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