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Dumb story and questions.
I was trying to install my new coilover but failed because i don't have the "right" tools. I'm using my wrench set that i bought long time ago. It's not a good brand for sure. The #12 ended up crack. The #17 doesn't look strong enough because i see it flexing when i trying to use it. So the questions are, is wd40 can help removing the bolt easier? Any recommend brand for wrench set that i can find it easy at autozone or home depot? Or should i just rent it from home depot?
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I was trying to install my new coilover but failed because i don't have the "right" tools. I'm using my wrench set that i bought long time ago. It's not a good brand for sure. The #12 ended up crack. The #17 doesn't look strong enough because i see it flexing when i trying to use it. So the questions are, is wd40 can help removing the bolt easier? Any recommend brand for wrench set that i can find it easy at autozone or home depot? Or should i just rent it from home depot?
Thanks before
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What exactly is the problem?
try PB Blaster...
try PB Blaster...
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If you work on your car a lot, it's probably a good idea to invest in a quality set of tools so you don't have to rent in the future. Get a good breaker bar for those seized bolts and some sockets that have a lifetime warranty. If you're going to HD, I think Husky tools have a warranty on them. Or, you can get some higher tier like snap-on or Mac.
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Don't try this with only wrenches, you need to re-torque fasteners when putting humpty dumpty back together.
Harbor Freight sockets (maybe a torque wrench too!) will be your lowest priced option and not the worst in terms of quality.
As above, if you're working on suspension and have access to a compressor / impact gun the impact sockets should be your choice.
Harbor Freight sockets (maybe a torque wrench too!) will be your lowest priced option and not the worst in terms of quality.
As above, if you're working on suspension and have access to a compressor / impact gun the impact sockets should be your choice.
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This is probably a good start https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Me...0MTS/301653450 and you can work up from there.
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If your wrench is really flexing don't add more leverage! But a decent set of sockets and wrenches go a long way to making the job easier. Lube, leverage and heat can help loosen stubborn fasteners too.
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yes i'll buy pb blaster too.
i have that jack and i'll see if that handle can help me.
this thing looks promising. I order it right away and pick it up later. Thanks a lot man. Now i don't have to worry if the tools break ![](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/icon38.gif)
yeah i'll see the torque wrench to put them back together.
Thanks a lot for all the help guys
This is probably a good start https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Me...0MTS/301653450 and you can work up from there.
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Don't try this with only wrenches, you need to re-torque fasteners when putting humpty dumpty back together.
Harbor Freight sockets (maybe a torque wrench too!) will be your lowest priced option and not the worst in terms of quality.
As above, if you're working on suspension and have access to a compressor / impact gun the impact sockets should be your choice.
Harbor Freight sockets (maybe a torque wrench too!) will be your lowest priced option and not the worst in terms of quality.
As above, if you're working on suspension and have access to a compressor / impact gun the impact sockets should be your choice.
Thanks a lot for all the help guys
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yes i'll buy pb blaster too.
i have that jack and i'll see if that handle can help me.
this thing looks promising. I order it right away and pick it up later. Thanks a lot man. Now i don't have to worry if the tools break![](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/icon38.gif)
yeah i'll see the torque wrench to put them back together.
Thanks a lot for all the help guys![tiphat](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/tiphat.gif)
i have that jack and i'll see if that handle can help me.
this thing looks promising. I order it right away and pick it up later. Thanks a lot man. Now i don't have to worry if the tools break
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yeah i'll see the torque wrench to put them back together.
Thanks a lot for all the help guys
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Yes pb blaster, jack handle and those husky tools are very helpfull.
I finally install my tein coilover last weekend but... except the front left
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The #12 nut on top was broken and rounded. So i'll just gonna go to shop to install the last corner, do allignment and share the picture here
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Stay far away from Harbor Freight for sockets, wrenches and screwdrivers
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I hope later the shop not gonna charge me too much just to install one corner. I can't wait to drive the Z again.
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