[Bigmike7645]

Maybe a sticky idea? What are some specialty tools or absolute must have tools when working on the FoST? And when are said specialty tools needed?
So far, a good selection of torx
Stretchy belt remover/installer(ac belt)
Vacuum bleeder (clutch/brakes)

 

[Toadster]

haven't found anything yet that this doesn't work for

Craftsman 254 PC Mechanics Tool Set with 75 Tooth Ratchet

 

[UnfocusedST]

A good set of screw drivers, sockets, wrenches (both ratcheting and non). Pretty much everything I've needed.

Sent from another garage.

 

[hoffmaw1]

So far I haven't done anything to this car that required any specialty tools. There are some things that are easier, such as brake bleeding. If you want to know about specialty tools buy a VW. I hate triple squares and do not wish them upon anyone.

 

[moosehead89]

Breaker bar, long socket extension, at least 24 inches, if you plan on doing any modding.

 

[UnfocusedST]

If you do your own brake jobs I can recommend the proper caliper compression tools and a motive power bleeder.

Sent from another garage.

 

[methodicreign]

If you do your own brake jobs I can recommend the proper caliper compression tools and a motive power bleeder.

Sent from another garage.

You mean a C-clamp isn't the right caliper compression tool?!?!?!!

 

[UnfocusedST]

You mean a C-clamp isn't the right caliper compression tool?!?!?!!

Especially if your doing the rears. For them you have to twist and compress at the same time.

Sent from another garage.

 

[RR13ST3]

You can loan those if you have autozone nearby ( or similar store w tool rental program )

 

[jam360nml]

E-Socket set. I honestly did not know what it was until this car.

 

[Bigmike7645]

So far I haven't done anything to this car that required any specialty tools. There are some things that are easier, such as brake bleeding. If you want to know about specialty tools buy a VW. I hate triple squares and do not wish them upon anyone.

Lol. I was an auto technician for almost 20 years before doing what I do now. I have little Tupper ware containers with different special tools and sockets labeled with the specific job all over my garage.

 

[Bigmike7645]

So far from what I've seen its pretty much the basics and ford's newfound love for torx heads.
I was just curious. It never fails for me to have something torn apart in my driveway and I find out that I needed a t40+ not a standard t40 (yes that's a real thing!) And it's something I can't get from the local businesses, I have to wait for snap on or order it.