Recommended Tools & Equipment for the Shop & Installer: Miscellaneous Tools and Equipment

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Miscellaneous Tools and Accessories
Battery Charger	400 Amp Boost; Variable Slow Charge
Floor Jack	2 Ton Capacity or better. Available at any auto parts store.
Jack Stands	Heavy Duty; Adjustable. Available at any auto parts store.
Fender & Seat Covers	Not needed to complete any installations, but often used and recommended by professionals. Snap-on ^®, Mac ^®, Matco ^®, etc.
Creeper & Stool	Snap-on ^®, Mac ^®, Matco ^®, etc.
Tap and Die Sets	Metric and SAE; Snap-on ^®, Mac ^®, Matco ^®, etc.
Fish Tape / Wire Snake	And other materials such as antenna masts, welding wire, etc.
Hood / Trunk Tool	To hold those broken and weak lids that won't stay open on their own. Snap-on ^®, Mac ^®, Matco ^®, etc.
Radio Removal Keys	An assortment for as many brands of radios as possible.
Tool Magnetizer	For magnetizing screwdrivers, etc.; Craftsman ^®, Snap-on ^®, Mac ^®, Matco ^®, etc.
Universal Lock Out Kit	This should never be necessary for any install, but you never know when a customer, salesperson, or some other installer may lock the keys in a vehicle. Every shop should have one! Available from Mac ^®, Matco ^®, Snap-on ^®, etc.
Other tools seldomly used may not be listed.

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