Recent content by FlyingA321

Funny thing about all the hoopla over Snap On is the fact that yes people will go crazy to have them, but not pay a premium price. I see Snap On tools used for sale at close to list price. Personally I have grown past owning expensive hand tools, and diagnostic equipment for my job. Other...

You were lucky. The dealer here only has the specials on the truck. Warranty for simple things is a 1-2 week wait. Mac truck and Marco truck usually will have what is needed for cheaper and I don’t feel so sore afterwards.

These are a rare item for tow operators. If you list it on specialty sites a collector will jump on it.

You can do them any color you want. Personal preference is what I believe in. Hell if I could all would be hot neon pink. Dare to be different.At least then I could spot quickly missing tools.

Have Tekton , Harbor Freight, Snap-On, Cornwell and MAC branded impact sockets. One set from Harbor still going strong. Tekton 3/8” metric is my go to during work. Use them for 95% of my daily. Haven’t really had a problem with any except Cornell branded metric impacts. Split a 10mm in half...

Was doing a wheel seal on a Peterbuilt. Number three axle. Reassembled the hub, brakes and duals. Then realized that the old seal was reinstalled into hub. Was not happy and a little red faced.

Love the truck. Don't see many anymore. Been trying to convince my better half that I need one as a daily driver. Had a 1965 Ford C-750 wrecker with a gas burner. Really wish I could get it back.

Have small decal of flag on box at work. Fathers funeral flag in a case in my house.

So after reading whole thread,laughing and disturbed,I come up with all tool truck brands bad and Internet brands good and only what you need/want/buy??? I will do what I know and will buy what I need. Thank you for your thoughts.

Remember that with tool trucks you are paying for the convience of them coming to you weekly and making payments on items. Snappy and Mac both sell good impacts. Sometimes you can find IR and other brands cheaper online or from local sources. My advice is simple,you will be the one doing the...

I use both. Electric is slowly winning me over. Air tools require that I drag the air lines out and then not trip on them.

Higher quality and us tools last forever.

I quit using pickle forks several years ago as most newer vehicles they don't work on and will damage something.

Pay will depend on type of shop, experience. Good is something you have to figure out. Bad can be long hours and pissed clients. Not all shops keep the draft holes open during bad weather and yes we spend a lot on tools but they can be passed on if kids if they want to follow. Plus tools can be...

I spent 20 years as a tow and recovery operator before going full time into deisel repair. Now working on CNG trash trucks. Not exactly a dream job but pay is good. Also have satisfaction of knowing the drivers who relie on my work WILl make the day with no issue for the day. Driving wrecker was...