epenbecks

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?
Thanks before

bealljk

iTrader: (13)

What exactly is the problem?

try PB Blaster...

Heel Til I Die

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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.

travlee

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i have always favored impact sockets

LexD

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.

Bak3rme

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use some leverage man. put a pipe on that wrench and sucker that bolt off!

travlee

iTrader: (8)

the harbor freight low profile jack is dual purpose....... jack up the car, and use the handle as the pipe bak3rme mentions

iideadeyeii

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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.

Dent350Z

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.

epenbecks

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


yeah i'll see the torque wrench to put them back together.


Thanks a lot for all the help guys

epenbecks

Just want to give some update here.
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
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

travlee

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this is all you need to get that nut off

https://www.harborfreight.com/9-pc-3...set-67894.html

terrasmak

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Stay far away from Harbor Freight for sockets, wrenches and screwdrivers

travlee

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are they quality, no not at all. do they work in a pinch, yep. especially (to me) something i may only use once

epenbecks

Thanks for the info. I also found this at oreilly and AZ, but weird, they don't have #12 on the sets i found.
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.

terrasmak

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they have a time and place, stripping screws , bolts and nuts is not fun.

travlee

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true story....