tool recommendations

[STGFordCrazy04]

I'm needing a few things and would like some recommendations and information.


Internal/external snap ring pliers. I'm looking at the Channellock 927s and Craftsman professionals -roughly $20-25 budget.

10-22ga wire strippers and solderless connector crimps - can be an all in one deal like Snap On or two individual tools. How about the Irwin auto strippers?-roughly $50 budget total.

Coil spring compressor strong enough for full size truck coils. Budget tbd.

Balljoint press. Budget tbd.

A case to keep SO mini hard handles. How are you guys storing them if you do not have one of those mini12pak boxes?

Are there any diagnostic tools for testing spark on older vehicles aside from the cheesy in line spark plug deals HF sells or jamming a screwdriver in the plug boot? Seems like SO had one a while back - mt2700 maybe?


Thanks guys

 

[cookefab]

As far as snap ring pliers go, check out the Kastar/Lang convertibles...these are rebranded by SO and Matco w/ a huge markup...

I have an older US made OTC branded ball joint press...I wish I knew who the OEM was/is...check Ebay...I know OTC has gone Asian on almost everything, but you might check the CoO on their current offering just for kicks...

Coil spring compressor(inboard) - older OTC...careful...those are incredibly dangerous, and unnecessary...

Wire stripper/cutter .... Klein...Home Depot...about $20... still US made, I think...