Tools

Breaker Bar

A breaker bar is basically a long bar (60cm in this case) on which to fix sockets. It allows you yo put much more torque onto difficult to undo nuts and bolts. It's called a breaker bar because if the thing doesn't come undone using this, it usually breaks ;-)

Socket Sets

Some of the nuts and bolts on the Eunos require deep sockets. The 14mm nuts on top of the shock absorber shafts are a good example.

Spring Compressors

I am using these old style spring compressors. These are safer than many because they have deep hooks that are sloped to better foolow the lines of the spring. This means they are not likely to slip off by accident.

Torque Wrench

These are essential to ensure nuts and bolts are tightened up correctly.

Trolley Jack

I am using this Clarke CTJ1250AB 1.25 Tonne aluminium racing jack. Trolley jacks can be dangerous things and do not stop a car rolling forwards/backwards. They should always be used with wheel chocks. I always also put wooden blocks under a solid part of the chassis as an additional safety measure.

Trolley Jack Adaptor

This little tool enables us to use a trolley jack without damaging the sills. The OEM jack has a slot 10mm wide by 16mm deep. This has a slot 10mm wide by 20mm deep. It cost £7.99 on eBay.

Wheel Chocks

Wheel chocks stop the car rolling forward/backwards. The handbrake only locks the rear wheels so they are needed if the rear of the car is raised. They are also very useful on trackdays, to stop a car moving when you don't want to leave the handbrake on with very hot brakes.

Wooden Blocks

Trolley jacks can be dangerous things and do not stop a car rolling forwards/backwards. They should always be used with wheel chocks. I also use large wooden blocks under a solid part of the chassis as an additional safety measure.