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I'm not sure what kind of snap ring this would be called. This is for a CV joint bearing support bracket. That doesn't have holes in it. But is there special pliers that would work with this type of snap ring? Can someone recommend a set of specialty pliers that would work with this type of...

I'm looking for a pass through torque wrench. Does such a tool exist? I need some vertical displacement from the wrench, and so need to be able to use sockets to get this. Not an open end torque wrench, but a pass through torque wrench that I can drive sockets with. Please and thanks. Can...

I changed my inner tie rods and noticed some grease on the teeth of the rack and pinion. Looking at the service information it is supposed to be molybdium disulfide lithium based grease. I have never heard of anybody degreasing the teeth of their rack and pinion and it's not called out as a...

I drilled a hole into an outer tie rod. Tapped it for a zerk fitting, installed the fitting and added grease. I've seen a couple of people on YouTube do this. I was surprise how much it took. I was able to install it in the car. The new ball joint was nice and tight. But when torquing it down to...

How do I torque a tie rod nut, the one in-between the outer and inner? I was thinking just tight would do, but there's a specified torque rating. I guess I need a torque wrench with an open wrench end attachment? I think as long as the outer and inner tie rod can't spin independently of each...

I'm trying to diagnose a whine sound while accelerating on a front wheel drive vehicle. I can't determine if it's the CV axles, wheel bearings, or CV axle support bearing. I was trying to rule these things out as being faulty or not versus something internal to the transmission. I was thinking...

I took apart the flexible joint in my ratchet https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R46Y2GR/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Upon doing so, only two parts came out, the button, and the other piece that engages with the teeth. I'm hoping someone has taken this kind of ratchet apart before and can let me...

I have the 3/8 Milwaukee right angle impact, the stronger one, 2564-20. This paired with a compact high output 2.5 AH battery, still struggles with brake caliper bracket bolts (what I was hoping it would work on), even on passenger vehicles that get torqued to 79.6 ft lb on my car. I see that...

I've seen lots of people convert non-right angle impact drivers into wrenches, by swapping out the anvil, but never a right angle impact driver. Has anyone ever done this conversion and had success, or could provide some tips on how to do so? I don't believe one is currently available...

I have this zerk fitting. I ordered a bunch online that were 90 degrees, 45 degrees, but it seems I got the wrong thread pitch. Using a thread pitch tool, it seems that it is 1.0 mm threads 60 degrees and approximately 5.5 mm in overall length for the threaded portion. What kind of zerk...

I'm looking for a low profile 1/2 drive ratchet. Can someone please recommend one and include the thickness of the head (not including the square anvil)? So far I've seen Tekton SRH22214, .7 inch (17.78 mm) thick head Capri Tools 12500C, .69 inch (17.526 mm) thick head I see a lot of ratchets...

I have a generic Amazon brand grease gun. Something that looks similar to this one. T handle with level at the bottom, as well as an air relief valve at the top. Takes me a very long time to finish a tube, and I often store it with a tube still in it. I've been getting leaks from the grease...

I see that there are swivel or universal sockets of different lengths, just like normal sockets. Shallow swivel, semi-deep swivel and deep swivel sockets. My question is, is there really a need for 3 different lengths swivel sockets? I'd imagine if you could get a deep swivel socket on...

I don't have a hydraulic press, and screw presses tend to go slanted as I tighten them down, to push out ball joints, outer tie rods, and wheel bearings. It can be a very frustrating process, especially for the clamps on ball joint presses, when you need one that is of different dimensions, but...

I am trying to create a database, that will allow people to sort information on the various sockets from different manufacturers, to determine which sockets are best for their application. As of right now I'm just starting with length. So far I've added about 120 rows. This is an example of...

I do weekend warrior automotive work. Never seen the point in 1/4" drive impact sockets for impact drivers, impact wrenches for automotive work. I guess for fasteners AF of 14 mm or so would be 1/4" drive tools would be the lowest Profile option. These fasteners are often in very small...

How do I select a semi deep socket set? Logic follows that I get a set that has an overall length in-between my deep and shallow sockets. Is there like a list or database that shows the semi deep/mid length sockets from the various manufacturers and their overall length? What one manufacturer...

I see that Tekton has a chrome Mini Extension set 1/4" is 3/4" in overall length 3/8" is 1" in overall length 1" is 1.5" in overall length Does anyone know if other manufacturers make anything smaller? I was thinking as a substitute for mid length/ semi deep sockets, Stubby socket + mini...

I know that impact sockets, the walls are much thicker, and the overall height of an impact socket, is much greater than chrome sockets. Even for thin walled impact sockets or shallow impact sockets, chrome is much thinner and shallower. I can see situations in which you would need a chrome...

I have the following reusable can Poured in 500 mL of Surface shield and pressurized it to 100 psi. I tried to turn the spray nozzle (see in the picture above) multiple times, various number of rotations, and all I can is a pin stream, I cannot get a mist. Any suggestions on what I'm doing...