Caliper Hangers, Two Brands....

[Jarhead0408]

First up is the OTC-7661 at $6.34 + $2.54 shipping. Grand total: $8.88!!!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O80AZS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

And secondly a contender that is powdercoated yellow for visibility,

Mission Automotive's at $11.99 shipped
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013TOIGCM/?tag=atomicindus08-20


Make sure you're aware of the dimensions before you order though.

OTC-7661: 11.7 x 0.8 x 7.8 inches
Mission Automotive: 9 x 3 x 1 inches

Reviews on both look pretty good. I've never used either personally, but I've often wondered if the OTC's didn't look just a mite bit large on various YouTube channels.

Biggest pro's?

OTC: PRICE! This is the cheapest I have seen these.
Mission Automotive: COLOR! Gotta admit, if you scan down through the reviews there is a single pic of these in action. They look pretty snazzy!

I've already got a homemade pair. . . . . .buuuuuut to be honest I just ordered BOTH! At the prices listed it's hard to go wrong.

 

[ATC]

That's pretty dang expensive for what they are IMO...

Go to Lowes or HD and buy a 3' piece of solid rod for $3 and make 4 of your own. Cheap!

 

[Buckgnarly]

I use the ends from a broken black rubber bungee, though at times I wish they were a little bigger. I just did my balljoint on my Ranger, and almost forgot to grab my homemade one...makes me think about those yellow ones now.....

 

[Wrenchinfool]

Nice find OP put the neon ones on my wish list.. The homemade ones are two used muffler clamps welded together

 

[theoldwizard1]

I know these are hard to find these days, but wire coat hangers are perfect. Nylon cord works well also.

 

[Banjorear]

I use zip ties. I tie the caliper to the spring. I do like these though, but I also like how zip ties allow me to adjust the height depending on the hose.

 

[PeterT]

I just duct tape them back

 

[phins2rt]

Shipping wasn't free for me on the yellow ones.

 

[Ign]

I ordered the yellow. Back when I was younger, poorer and had more spare time after my 8-5 desk job I would have been appalled at the thought of paying for anything like this. Now, seems I work in the shop 'til 9 every night and time is money. I COULD make a set, hang them, spray them hi-viz something, come back, do a second coat, etc. But for my time these are worth $12 now.

 

[BLUE72CAMARO]

My dad owned a Midas shop for years and took a box of hangers for mufflers they had when he packed up all his stuff and they work awesome for this and hanging just about anything under 100lbs on for painting.

Looked for a pic of them but cant come up with anything. They are wire rod with one end bent to hook over a square rack tube and the other end bent in a v to be pushed inside of an exhaust pipe and are made of spring steel I thing because they are tough!

 

[Jarhead0408]

That's pretty dang expensive for what they are IMO...

Go to Lowes or HD and buy a 3' piece of solid rod for $3 and make 4 of your own. Cheap!

Yeah I hear you man. That's why I made my own. To be honest though, I'm kinda buying these to see how they stack up against my homemade ones. I know I know, it's a waste of money, but I'll still get good use out of them

I use the ends from a broken black rubber bungee, though at times I wish they were a little bigger. I just did my balljoint on my Ranger, and almost forgot to grab my homemade one...makes me think about those yellow ones now.....

Yep. The yellow really sets them off pretty nicely.

I just duct tape them back

Duct tape!? How well does that work for you? I would think with all the road grime it'd be hard to make it work.

I ordered the yellow. Back when I was younger, poorer and had more spare time after my 8-5 desk job I would have been appalled at the thought of paying for anything like this. Now, seems I work in the shop 'til 9 every night and time is money. I COULD make a set, hang them, spray them hi-viz something, come back, do a second coat, etc. But for my time these are worth $12 now.

I'm young. Not poor but not well off either. Time is of the essence when I'm in the shop though. Truth be told, I've already got a pair I made myself. I just want to see how these stack up. Once I've used all three sets I'll see which ones work best. At that point I might pass on one of the surplus sets to my brother or father-in-law.

 

[aka Larry]

That's pretty dang expensive for what they are IMO...

Go to Lowes or HD and buy a 3' piece of solid rod for $3 and make 4 of your own. Cheap!

Exactly what I did.

 

[d.mcfarland]

The OTC ones work good and the smaller size is good for cars. Bigger ones might be better for larger trucks, SUVs, etc.

 

[Wrenches of Death]

I use the ends from a broken black rubber bungee, though at times I wish they were a little bigger. I just did my balljoint on my Ranger, and almost forgot to grab my homemade one...makes me think about those yellow ones now.....

That's a good idea, thanks.

I use partially consumed welding rods. Hmm, come to think of it, I could combine the bungee s hooks with welding rod stubs to lengthen them.

Damn, sometimes my genius scares me!

WoD

 

[methomas70]

Bungee cord.

 

[danny_barkley]

Coat Hangers...

Am I wrong for that?

 

[Hondarancher4435]

I just use a 6inch bungee one of the tough rubber ones

 

[markbinwi]

Thanks Jarhead, I ordered one of each, mostly because I am tired of using coat hangers, rubber straps or any other of the hair brained **** I have cobbled dicked together in my life. I am very grateful to be at a point in my life when going to the store to buy a rod and pound into a shape and paint is no longer a good use of my valuable time. Thank you for the post, and sorry your catching so much "crapionions"

Happy Veterans Day Marine!

 

[Jarhead0408]

Hey thanks Mark, I appreciate it man. I'm glad me and my Grandpa (Vietnam vet) are here to enjoy it.

No worries on everyone else's opinions. Doesn't bother me a bit. These hangers are just another option should anyone want to try them. A month ago I probably would have given someone **** for posting this too. $8.00 for a bit of stiff wire? You must be nuts! Haha. Different strokes for different folks and all that.

Glad you snagged a pair though. They should give you good service.

Question for all: whether these are homemade or storebought, do you think one hook being turned 90 degrees off center would improve their function?

 

[MattVette89]

Bungee cord.

Same here.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Hey thanks Mark, I appreciate it man. I'm glad me and my Grandpa (Vietnam vet) are here to enjoy it.

No worries on everyone else's opinions. Doesn't bother me a bit. These hangers are just another option should anyone want to try them. A month ago I probably would have given someone **** for posting this too. $8.00 for a bit of stiff wire? You must be nuts! Haha. Different strokes for different folks and all that.

Glad you snagged a pair though. They should give you good service.

Question for all: whether these are homemade or storebought, do you think one hook being turned 90 degrees off center would improve their function?

Or what about a grappling hook type of holding ability?

 

[Jarhead0408]

You mean with multiple prongs? I could see it working, but it might work better on the bottom end. Not sure it would actually be needed though.

 

[pepi]

Long tie wraps would work also.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Yep. All good options.

Before I made my own I used a variety of methods. Small bungees, and mainly zipties. Got tired of the zipties though.

 

[Laracar]

These are good.I will also order some.Thanks op!

 

[Jarhead0408]

Yessir! You're welcome!

 

[Mr. Fixer Upper]

I just cut a piece of mechanic wire or bailing wire and twist it up.

 

[EdJack]

Black Rubber bungee cord for me.

 

[blocke]

Here is the exact same thing. Paint it yourself or leave it.
http://m.homedepot.com/p/N-A-1-574-in-x-0-23-in-x-11-73-in-Black-Iron-Extender-Hook-594209/205399646

 

[Jarhead0408]

Yet another good option. Much cheaper too. Good find amigo.

 

[pepi]

Forgot to mention the best option to solve this massive problem, a trusty old skyhook.

The skyhook can be adapted to all kinds of projects. For instance, when up on a ladder painting, just put that skyhook up and hang the paint can on it. Yep get a couple skyhooks for those pesky calipers

If want to store those caliper hangers, string some chowline up and hang them there.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Coat Hangers...

Am I wrong for that?

I was just about to say the same thing... and best part they are abundant and free. When it gets too messed up it's easy to replace. Plus I like coat hangers because you can bend them to shape pretty easily. I had hooks ones before and they are strong but sometimes it just doesn't work right with multiple vehicles.

-Nigel

 

[Super Mech]

My dad owned a Midas shop for years and took a box of hangers for mufflers they had when he packed up all his stuff and they work awesome for this and hanging just about anything under 100lbs on for painting.

Looked for a pic of them but cant come up with anything. They are wire rod with one end bent to hook over a square rack tube and the other end bent in a v to be pushed inside of an exhaust pipe and are made of spring steel I thing because they are tough!

X2 on the exhaust pipe hangers. I have a bunch in my shop and we use them everyday as caliper hangers. They work great and they were free.

 

[logical]

I've been using the same two pieces of Romex about 2 feet long for about 20 years. Cleans up easy, bends to any shape I need and was just laying around the house waiting to be thrown away. That being said, I've spent more for less and to be fair only do brakes about once a year, so have at it.

 

[graffix000]

Coat Hangers...

Am I wrong for that?

nope, i use hangers as well.

 

[PeterT]

I've been using the same two pieces of Romex about 2 feet long for about 20 years. Cleans up easy, bends to any shape I need and was just laying around the house waiting to be thrown away. That being said, I've spent more for less and to be fair only do brakes about once a year, so have at it.

Thats a good idea, those 2 foot pieces of romex end up in the trash otherwise

 

[AmishFury]

i'm with the cut up a wire coat hanger crowd

 

[logical]

I'm not against buying something that can be made, its just in my very limited brake and suspension experience one size does not fit all. My Romex is fully adjustable. Sometimes I want them way up out of the way, sometimes I don't want to move them and stress the lines any more than necessary, sometimes the obvious stuff you'd hang them from is coming off too.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Never thought of using Romex before. I've actually got a few scraps of it lying around too. Sounds like it'd work pretty well. Stiffer than regular wire for one thing.

 

[dubojr10]

Yellow Set down to $9.99. I picked up a set.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013TOIGCM/?tag=atomicindus08-20