Do-It-Yourself High Performance Car Mods

Suspension Tools

Often, “bolt-on” suspension parts may need a few tools besides ordinary wrenches. The most well known is a coil spring compressor, which is mandatory if you are changing springs or struts (unless, of course, you’re working on a car that doesn’t have any coil springs). Serious suspension work may require special tools to remove ball joints or steering parts. One especially handy tool is known as a pickle fork because it looks like an overgrown utensil for serving pickles. This can be used to separate ball joints or tie rods, although if you use this you can plan on having to replace the rubber boots that protect these parts. A good quality pickle fork will be made in one piece; those with the handle and end made separately and ...