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Thank you very much. Will post as much pics for the benefit of those wanting to do DIY automotive work.

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Will post as much pics for the benefit of those wanting to do DIY automotive work.

How about store and price? Or at least store?

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How about store and price? Or at least store?

Ok . Will post store and prices too whenever possible.

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Some ratchets

Drive tools & extensions

Crowfoot wrenches ( Flared Type ) / used with ratchets and usually long extensions to work around task having clearance problem

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Flare Nut Wrenches ( very good for brake lines )

Magnetic Spark Plug Socket Wrench

Oil Filter Wrenches / Magnetic Drain Plug Socket 17mm ( these are good types for DIY Oil Changing )

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This tool has never been used at all and I hope I don't have to use it.

Stripped Bolts Removal Kit

Gearwrench Adapters. Converts a ratcheting wrench to a very low profile ratchet. As little as 6 degrees needed to turn a nut or bolt.

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sir, where did you purchase your coil spring compressor and flare nut wrench set?

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Coil Spring Compressor - Panda Construction Supply for around 3K

Flare nut Wrenches - amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-81906-Six-Piece-Metric-Wrench/dp/B000NI93SE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1269490220&sr=8-4

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Most of the tools on post 33-34 works great when there is too much obstruction and more often than not clearance is a problem. Sometimes obstructing parts need to be taken off in order to get to the task but with the proper tools these unnecessary steps can be avoided. Example are modified turbo cars such as this wherein the engine bay is too cramped.

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Irwin Hanson and Powercraft COBALT drill bits.

The Powercraft is available locally and is a good set. Timber did a review on this kit and found the bits to be hard and sharp. ( less than 1,700 pesos ).

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Some ratchets

Drive tools & extensions

Crowfoot wrenches ( Flared Type ) / used with ratchets and usually long extensions to work around task having clearance problem

another question here bro regarding sourcing of tools.

where'd you get your crowfoot? i am after one that is not flared. something in range of 32mm. i need to remove my inner tie rod and the only possible tool that can do this is a crowfoot. i am hoping that this is locally available.

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I purchased my crowfoot set here.

http://www.tooltopia.com/

I don't know if a 32mm regular crowfoot will be available locally.

What vehicle are you working on for this rack end application?

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I purchased my crowfoot set here.

http://www.tooltopia.com/

I don't know if a 32mm regular crowfoot will be available locally.

What vehicle are you working on for this rack end application?

i am going to remove the rack ends of a lancer glx 2000. space in the recessed portion of the rack ends are so tight. i couldn't get an adjustable spanner inside. the only thing left for me to have is a crowfoot which could fit on that tight area and give me enough leverage to turn.

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I once did a Rack End replacement for a Lancer GSR 2000 ( 2 door ) without using a crowfoot. The problem too was how to access the rack end (at driver side) without using a crowfoot. I did it from the engine bay by removing the intake to gain clearance. I used a 12" adjustable wrench and tapping it with a hammer at the handle end to loosen the part.

Passenger side had no clearance problem and was easily accessed by the adjustable wrench.

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hi, thanks for the info. if that were a gsr 2k, i think that's exactly the same as mine... even part numbers and engine bay. its just the doors which are different.

anyway, i was able to do mine with an 8" pipe wrench. you are right no clearance issues on the passenger side - i did this under the car. as far as the driver side is concerned, i removed also the charcoal canister to be able to make room - this time above the car.

as far as re-installation is concerned, i think it'll just be the reverse. i just can't do the proper torque this time kasi tansyahan lang.

nevertheless, i still need to get a flare nut wrench because i will end up dismantling my whole rack. i found out the the driver side (rack gear side) is leaking with atf - very minmal only but since my car is already lifted and most are undone, might as well remove it na for replacement of seals. just need to gain access to at most a 17mm flare wrench