Essentials

• Shop manual for donor vehicle
• 2 or 3 ton trolley jack (high clearance preferred)
• 2 ton adjustable jackstands
• Creeper
• Socket set(s)
• Wrench set(s)
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Angle Grinder
• Handheld drill
• Digital Volt Meter (DVM)
• Wire strippers and crimpers
• Cable cutters and BIG crimper for 2/0 lugs
• Soldering Iron
• Shop light
• Rotary tool
• Sabre Saw
• Cutoff saw or Bandsaw

Recommended

• Measuring Tape
• Electrical Tape
• Engine hoist or transmission jack
• Clamp On Ammeter
• Drill press
• Air compressor
• Rhino Ramps
• Welding Equipment
• Safety goggles or glasses
• Bucket and/or pan
• Rubber and Leather Gloves
• Paper and Pen/Pencil
• Heat Welding set for plastic (boxes and brackets)

Optional

• Ruler
• Duct Tape
• Shop Towel(s)
• Cable Ties
• Sawhorses (or any table that you don't care about)
• Jigsaw
• Circle saw
• Hacksaw
• Pry Bar
• Heat gun or torch
• Hammer
• Vise
• Strapping kit (for prismatic cell packs)

Carry-On

• Digital Volt Meter (DVM)
• Small and or medium Socket wrench and commonly used sockets (battery pack)

[adeyo]

Awesome....Thanks!

...+ maybe you could add a section such as key people to know? Ex. A machinist (for mating motor to transmission) ...a __?__ battery technician?? (whoever i should get to know to help ensure i don't kill myself or destroy a huge investment in batteries)

Anyway, this post is already super helpful.