Best Flywheel Locks
This kit consists of adequate tools to lock the camshafts on twin cam (multi-valve) engines in order to stop them rotating out of timed position when the timing belt is replaced and removed. Included. x10 Camshaft locking tool. x4 camshaft locking pins. Setting and locking plate. Balancer pin. TDC locking pin. x2 popular flywheel holding tools. This kit consists of adequate tools to lock the camshafts on twin cam (multi-valve) engines in order to stop them rotating out of timed position when the timing belt is replaced and removed.
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N55 – Single-turbo Inline 6 (2009-newer) with dual VANOS, Valvetronic and Direct Injection. Required for applying tension to the primary timing chain when adjusting timing.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The only problem with this tool is that it doesn't come with the jam nut needed to lock the tool when checking the tension."
Material: aluminum alloy, stainless steel and copper. Color: black. Stretch contraction size: 41.5 CM, 68 CM. Weight: 1480 g. Parts: Key * 3. Lock fork adjustable telescopic range, can lock up most of the steering wheel of a car.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"2 in 1 Multifunction life saving and car steering wheel lock."
Best Tire & Wheel Tools
This creeper seat features 360 degree rotating casters, steel construction; fully padded seat, and large tool tray. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am 71 years old and am laying tile on a basement floor."
"Perfect creeper seat for the garage or workshop, great for working on cars or lawnmowers…etc This creeper seat can hold up 300 lbs without any issues so it’s the perfect seat for most people."
"I can grab wood at the box, roll to the stove, feed fire, keep lighters handy in the tray, not pop my kneecaps into the next county while squatting down even further or shatter them by kneeling. I may add them, but if you're close to the stated weight capacity, it has some springy bounce to it, which may over time result in some less-springy metal fatigue, less funny snapping, and collapsing into the parts tray where the thing will shoot out from under your butt and drop you on the ground."
"It's a little lower than a low stool but not so low you cannot get up off the floor easily from a sitting position."
"I don't have a nice motorcyle lift and having to work on areas of the bike 1-3 ft above the ground is a breeze with this guy."
"For a person with physical issues, this makes life easier during setup, checking air pressure, or working in the lower storage bays."
"If you floor is very smooth this will be fine, but if it is a bit rough or you hit some small debris be prepared for a wheel to lock up."
"It appears like this metal was all rusty, and not store properly, then they tried just painting over it."
Best Muffler Tools
This unit is high performance maintenance tool which is paricularly suitable for use in machine noise detector.By using it, you can easily detect and find the early hidden trouble of a machine so that you can service the machine in an early time to ensure the machine's proper operation and avoid any damage and economic loss. Detecting noise in engine, bearings, motors, chassis, transmissions and other parts.Suitable for autos, ships, aircraft, machine tools and other mechanical equipment.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought it for my husband for Christmas my husband Loveit ,we saved alat of money and a car,Look great and Work great."
Best Tool Sets
What's in the Box Tap and Die ratcheting "T" wrench; small tap adapter; medium tap adapter; die adapter; sliding "T" for adapters; 34 taps; 34 dies, SAE and metric screw pitch gauge; #5 screwdriver; blow mold case. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Numbered coarse sizes are: 4x40, 6x32, 8x32, 10x24, 12x24, Numbered fine size is: 10x32, Inch coarse sizes are: 1/4x20, 5/16x18, 3/8x16, 7/16x14, 1/2x13. Inch fine sizes are: 1/4x28, 5/16x24, 3/8x24, 7/16x20, 1/2x20. Metric coarse sizes are: 3x0.5, 3x0.6, 4x0.7, 4x0.75, 5x0.8, 5x0.9, 6x1, 7x1, 8x1.25, 9x1.25, 10x1.5, 11x1.5, 12x1.75. Metric fine sizes are: 9x1, 10x1.25, 12x1.5. Pipe coarse size is: 1/8x27 NPT. Pipe fine size is: 1/8x28 BSP."
"We ordered this set as a gift for our son who works on cars a lot and mentioned needing something like this."
"Used on brake system of my car,To clean up treads.Handle works great and makes it real easy to thread and Other things."
"Tapped the steel cradle frame in my car for 2 bolts."
"Great tool specially the handle, it's a wratchet very clever."
"I have never had luck getting the taps I wanted and the quality I was looking for in a set until now."
"Great product - as is the case with all GearWrench tools."
"The best kit I have been exposed to."
Best Pullers
The OTC 9-way slide hammer puller set pulls flange-type rear axles and most front-wheel drive hubs and the internal and external jaws provide a variety of combinations to pull bearings, gears and seals. Includes a grip wrench adapter and a dent puller attachment for sheet metal or other unique pulling requirements.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This was Ideal for what I needed, Had a stubborn wheel bearing and worked our great."
"Well made quality product."
"This presses out the bearing and allows you to press in the new bearing without ever removing the steering knuckle form the car."
"This is one fantastic tool !"
"This was purchased to use in an automotive shop."
"Nice set......fixed my broken front wheel lug studs the right way on my 08 Honda odyssey after One of the big tire chain shops ran them on with an impact gun instead of using a torque wrench like an experienced tech would."
"great set, worked perfect for pulling the hub assembly off my wifes van."
"Pretty nice kit, well built."
Best Oil System Tools
The spill-free funnel has been improved by adding an extra 45 degree elbow, a 5 inch extension, and a new E-adapter. The spill-free funnel eliminates trapped air pockets which usually cause erratic cooling system and heater performance.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My 350z has a closed coolant system not like my older GM vehicles where just leaving the radiator cap open would burp the air out. of the cooling system. How to do it: From all my reading the best way to tackle this issue is to attach the funnel to your radiator cap opening while cold and fill the funnel about 1/4 up so when system burps fluid falls into they system rather than more air. Once car is cooled down follow the instructions on how to remove the funnel. and close your radiator, by this point 95-100% of the air is out of the system."
"During cooling system bleeding, the funnel serves as a reservoir for additional coolant that drains into the radiator as trapped air escapes. Anyone with a modicum of ingenuity and mechanical aptitude should be able to fabricate a custom adapter from a spare radiator cap and miscellaneous parts purchased from the plumbing department of Home Depot!"
"I don't know how I would've done a three-time coolant flush so easily (and mess free) without this thing!"
"Saw one of my co workers had something similar to this but his lacked a lot of the adapters that this one comes with and I have to say this little kit makes life a lot easier especially with the plug and i like that it comes with a top lid for storing all the adapters after the bag is torn open."
"I wish I had purchased this a long time ago."
"This made refilling the coolant a totally mess-free process and insured I had completely removed all the air bubbles from my cooling system. This is especially important with our newer lean-burning engines that have very thin cooling jackets in the engine and must have adequate coolant flow without air pockets to be effective."
"And any remaining coolant is held in the funnel when the stopper is put into place."
Best Bushing Tools
Easy to Use. To use, simply select the correct bushing, align straight and centered, and then pound in/out. Practical: The ABN Bearing Race and Seal Bush Driver Set with Carrying Case – Master / Universal Kit for Automotive Wheel Bearings allows for easy race seal installation without damaging the axle housing.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Worked great for driving an axle seal into the rear housing."
"The tool set worked well."
"this was a great purchase that saved me some time and money and the product works as described."
"Nice driver set."
"Easy to install seals with this kit."
"This is a great product and it exceeded my expectations I would suggest for anyone who needs a product like this to buy it I'm very happy with it."
"Seems like a nice set."
"It makes seating bearing races more accurate and easier."
Best Tool Trays
Are all your sockets in one spot but unorganized therefore wasting your valuable time searching for the right one? The spring loaded ball bearing clips hold the sockets tightly in place and will keep them on holder even in upside down applications. Keyhole slot makes it easy to install the socket rail to the wall or workbench. Click the "Add to Cart" button now to get your BLUE Olsa Tools 3 Pcs Kit Aluminum Socket Organizer. ★ SPRING loaded ball bearings on each clip hold socket FIRM and SECURE.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Purchased 5 sets and to extra 3/8'' rails and mounted them to plywood so the don't move."
"In the past I've tried the plated steel version of a strip socket holders & found them to be a waste of money They would end up rusting and the sockets were so hard to put on & take off that I ended up bending them all up. I thought these were a bit pricey but that changed when I started snapping on my sockets. "EDIT" I wrote this review a year ago and never hit the "Submit" button."
"My only suggestion would be to have Osla tools label each individual place with the socket size that should go in order...other than that it is great."
"The sockets slide perfectly,Not sloppy or hard to slide. If your wondering if you can use your previous plastic socket adapters from another socket holder you really can't."
"I bought a large socket set years ago from a big box retailer. These Olsa socket holders are a very high quality set. If I had to find something to constructively criticize, it might be simply that the rubber end pieces might eventually crack and not stay on."
"I came across this on Amazon and seen it held up to sixteen sockets and i gave them a try' love them they work great."
"I was able to eliminate the plastic suitcase style clamshell that my 25 year old Craftsman socket set came with - it took up the entire top drawer of my tool chest."
"I just received these a week ago (2 - 3 size sets) to attempt to get my years of socket accumulation organized."
Best Riveters
Patented structure increases power and reduces shock Shorter handle with double compound hinges that maximize leverage Includes Hand Nut/Thread Setting Riveter 6 interchangeable mandrel/nosepiece sets in Metric M5, M6, & M8 and in SAE 10-24, 1/4-20, & 5/16-18 Includes 10 pieces of each of the following rivet nuts: M5, M6, M8,10-24, 1/4-20 and 5/16-18 Versatile and powerful hand nut/thread setting riveter, takes the hard work out of setting rivet nuts Ideal for working in hard-to-reach area Ergonomic grip for easy operation. Includes 10 pieces of each of the following rivet nuts: M5, M6, M8,10-24, 1/4-20 and 5/16-18.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I finally decided to give the Astro kit a try, recognizing that it's Chinese made and might have some issues. A drop of heavy oil at each pivot point, and a little light grease on the sliding quill that holds the mandrels makes all the difference in the world. This is due to the fact that the bore through the tool body is at least 1/16 larger diameter than the "pulling bar" that slides through it."
"There were open holes that were missing the flush mount rivets so by using this tool we were able to use the proper insert and install it with this riveter and then install the screw in bolt as needed. Then open your tool so the arms are wide and insert that end into the hole and compress the tool using equal strength and straight on, do not try and insert at an angle."
"Make sure you press evenly and you can compensate one side to the other need be. Adapters switch out VERY easily which is great."
"When installing the rivet just start out by only partially threading on the rivet for the first crimp then adjust how far the threads are in the rivet for the final crimp."
"I recommend before using this for the first time thread up some sacrificial rivet nuts and squeeze the tool to watch and get used to what happens when you operate the tool."
"Wish it had additional fittings for smaller riv/pim nuts, but it has performed well thus far (at least 50 times)."
"Tool worked great - take care to read the instructions and oil the tool before use."
"Get about 5 inserts each."
Best Hand Tools
Drive Click Torque Wrench lets you work with confidence, eliminating guessing and the common tendency to overtighten fasteners. Simple and easy to use, this wrench has a reversible ratcheting head that drives fasteners in both directions and measures torque in the clockwise direction. drive torque wrench (1) Storage case (1) Operator's manual with torque conversion chart. Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Update 9/18/2015. I got my replacement yesterday and I'm really satisfied on how Russ from Tekton took care of this, I asked how to return the other original item and instead let me hang on to it."
"I asked a local mechanic to verify that the tool was working - he said it seemed fine, but I cannot get it to click at all when using it set to 108 ft-lb (well within it's specified range) to torque the axel nut on my motorcycle. When talking with them on the phone, the manufacturer admitted that this type of torque wrench has a design flaw which makes it easy to inadvertently break the tool: The instructions are clear that the tool must be stored at it's lowest setting. But if you loosen the tool to just BELOW it's lowest setting, (which the design of the tool makes far too easy to do), it is permanently damaged."
"This 1/2 inch drive socket torque wrench is ideal for that 13 to almost 203 Newton Meters (Nm) range that applies to larger fasteners on a mountain bike (such as the bottom bracket and freewheel), and to make sure undue stress is not being applied to the carbon fiber frame or components. (you have to consider dynamic versus static loading when conducting testing) Still, a deviance of only 0.8% is well within the 4% Tekton claims and is very accurate for a torque wrench in this price range. Also, the feel of the Tekton 24335 is much more intuitive during dynamic loading and when you reach the limit in torque you set, the click and swivel of the head is sharp, loud and easy to notice due to the roller pin rolling over the roller bearing. That is simply a huge amount of difference and when you combine that with the fact that the Tekton 24335 is so accurate, it makes choosing the Tekton easy. So far, I have had my Tekton 24335 for about seven months and have used it not only on my bikes but also with some light auto work, and the wrench has been both accurate and performed superbly."
"The adjusting mechanism was very rough, and when adjusting to the upper end of the range, difficult."
"Broke after just a few uses.Weird grinding noises when changing torque setting, and no longer clicks when torque setting is reached."
Best Body Repair Tools
Good for 40 hours of light solvent filtering work and 8 hours of concentrated solvent filtering.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Used this for 10+ hours while painting a car."
"Used when I was installing fiberglass insulation in my basement."
"Used these when sealing my deck."
"Simply great for home use."
"Overall good but I wish the head straps where better quality."
"It is a useful tool when around toxic vapors."
"Works great and price is a bargain."
"I noticed it stopped filtering extremely quickly though."
Best Hose Repair Kits
Whatever the job, ARES believes your tools should last a lifetime. INCLUDES: This 4pc set includes a large hook pick, straight pick, 90 degree pick and a combination pick. QUALITY: Our 4pc hook and pick set features Chrome Vanadium Steel shafts for enhanced strength and durability.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very good product with a nice finish."
"Ares tools have never let me down, so when I saw these I thought they would be a great addition to my garage tool collection. I own several other Ares tools and I have been very happy with all of them so I don't expect any issues."
"BIGGER than I expected, but solid."
"High, high quality picks - larger than I expected."
"these are a lot bigger than you think they are."
"High quality and larger then I expected."
Best Windshield Wiper Tools
Cleans without streaky residue.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The end piece unscrews so you can attach a pole to reach high windows which makes this a muti-purpose product."
"Based on some of the reviews here I was a little skeptical of this tool, but I was tired of driving with a murky/slimy/grimy windshield that seemed impossible to clean using the traditional cloth-and-Windex method. I dreaded every time I attempted to clean my windshield, the contorted positions, the always-unreachable bottom of the windshield where it meets the dashboard, and the inevitable streaky result which made my wonder why I should even bother. The instructions say to spray cleaning fluid (I used some automotive glass cleaner akin to Windex) directly on the windshield and then rub it with the tool, but for my car (Subaru Outback with EyeSight) I can't spray anything directly on the windshield (Subaru fanbois know why) so I just equipped the rubbing sock on the tool (it's a little awkward stretching it so tightly to fit over the triangular head of the tool) and then sprayed liquid on the cloth."
"I just pulled off the fabric and clean the windshield with my hand because I can apply more pressure and wipe it down better."
"This is one of those tools you didn't realize you needed as bad as you think ."
"In the past i have never been able to really clean my windshields from the inside and on bright sunny days have the horror of driving with streaks and glares obstructing my view."
"Easy to use. Microfiber is removable and washable. Great price. Arrived in two days via Amazon Prime. *i also purchased invisible®️ glass spray along with this product , that also worked great."
"Great tool."
"I saw this originally in an auto parts store but it was about twice the price so I am glad to have found it at a better price."
Best Thread Repair Kits
Sav-a-thread complete kit, can be used to repair both taper seat & gasket type spark plug assemblies, 3 insert lengths to accommodates all reaches, positive mechanical locking feature means the insert will never come out, piloted reamer tap means no drilling is necessary & perfect alignment of the tapped hole. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This worked fantastic for my 2000 Suzuki Hayabusa to repair my stripped oil pain drain plug threads."
"Changing out spark plugs on my 2001 Honda civic got to number 3 cylinder on it started to get super thight and you could feel the threads starting to strip I thightened it back in so I could still drive it until I had the money to fix ( time sert kits are expensive over $200 for the kit) then I found this kit ordered it and worked great only took about an hour with a few beers while doing the job."
"Seems to be holding though, and allows you to use the original spark plug style, unlike one of the other repair kits that forces you to change to the "long reach" style plug, which could cause a check engine light."
"This product is amazing it literally took me 20 minutes to fix my F 150."
"Make sure you out a ton of grease on the tap to catch all the aluminum shavings, then I used a thin metal rod with q tips taped to it so I could reach down in the spark plug "valley" to pull up any loose shavings."
"I used it on my '84 toyota pickup (22r), and I really disliked cutting into that aluminum head but it seemed to go ok. I managed to hit the piston while I was threading (hand smacks forehead) so make sure you either don't get all cavalier with your wrenchin' or ensure your piston is out of the way."
"I used this to fix my stripped threads on my 2005 Ford Crown Victoria."
"cb360 blew a plug and I bought this to replace it."
Best Electrical System Tools
The 10 MegOhm input is safe for automotive and household uses (i.e., household outlets, fuses, wiring, general-purpose batteries, vehicle battery and charging system, automotive circuits and more). Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I'll admit I'm not a power user, my job doesn't depend on this unit or anything but for checking circuits in the house, finding shorts in the truck wiring, debugging the well pump, checking resister values (because I'm too old to see the damn color codes), probing Arduino circuits, etc it's been just the ticket."
"Also, this meter does not abide by E/IR rules, a tad off, so if you really need accurate measurements, this meter is not the right one."
"Worked awesome till all my tools got stolen out of my work truck which the lame ass insurance of my employer at the time wouldn't cover."
"I’ve been using an old cheapo Radio Shack multimeter for years but it’s been getting harder to see while working."
"I've had mine for over 2 years now and love it."
"This is a quality product and very accurate."
"Awesome product bought to test my battery, works great!!"
"Used it several times around the house and when working on the car then went several months without using it and it was dead."
Best Strut Compressors
This OEMTOOLS Strut Spring Compressor quickly and safely compresses the spring for easy replacement of the strut cartridge or strut assembly repair. This OEMTOOLS Strut Spring Compressor quickly and safely compresses the spring for easy replacement of the strut cartridge or strut assembly repair. WIDE RANGE OF COMPATIBILITY: Compress Most Sizes Of Macpherson Strut Springs With The Oemtools Strut Spring Compressor – Quickly And Safely Compress The Spring For Easy Replacement Of The Strut Cartridge Or Strut Assembly Repair.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Four also provides a greater sense of security than only using two--as I tightened, I was wondering what would happen if one of the compressors suddenly broke (when I was only using two) and what could I do--can't run since there would be no chance, and with it being also so close to my lap, would I get killed or seriously injured, or wind up speaking in a shrill tone of voice? A spring with coils almost as thick as a figure under compression is as, if not more, dangerous than a loaded gun--imagine being hit with one when a compressor breaks."
"As simple as replacing a spring or strut change can be you don't want to make a mistake when working with loaded springs."
"I would advise spending the few extra bucks and buy this in the blow molded case, the plastic that it ships in when you opt for no case is a pain and on top of it, you don't have a case!"
"It wasn't quite able to fit around my 5/8" shock, but if you remove the pin completely, you can attack it to the shock and then reinsert & secure the pin."
"You must keep the strut compressor pulled outward, near the adjustment head, in order to maintain socket access."
"Very good buy and worked for me on my utv shocks to make it easier to change ride height/turn down the spring collars."
"These worked great for my rear springs, easy to use and I felt safe as long as I used them properly and as instructed."
"If you've ever had a spring pop out of a cheaper spring compressor, you know that it's something you don't ever want to have happen again. If these can handle 18kg/mm under heavy compression, with no problem, they will easily handle the factory spring rates found in most cars (3-7kg/mm, or 170-400 lb/in), and the spring rates of off the shelf performance springs (usually no more than 35% stiffer than OEM spring rates)."