New Impact Wrenches

Speaking of suspension tools, this one has been fan-freakin-tastic:

www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-6297.aspx



I used to laugh at these tools. I mean, this is what BFH's are for, right? :silly: But it's just too easy and fast to not have one.

Tyler wrote: Speaking of suspension tools, this one has been fan-freakin-tastic:

www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-6297.aspx

Yes I use an almost identical one "Silverline" brand. It got a lot of use on Honda and Rover bottom.arms

I had to buy a new track rod end extractor press last week, couldn't find the one I have used for decades really narked because it was a Sykes-Pickavant and you can't get them any more, new one needed quite a lot of attention from the grinder to slim it down before I could use it.

Like everybody of course I use the Pickle Fork most time where the joint is getting replaced anyway For anybody buying one for the first time always go for one with a long handle , easier to use and saves hammer rash but very handy to lever the ball pin out of the socket.

On Car Brake Pipe Flairing Tools

For years I used a puka Sykes-Picavant bench tool for making brake pipes it produced beautiful results but more an more engine bays offering poorer access I found I was having to splice in new sections of brake pipe working on car. This was the answer it produces very nice flares on both steel Bundy and Kunifer pipe and is easy and quick to use in confined spaces. Mine was UK made and branded "Power Hand" but it is available under different brands on eBay and Amazon DIN and SAE are separate tools other versions are also sold for other larger pipe sizes.

So I absolutely destroy boots. It's a junk yard thing. Not uncommon to go through 3 pairs a year. And for me, wet feet are a deal breaker. So I've been buying a Wellington style boot for years now and I'm retiring my current pair after 3 years.
With burn holes, separating soles and blown out seams I can still walk through 6 inches of water without getting my socks wet!

They're not terribly fashionable, but after destroying every boot on the market, I highly recommend this style boot for anyone who works outside or spends any amount of time in the mud, snow or rain.
I wear them year round.

I'm including before and after pictures since my wife just got me a new pair for my birthday tomorrow

Well happy birthday Noah !!!

Tough as old boots !

Happy Birthday === belated

Small Damaged Bolt Extractor

I bought this generic unbranded tool specifically to deal with small m6 or smaller flange head bolts on vehicle front panels.
Flange head bolts are a pita on older cars the hex corrodes under size and the hex isn't deep enough to use vise grips on and are generally too small for damaged bolt sockets. If you can get enough access room to fit the nose of the chuck in it works first time everytime it works first time eveytime either using an impact gun or a wrench



Amazon UK Link www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07W3SLR49/r...00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon US Link www.amazon.com/DEWILL-Extractor-Adjustab...id=1571143450&sr=8-3

Brake line fitting thread repair kit. Not mine, but I borrowed it and it saved my bacon. Now I need one of my own.
Each tool will work on the male or female side of things.
Especially helpful when that first thread is just a little mucked up and you just can't get the line started.

Not quite a hammer or spanner, but still an awesome value:



www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QXQH3ZN/

$30! I initially had concerns about how it'd hold up under professional use, but it's worked every time. Get one and quit using those goofy plastic cones. :silly:

This Phoenix Systems reverse bleeder has also been a gamechanger:



www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GRV800S/

Twice now it's paid for itself in time saved bleeding clutches. First use was after manual bleeding didn't work out. Second time, we didn't even bother manual bleeding and just went straight for this tool. Five minutes and the job was done.

Oh I want one of those thread repair kits, must be really useful for SAE fittings which can be a pita, DIN tend to be easier

Oh I want one of those thread repair kits, must be really useful for SAE fittings which can be a pita, DIN tend to be easier

Oh I want one of those thread repair kits, must be really useful for SAE fittings which can be a pita, DIN tend to be easier

Tyler wrote: Not quite a hammer or spanner, but still an awesome value:

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QXQH3ZN/

$30! I initially had concerns about how it'd hold up under professional use, but it's worked every time. Get one and quit using those goofy plastic cones. :silly:

This Phoenix Systems reverse bleeder has also been a gamechanger:

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GRV800S/

Twice now it's paid for itself in time saved bleeding clutches. First use was after manual bleeding didn't work out. Second time, we didn't even bother manual bleeding and just went straight for this tool. Five minutes and the job was done.

Two great tools I really should get the easy intake it would be great for checking turbo hoses.
I like the brake bleeder -- I have pump up top down bleeder great time saver for major brake jobs but overkill for clutches also a lot of clutch resevoirs on european cars are now mounted inside the car above the pedals.

Just scored a great deal on the big boy Mac tools impact gun

HIGH PERFORMANCE 1/2” DRIVE AIR IMPACT WRENCH
MPF990501

Two guys at my shop each bought one from the Mac man for over $500 (with tax and such) within the last year.

www.mactools.com/en-us/Power-Tools/Air-D...ve-Air-Impact-Wrench

My Snap-On rep shows up today and asks if I have any interest in the same Mac gun,(he took on trade for a cordless rig), for $100!
I said yes right away, then asked if he had any interest in taking my Snap-On gun in trade. Been collecting dust for over 2 years now anyway.
He gave me $50 for my old Snappy and I walked off the truck with a $500+ impact gun for $50.

Nice! Let us know what you think of it. Was looking at one the other day

I picked up a Wilton hammer set on Amazon for $80 and think they are great. This set came with a ball peen, dead blow, and sledge. Great deal and lifetime warranty.

Nissan Technician

I finally found a light that works for me.
Work lights have been a bit of a thorn for me.
They're generally expensive and get beaten up quickly. Not to mention that if you walk away with it stuck under a car and the battery dies, it can very easily end up taking a forever ride away.
With prices hovering in the hundreds of dollars, they're just to expensive to be disposable.
After I broke my last $70 light, exchanged it and broke it again in the course of a month, one of the guys loaned me his Snap-On neck mounted work light.
I saw them on the truck and scoffed, but I was in the dark and needed something, so I gave it a shot.
First off, wearing it around my neck was rediculous. It only lit up my beard and never pointed where I wanted it. But once I started wearing it on my head, I never looked back.
My hands are always free, the light is always where I need it and I'm never going to lose it or break it with it stuck on my dome. It lasts almost all day, unless I'm doing a head job or something where I don't break away from the car. I liked it so much I bought I second one for when the battery dies to always have one ready. Retail is around $60, my rep likes cash so I got mine for $50.

Matts Auto wrote: Nice! Let us know what you think of it. Was looking at one the other day

After living with this gun for some time now, I'm very impressed. No regrets, very strong and well balanced.
The only thing I have close to a complaint is that the snub nose can make it difficult to reach some places that a gun with a traditional tapered nose will reach easily.

Crimper for battery and starter cable terminnals,low cost simple hit with a hammer design. I haven't had a chance to try it yet as the lug terminnals I ordered haven't arrived yet due to the virus but it came highly recommended from several members on car builders forum and seems well made. Also sold under Draper brand name

That looks great! I use a C-clamp style one, but I'd like to try that one.