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More good stuff @ HF: 1/2 Earthquake Impact Wrench, jack, torquewrench
"Shook me all night long"
With 2 cars in my family past warranty I finally figured it is time to start doing more routine stuff on them myself and save bocu dinero. Of course some of the money that is to be saved in the future had to be spent on proper tools so that all the work is done in style. Nottin' looks worse than stomping on a stock lug nut wrench to remove to the wheels and spending 30 minutes cranking manual jack (per wheel that is). So proper tools at a good price ... hmmmm ... Harbor Freight comes to mind ! At this point I own the following HF tools: mini-mill, X3 mill, mini- lathe, 9x20 lathe, MIG welder, 9 gallon compressor and countless countless other tools - all made in PROC. Had 0 issues (flame ON ON ON). Did some research, went to a local store and picked up: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2623 Man, do these things work, look and feel just right. The alum jack is simply beautiful and it comes with LEDs in the rubber padded jack point. The idea is to shine the light when needed so you can better see the underside of the car. The wrench has about 6 different torque positions, feels so right and has 0 issues taking lugs off. Purrs very nicely, barely uses any air at all and my el-cheapo HF compressor ( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95386 ) has no issues driving it. Of course make sure you thread the nuts back on by hand, for a turn or 2, before applying the Earthquake as it will cross thread them w/o any hesitation (so I read on the Internets Well, it keeps getting better: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93339 was something like $15. Simply stunning looking, lifetime wty (at that price I'd buy a new one when and if this one wears out) Torque wrench http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=807 I made sure it clicks and adjusts. Right in the store I carefully mounted the end tip in a vise (they normally have a few bolted down in the display area) and tested it. The first 2 didn't seem to work, the 3rd one was the charm and came home with me. I have no problems with it . Now, folx will ask why is it I don't have a proper air compressor. Simple - the one I have works just fine (it IS a bit on loud side), but most importantly is it small and fits _under_ the bench. The upright will require more space and that is very precious commodity in me shop . |
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More good stuff @ HF: 1/2 Earthquake Impact Wrench, jack, torquewrench
rashid111 wrote:
"Shook me all night long" With 2 cars in my family past warranty I finally figured it is time to start doing more routine stuff on them myself and save bocu dinero. Of course some of the money that is to be saved in the future had to be spent on proper tools so that all the work is done in style. Nottin' looks worse than stomping on a stock lug nut wrench to remove to the wheels and spending 30 minutes cranking manual jack (per wheel that is). So proper tools at a good price ... hmmmm ... Harbor Freight comes to mind ! At this point I own the following HF tools: mini-mill, X3 mill, mini- lathe, 9x20 lathe, MIG welder, 9 gallon compressor and countless countless other tools - all made in PROC. Had 0 issues (flame ON ON ON). Did some research, went to a local store and picked up: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2623 ( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95386 ) has no issues driving it. Of course make sure you thread the nuts back on by hand, for a turn or 2, before applying the Earthquake as it will cross thread them w/o any hesitation (so I read on the Internets Well, it keeps getting better: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93339 was something like $15. Simply stunning looking, lifetime wty (at that price I'd buy a new one when and if this one wears out) Torque wrench http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=807 I don't see any jack stands on that list. Do you already have them? Don't EVER trust just a jack to support a vehicle if your going to be under it. -- Steve W. |
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More good stuff @ HF: 1/2 Earthquake Impact Wrench, jack, torque wrench
I had zero issues with HF wrenches and sockets, and most hand tools,
love their air over hydraulic jack and most of the air tools worked as advertised. Their reciprocating saw, as well as air nailer, failed me utterly. I did not like their small compressor because it was so noisy, but I sold it to my friend and he loves it. i |
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More good stuff @ HF: 1/2 Earthquake Impact Wrench, jack, torquewrench
Ignoramus8073 wrote:
I had zero issues with HF wrenches and sockets, ... - the box end of their combo wrenches had *really* bad fit - an open end jaw just broke off, with very little force - an impact socket split open The broken ones were replaced by HF, but not expeditiously. Bob |
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More good stuff @ HF: 1/2 Earthquake Impact Wrench, jack,torquewrench
Bob Engelhardt wrote: Ignoramus8073 wrote: I had zero issues with HF wrenches and sockets, ... - the box end of their combo wrenches had *really* bad fit - an open end jaw just broke off, with very little force - an impact socket split open The broken ones were replaced by HF, but not expeditiously. By mail? I can see mail order replacement being a bit slow. The one HF item I managed to break, a small 3 jaw puller that I was rather hard on, was replaced in about 45 seconds without question the next time I was at the HF store. I came close to breaking a Snap-On puller as well before I finally got the joint separated. |
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