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.
Reviews
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."
With a maximum rated capacity of 8,000 pounds (4,000 pounds used as a single line) and a safe working load of 4,000 pounds (2,000 pounds used as a single line), the TEKTON 4 Ton Dual Gear Power Puller uses a ratcheting gear pulley system to move heavy loads with one handed operation. safety latch hooks allow for use as either a single line or double line. aircraft-grade braided steel cable has a maximum pull length of 12 ft. 7 in. Ratcheting gear pulley system allows for one handed effort to pull heavy loads.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We hauled a C3 with semi flat tires up and onto a trailer with no issues, I've used it to pull a jeep top up into rafters, and it's gotten me out of a mud pit or two (way cheaper than a winch)."
"Doesn't work smoothly when pulling out cable."
"I like this tool overall."
"My previous puller (different mfr) where small parts finally broke after 3 decades had a much more solid lever for changing from pulling to release...this is the only part of my TEKTON puller that is junk and I really don't expect a long life from it...after spending 30 years in offshore construction, I defy a representative from this company to contradict me...however, it looks like it would be easy to retrofit those bits with something more practical."
"The puller seems to be built ok, however it is very frustrating to operate it when it comes to the release and the ability to pull out the cable to reach the point of attachment!!!!"
"True FIVE STARS,,,,,,,,Went to Dallas to tow a car back to New Orleans, while pulling the car on the tow trailer, the mailman looked over the situation and said "no way with that Tekton puller you need to use a car" was he ever wrong."
"This makes it easy to make the tree fall in the right direction when there's only one person cutting the tree."
"I have similar Pullers I originally purchased at Northern Tool that has lasted me 5 years."
Tiger Tool heavy-duty universal joint puller is engineered for use with up to a one-inch impact wrench, this tool provides the ultimate "brute strength" for disassembling drivelines. Does not damage the driveshaft, yokes, joints, or bearing cups and is tested and recommended by the Driveshaft Division of Dana Corporation.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This thing is the mule of pulling u joints on class 8 trucks."
"Very good, and the shipping arrived in time."
"GREAT PRODUCT AND A MUST HAVE TOOL IN A HEAVY TRUCK SHOP."
"Made the work super easy and easy to use."
"Excellent service, fantastic product, money maker/saver."
"best u joint puller out there."
"Works great."
Best Bearing Pullers
The "Pilot Bearing Pulling Attachment" allows you to remove pilot bearings, thrust washers and smaller bearings hidden in a shaft or housing. Jaw spread cover ranges from 5/8 inch to 1 inch.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Although it has a rather large "female" fitting to attach it to a "slide-hammer"; I solved the problem by going to my local vendor of "nuts & bolts" and buying the correct size of bolt to fit the "female" fitting."
"The jaws are too big for 4-cyl engine (smaller transmission input shaft diameters) applications, but it has worked fine on V6/V8 larger transmission jobs."
"Wow..."
"Worked perfectly on my 98 mustang gt pilot bearing."
"looks well made but too large for a .550 dia."
"Had to make an adapter to fit my small slide puller with a 1/2 shaft."
"Also used it to pull an input shaft seals out of a transmission."
Best Jaw Pullers
Tiger Tool heavy-duty universal joint puller is engineered for use with up to a one-inch impact wrench, this tool provides the ultimate "brute strength" for disassembling drivelines. Does not damage the driveshaft, yokes, joints, or bearing cups and is tested and recommended by the Driveshaft Division of Dana Corporation.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This thing is the mule of pulling u joints on class 8 trucks."
"Very good, and the shipping arrived in time."
"GREAT PRODUCT AND A MUST HAVE TOOL IN A HEAVY TRUCK SHOP."
"Made the work super easy and easy to use."
"Excellent service, fantastic product, money maker/saver."
"best u joint puller out there."
"Works great."
Best Puller Sets
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.
Reviews
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 Special Application Pullers
The OTC 8150 is designed to fit Pitman arms on domestic cars and light trucks. Designed to fit Pitman arms on domestic cars and light trucks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"A ton of maintenance items need to be performed (AC overhaul, Power Steering, Rear Main Seal, Electrical issues, and a little body work) but are well within my abilities. I soaked the thing in PB Blaster, hit the sides and the puller bolt with a 3lb sledge, applied heat, and only managed to bend the 2 pullers rented from Autozone and Advance Auto. I removed it from the standard, "No Frills", packaging and applied some synthetic grease to the threads just to ensure everything would go smoothly."
"The Mercedes pitman is on really tightly and takes some real tension to get it to remove. Method I used was to tighten the tension on the puller and then tap the pitman with a small hammer."
"Don't get me wrong, it was still a PITA to get the pitman arm off, but I never would have gotten it off if it were not for this tool."
"I had to use a breaker bar initially, but just as i thought the threads on this thing had stripped, Much to my surprise, the pitman arm just fell off."
"I tried using a pickle fork, a "3 pronged" traditional puller, a hammer, penetrating oil, and heat to try and remove the large pitman arm from my early saginaw power steering box."
"I bought this puller after doing tons of research on which one would be best for pulling the pitman arm on my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The main thing with forcing bolt style puller is to keep the threads lubricated."
"If you need to get a pitman arm off this is the real deal.Do,nt even mess around with those two arm pullers and hope that it does not snap the arms off.This puller is nice and heavy and THICK just make sure you lube the jack forcing screw with good chassis grease because its going to get HOT this weakens the forcing screw threads and strip out happens.no more cheap pullers to buy now that I have this BAD BOY!"
Best Steering Wheel Pullers
This harmonic balancer removal tool blow molded case keeps puller kit neat and tidy. Shankly’s crankshaft pulley puller features an assortment of bolts making this tool versatile for a range of jobs. VERSATILE TOOL: Designed to handle a range of jobs, a gear puller, pulley puller, flywheel puller and more, providing the user multiple uses for one tool set.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"When we got it, the label on it only says harmonic balancer and was a bit confused as we were used to steering wheel removers to have hoods grasp on to the wheel."
"5 star rating is on appearance only as I have not used the tool yet."
"Just got today and put straight to work i used it to pull a flywheel on a Kohler K series engine worked great."
"Did the trick."
"Haven't had to use but happy to own."
"This worked great pulling the steering wheel from my Solara Convertible."
"works great."
"Great product."
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.
Reviews
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 Parts Washers
This 20 gallon parts washer with a 12 gallon solvent capacity can clean small to medium size parts quickly. Max pump output: 192 gph flow rate (w/ flexible pipe); max pump output: 318 gph flow rate (w/o flexible pipe); recirculates 2.6-3.2 gpm of solvent.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The under tray is a great place to set a part for draining, and the catch basin makes draining the main basin a snap (but be aware the catch basin only holds about a gallon of liquid at once) and the drain plug is a serious metal piece."
"The product's instructions limit the unit's use to water based cleaner and, even then, non-chloride based. The unit I received has numerous missed spots, large run areas and paint flaked off when tightening bolts on assembly. If you're mechanically inclined, the unit has few parts and goes together quite easily."
"This is a nice little wash tank for the price."
"We use this device in a fire station where we have to constantly clean and maintain our chainsaws."
"easy setup ."
"Very nice addition to my shop ...I love that it is on casters ...very solid and moves easily..works very well..very happy!"
"Very good quality and worked as stated."
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.
Reviews
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.
Reviews
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 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.
Reviews
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 Tool Boxes
Patented tiered cantilever multi-level rolling system allows easy access to all 4 storage areas at the same time.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Instead my intent was to use it for organizing camping gear. Now it supports my camp stove for cooking!"
"I use this for a Kitchen CHUCK BOX that can be used when we go camping, or in times of emergency and it works great!"
"great item I am using them to separate different types of items used for different jobs like wood working items in 1 and plumbing fitting in another and electric supplies in another ex."
"Wonderful for portable maintenance tools."
"I bought it for camping."
"Love this for my direct sales business."
"This was a great product and came fast."
Best Brake Tools
European Power Bleeder Power Bleeder- pressure brake bleeder, 2 quart capacity, with 45mm threaded adapter (1100) for most European cars including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Saab, Volvo, VW and others. Motive POWER BLEEDER hand pump works anywhere - great for the home, shop, or track.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I happened to mess up on the initial purchase, se la vi, but the second item, I didn't know about until mine started spraying and every time I cut an inch off to get past a crack in the line, a new one appeared."
"Took me longer to fill it with brake fluid and pump it up than it did to actually bleed my clutch!"
"Works excellent, turns bleeding the brakes or clutch into a one man job, very well constructed nice thick tubing and tank material."
"My car required 2 bar (30 PSI) to bleed the brakes per the service manual and this worked fine at that high a pressure."
"Best work around to get the black model effect is to hold the cap that goes on brake fluid reservoir tightly and rotate empty brake pump bottle (I think it's clockwise) to two turns holding the bottle tight, put the cap on the reservoir holding the bottle tight after the turn, the pipe will unwind as the cap is rotated on the reservoir."
"I filled up the bleeder with 5 cans and screwed the adapter onto the master cylinder -- perfect fit. I don't think the Black Label bleeder is necessary as the plastic adapter on this one that screws onto the master cylinder seems sturdy enough."
"Update : Solved the kinky hose problem by adapting the 1/4" quick disconnect adapter from Harbor Freight. Its a pity that the bleeder cap already has the threading for it and all it needs is the disconnect adapter which the bleeder does not have, which when using it resulted in a big frustration with the kinky hose. I should further mention that for those bleeder without the air release valve, it is prudent to loosen the cap a bit to let the air out before disconnecting from the quick-disconnect."
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.
Reviews
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 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.
Find Best Price at AmazonBest Engine Tools
Additional features include: detachable leads with inductive pickup, protective hand guard for one-hand operation and patented skip circuitry test up to 9,990 RPM. Check timing, diagnose a no-spark condition, check for electronic advance/retard and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great timing light for the money, handy for the situations where there is only a single mark on the balancer and the timing cover and no other timing marks, I was able to set the gun to 8º BTDC and just line up the 2 marks on my boat engine since there was no timing tab on the timing cover."
"Good quality Timing Light."
"Needed a timing light with a tach as my 72 Scout does not have one."
"The price was great and the shipping was fast."
"Packaged well, arrived quickly, works well -- thank you!"
"Some models of this light incorporate a tach, but not this one."
"The tach and battery voltage make it easy to get everything taken care of for a tuneup."
"To eliminate the spark plug as the problem as their website implies, I used my old Actron timing light from 1993 (doesn't have the timing degrees or rpm) which works like a champ. I also picked up a Harbor Freight Xenon Timing Light this holiday season which includes timing degree adjustment and it also works fine with my ignition. I then tried the Harbor Freight harness with the 3568 timing light and for about 15 seconds it was working, but then the flashing went erratic. For example the Craftsman Digital timing light controls and wire harness is a dead ringer for the Actron digital timing light and the Matco timing light looks like a dead ringer of the Innova 5568."
Best Lockout Kits
Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger is much more than a trickle charger. Automatic charge cycle functionality switches to float mode after fully charging the battery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"There are quite a few float charger type products out there that bill themselves as "battery tenders" but the actual product name of this is "Battery Tender Jr." - they have other Battery Tender products, including one with higher charging output, and one with more outputs for charging multiple batteries. A battery that is kept at full charge will have a much longer service life than a battery that is left sitting with less than a full charge. The difference with the Battery Tender products is that they are intelligent: they have computers inside that analyze the state of charge of the battery to which they are connected, and alter their output to adjust: Initialization, Bulk Charge Mode, Absorption Mode, Float Mode). I have not had a single battery go bad in the five years since I have started using Battery Tenders - and every battery still performs like it is brand new. When I park the bike, I simply flip open the cubby, plug in the Battery Tender, and I know the battery is protected and maintained. The Battery Tender works great on standard flooded wet-cell lead-acid batteries, as well as AGM (absorption glass mat) batteries. And you can now get accessories that plug into the Battery Tender vehicle-side connector when the Battery Tender is not connected. See more about these accessories here: Battery Tender USB Charger and 12 volt Socket. Overall, this is one of my favorite products, they work amazingly well, keep your batteries in top shape, and cost less than a quarter of the cost of a single new battery."
"This tender doesn't seem as sturdy as the Battery Tender Juniors I've purchased in the past."
"This hooks up easily, charges the battery right off (it took several hours to fully charge since it was so far down) and keeps it charged just right."
"These are excellent at what they were intended for."
"Nice battery tender."
"Tender works fabulously so far!"
"Wish the light changing instructions were on the front of plug and larger font."
"I checked the voltage output and found only putting out 9.01 vdc (should be over 12vdc), called customer service and they wanted to charge me a "warranty return fee" and possibly other chargers also on top of shipping charges to get the faulty product back to them.-these are less than 9 months old!"
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.
Reviews
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 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.
Reviews
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)."
Best Fuel System Tools
With this amazing inflator,you won't need to spend any more money at the air pump at a service station!The pump is rechargeable so it is always ready when you need it,if it is depleted you can plug it in and use it too.It comes with an internal battery for use on the go and it has AC/DC adapter,charging cord as well for when you are at home or in the car. ●Pls connect the inflator with car charger instead of connecting with the wall socket while pumping something,because the output of wall socket can't reach the current required when the inflator works. The output airflow volume is about 12LPM, if tire is big, the working time will be longer. ●Flat tire emergency inflator-rechargeable lithium battery,can be charged with 12V car charger or 110V home charger.The inflator can fully pump a car tire in 15 minutes when you have a flat tire.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The first time, I was concerned with the display showing a rapid climb in numbers. Turns out the display during that phase is counting seconds - how long it takes to complete, and not air pressure. Update: The numbers can be cycled to show elapsed time or current inflation reading. I inflated two tires on a hand truck / dolly and two bicycles which were completely flat. The charge gave up the ghost on the fourth bicycle tire. So much easier than carting stuff to a gas station or pumping by hand."
"I thought about using this "portable" device to inflate my motorbike too, but the extra step of bringing my bike to my car, and see ^^ above ^^ dissuaded me. I considered getting an AC to DC power supply, then I could just bring the "portable" inflator to the house and use an outlet. A decent AC to DC power supply capable of outputting 15A would have cost at least $50. I guess I could have used my bicycle floor pump, but the sweat effort I once exerted trying to top off a single car tire quickly dissuaded me. This can be fixed by purchasing a Topeak Pressure-Rite adapter, which has a check valve built in. I also bought a 6 foot air hose extension, because I don't like squatting by each tire as it's filling. The buttons are small, spaced closely, and have a long throw. This made it a little difficult to press, so I resorted to using my finger nails to get the proper reach I am sure the plastic will wear out with my hard finger nails pressing into it."
"I love the portability and for quick inflation needs."
"Takes getting used to but when you do."
"Very good support when contacted through email."
"Works great..took about one charge to inflate a car tire...but it worked."
"I recently purchased bikes for the family, and also had a slow leak in a car tire (not to mention having pool floats), so it seemed like a good time to buy some sort of air compressor to help solve current and future problems."
"Only good for occasional use."
Best Applicator Tools
The minus (-) sign indicates less water (so more foam is produced), and the (+) indicates more water (so less foam is produced). ☆Variable, adjustable spray nozzle for accurate mixing and foam generation.Turn the top knob right / closed to get the thickest mixture, adjust the nozzle to get a proper spray pattern, and let it loose.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Pink for car soap and only need to fill this about 3/4 of the way with water to wash my large SUV and even less if I'm doing a sedan."
"Don't waste your money on any of those name brand foamers."
"Great product for cost, easy to use."
"This is a great addition to the truck cleaning tools I have and I may even bring this to the fire station from time to time."
"Car wash can be expensive sometimes, especially if you ran into those ones that cost you 15 dollars and the car came out just like you can even do it yourself."
"If my cars are not that dirty it will wash 2 with one fill or wash my dirt bike 2 times."
"I dropped it a few times bc I’m clumsy and it didn’t break or chip or anything, so definitely quality."
"I would recommend this to anybody who washes their own car and has a small pressure washer."
Best Measuring Tools
Correctly tightening fasteners to a vehicle or equipment manufacturer's torque specifications ensures parts are properly secured without being damaged. When the preset torque value is reached, a reliable mechanical operation inside the handle produces a click you can hear and feel, alerting you to stop applying force. Built for consistent performance and years of dependable service, the mechanical design doesn't need batteries, and the allsteel construction has no plastic parts to break or wear out. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Now, that may be great for lugs and such but there are some really hard to get to spots on my car that require greater than 100lb torque specks (one I know off the top of my head is 146 ft lbs)."
"Only used it for a little while but so far so good."
"I regularly use it at the higher torque settings and it works great and is easy to use, see, and adjust."
"This is a really good wrench. I just did the job this week and used this to tighten the axle bolt to 140 lbs."
"One of the two retaining bolts at the head of the wrench fell out the first time I used it."
"This thing is one serious wrench."
"Good enough for what I need it for, which is primarily torquing lugnuts."
"LOVE this thing!!!"
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.
Reviews
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 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.
Reviews
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 Body Repair Tools
Good for 40 hours of light solvent filtering work and 8 hours of concentrated solvent filtering.
Reviews
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 Impact Wrenches
The DEWALT DCF899HB 20v MAX XR Brushless High Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench w. Hog Ring Anvil features a brushless motor which is designed to provide superior run-time, performance and durability. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The only bolts I had issues with required me to put it on the 3rd setting, I got a little over zealous with the trigger and snapped them like they were made of plastic. Was looking at getting a air one, but didn't think my compressor would handle it and since I had about every other Dewalt 20 volt tool and 6 batteries this was a no brainer. It is heavy so holding above your head for a long time can get to your arm and shoulder, but still better than a ratchet and breaker bar."
"I have searched all around to different brands and watched videos on them for performance and what other real people are saying about the different models and names of impact wrenches. Hog ring is easier to get off and Detent Pin you need a screw driver or a specific tool. But in reality its fairly light compared to other models. I took off a Catalytic converter with bolts rusted on that I could not get with a breaker bar. I was thinking of buying the 20v 1/2" impact that isn't the high torque version but Im so glad I spent the extra $70 and got this one."
"I tried to remove some seized nuts off a car wheel."
"Bought the DEWALT DCF899HB 20V MAX XR Brushless High Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench with Hog Ring Anvil and the DEWALT DW22812 1/2-Inch 10-Piece IMPACT READY Socket Set to remove blades from a Steiner mower deck."
"If you have a seized or extremely tight bolt I suspect this gun will either liberate your fastener or snap it into pieces like an absolute champion."
"Beast!"
"I used the dewalt to remove tractor tires from a Kubota."
"most powerful impact gun available."
Best Drive Train Tools
The OTC 4972 is for solid holding of drive clutch for spider removal when shimming for belt-to-sheave clearance or servicing spider. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Worked GREAT!"
"Worked just as described, on my 2009 Polaris RZR 800 Clutch."
"Must have tool for taking apart Polaris clutches."
"Works great."
"Doesn't work with clutches with starter flywheel."
"Quality made."
Best Oxygen Sensor Removers
The Alltrade seven piece Master Sensor Socket Kit removes and installs oxygen sensors, oil pressure sending units and vacuum switches equipped with wires or vacuum tubes. Removes and installs oxygen sensors.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However, like oil filters, automotive sensors and valves change like computers...fast."
"If you are a professional or looking to use a sensor socket set daily would suggest getting a higher end version, metal used in this set is a bit soft for repeated use."
"It is a little sloppy on some models of cars, probably due to there needs for the O2 sensor, or oil pressure sending unit."
"before removing sensor lubed with wd40 on two different occasions. Original sensor came out very easily, and new one comes pre lubed with anti seize compound on thread."
"I bought this to replace my lost O2 sensor socket."
"The only benefit I received from the kit was that I was able to install the new air fuel sensor with one of the pieces of the kit without any damage to the new sensor."
"Albeit the set is rather cheap and has a good assortment of sockets but the open end ones (which are the most commonly used) are of very poor quality as the socket easily stretches and open up under stress and to make things worse it fits really slopping into the sensors."
"An open ended wrench did the trick to remove the sensor though!"
Best Welding Equipment
This light weight welding helmet is so versatile that it can be used on grinding, cutting and welding applications. - Exterior lens covers: Amazon ASIN# B00CIOKN6C. - Inner lens covers: ASIN# B00CIXN50O. - Head Gear:ASIN# B01N5HCMIX. - Hard hat adapter: ASIN#B075FCZJZH, B075FH4J4C. - Sweat Band: ASIN#B073XT6CCQ. - Auto Darkening Lens: ASIN#B01M2DHSDR. - Cheater Lens: ASIN# B017IDJKMK (Diopter various). Great For TIG MIG MMA, Plasma Applications with Grinding Feature.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This helps a lot I am student I have been welding for 7 moths now I am know I need to practices more often .."
"The shade adjuster on outside of hood works well but in my opinion it would be better if it were on the inside, it also turns very easily, would be better if it was a bit tougher to turn."
"Works great so far."
"Great auto-darkening helmet for the money, cheaper and better than HF."
"Noobie welder and needed a helmet."
"By that I mean that when the mask isn't auto darkened, it's shade or, the amount of light it allows through is MUCH greater than other masks. When you start welding, the reaction of the mask is instant, and it shields your eyes. The drawback of this, is that if you don't turn on the mask, or don't adjust it dark enough, it can be too bright. This mask also gives you a greater range of adjustment, so if you only need a little shielding (plasma cutting for example), you can easily adjust it, so you still have much better vision than with most other masks. When it's not dimmed, you can see much more clearly... it's default state is a much less dark shade than most other masks. Mask is useless now."
"It adjusts automatically, except when I forget to put it on the appropriate function..either welding or grinding."
"Does the job."
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."