astro pneumatic 7897 ball joint kit

[autoxvaliant]

I read some review's online. Seemed mixed.

Would rather hear from the guys who use tools everyday.

95% of the time this will be used on medium and heavy truck brake anchor pins. Further im not changing brakes all day. Maybe once a week But because im a tool nut i wouldnt mind the adapters.

Also i know how to not abuses these tools. You dont run it in with a impact till it strips/spreads. Smack it with a hammer!.

Are these Tiawan made? Anyone know if the OTC kit is still USA

And since i cant get the image of the kit to load heres a fun pic from my days at a Mack/Volvo shop.

 

[mcmtech]

I've had one for a few years, held up ok. Mostly use it on Ford vans at work and a few oddballs here and there. Not super heavy use. I think the otc is Taiwan now. I'll probably upgrade to the snap on one when this thing quits

 

[CobraRed]

Same kit you find on the Matco truck where they give you lifetime warranty.
They also made the c frame beefier a few years ago, and it's clearly forged.

I haven't heard anything mixed, only positive. Although mine I've only used 3 times.

 

[autoxvaliant]

Thanks mcmtech

We have a shop USA OTC kit. Works great when i can find it.

Snap on one actually made by Snap on?

 

[mcmtech]

As far as I know the bj1 kit is snap on made. The adapters snap/lock together which is super nice. Spendy, but good dead pop up and there's usually some on eBay/Craigslist

 

[Rmracing]

The snap on is really nice and the opening is a little bigger than the otc . Snap on is definitely worth the extra money.

 

[autoxvaliant]

Probably end up with the Bj1 then .
I dont mind spending money for tools ill have for the rest of my life.

I brought up the AP kit because i have been impressed with the mini impact and few other tools from them.

 

[Richard Cranium]

How about a picture of this kit Please.