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

 

What exactly is the problem?

try PB Blaster...

 

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.

 

i have always favored impact sockets

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

This is probably a good start https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Me...0MTS/301653450 and you can work up from there.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

this is all you need to get that nut off

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

true story....