Best Thread Repair Kits
Sav-a-thread complete kit, can be used to repair both taper seat & gasket type spark plug assemblies, 3 insert lengths to accommodates all reaches, positive mechanical locking feature means the insert will never come out, piloted reamer tap means no drilling is necessary & perfect alignment of the tapped hole. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This worked fantastic for my 2000 Suzuki Hayabusa to repair my stripped oil pain drain plug threads."
"Changing out spark plugs on my 2001 Honda civic got to number 3 cylinder on it started to get super thight and you could feel the threads starting to strip I thightened it back in so I could still drive it until I had the money to fix ( time sert kits are expensive over $200 for the kit) then I found this kit ordered it and worked great only took about an hour with a few beers while doing the job."
"Seems to be holding though, and allows you to use the original spark plug style, unlike one of the other repair kits that forces you to change to the "long reach" style plug, which could cause a check engine light."
"This product is amazing it literally took me 20 minutes to fix my F 150."
"Make sure you out a ton of grease on the tap to catch all the aluminum shavings, then I used a thin metal rod with q tips taped to it so I could reach down in the spark plug "valley" to pull up any loose shavings."
"I used it on my '84 toyota pickup (22r), and I really disliked cutting into that aluminum head but it seemed to go ok. I managed to hit the piston while I was threading (hand smacks forehead) so make sure you either don't get all cavalier with your wrenchin' or ensure your piston is out of the way."
"I used this to fix my stripped threads on my 2005 Ford Crown Victoria."
"cb360 blew a plug and I bought this to replace it."
The specs for the HEL570-6 tap is major diameter of 7.42 mm (outside thread diameter) with a 1 pitch (1 thread per mm). Includes 12 inserts, complete instructions, Heli-Coil tap and installation tool.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These work well and they are easy to use."
"Nice kit worked well for my application."
"Used to repair a stripped thread in an aluminum pump block."
"I have hundreds of the Helicoil inserts, just not this one."
"Was able to repair stripped valve cover threads."
"I have used helicoils for many years and didn't need instructions."
Time-Sert Metric Kit M12x1.5 Provided Insert length is 16.2 metric.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was incredibly nervous about tapping the engine case on my motorcycle because I knew if I screwed up i'd basically be buying a new engine."
"The Time-sert drill bit was just slightly larger than the helicoil hole which made it fairly easy to clean out the pulled threads once I removed the old coils."
"Another perk: The outer diameter of the insert is smaller than helicoils, so if it does fail (seems really unlikely) you can drill it out and start again without losing much material... Helicoils require going quite a bit larger, losing lots of base material every time. If you're really anal, you could add a drop of red Loctite (not included) to the outer insert threads for peace of mind."
"I knocked off one star because it would have been nice to have a drill guide to make drilling the hole perfectly straight easier. I was able to make my own with a wood block and drill press but I could have saved the trouble if the kit had included one."
"How fortunate I checked some forums before buying and replacing my oil pan."
"Worked great and easy to use on my Polaris 4 wheeler to replace the oil plug."
"Everything you need is there minus the hand tap and some skills in tapping."
Best Thread Inch Inserts & Repair Kits
đPACKAGE LIST: ⢠5-Piece Insert Installations: M5, M6, M8, M10, M12. ⢠110-Piece Wire Thread Inserts: 25pc M5, 25pc M6, 25pc M8, 25pc M10, 10pc M12. ⢠5-Piece Twist Drill Bits: M5, M6, M8, M10, M12. ⢠5-Piece Thread Taps: M5, M6, M8, M10, M12. ⢠5-Piece Lug Breaking Tools: M5, M6, M8, M10, M12. đ Re-thread tool full set include: insert installations, wire thread inserts, twist drill bits, thread taps, lug breaking tools.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This kit had everything I needed to drill out, tap, and fix the threads to use the same size bolt as was in there previously."
"The base is aluminum and the stainless rod which acts like a large set screw was M10 X1.5."
"Love this kit."
"I needed one of the smaller sizes and this kit was about the same cost the a single name brand one."
"Free shipping Same Day on a Sunday!"
"Worked as well as the Heli-Coils that I have used in the past."
"Haven't used them yet,but I believe they are good quality tools for the nasty occasion to use them."
"I gave up and decided to take my car to a mechanic who told me this coil fit differently than a heliocoil."
Best Thread Metric Inserts & Repair Kits
The specs for the HEL570-6 tap is major diameter of 7.42 mm (outside thread diameter) with a 1 pitch (1 thread per mm). Includes 12 inserts, complete instructions, Heli-Coil tap and installation tool.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These work well and they are easy to use."
"Nice kit worked well for my application."
"Used to repair a stripped thread in an aluminum pump block."
"I have hundreds of the Helicoil inserts, just not this one."
"Was able to repair stripped valve cover threads."
"I have used helicoils for many years and didn't need instructions."
Best Thread Spark Plug Thread Repair Kits
Sav-a-thread complete kit, can be used to repair both taper seat & gasket type spark plug assemblies, 3 insert lengths to accommodates all reaches, positive mechanical locking feature means the insert will never come out, piloted reamer tap means no drilling is necessary & perfect alignment of the tapped hole. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I need to get a couple more of the inserts to keep in my truck as this was the second plug blowout I have had. I am also not as confident in this repair as I was in the Time-Sert repair but since this costs about 10% what the Time Sert does this was the right choice for my 14 year old truck."
"This worked fantastic for my 2000 Suzuki Hayabusa to repair my stripped oil pain drain plug threads."
"The threading tool that came with is very high quality and made some beautiful threads."
"Word to the wise, put a dab of grease on the tap and def wrap a piece of tape around where the extension plugs in so when you go to pull the extension out you don't lose the tap in the tube and have to try and get it out."
"Changing out spark plugs on my 2001 Honda civic got to number 3 cylinder on it started to get super thight and you could feel the threads starting to strip I thightened it back in so I could still drive it until I had the money to fix ( time sert kits are expensive over $200 for the kit) then I found this kit ordered it and worked great only took about an hour with a few beers while doing the job."
"Seems to be holding though, and allows you to use the original spark plug style, unlike one of the other repair kits that forces you to change to the "long reach" style plug, which could cause a check engine light."
"This product is amazing it literally took me 20 minutes to fix my F 150."
"Make sure you out a ton of grease on the tap to catch all the aluminum shavings, then I used a thin metal rod with q tips taped to it so I could reach down in the spark plug "valley" to pull up any loose shavings."
Best Hose Repair Kits
âWhatever 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 Brake Repair Tools
Made in the USA, Lang Tools (279) Brake Caliper Press allows you to work on various single, dual and quad piston calipers. Centrally located ratchet evenly spreads force in a parallel manner to prevent misalignment of pistons.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's way easier than using the old pad and a pair of channel locks, and is the proper type of tool to use for compressing the piston anyway."
"It makes resetting the piston so easy, much better than a block of wood and a C clamp."
"Works great."
"Such a simple tool and a great idea!...arrived yesterday and I was using it today."
"Works like it is supposed to."
"Cheap alternative to the tool trucks tool that's the same thing."
"Works great to press in caliper pistons."
"I wish I had this tool years ago."
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 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 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 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 lawnmowersâŚetc This creeper seat can hold up 300 lbs without any issues so itâs the perfect seat for most people."
"I can grab wood at the box, roll to the stove, feed fire, keep lighters handy in the tray, not pop my kneecaps into the next county while squatting down even further or shatter them by kneeling. I may add them, but if you're close to the stated weight capacity, it has some springy bounce to it, which may over time result in some less-springy metal fatigue, less funny snapping, and collapsing into the parts tray where the thing will shoot out from under your butt and drop you on the ground."
"It's a little lower than a low stool but not so low you cannot get up off the floor easily from a sitting position."
"I don't have a nice motorcyle lift and having to work on areas of the bike 1-3 ft above the ground is a breeze with this guy."
"For a person with physical issues, this makes life easier during setup, checking air pressure, or working in the lower storage bays."
"If you floor is very smooth this will be fine, but if it is a bit rough or you hit some small debris be prepared for a wheel to lock up."
"It appears like this metal was all rusty, and not store properly, then they tried just painting over it."
Best 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. â
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 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 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 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.
Reviews
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."
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 Windshield Wiper Tools
Cleans without streaky residue.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The end piece unscrews so you can attach a pole to reach high windows which makes this a muti-purpose product."
"Based on some of the reviews here I was a little skeptical of this tool, but I was tired of driving with a murky/slimy/grimy windshield that seemed impossible to clean using the traditional cloth-and-Windex method. I dreaded every time I attempted to clean my windshield, the contorted positions, the always-unreachable bottom of the windshield where it meets the dashboard, and the inevitable streaky result which made my wonder why I should even bother. The instructions say to spray cleaning fluid (I used some automotive glass cleaner akin to Windex) directly on the windshield and then rub it with the tool, but for my car (Subaru Outback with EyeSight) I can't spray anything directly on the windshield (Subaru fanbois know why) so I just equipped the rubbing sock on the tool (it's a little awkward stretching it so tightly to fit over the triangular head of the tool) and then sprayed liquid on the cloth."
"I just pulled off the fabric and clean the windshield with my hand because I can apply more pressure and wipe it down better."
"This is one of those tools you didn't realize you needed as bad as you think ."
"In the past i have never been able to really clean my windshields from the inside and on bright sunny days have the horror of driving with streaks and glares obstructing my view."
"Easy to use. Microfiber is removable and washable. Great price. Arrived in two days via Amazon Prime. *i also purchased invisibleÂŽď¸ glass spray along with this product , that also worked great."
"Great tool."
"I saw this originally in an auto parts store but it was about twice the price so I am glad to have found it at a better price."
Best 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 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 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 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 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 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!"
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is left behind by the other wireless and handheld code readers. All GM brands, including Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick, Saab, Saturn, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, & Hummer All Ford brands , including Ford, Lincoln, & Mercury All Chrysler brands , including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Plymouth, Fiat, & Alfa Romeo All Toyota brands , including Toyota, Lexus, & Scion All Nissan brands , including Nissan, Infiniti, & Renault All BMW brands sold in North America , including BMW, Mini & Rolls Royce All Honda brands sold in North America , including Honda & Acura (2003 models and newer) All Volkswagen brands sold in North America , including Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini & Bentley. As easy to use as a code reader with all the capabilities of an expensive handheld scan tool, plus the benefits of your smartphone or tablet (free app updates, portability, saving data, interactive graphing of live data).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This app imo is awesome 1st I am a used car dealer I need a fast OBII that is accurate and that can do a basic scan of all vehicle to make sure the car can pass emissions and to check for trouble codes or pending codes when a check engine is not on. Except I noticed on this bad boy I can see when the last codes where erased on a vehicle so I can weed out those dealer cars that clear codes on their problem child cars as they enter the auction. It goes to auctions 4 auctions a week and probably scans at least 50 cars per auction. I can scan vehicle almost on the auction block if need be for those cars that just appear that you never saw parked in the sale lot.. Also for kicks i scanned a Maserati and it worked..Scans Mercedes c class to."
"Personally I do not like this it seems that now you are forced to buy all the extras in the app since you are paying $99 for the Adapter, I have 4 other OBD2 Bluetooth adapters that work with torque and other apps and provide very similar information, BlueDriver is more advanced being able to Read/Clear Enhanced Codes (e.g. ABS, Airbag, Transmission, etc.)."
"I leave the module plugged into the OBD2 port on my 2011 Mercedes GL350 (Diesel) constantly since I purchased the BlueDriver in June, 2017. I am towing the trailer again this week with the real-time logging running, when yesterday, on hwy 93 in Idaho, the middle of nowhere, the engine dies! We miraculously find a place to safely pull off the 2-lane (no shoulder) highway and my wife starts calling our subscription towing service, I look at the BlueDriver app now that we are stopped, and I can now see a warning that the fuel pressure is low. My wife re-starts the car, no leak, so we put on the pretty cover, cleaned up with simple green and a paper towel, and head down the road."
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The OTC 9-way slide hammer puller set pulls flange-type rear axles and most front-wheel drive hubs and the internal and external jaws provide a variety of combinations to pull bearings, gears and seals. Includes a grip wrench adapter and a dent puller attachment for sheet metal or other unique pulling requirements.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This was Ideal for what I needed, Had a stubborn wheel bearing and worked our great."
"Well made quality product."
"This presses out the bearing and allows you to press in the new bearing without ever removing the steering knuckle form the car."
"This is one fantastic tool !"
"This was purchased to use in an automotive shop."
"Nice set......fixed my broken front wheel lug studs the right way on my 08 Honda odyssey after One of the big tire chain shops ran them on with an impact gun instead of using a torque wrench like an experienced tech would."
"great set, worked perfect for pulling the hub assembly off my wifes van."
"Pretty nice kit, well built."
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This unit is high performance maintenance tool which is paricularly suitable for use in machine noise detector.By using it, you can easily detect and find the early hidden trouble of a machine so that you can service the machine in an early time to ensure the machine's proper operation and avoid any damage and economic loss. Detecting noise in engine, bearings, motors, chassis, transmissions and other parts.Suitable for autos, ships, aircraft, machine tools and other mechanical equipment.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought it for my husband for Christmas my husband Loveit ,we saved alat of money and a car,Look great and Work great."
Best 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 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 â 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)."
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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. âPls 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. âFlat 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 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."
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The minus (-) sign indicates less water (so more foam is produced), and the (+) indicates more water (so less foam is produced). âVariable, 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 Iâm clumsy and it didnât 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."