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