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Antihero983 · 09-13-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murphy

haha

cheap tools

that's why i only use snapon and matco

well i am also a tech and use them everyday

probably craftsman, take that back

use some pb blaster. let it sit.

i use craftsman, snap on, and cornwell. ive heard nothing but shit about matco....

and craftsman really isnt that bad...alot of dealership techs use em

theronin · 09-13-2007, 07:15 PM

well the jobs done. went to kragen down the street and rented their press for 6 bucks. drives like a charm though. however now that ive started to tear into her the tc rods and tie rods are looking like they want to be replaced by spl parts for me. looks like they are gonna be getting some of my moneys very soon.

johngriff · 09-13-2007, 07:17 PM

Welcome to link land. You can spend an eternity here.

theronin · 09-13-2007, 07:24 PM

oh, ive already done it once. Bella was completely adjustable. But since she got stolen, ive gotta do it all again.

babowc · 09-13-2007, 09:41 PM

i only broke chinese cheap shit..
never broke a husky/craftsman before..

i use all those on all my project cars, all 3.
now the chinese shit are busted, i use husky/craftsman, but none has failed me yet.

except a husky 1/2" drive ratchet that took a shit on me and binded.

Koopa Troopa · 09-13-2007, 10:09 PM

I always break Craftsman ratchets and Snap On sockets.

MURPHY · 09-13-2007, 10:11 PM

^b.s. lol

doing what? i don't believe you. especially not ALWAYS

az_240 · 09-14-2007, 02:21 AM

I've broken 3 craftsman screwdrivers, 2 craftsman ratchets, some cheap branded ratchet, probably 4 craftsman sockets and 2 wrenchs.

O and I broke a hammer once too.

Breaker bars are the way to go when your trying to loosen a bolt... I almost always use some sort of pipe to put on the end of the ratchet to make it easier breaking em loose

yokotas13 · 09-14-2007, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murphy

^b.s. lol

doing what? i don't believe you. especially not ALWAYS

dude ive broken soo much snap on shit
universal joints, deep wells, mids, ratchets, buncha shit

snap on is just a name
with big ass price tag

jrocslider · 09-14-2007, 08:00 AM

husky sucks... i've broken em takin off flywheel bolts but just like craftsman i get new ones for free... cause i work at home depot.

i like my craftsman and never really had a problem with em.

in a week or so i should be getting a 40% discount card from NAPA to use on tools or whatever the hell i want (aircraft mechanic). lifetime guarantee so if i break it i go to any NAPA store and get another.

DOOK · 09-14-2007, 08:02 AM

snap on also has different levels of tools... from cheaper stuff a normal person would use ALL the way up to gold plated tools that are like 200k for the set... buddy of mine's dad has about half a million in snap on tools and he has that gold set in a brand new rolling chest still in the packaging... fuckin rich people

SHIFT_*grind* · 09-14-2007, 08:08 AM

Gold plated? wtfwhy.

burnsauto · 09-14-2007, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yokotas13

dude ive broken soo much snap on shit
universal joints, deep wells, mids, ratchets, buncha shit

snap on is just a name
with big ass price tag

+1

i mean....every tool manufacturer sucks at something. craftsman rachets arent the best, but everything else isnt too bad. snap-on's rachets are starting to become crap very quickly (if you can find old ones guys, pick them up..the old ones are build really well). I lost count of how many snap on sockets ive seen break. every tool breaks, especially when you use it the wrong way.

for you flywheel bolt guys...maybe you could try using..

-a pnumanic impact gun (if its available)
-a impact gun socket (alot stronger than the chrome validium ones)
-breaker bar just to break the initial torque

i've seen mechanics use husky tools for years...never gave them a problem, you just have to know how/when to use a tool.

DOOK · 09-14-2007, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RB200SX

Gold plated? wtfwhy.

cause he can I guess... I called bullshit on it when my buddy Brandon told me so we hopped in his RSX and went to this Dad's house into the garage and he fucking showed me.... Sitting right beside his dad's new Saleen in a rolling snap on chest.... like I said... fuckin rich people.

I got tired of breaking sockets so I've started buying NAPA hardened impact gun sockets and I use them about all the time.

Koopa Troopa · 09-14-2007, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murphy

^b.s. lol

doing what? i don't believe you. especially not ALWAYS

Fixing these peices of shit

DOOK · 09-14-2007, 09:48 AM

but I love the full floating axles in the first two at least Koopa.... nothing like changing your axle shaft without taking the wheel and tire off... who needs a jack?

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DOOK Post Whore! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Land of Milk and Cookies Age: 41 Posts: 7,552 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	snap on also has different levels of tools... from cheaper stuff a normal person would use ALL the way up to gold plated tools that are like 200k for the set... buddy of mine's dad has about half a million in snap on tools and he has that gold set in a brand new rolling chest still in the packaging... fuckin rich people __________________ <------ Grumpy Old Asshole MY REVIEW THREAD: Ltdnismoracer4=DOOK http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ltdnismoracer4

09-14-2007, 09:48 AM	#46
DOOK Post Whore! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Land of Milk and Cookies Age: 41 Posts: 7,552 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	but I love the full floating axles in the first two at least Koopa.... nothing like changing your axle shaft without taking the wheel and tire off... who needs a jack? __________________ <------ Grumpy Old Asshole MY REVIEW THREAD: Ltdnismoracer4=DOOK http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ltdnismoracer4

09-13-2007, 09:41 PM	#35
babowc Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: G.NET Posts: 2,659 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	i only broke chinese cheap shit.. never broke a husky/craftsman before.. i use all those on all my project cars, all 3. now the chinese shit are busted, i use husky/craftsman, but none has failed me yet. except a husky 1/2" drive ratchet that took a shit on me and binded.

09-13-2007, 10:11 PM	#37
MURPHY Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: fredericksburg, va Age: 34 Posts: 1,693 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^b.s. lol doing what? i don't believe you. especially not ALWAYS

09-14-2007, 02:21 AM	#38
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	I've broken 3 craftsman screwdrivers, 2 craftsman ratchets, some cheap branded ratchet, probably 4 craftsman sockets and 2 wrenchs. O and I broke a hammer once too. Breaker bars are the way to go when your trying to loosen a bolt... I almost always use some sort of pipe to put on the end of the ratchet to make it easier breaking em loose

09-14-2007, 08:00 AM	#40
jrocslider Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DownSouth Age: 37 Posts: 1,344 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: jrocslider Feedback Score: 4 reviews	husky sucks... i've broken em takin off flywheel bolts but just like craftsman i get new ones for free... cause i work at home depot. i like my craftsman and never really had a problem with em. in a week or so i should be getting a 40% discount card from NAPA to use on tools or whatever the hell i want (aircraft mechanic). lifetime guarantee so if i break it i go to any NAPA store and get another.

09-14-2007, 08:08 AM	#42
SHIFT_grind Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NWA Age: 41 Posts: 2,066 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Gold plated? wtfwhy.