Suspension Tools

[MyCord]

What are the specialty tools/rarely used tools needed for suspension work?

I have the standard tools, air compressor, jack/stands, breaker bar, pry bars etc... I'm looking for things like a 36mm socket for wheel nuts, which is out of the norm, and specialty tools like pickle fork ball joint separators.

What kind of special/rare tools are needed for brake work, or what tools have saved your ass the most with suspension work?

I'm going to be doing:
-Strut Bars
-Sway Bars
-Springs/Struts
-Bushings
-Ball Joints
-Axle
-Rotors
-Calipers
-Rear Disc Conversion
-SS brake lines
-Master Cylinder
-Control arms
-Tie Rods
................. etc

I just want to be prepared for all of the work I'm getting into! Thanks.

[NAiL05]

Socket set, Press, Spring Compressor, Box end/open end wrenches, PB Blaster, sledgehammer. That should be it. I dont recommend the pickle fork you screw up bushings with that thing on our cars. The proper way is to use a well weighted hammer and hit the side of the arm until it drops.

[ATS666]

Using a pickle fork can and will usually rip a bj or tie-rod boot but if u are replacing them its ok.

If you do use a hammer make sure u hit the spindle not the arm...

The Correct/Proper way is to use a ball-joint separator.

A torch is a very helpful tool if u have access to one.

The front springs are under alot of pressure!
The rear ones are not. If u can use your weight to compress the strut assembly then u dont need to use a spring compressor.

[wed3k]

big hammers.

[JohnD1079]

a big set of bi/tri-ceps usually helps a lot

[MyCord]

a big set of bi/tri-ceps usually helps a lot

Thanks guys.

[deevergote]

A good breaker bar is VERY helpful as well... if you don't have power or air tools. I use my Craftsman jack handle. Works like a charm