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Special Tools For 5.0 Fox Mustangs

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02 281 GT

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In case no one minds some SN95 advice, an external torx socket set for things like the power steering pump to bracket bolts and the ABS sensors.
 
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The most important tool I have found was the factory service manual help me with every project so far.
 

mikestang63

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MM rear upper bushing removal tool
Lisle funnel
good set if line wrenches
 

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Off the top of my head...

12mm 12 pt swivel socket (d/s bolts)
spanner wrench for holding diff flange
1/2" torque wrench (electronic or click type) head gaskets, ball joints, tires
3/8" torque wrench (electronic or click type) almost everything else
1/4" or 3/8" beam type torque wrench to check crush sleeve preload
dial indicator piston petrusion ring gear runout rotor runout
disconnect tools for AC and fuel lines
deadblow hammer with long head getting pistons out
long extension (3' or so) for removing upper bellhousing bolts

All I can think of right now.
 

90sickfox

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A BFH and a metal trash can....so when you get frustrated you can demolish the can....startling your wife and annoying your neighbors...always makes me feel better [emoji37] [emoji24] [emoji15] [emoji38]
 

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John how about a repository/thread dedicated to all your posts of information? That would be one of the best sticky threads ever!
 
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