Thanks for the informative guide! I wasn't expecting so much information by any means!
In any case, my mechanic buddy that I work on my car with mentioned that my subframe is starting to rot out pretty hardcore, so this may end up being the most labor-intensive job we've had to do on it thus far.
Assuming I can find one in decent condition from a scrapyard, that is.
Also, what do you mean by "turn handle jack stands"? I have two aluminum jack stands I bought from Harbor Freight, and their combined weight limit is about 3k lbs (the car weights 3.8+ from what I read on specs awhile back, plus aftermarket stereo equip..)
Link to them - http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-a...nds-91760.html
Link to aluminum jack I bought - http://www.harborfreight.com/aluminu...ons-68054.html
I wasn't expecting to need something extremely heavy-duty, it was just meant to be for oil & pad/rotor changes.
I also have a limited number of hand tools, I think the largest extension size I have is 9" (I needed for my girlfriend's spark plugs on her V4 Toyota Camry).
What other kinds of tools am I going to need to remove tie rods, etc? I'm also perusing other websites for more info on each step since: 1) I'm not the most experienced mechanic, 2) I have limited tools & time
[Edit] I think I'm just going to hit the knuckle with a rubber mallet & a lot of brute force for tie rod separation. Is that a good idea?
