Must have tools in the garage
10-06-2015, 11:49 PM
#41
Instructor
There's always that one guy. My garage size was slightly exaggerated because I like to think I'm hilarious.
If you have internet access, time, the correct tools, and pay attention to detail, you can likely do as much work as your ambition allows.
Godspeed.
10-07-2015, 09:31 AM
#42
Burning Brakes
Good question, i would select a mid range product... something guaranteed for life... Sears mastercraft used to be good... Snapon is good but pricey. Be sure it's made in the USA product...
other items
( used to say, grease gun but that is getting obsolete these days, then again some suspension replacement parts that have grease fittings are preferable to non-greasible parts, lasts forever versus lasts for life )
- caliper slider grease ( high temperature ) if you heat your brakes, you should re-lube the slider pins.
- turkey baster ( for reservior flushing )
- magnets ( for lost nuts )
- stock up on some plastic "push" body clips as you will invariable wreck a few.
- clip puller for above ( best $10 you might spend )
- blow torch
- big *** rubber mallet to bash / persuade sutbourn parts.
- crowe bar
- big ball pin hammer for more fine tuning
- lots of type of needle nose pliers
- jack stands ( never go under a car without 2 additional jack stands
- wheel blocks
other items
( used to say, grease gun but that is getting obsolete these days, then again some suspension replacement parts that have grease fittings are preferable to non-greasible parts, lasts forever versus lasts for life )
- caliper slider grease ( high temperature ) if you heat your brakes, you should re-lube the slider pins.
- turkey baster ( for reservior flushing )
- magnets ( for lost nuts )
- stock up on some plastic "push" body clips as you will invariable wreck a few.
- clip puller for above ( best $10 you might spend )
- blow torch
- big *** rubber mallet to bash / persuade sutbourn parts.
- crowe bar
- big ball pin hammer for more fine tuning
- lots of type of needle nose pliers
- jack stands ( never go under a car without 2 additional jack stands
- wheel blocks
Sears Torque Wrenches ARE NOT guaranteed for life. They are considered a measuring device. Much like a tape measure.
10-07-2015, 10:41 AM
#43
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Decision's, decisions.
Since I am going to be the crew chief on my 05 vette, I decided to get the 2 post list, mount it accordingly. I crewed F4's, F15', F16 and A10 in the Air Force and it is a good thing, this Corvette is built like a jet fighter!!!
Now if I can find a corvette club that has some mechanics - that would be great! Most of the clubs I have found around Springfield Ohio seem to be focused on "showing" which is great but maintaing and modifications are as much fun for me.
Any thoughts?