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    Time to replace my worn out Craftsman Impact Sockets

    Tekon skips also, like 11mm & 16mm which are useful to have.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    How do you a align the rear wheel on a F150? If its not straight something is bent or the spring center bolt is broken, time to reopen the claim.
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    A/C Manifold Gauge Sets

    SH/SC in automotive systems are not used for charging because the compressor varies in rpm and cooling potential changes by mph air flow across the condenser, and also because the newer systems use flow valves in the compressor in a attempt to increase fuel mileage. We did use them in reefer...
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    A/C Manifold Gauge Sets

    Weight is the correct way, if there is a issue with system they expect you to repair whatever it is so it works correctly, a evaporator plugged with mud(I'm talking about you Ford SD with no cabin filters) sometimes you can cheat the charge to keep it cool and the truck working same goes for...
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    Romex to conduit drops?

    Just run EMT and pull thhn though it.
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    A/C Manifold Gauge Sets

    It's tough to weigh in with the little cans since there is always some left in the can and you have to know how much to account for in the hoses. Unless he's in the deep south pressures can get you pretty close.
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    A/C Manifold Gauge Sets

    Yes every car since at least the 90's left the factory with a sticker listing the type and amount of oil and refrigerant.
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    Time to replace my worn out Craftsman Impact Sockets

    Impacts are softer so they don't crack a fly into pieces, also so they don't wear out the anvil on the impact gun. So the drive ends wear, and the hex end wears. In my snap on set I think the only originals are the 10mm, 11mm, 20mm, 23mm, 27mm the rest have all been replace at least once with...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    So the guy is back today with the wheel stud key... pull the front yep it needs pads and rotors, odd size 380mm rotors local AP and dealer have the 350mm and 400mm in stock but not the 380mm ordered from dealer 2 days out and list for $652 each, pads are $319...must be the german car tax.....
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    New wheels and new lock studs on a Audi A6 he can bring the lock and the back the next day....
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    I had a customer last week who had wheel locks on his car, we call and asked if he knew where the key was..."yea it's in my sock drawer" do you need it? Well you brought the car in saying it needs brakes so yea .....
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    That bit comes in handy when you need it.
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    Just confirming other’s experiences, Wright no longer has a meaningful Warranty for their tools.

    I have sockets that are just plain worn out some from the mid 70's most from the 80's & 90's. Snap On, Mac and Matco the craftsman I don't bother with any more, 7/16, 1/2" & 9/16 have gotten a work out over the last 50+ years yes in a fleet shop I used SAE tools right up to the end, air line...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Thanks :rolleyes:
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Must be feeling better...you're scaring me again laser, tin foil, flyback transformer........
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Doesn't matter with those you get wet no matter what, some of the newer ones requires dropping the fuel tank to change the primary/water separator.........
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Pack as a wheel bearing, it was standard procedure when we had to splice semi trailer harness using that type of box.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Pack that box with some Trucklite NYK77 to keep corrosion out. https://www.truck-lite.com/products/maintenance/anti-corrosion-compounds.html
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    What’sit?

    Usually when they stop selling, Snap On use to have overstock/discontinued items sales once or twice a year at a distribution center by invite only fro your route salesman. I bought a set of round handle metric offset box wrenches once for 70% off, still lifetime warranty but there was a catch...
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