I am in need of a list of tools needed for the following DIY job I will be tackling this weekend:

2001 F150/ V8/ 5.4

2 Upper Control Arms
2 Lower Ball Joints
1 Idler Arm
1 Pitman Arm

Also, if any of you any tips for me on anything tricky about this job please advise. This is my first time to do front end work and I will gladly post my experience afterwards.

Thanks,

John

 

have an assortment of combination wrenches, sockets, and extensions up to a 36mm, in 3/8 and 1/2'' drive. you'll need a rubber mallet to strike the steering knuckles to knock the ball joints loose. you may need a c-clamp or something to press the lowers into the lower control arm, i'm not sure. the new upper control arm should already have the ball joints pressed into it.

I'm not sure about the idler arm, but i know they make a special tool for the pitman arm. i'm not sure if you need it though, sorry.