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Martinna
Member # 12493
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Gentleman. When working on your cars, are there any gimmicky tools you've bought and regretted? We all get suckered into buying them. Lets get a list going so we know what to watch out for. First on my list are universal dog bone wrenches
You can't get them into tight spaces. The handles are too short to get a lot of torque on them. They are very slow to remove a bolt unless you can access the bolt at a 90 degree angle and use the handle as a screwdriver. A ratcheting box end wrench set is much more useful.
What is a gimmicky tool you regret buying? Maybe someone can make an opposite post about tools actually worth buying.
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*Als50*
Member # 6003
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Here's one.. 0089GT
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NEIGHT
Member # 8741
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I regret ever buying cheap tools.
Now one thing I came to like a lot are ratcheting wrenches. I also like my tool organizers for my rolling toolbox, makes finding all my tools easier and can figure out right away which ones are missing. Magnet metal trays are handy too! [ 2017-08-07, 12:10 PM: Message edited by: NEIGHT ]
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fredfifty
Member # 10320
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dont buy oreilly swivel sockets
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Martinna
Member # 12493
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I am told impact swivel sockets are the only ones to use for high torque applications. Anyone use them? They have a black oxide finish instead of chrome.
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Martinna
Member # 12493
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Are O2 sensor sockets with the slit for he wire down the side any good? Any advantage over a 15" adjustable wrench?
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Martinna
Member # 12493
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quote: Originally posted by NEIGHT: Now one thing I came to like a lot are ratcheting wrenches.
What brand? Can they take abuse?
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NEIGHT
Member # 8741
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quote: Originally posted by Martinna: quote: Originally posted by NEIGHT: Now one thing I came to like a lot are ratcheting wrenches.
What brand? Can they take abuse?
I bought craftsman they been taking the abuse so far and they're lifetime warranty.
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BUKSING
Member # 6594
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gator grip universal socket
https://www.google.com/search?q=gator+socket&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=svin&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiSk8OT2ePVAhUN1GMKHdASCHUQ_AUIEygD&biw=414&bih=628#imgrc=0tJ5NegN V1UVvM: [ 2017-08-19, 09:22 AM: Message edited by: BUKSING ]
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NEIGHT
Member # 8741
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quote: Originally posted by BUKSING: gator grip universal socket
https://www.google.com/search?q=gator+socket&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=svin&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiSk8OT2ePVAhUN1GMKHdASCHUQ_AUIEygD&biw=414&bih=628#imgrc=0tJ5NegN V1UVvM:
Does that really work? I've seen it advertised but I'm not sure if I could trust it to not strip my bolt heads.
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BUKSING
Member # 6594
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quote: Originally posted by NEIGHT: quote: Originally posted by BUKSING: gator grip universal socket
https://www.google.com/search?q=gator+socket&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=svin&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiSk8OT2ePVAhUN1GMKHdASCHUQ_AUIEygD&biw=414&bih=628#imgrc=0tJ5NegN V1UVvM:
Does that really work? I've seen it advertised but I'm not sure if I could trust it to not strip my bolt heads.
Nah dude it's a gimmick. It can't take the strength of really seized bolts. Those pins would break off.
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Martinna
Member # 12493
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Have you broken a pin off a gator socket before? How many ft lbs do you think it took?
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