Best Garage & Shop Products
It handles both wet and dry pickup, includes all accessories needed for complete interior cleaning and easily converts to a blower to dry motorcycles, car grills and wheels. Other great features include a 10-foot cord with wrap, 6-foot, 1.25-inch hose, reusable cloth filter, reusable foam sleeve, 2-in-1 utility nozzle, crevice tool, deluxe car nozzle, blower nozzle, and detail brush. 2.5 gallon storage tank and 2 horsepower motor with an auto shut-off to prevent overflow.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Before getting this product I would go downtown to one of those car wash places and poke an endless supply of quarters into a bulky commercial vacuum cleaner. This has never been a pleasant experience since the car wash vacuum cleaners always seem to come with large barely-flexible, cumbersome hoses equipped with an over-wide nozzle ill-suited to clean the hard-to-reach places in your car."
"However, I seriously don't have the space for a large shop vac so the compact size of this is so great yet it performs as strongly as the large sizes. One typically runs and hides while the other follows me around barking madly at it--but with this little shop vac they even kept coming up to it while I'm using it with no barking. So I promptly turned off the water, changed the filter from the cloth to the water filter in this little vac and proceeded to test its wet suction! I haven't tried the wet part yet or the "blow" part either but if the suction works this well, then I'm sure I'll have no worries."
"NOTE: for fireplace ashes and drywall dust, which are extremely fine, the manufacturer recommends an optional fine filter, and this is important, as the powdery dust from ashes will work through a regular filter and burn out the motor. If you do (and I did) hardly any ash gets through to the filter over the motor, and you can simply remove the bag and drop it in the garbage instead of turning the canister over and dumping the ashes in a choking cloud of dust."
"The little notches in the top for the attachments make this vacuume cleaner difficult to handle and store."
"It also comes with an attachment to clean the car's air vents as they can become dusty."
"I got this to keep in the basement for picking up spilled cat litter and various debris from my small workshop."
"I was tired of dragging in the big ol' shop vac when I needed it."
"It's not the best shop vac ever, of course, but for a small one and a cheap one, it vacuums well and should last a long time."
This unit features, top carry handle, rear blower port, and positive latch system. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am the crazy dog lady who will take in abandoned, unwanted dogs. I bought this because my dog groomer recommended using the blower feature to blow out shedding dog coats more easily than brushing and more cheaply than taking multiple dogs to the groomer every two months."
"Had purchased different brand which had short Rigid hose and one narrow floor attachment. ceiling and HE PA bag great for floor sanding dust, joint compound and cleaning pellet stove ash."
"Attaching the wheels, handles, and dust filter inside the unit was easy. Although, it has a user's manual that probably covers various models of Shop Vac units, so some of the details and steps in the manual do not apply. For sucking up saw dust in the garage, the dust filter inside the vac does an excellent job containing all the dust. I was able to find a fitting (a 2 1/4 to 2 1/2) where the 2 1/4 fitting directly plugs into the shop vac and I have a hose connected to the 2 1/2 end which leads to the wood tools."
"I create lots of dust and wood chips."
"The only thing that I miss in this Shop Vac is the plug in cord is very short, but I would still buy this Shop Vac because of its size and suction."
"We only had that happen once and it was because the lid wasn't on properly."
"I pull off its head and pour its stomach contents into my waste bin on the regular, in an effort to show my other animals who is in charge, just so they all know."
"The accessories clip where you attach the different vacuum attachments is right below the air output vent."
Please don’t use this power converter for supplying power to your hair dryer, hair straightener or curling iron regardless of their wattage. Please don’t use this converter with appliances rated at coltage 220V-240V AC. The original power converter now upgraded with the built-in protection to ensure superior performance and safety. 1 x BESTEK Power Voltage Converter. 1 x EU Cable. 3 x Travel Adapter. [*Note: USB outputs are completely isolated from the AC power to keep your devices safely].
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I ended up ordering the BESTEK Portable power adapter/converter (it does both) after researching other “contenders” for my money. Have multiple outlets, including USB ports for charging a variety of devices so I only have to pack one charger. 4. I’d say that the fan is a strong point in the product, especially if you have multiple devices charging to keep things cool. Soon enough, my family members got over the fan noise and began to appreciate the converter as it kept their devices nicely charged throughout the trip. Its compact size makes it easy to pack, and the extra adapters for different countries are appreciated. It charged 6 devices (cell phones, tablets, and a battery charger) simultaneously without breaking a sweat and never failed throughout the entirety of my trip. I recommend this product if you need a 220V to 110V power converter that can charge multiple devices at the same time."
"My wife and I were more annoyed from the outside noise coming from the Drunken Idiots running through the streets partying, yelling, slamming doors, and shooting off fireworks all night long. As long as my wife and I could hear the whispering sound of the "Not so Noisy Fan", It was truly the sound satisfaction of us both knowing that all of our portable devices were being charged..."
"If you’re one of those folks that wants travel converters that works anywhere without reading the instructions or maximum current input and output, you may consider not traveling internationally."
"I was able to charge all my U.S. electronics and even rechargeable batteries with the combination of plugs and USB ports."
"I travel frequently for work and always have multiple devices to power while on the road (laptop, phone, projector, etc.)."
"As others have mentioned, this little power strip/travel adapter is NOISY."
"Works great!"
Best Barrel & Hand Fuel Pumps
3 Different Sized Adaptors. TRFA01 comes with 3 different sized adaptors, allowing your new gas pump to fit most Noth American fuel cans. Fits Most North American Fuel Plastic Cans with 3 different adapters size (included).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Put new batteries in, screw on the correct adapter, then power on with the green button and it does the job quickly and easily without any spills."
"Worked great and I really liked not getting diesel fuel on me and my clothes."
"I use this pump to fill my Ducati motorcycle with ethanol free gas from 5 gallon gas cans."
"Works as advertised but adapter rings don't fit any of my cans but they do fit my neighbors newest crap cans."
"Love it."
"it works great, and i would highly recommend it."
"SAVED LOTS OF MUSCLE AND ENERGY NOT HAVING TO LIFT THE GAS CAN."
"Very handy works great of good quality I recommend this to anyone."
Best Garage & Shop Dispensers & Receptacles
Holes are not predrilled on this item due to trailer manufactures irregularity on trailer stud spacing. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I like the station, however I agree with the other two people, The paper towels are an issue and the fact that it does not come with a second release pin to keep the tray up while in tow is a draw back."
"One of the issues I've always had with my trailer was the constant in and out getting certain fluids, paper and pen, paper towels, etc..."
"not sure why this doesn't come with the 2nd release pin, would have gave it 5 stars otherwise, if you read your reviews,, this is pretty much the only complaint."
"This unit has been hanging on my race car trailer door for a number of years now."
"I don't know if I got a defective unit or its just the way it comes, but the pin that's holds the shelf is only on one side but there are holes on both sides for 2 pins."
"Pit Posse gear looks good, is well built and does what I need."
"Retaing pin fell out on first trip."
Best Dollies
Storage is simple as the lightweight, seven-pound cart folds up to a compact size of 25 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide; it extends to 39 inches tall. Ideal for travelers, trade show exhibitors, and anyone else who frequently schleps boxes and other gear from place to place, the Magna Cart personal hand truck is engineered with toughness in mind. It is exactly the same as a traditionally packaged product--we've just streamlined the packaging to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging during shipping. Aluminum. Works well with Magna Cart MT3 Collapsible Storage Totes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We used an S-carabiner and the latch straps to secure it, had our toddler ride in it, and then folded it down to put in the overhead bins on the airplane itself."
"We purchased this cart to carry our Diono car seat (and kid) when traveling through airports. Place the car seat on the cart, strap a bungee cord through the bottom of the car seat (as you would a seat belt strap in the car) and pull and secure both ends of bungee to each other behind the cart."
"After injuring my elbow hefting heavy shopping bags up to my mother's assisted living apartment (trying to avoid multiple trips), decided it was time for a hand cart."
"Keep in mind it is lighter duty and you won't be moving a fridge with it, but as seen in the picture, a case of water and 2 boxes of paper seems like a very reasonable load."
"There are plenty of places to hook bungee cords and that is excellent."
"I purchased this item to make it easier to haul cases of bottled water, etc."
"I only use it for toting boxes to the post office, so the fact it compacts to such a small size and sits in my trunk without taking up much space is a big plus for me."
"That's about a usage of less than 10 times a year."
Best Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment
Smartphone Access: Get access to your real-time and historical charging data on our website or via smartphone apps. Easy Control: Schedule and control time of charge, instantaneous power, amperage and more. Voice Control: Monitor, manage, and control your charging experience via voice commands on Amazon Echo / Alexa. JuiceBox Pro works well with ALL production EVs as it utilizes a standard J1772 charging protocol adopted by all EV manufacturers and has many years experience supporting tens of thousands of installed stations across the world. JuiceNet features: full app and web-based charging control, including: scheduling, energy metering, notifications, LED charging light indicators, etc. Ideal for home and apartment-dwelling EV drivers who need a charging station powerful enough to quickly recharge the battery between trips at home and are looking to control charging times to avoid peak electric demand/rates.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"(After our electrician ran a 50 amp circuit to the garage). WiFi option is nice, but not 100 pct required if your car connects to Internet."
"That makes it heavy and somewhat unwieldy - I suspect it's no fun in colder climates, either."
"I love the faster charge times on my Volt."
"So I only use the JB app to program the start and stop time."
"The connector is a bit stiffer than the OEM connectors, but that was solved with some dielectric grease around the inside of the main plug housing (not on the actual pins)."
"Would recommend just getting the basic box at least until they make the application much more robust."
"The only change I am looking to make is finding a larger cord storage hanger."
"Easy to set up, works very well."
Best Garage Emergency & Safety Equipment
MULTIPURPOSE PROTECTION: Fights Class A, B, and C fires and is is UL rated 2-A:10-B:C. EASY TO READ: Gauge tells you when fire extinguisher is charged and ready for use. Multipurpose dry chemical; fights all types of fire (trash, wood, paper, liquids, electrical equipment).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this as soon as my husband started making noises about wanting to deep fry a turkey for Thanksgiving. He is very enthusiastic about fire related things, but is not always properly cautious about such things."
"2 years back on July 1st (it was a very dry year) the field behind our place goes up in flame due to a neighbor playing with fireworks. I stop the flames from growing due to the field still burning I know it is only time. I used some steel stock to mock up a bracket mount, used the USCG approved bottle mount found here on Amazon and grade 8 hardware everywhere. I am fairly certain there is no way this is coming off even in a accident (should be a major concern to us with pressurized steel bottles in our trucks), even if it did come off, it would have to work its way out from under the rack, then thru the 1" cargo netting."
"I went and grabbed this extinguisher and quickly was able to put out the fire."
"Got this fire extinguisher for a second home."
"It's a shame fire extinguishers are so expensive."
"I bought this for wood cutting, target shooting and keep it downstairs meanwhile."
"Well made hope I never have to use it."
"Never had to use it, but helps with home owners insurance costs."
Best Garage & Shop Floor & Parking Mats
AutoFloorGuard is made out of commercial Polyester Scrim fabric and ran thru a coating process that allows for the PVC to coat and intertwine with the polyester strands and makes it super strong and durable. Our fabric is mildew and rot resistant as well as ultraviolet treated to resist fading and prevent fabric breakdown. QUICK & EASY SETUP - Our garage floor containment mats come ready to use right out of the box.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"December 31, 2015 - updated review. i have now had this mat down for over a month and it does what it is supposed to do. I've had other mats that were supposed to do keep things dry but they were flimsy and deteriorated within a month or two - this mat is still in great shape and i am hopeful that it will keep on going for a few years."
"I'm what might be called a "critical application" user in that the architect that designed our house in the 1980's put the two garage bays overtop of bedrooms & baths located one level down. It's parked on every day of the year by my wife's full-size SUV, and although I try to keep it fairly clean, my maintenance isn't perfect and it does sometimes have gritty stuff or even small gravel particles on it."
"After I bought it I immediately laid it out and put some sand bags and heavy items on it to get it to lay flat as best I could."
"In wet, icky snow conditions, this mat held several gallons of melted ice, which we were able to vaccuum up with the shop vac."
"This has saved my garage floor."
"We have a wood floor in our barn where we Park our cars with a basement under neath that. Last winter we didn't have this and we had a bad problem with water in the basement from dripping off our cars."
"Wrinkles significantly (several inches high) as a car is parked on it, but the wrinkles actually result in small "pools" of accumulated water water which are easily removed with a wet vac."
"I purchased this floor mat to replace one that was at the house when we purchased it."
Best Garage & Shop Fluid Evacuators
Minimize clean up when working with cars, tractors, boats, small aircraft engines, industrial gear boxes, coolant and hydraulic systems. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"But, with that said, as long as you are careful with that connection, this thing works great amazingly well. It does not hold the entire capacity of the engine, which means stopping to drain the tank a couple times."
"On the 2nd oil change I had to pull and reinsert the tube to get all of the oil out, no biggie."
"Not sure what the logic behind that move was ... but anyway, this tool can easily assist me in lawn mower oil changes as well."
"Everything about this says high quality."
"i also bought it because my dealership did an oil change and overfilled my car with oil."
"Therefore, you cannot adapt it to, for example, the drain line fitting on your boat engine oil pan...which is why I bought it."
"Pop a new one in while I’m sucking the oil out from the dipstick with this thing."
"This thing works really good."
Best Fuel Transfer & Lubrication Products
For those of you who prefer lever guns, once the Lock and Lube coupler is locked on, both hands are free to pump the grease. The Lock and Lube grease coupler WILL CHANGE your life! A spare Seal Kit is included with each coupler - so when the existing durable nitrile rubber seal reaches it's service life or is damaged by a burred zerk, you simply change out the seal. Four hardened spring steel jaws are resilient under high pressure - max 10,000 psi. Simply replace your existing coupler, click the orange button on the right to buy.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"A difficult to find website instruction says to hold the lever forward if it slips off. Now the coupler is supposed to come with extra jaws and a seal for a 25% greater price according to the website. I urge anybody that wants this product to feel confident that it will work and, in the rare case of a problem, it will be resolved."
"I have a lot of farm equipment to grease and I have an assortment of grease guns, some with flex hose, some not, some air fed. My biggest complaint with the standard adapters that come with all of these products is the amount of fine tuning required to: 1) either get the thing to stay on the grease fitting. OR. 2) to get the darn thing off the grease fitting when you are done. I have busted my knuckles many, many times pulling the grease gun off and having it come loose and bust my hand up. Yes, it is a bit expensive, probably costs more then the grease gun you own."
"Fits most places standard tips will and some places Heavy duty tips won't."
"I put this tip on my milwaukee cordless grease gun."
"The new coupler allow a much easier release (press the release lever)."
"With the standard coupler the hose would bend enough to allow the coupler to go straight on."
"Great quality from South Africa, I just received in the mail the other day there XL version."
"If you enjoy having grease ooze out around the zerk fitting and wasting more grease than you use, this coupler is NOT for you."
Best Garage Wall Guards
The Park Smart Wall Guard is the ideal preventative measure against chipping and denting of your car's doors. The Park Smart Wall Guard comes complete with all the necessary hardware to install to drywall, studs, brick, and concrete. Includes all hardware to mount to drywall, studs, brick and concrete.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I may just drill a hole and attach a screw or two along the bottom."
"Somewhat smaller in length than i expected, so if you have issues with 2 doors bumping into the walls, you will definitely need 2 of these."
"Good product for protecting your vehicle doors."
"This product works very well so that my car doors don't get dented and my garage walls keep clean."
"good size and covers a longer portion of the wall."
"Easy to install and does it's job of protecting the wall."
"These look great in my newly painted white garage."
"Looks a little tacky with the holes on the top, but it protected the wall well."
Best Hand Cleaners
Natural Orange Pumice Hand Cleaner - Lotion - Economical, quick acting lotion formula for cleaning a broad range of industrial soil, medium dirt and grease. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Does not come with the GRIPPIT™ hand and nail brush as in description."
"Great, non greasy hand cleaner."
"Works great on the usual greasy hands."
"Just as I expected in this product!"
"should have bought a second one for my camp.......this is good stuff...."
"Not s gritty as the previous gallon, works well though."
"Large quantity of cleaner in a convenient dispenser."
"Gojo from past much thicker."
Best Wheel Immobilizers & Chocks
Unique design chocks the wheel while installed to keep from rolling. Heavy gauge steel with a built in chock prevents trailer rollaway. Quickly and easily attaches to any wheel eliminating the ability to tow or drive away.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The packaging lists the tire sizes they suggest for this one and the Trimax TCL75 Wheel Chock Lock."
"well, the first time I drove the van pulling my trailer equipped with one of these, I forgot to take it off, and it did allow the wheel to turn, however, it ripped out the stem and all the air in the tire escaped."
"My boat is parked on a public street so this is a nice deterrent to keep any thieves from trying to steal my boat."
"I was looking for another layer of security on my Triton snowmobile trailer and found one of these at a local sled expo."
"Boy, I did save a lot on Amazon.com instead of buying it in Canada, even with our poor exchange rate."
"A truck pulled into our field at 4:00am on a Sunday morning where both job trailers & older jet skis & pontoon boat are stored, My wife was getting ready for work and heard them make 4 passes before they pulled into the field & turned on the lights to the house which they did not like and they where able to back up down the road about 300' to get away, I'm sure they were lost or going to relocate one of our trailers for better storage."
"Bright yellow chock that tells people "it might not be worth the effort to steal me!"."
"Now I feel more secure that would be thieves will not even bother breaking in just find a brake lock in place."
Best Garage Shop Door Locks & Cables
The BOLT Padlock is the perfect lock for trailers, gates, storage sheds and units, or anywhere you would use a padlock! Stainless steel lock shutter to keep out dirt and moisture, plate tumbler sidebar to prevent picking and bumping, double ball bearing locking mechanism.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I thought it was some sort of dark magic at work when they said the same key that started the ignition also unlocked the tire."
"Saw them described on an upgrade/custom car oriented television show and the idea of having my car key match my locks seemed like a step up, even better than the self-coding combination locks."
"Think about it... you want to cruise your bikes along with your trailer on a camping trip. If anything, I wont ever forget the key since I needed it to open the Jeep."
"Well, true enough on any lock not purchased without paying some outrageous price for steel that is bolt cutter resistant. This lock performs well in cold weather and I have no problems with it jamming up due to water infiltration."
"I placed my ignition key into each lock, rotated it, heard and felt a disturbingly pleasant "crunch" as my key cut into whatever semi-solid substance is in there, and started using all of them immediately. Oh yeah - if you have a newer ignition "key" that looks like a Lego block (newer Dodge comes to mind) pick a make whose key you like, and go buy a set from a totaled vehicle at a junk yard."
"Since you can remove key in this unlocked position, the key is required to re lock it again as you have to turn to the locked position."
"Since I only tow my trailer with my Ford, and I always have my keys on me, I always have the key to the lock and it makes it very convenient."
"With their thin lengthy shackles, I do not think that these would stand up to any concerted effort to break in, but if you are looking for visual deterrence to potential scofflaws, versus actual physical deterrence to break-ins, the convenience of keying to your auto ignition may outweigh the lack of actual heft and strength."
Best Parking Gadgets
The Dual Garage Laser Park turns on two visible lasers when you enter the garage, allowing you to park both cars in the exact right place every time. Drive forward until the laser beam for your vehicle hits your pre-determined spot indicating that you are parked in the correct position.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I tried the yellow strip on the floor (tripped on the strip when the car was not inside). This is really an easy way to know that I have plenty of room to get my groceries out, with the garage door shut, and plenty of room in front of the car to get around it."
"I've found the laser turns on just as a vehicle enters the garage and this seems to be enough time."
"I plugged the power adapter into one of the open outlet slots using where the garage door opener plugs in for power. The sensor can also take a 9V battery for backup power but I chose not to use this since my garage door wouldn't open to allow my vehicle to enter during a power outage."
"Seems to come on anytime there's movement in the garage...only once in a great while does it fail to signal - then usually waving my arm or opening the car door partway does the trick."
"Our two car garage is a pretty standard size and the laser on the right barely reaches inside the driver side of the windshield. The laser on the left barely reaches in to the passenger side of the windshield."
"Park your car and adjust it to where you can see the laser onto a designated spot on your dash and you're done."
"You just park your car in the garage in the perfect place once and then align the laser to a clearly visible spot on the dash."
"Better than dangling strings from your ceiling, however, if you have a low garage (raised ranch anyone...) you can't set the angle of the lasers wide enough to properly hit a viewable area of your vehicle."
Best Power Converters
Please don’t use this power converter for supplying power to your hair dryer, hair straightener or curling iron regardless of their wattage. Please don’t use this converter with appliances rated at coltage 220V-240V AC. The original power converter now upgraded with the built-in protection to ensure superior performance and safety. 1 x BESTEK Power Voltage Converter. 1 x EU Cable. 3 x Travel Adapter. [*Note: USB outputs are completely isolated from the AC power to keep your devices safely].
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I ended up ordering the BESTEK Portable power adapter/converter (it does both) after researching other “contenders” for my money. Have multiple outlets, including USB ports for charging a variety of devices so I only have to pack one charger. 4. I’d say that the fan is a strong point in the product, especially if you have multiple devices charging to keep things cool. Soon enough, my family members got over the fan noise and began to appreciate the converter as it kept their devices nicely charged throughout the trip. Its compact size makes it easy to pack, and the extra adapters for different countries are appreciated. It charged 6 devices (cell phones, tablets, and a battery charger) simultaneously without breaking a sweat and never failed throughout the entirety of my trip. I recommend this product if you need a 220V to 110V power converter that can charge multiple devices at the same time."
"My wife and I were more annoyed from the outside noise coming from the Drunken Idiots running through the streets partying, yelling, slamming doors, and shooting off fireworks all night long. As long as my wife and I could hear the whispering sound of the "Not so Noisy Fan", It was truly the sound satisfaction of us both knowing that all of our portable devices were being charged..."
"I was able to charge all my U.S. electronics and even rechargeable batteries with the combination of plugs and USB ports."
"As others have mentioned, this little power strip/travel adapter is NOISY."
"I hear it when I first plug it in (and was listening for it since others mentioned it), but quickly forgot about it once I was testing the charging abilities of this. OTHER: I tested this while charging an HTC One M9, iPhone 5s, Amazon Kindle Fire HD, and an android tablet."
"The only reason I gave it 4 stars was due to the following: a) the price as a bit high in my opinion (I paid over $45."
"I primarily powered a Dell gaming laptop, and occasionally my smartphone."
Best Roller Seats & Creepers
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am 71 years old and am laying tile on a basement floor."
"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."
"For the price, this is probably the best rolling creeper/stool around that I've ever seen."
"Was easy to assemble (my 5-year old daughter put it together while I provided heavy instruction and a second pair of hands) and unlike some other reviews, I fortuantely didn't have any issue with holes not lining up with the bolts."
"It appears like this metal was all rusty, and not store properly, then they tried just painting over it."
"They shouldn't have the bold for the wheels over the plastic tray, its so obvious when it was tighten it will break the plastic tray."
Best Trailer Steps
Lifetime Warranty Sure Grip Extrusion (uses no grip tape), 100 percent aluminum and stainless steel self-illuminating steps. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We have a sunlight truck popup camper..My husband made wood steps that were o.k."
"I LOVE IT.IT IS THE BEST BUILT STEPS I HAVE OWNED .IT IS ALL ALUMINUM AND STAINLESS STEEL,NOTHING ON THEM TO RUST.GREAT WELDS AND VERY COMFORTABLE AND SAFE ESPECIALLY WHEN USED WITH MY GLO GUIDE TORKLIFT HAND RAIL.I PURCHASED MY TORKLIFT A7504 GLO STEP AND ALSO MY GLO GUIDE TORKLILT HAND RAIL FROM AMAZON WHO ALWAYS HAS THE BEST PRICE AND BEST SERVICE.MY STEPS AND HAND RAIL GLO IN THE DARK SO THEY CAN BE SEEN EVEN ON THE DARKEST NIGHT,AND WORK GREAT ON MY ARTIC FOX SLIDE IN CAMPER.I RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE IN THE MARKET FOR A GREAT PRODUCT FROM AMAZON AND TORKLIFT."
"Will definitely make the entry/exit on the Lance 825 TC much easier."
"sturdy."
"Pretty nice."
"Makes getting in and out of the camper so easy."
"Very high quality, highly functional product."
"This is the best camper step system I have ever walked up or down."
Best Shop Wet Dry Vacuums
It handles both wet and dry pickup, includes all accessories needed for complete interior cleaning and easily converts to a blower to dry motorcycles, car grills and wheels. Other great features include a 10-foot cord with wrap, 6-foot, 1.25-inch hose, reusable cloth filter, reusable foam sleeve, 2-in-1 utility nozzle, crevice tool, deluxe car nozzle, blower nozzle, and detail brush. 2.5 gallon storage tank and 2 horsepower motor with an auto shut-off to prevent overflow.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However, I seriously don't have the space for a large shop vac so the compact size of this is so great yet it performs as strongly as the large sizes. One typically runs and hides while the other follows me around barking madly at it--but with this little shop vac they even kept coming up to it while I'm using it with no barking. So I promptly turned off the water, changed the filter from the cloth to the water filter in this little vac and proceeded to test its wet suction! I haven't tried the wet part yet or the "blow" part either but if the suction works this well, then I'm sure I'll have no worries."
"Before getting this product I would go downtown to one of those car wash places and poke an endless supply of quarters into a bulky commercial vacuum cleaner. This has never been a pleasant experience since the car wash vacuum cleaners always seem to come with large barely-flexible, cumbersome hoses equipped with an over-wide nozzle ill-suited to clean the hard-to-reach places in your car."
"NOTE: for fireplace ashes and drywall dust, which are extremely fine, the manufacturer recommends an optional fine filter, and this is important, as the powdery dust from ashes will work through a regular filter and burn out the motor. If you do (and I did) hardly any ash gets through to the filter over the motor, and you can simply remove the bag and drop it in the garbage instead of turning the canister over and dumping the ashes in a choking cloud of dust."
"Using the hose only without attachment it was able to pickup small finish nails and a 9mm bullet (happened to be laying around). - The unit is small and light and that combined with the 6' hose makes the unit convenient for moving around to vacuum areas of the car. Conclusion: Great value for great convenience to vacuum your car and other small jobs, wet or dry."
Best Engine Hoists & Stands
Bearing mounted spin handle and self-locking Acme threaded screw provide easy turning and height adjustment under load. 12" Diameter base for stability and slender design for lightweight.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I do automotive work on the side for fun and work along 95% of the time."
"a fine underhoist stand. Sunex is allways good quality & this is a great example."
"I use this thing daily in my shop, and other technicians around me paid double for the same model off the tool truck."
"I love the wide pad to grip onto control arms as I lift the suspension before tightening the mounting bolt."
"solid, heavy duty hoist."
"Price and style (single post not tri-pod) made it a great deal."
"The techs hear love this jack stands."
"I sent it back."
Best Jack Stands
These stands have a 6 ton capacity. Double locking pawl and tooth design for extra protection.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I use these in combination with my Powerjack for home mechanic jobs (removing tires, cleaning parts, etc.)."
"I felt completely safe under my wife's SUV when it was up on 4 of these even though I was wrenching and pushing and pulling."
"I saw some of the reviews talking about sub-par welding, but the ones I received look pretty decent."
"I chose the "6 ton" version after reading reviews saying the 3 Ton one is not so long."
"FIrst off, make sure you know where the heck you are placing these jacks on a car, truck or what have you a Van to hold the weight of the thing its holding up."
"These are good quality jack stands, and make working under your vehicle more viable."
"Generic jack stands."
"The hinges were rusted when they arrived and the pin holding the stopper in place was rusted out in one of the jack stands ."
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 Bottle Jacks
Dimensions: 9.75"L x 9.75"W x 12.25"H. Patented design combines jack stand and bottle jack in one unit.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As you can see from the photos and due to the design and construction, the jack stand post and hydraulic piston tilt to the left throughout the lifting process. The effect is even more pronounced if the saddle is raised as the vehicle no longer sits on top of part tying the piston to the jack stand. I also noticed a disturbing amount of flex in the base and jack stand legs during lifting."
"This Jack is a very cool idea having a bottle jack and jack stand built into one product."
"The only negative is you may(depending on vehicle height)have to raise your car with another jack to get these under,but there is no way around that if you want enough room to safely work under your car."
"A great piece to have in a tool kit."
"Overall good product."
"The only bad thing, wish the handle was longer."
"These are great."
"I really like my jack and use it more than any other jack. I once again stated that the jack was still under warranty, and I once again received no response."
Best Power Winches
Waterproofing: IP67 rating, fairlead: 4-way roller rated line pull: 9,500 pounds (4,309 kilograms) single-line, remote control: included motor: 6.6hp series wound, recommended battery: 650CCA minimum for winching, control: remote switch, 12 feet (3.7m) lead, battery leads: 25 square millimeter, 72 inch (1.83m), gear train: 3-stage planetary, gear ratio: 161.28:1, finish: textured black, weight: 78.0 pounds (35.0 k), clutch: sliding ring gear mounting, bolt pattern: 10.0 inch x 4.5 inch, brake: automatic in-drum, overall dimensions (L x W x H): 22.3 inch x 5.4 inch x 9.4 inch, drum size: diameter 2.5 inch, cable type: wire rope, cable: 93.5 feet 5/16 inch diameter, length: 10.0 inch (254mm). Smittybilt, Inc. offers a limited lifetime warranty for replacement to the original purchaser on stainless steel products. After 3 years, the warranty is prorated up to 50 percent towards the replacement cost of the purchaser's original price.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Three small problems: Handle to switch from free spooling to "in" is sometimes hard to move; you have to click to wind it in a little to get to the spot where it can be changed. Slightly hard to attach electrical cables; the open end wrench to hold the inner nuts has to be thin enough to not hold out the outer nut."
"If I had to purchase a winch again I would most likely spend the extra money and buy something a little nicer."
"My jeep (and a few others I have read) was missing a second bolt for the battery terming, so I. connected to the main post."
"Been on my jeep for galf a year now."
"Magnetic controller came in real handle and happy it had it."
"Good product, arrived on time and as described."
"Smittybilt shipped this product to me and it didn't work from the box."
Best Fuel Line Disconnect Tools
Works on fuel lines and other quick disconnect couplings on domestic and import vehicles. The handles are angled to access tight spots.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Not sure if it was the tool or the quick connects themselves but I struggled before they finally were able to do their job."
"Worked like a champ for 1999 F-250 gas filter."
"I rubbed it with sandpaper to thin it out and then the part slipped inside the quick connect fitting with ease."
"Used to change fuel filter on f150."
"The angled handle was a real help in allowing me to get the correct positioning and adequate leverage to disconnect the filter."
"After buying these, I kind of wish I had seen/purchased the full disconnect kit that Lisle makes as well."
"This tool makes it so fast and easy to separate fuel lines.."
"The product might work on easy to get to lines."
Best Fuel Injection Systems Cleaners
Our recommended process runs your engine with a strong cleaning solvent, like OTC's 7000A Pro Inject-R Kleen (sold separately) - which is introduced directly into the fuel rail where maximum benefit is achieved. To improve performance life, we added a "blowout" attachment so any residual solvent can be removed from the hose with shop air supply. This accessory is packed full of pertinent information for gasoline powered vehicles from 1997 to 2013 model years and is ONLY available from OTC. Machined from stainless steel, the hydraulic cylinder has a 22 ounce capacity, and is able to handle pressures up to 30,000 PSI.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Did not have any leaks. or issues after that other than some smaller pressure jumps. Adjust the pressure with the valve closed then open it."
"I made due with a non disconnect fitting I had but will contact seller to see if they are willing to swap bad connector."
"problem is , as you turn and turn the knob , no pressure is reading on the gauge. then you can set the regulator on the tool."
"Didn't get to use it because there's no fittings to connect it to a common shrader valve."
"Will need to have an adapter to hook it to your fuel rail."
"I use Berryman B-12 Chemtool fuel system cleaner with this tool and have had improved performance every vehicle I have used it on."
"I bought it in late November but didn't get a chance to use it until today. No matter how I adjusted the regulator and my compressor it would stay at 0 until it hit 50psi. Third, the Schrader valve on the tubing that is supposed to go into the quick disconnect at the bottom of the canister was not formed properly and wouldn't lock into the quick disconnect."
"It doesn't come with a fuel rail adapter to do the job."
Best Bottle Jacks
Perfect for SUV’s, off-road vehicles, construction jobs, framing and floor joist work. Dimensions: 9.75"L x 9.75"W x 12.25"H. Patented design combines jack stand and bottle jack in one unit.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As you can see from the photos and due to the design and construction, the jack stand post and hydraulic piston tilt to the left throughout the lifting process. The effect is even more pronounced if the saddle is raised as the vehicle no longer sits on top of part tying the piston to the jack stand. I also noticed a disturbing amount of flex in the base and jack stand legs during lifting."
"Other than that, the only complaint is that it doesn't come with clear instructions for use, and the handle doesn't stay in the jack well or screw together tightly so it can be a bit of a hassle."
"This Jack is a very cool idea having a bottle jack and jack stand built into one product."
"The only negative is you may(depending on vehicle height)have to raise your car with another jack to get these under,but there is no way around that if you want enough room to safely work under your car."
"A great piece to have in a tool kit."
"Overall good product."
"The only bad thing, wish the handle was longer."
"I really like my jack and use it more than any other jack. I once again stated that the jack was still under warranty, and I once again received no response."
Best Manual Winches
Lift and transport loads from delivery trucks to docks, or use to inventory storage systems. The platform lifts approximately 1" per winch rotation or foot pump stroke.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"use this for lifting furnaces in attics, works great!"
"Very light, easy handling and the lifting capacity is as advertised..."
"First of all it arrived wrapped in plastic with no real protection, resulting in a bent axle and upper casters from being dropped. The lift itself is great but i have to knock off 2 stars for horrible packaging, sloppy design and high cost for what I received."
"Front wheels DO NOT swivel as they do on most hand/lift trucks which means you can only move forward or back up. I'm lucky I'm not hurt, but hope my boiler is okay because the platform hung while lowering, then dropped abruptly."
"When rolling down 150 lb item, it often got stuck."
Best Winches, Hoists & Pulleys
Graded at an intermediate level, it possesses a rugged full metal 3-stage planetary gear train, a 3,000-LB pull rating, a 1.2 horsepower permanent magnet low-amp draw engine, 50-feet of durable 3/16" wire rope, a heavy-duty 4-way roller fairlead, a wired handheld remote with 12' lead, a free-spooling, ergonomic clutch and more. Ergonomic freespool control makes for a clutch that is easy to engage and disengage. Specifications Rated Line Pull - 3,000 lbs (1,361 kgs) Motor - Sealed 1.2 HP permanent magnet Gearing / Gear Ratio - 1-Stage planetary / 136:1 Solenoid - Sealed solenoid, circuit breaker protected Clutch - Free-Spooling, ergonomic control Brake - Automatic, 100% load holding Rope - Wire rope 3/16" x 50' (4.8mm x 15.0m) Hook - Heavy-duty, clevis pinned latch Fairlead - Heavy-duty 4-way roller Remote - 12' handheld remote Dimensions - 13.2" L x 4.25" W x 4.25" H (335.3mm L x 108mm W x 108mm H) Drum Diameter / Length - 2.0" (50.2mm) / 2.9" (74mm) Mounting Bolt Pattern - 3.0" x 4.87" (76mm x 124mm) Installed Weight - 20.0 lbs (9.0 kgs) Line Pull: 0 lbs - 15 Amps motor draw / 27 FPM (8.3 MPM) line speed Line Pull: 3,000 lbs - 180 Amps motor draw / 4 FPM (1.2 MPM) line speed Mounting Bolt Pattern - 3.0" x 4.87" (76mm x 124mm). It possesses a rugged full metal 3-stage planetary gear train, a 3,000-LB pull rating, a 1.2 horsepower permanent magnet low-amp draw engine, 50-feet of durable 3/16" wire rope, a heavy-duty 4-way roller fairlead, a wired handheld remote with 12' lead, a free-spooling, ergonomic clutch and more. Includes both handle bar mounted rocker switch and handheld remote.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Pull out the entire length of cable, and spray-paint the last 4 or 5 wraps of cable on the drum with bright red paint!"
"I am using this to winch trees out of my woods and I just ripped a huge stump out of the ground then dragged it across my backyard."
"Can't complain they are working great."
"Got this installed on my 02 Yamaha Grizzly 660 today and used it to plow."
"Installed easily."
"Warn customer service are condescending jerks, as are their wholesale sales reps. At one point one told me it didn't matter if their equipment was as good as others, they had "the name.""
"Came with a broken silinode , was screwed warranrty wise cause didn’t end up installing till months down the road and discovered it was broken."
"The price was good, but I would look to another of the many cheaper winches on the market."
Best Towing Winches
Superwinch Terra 35 Winch cable version comes with a roller fairlead, mounting plate, handlebar mount toggle, and handheld remote. A serious workhorse right out of the box, it possesses a superior all-steel 3-stage planetary gear train with machined-in, oil pocket bronze bearings, a 3,500-LB pull rating, a 1.6 horsepower low-amp draw engine, 50-feet of durable 13/64" steel wire rope, a 4-way roller fairlead, multiple operation switching options and more, making it equally suited to recreational and work uses alike. High Performance ATV Winching Power Conceived with the toughest terrains in mind, the Superwinch 1135220 Terra 35 ATV winch delivers on the promise to haul you out of any tight spot you may end up in. Along with a hefty 3,500-LB line pull rating via 50-feet of 13/64" steel wire rope and a 1.6 hp weather-sealed permanent magnet motor powered by an easy to establish permanent connection to your vehicle battery, the Terra 35 features the power and reliability of a heavy-duty all-metal 3-stage planetary gear train. Additional features include, a handlebar mounted switch, an ergonomic cam action freespooling clutch allowing users to quickly disengage the motor and manually draw out as much winch rope as needed, at any time, a four-way roller fairlead (mounting plate sold separately), a heavy duty latched hook with thimble and a limited lifetime warranty. These include mechanical load holding and dynamic braking to minimize the possibility of wire rope slippage in the event of power failure or surge, and to provide quick stopping of the drum; a sealed solenoid and circuit breaker protection to ensure safe, reliable, electromagnetic power in all weather conditions; and a rubberized remote switch with a 10-foot extension cable, allowing for safe distances and positioning between the user and winch during off vehicle use. Powers load in and out 50' of 13/64" steel wire rope Mechanical load holding and dynamic brake All steel planetary gear twice as wide as those used by the competition and utilizing machined-in, oil pocket bronze bearings Ergonomic cam action freespooling clutch High efficiency, low amp draw, sealed 1.6 hp permanent magnet motor Circuit breaker protected Weather sealed solenoid contact 4-way roller fairlead Heavy duty latched hook with thimble Limited lifetime warranty. What's in the Box 1-Terra 35 3,500-LB winch, 1-standard 4-way roller fairlead, color-coated leads for connection to battery, 1-50' length of 13/64 (15.2m x 5.5mm) steel rope, 1-heavy duty latched hook with thimble, 1-rubber handheld remote with 10' rubber , 1-handlebar switch with 8' cable, 1-4" handsaver strap, mounting hardware, 1-sealed solenoid, 1-circuit breaker component, 1-set of plastic ties, 1-users manual. Specifications: Rated line pull. 3,500 LB (1,588 kg) bottom layer. Motor. 1.6 hp Motor, 12V DC. Gearing. 3-stage planetary. Gear ratio. 140:1. Braking. Mechanical and Dynamic. Freespool clutch. Cam action. Wire rope. 13/64" (5.5mm) x 50' (15.2m). Dimensions. 13.4" l. x 4.5" d. x 4.8" h. (340mm l. x 114mm d. x 122mm h.). Drum Diameter. 2.0" (50.8mm). Drum Length. 3.2" (81.3mm). Weight. 20 LB (9.07kg). Switching method. Handlebar mounted toggle. Switching mechanism. Heavy duty, sealed solenoid. Roller fairlead. Standard, 4-way. Color-coated wiring. Yes. Handheld remote. Yes, 10'. Wireless remote. Optional. Mounting Bolt Pattern. 3.0" x 4.87" (76mm x 124mm) Performance 12VDC (Bottom layer on drum) : Line Pull. Limited Lifetime Warranty Superwinch, LLC warrants to the original buyer that the mechanical components of all genuine Superwinch winch models shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase of new products for the lifetime of the winch and that the electrical components shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the provable date of purchase, or otherwise specified time period. High efficiency, low amp draw, sealed 1.6 hp permanent magnet motor featuring mechanical load holding and dynamic brake.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I got tired of waiting for nothing to happen so I broke out the Goo Gone and was able to clean up the mess. I measured the size o-ring I needed and ordered a oil and abrasive resistant ultra-strong o-rings from Mcmaster-Carr. Update: I got a call back from Superwinch about a week after I talked to them and a follow up today but I already fixed it so I'm not sure what they could do for me anyway."
"I bought this only for my snow plow."
"PUT THIS ON MY LOADER FORKS FOR PULLING OUT TREES AND IT WORKS JUST FINE."
"Nice winch, not happy with how the winch rope hooks up though."
"I was disappointed that it arrived three days (5 days after ordered) late with no explanation."
"But the rope is not real synthetic rope its cheap nylon like rope!"
"I added a KFI winch stopper so I wouldn't have to worry about jamming the cable ferrel into the fairlead rollers."
"This is such a great winch for the money."
Best Electric Winches
Superwinch is redefining the affordable winch in the market with the new Tiger Shark "standard issue" features and benefits designed for the enthusiast-level consumer. Weather sealed 5.2 HP motor reduces damage from rain, snow and blowing dust.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I actually use this winch to 'skid' logs out of the woods to my truck."
"Service rep is sending out a new part and had the email confirmation within a few minutes of hanging up, couldnt be any easier."
"Used it 3 times on my friends jeep after sinkimg it to chassis in mud."
"My single complaint is that the electrical connections were not sufficiently torqued on the motor and solenoid on both units. Not so much that I could turn them by hand, but they needed a good "snugging" to make me feel confident in the connection. PLEASE, if you buy this item, bear in mind it is made in China and the quality control is lacking. UPDATE 11/16: Converted both units to Amsteel Blue Synthetic, which is factory approved on the newer gray drum winches."
"Awesome winch I keep it on my jeep and have used it several times with full cable out complete winch in while buried in mud and after full pull it was barely even warm well worth it.👍👍👍."
"this synthetic rope winch is great, easy to use, easy to install, except for getting the rope on the spool... what i did was trim about half the strands off the end of the rope about an inch long, then wrapped the rope in packing tape so it creates a tapered end."
"Yes, this is the one to get, will pickup my jeep and stand it on its tail!"
"Install easy."