece of pipe for extra leverage on ratchets
- needle nose pliers
- diagonal cutters
- snap ring pliers
- grease gun
- 2 floor jacks
- pair of safety stands
- 2 cement blocks (to rest brake calipers on)
- cotter pin assortment
- blue Loctite
- utility knife (to open boxes and plastic parts bags)
- awl (to align cotter pin holes)
- ball joint press (though I only uses a few pieces of it)
- trim tool (to remove splash shield retainers_
- mechanics stool
- large piece of cardboard to sit/lay on
- WD40
- garden hose
- mechanics gloves
- paper towels
- piece of re bar (to make sure the hood stays open)
and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few other tools I used...
- air compressor
- extension cord
- impact wrench
- various 1/2" impact sockets
- various 3/8's metric sockets
- several 3/8's ratchets and extensions
- 1/2" ratchet
- 1/2" torque wrench and extension
- BFH and smaller hammer
- 3 screw drivers (none of which were used for screws)
- various metric wrenches
- large pry bar
- chisel
- magnet (to pick up tools I drop)
- flashlight (to locate the tools I drop)
- piece of pipe for extra leverage on ratchets
- needle nose pliers
- diagonal cutters
- snap ring pliers
- grease gun
- 2 floor jacks
- pair of safety stands
- 2 cement blocks (to rest brake calipers on)
- cotter pin assortment
- blue Loctite
- utility knife (to open boxes and plastic parts bags)
- awl (to align cotter pin holes)
- ball joint press (though I only uses a few pieces of it)
- trim tool (to remove splash shield retainers_
- mechanics stool
- large piece of cardboard to sit/lay on
- WD40
- garden hose
- mechanics gloves
- paper towels
- piece of re bar (to make sure the hood stays open)
and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few other tools I used...