| The availability of car altering packages | | | | utility knife, grease pencil, alcohol, |
| like body kits has become quite widespread | | | | electrical tape and self-tapping screws. A |
| and can even bee seen featured on popular | | | | number of other tools can be required to |
| television shows like TRICKED OUT on the 'Do | | | | install body kits and may be found listed on |
| It Yourself' network. Older models of the | | | | the kit's instructions. |
| can be updated and 'tricked out' with body | | | | |
| kits. Many auto enthusiasts have been able | | | | These kits come with a number of different |
| to take advantage of body kits that provide | | | | parts that often include a front bumper, a |
| new polyurethane parts that are suitable for | | | | rear bumper, side skirt, fenders and other |
| a wide range of cars. Installing body kits | | | | parts in a variety of styles and designs. |
| can be challenging but not impossible with | | | | Before installing body kits, it is important |
| some basic knowledge and the right tools. | | | | to make sure that the parts fit correctly. |
| | | | If someone is installing body kits and wants |
| When installing any kit like body kits, it is | | | | to paint the parts, he or she will not be |
| a good idea to have an assistant present | | | | able to change the parts once they have |
| because not all of the parts in the kit are | | | | painted the pieces. |
| small and two hands may be required for | | | | |
| additional work. A number of materials will | | | | When dealing with body kits or any other body |
| be required in order to set up body kits | | | | kit, a good rule to work with is to be |
| properly and can also help the installation | | | | prepared for anything. Some parts in body |
| process go smoothly. Some of the tools that | | | | kits come without pre-drilled mounting holes |
| are commonly required when putting on body | | | | while in other cases certain parts simply |
| kits are basic mechanic tools (ratchets, | | | | don't seem to fit properly. By having the |
| wrenches, extenders, screwdrivers, | | | | right tools, some basic car knowledge and |
| nut-drivers and more), a socket wrench, | | | | someone to help with the kit installation, |
| Phillips head screwdriver, drill, assorted | | | | body kits can provide an awesome makeover for |
| drill bits, wire cutters or strippers, a | | | | anyone desiring a change for their car. |