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Hazmanscoop
23rd May 2013, 19:19
Alright guys.

Got my new IM axle rear beam coming next week, so want to make sure I've got all of the tools I need as all of mine are 300 miles away in Newcastle.

A list of sockets and sizes etc would be much appreciated.

Cheers

danny-vts
24th May 2013, 00:57
sockets: 10mm - 20mm, you will mainly be using 17-19, 10 and 13mm but its safer if you have the lot :)
spanners: same as sockets.
ratchet, extension bars, trolley jack(s), axle stands, hammer and something to tie the calipers up with.

Thats about it really.

bosax
24th May 2013, 06:23
Add 18mm deep socket for the mounting bolts, star drives for the torsion bar screws and flare nut spanners for the brake pipes to the above.

LSOfreak
24th May 2013, 09:01
do you even need to remove the torsion bar screws :S

bosax
24th May 2013, 11:55
Not if it's at the correct ride height from IM, if not then yes.

Hazmanscoop
24th May 2013, 13:04
No guys its at the correct height and i wont be taking the brake lines apart, just getting strapped out of the way.

appreciate the help!