Thread: Got A Dilema, Which Engine Support

Originally Posted by 59chevy

air tools are not a must , they just make the job easier, all i know is when running out the lower strut bolts or zippin the 2 rack bolts off the frame its 2 minutes verses 20 minutes.

as for seperating the lower ball joints , i have that tool and think it blows .. i usually just take the castle nut off and strike the side of the spindle where the ball joint goes thru a couple times with a large hammer and it breaks the taper , same with tie rods. pickle forks are good if your replacing the part.

As I said, I don't have air tools, and I can get stuff done just as quickly I think. As long as I have all the tools handy and don't have to run, it is not much different. As for the strut bolts, I remove the nut, which once loose comes off with fingers, then a hammer and punch and the bolts fall out. Overall, less than 2 minutes.

For the rack to frame bolts... I think I used a ratchet wrench, which again makes as quick of work as air tools would.

While I agree that they are nice in some instances, I get by just fine without them. And I do tons of work to my cars and truck.