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12/2/2011 7:56:11 PM EDT
I purchased several PSA lowers a while back and I'm getting things ready to do the assembly.

What tools do I need to get this accomplished?
Is there any special equipment I need or can get to make this job easier for the " Mechanically Challenged " ?
12/2/2011 8:05:19 PM EDT
[#1]
For installing a LPK?

The only tool I bought was the stock wrench.

I used a hammer and a nail set (any punch), or you can use channel locks to squeeze the pins in.
And a box cutter, used the blade to hold the front take down spring and detent down as I slid the takedown pin in place.

You really dont need anything special, but they do make alot of tools for the job.
12/2/2011 8:30:24 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
I purchased several PSA lowers a while back and I'm getting things ready to do the assembly.

What tools do I need to get this accomplished?
Is there any special equipment I need or can get to make this job easier for the " Mechanically Challenged " ?


Check out the TACKED thread and do a short term search for this subject.  It's covered about ten times a month
12/2/2011 9:27:32 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks Saddlerocker.

458winmag, I checked the sticky, did I miss the tool list or should I just check out the pics?

Don't want to spend an arm and leg on tools that I don't need but I would like to know what I can use to make the job easier.
This site has given me the bug, I bought 3 PSA receivers several months back and I'll probably get 3-4 more next year, so I'm wanting to get the basic tools needed.
12/2/2011 10:26:11 PM EDT
[#4]
pin punch set from midway $25
ar multi wrench psa $25
pro mag lower vise block from midway $12? works fine and if you put some electrical tape around it it takes away the wobble
rguns blocks aim $55
takedown pin plastic punch midway $3 also works for installing mag release button centers perfectly and helps push in farther to make the job easier
detent spring tool midway $5

cant promise prices are still the same but its what i paid not to long ago. makes life easier i can tell you that. only other ar specific tool i might pick up is possibly a clam shell upper holder or the upper holder that you can use the pins or the flat top rails to hold it.
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