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Anyone know of similar low priced stuff in Au? I have regular pullers and bearing stuff from my HVAC days ( the 2 piece halves you bolt together, the 2 arm type etc), but I have nothing automotive for pulling/pressing bearing and bushes. I was going to pay a mech to replace the rear wheel bearings and susp trailing arm bushes. But that was going to be about $800 or more.
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Unsane posted:yeah, that kit should work to install the bearing, and hub into the knuckle. What is the grease for? I wanted to grease the brake caliper slide pins while I'm down there, and I figured it'd be good to have some on hand for similar applications.
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Use silicone grease for the slide pins. Napa sells it in a tube, and it's safe for all the rubber bits and seals on the caliper slides. Moly grease will more than likely just swell all the rubber parts.
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OSU_Matthew posted:I wanted to grease the brake caliper slide pins while I'm down there, and I figured it'd be good to have some on hand for similar applications. All the different high temp greases will basically do the job but the benifits are pretty application specifc. Like an offroad truck is going to want something different than a street car, offroad you are better off with something that resists being blown out by water and more anti corrosive additives. Street car more likely has heat and heat cycling as a concern. Offhand i dont remember whats best for which but thats basically what you want to think about when choosing. Basic trade offs are heat cycling, corrosion resistance, and water resistance.
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PitViper posted:Use silicone grease for the slide pins. Napa sells it in a tube, and it's safe for all the rubber bits and seals on the caliper slides. Moly grease will more than likely just swell all the rubber parts. DogonCrook posted:All the different high temp greases will basically do the job but the benifits are pretty application specifc. Like an offroad truck is going to want something different than a street car, offroad you are better off with something that resists being blown out by water and more anti corrosive additives. Street car more likely has heat and heat cycling as a concern. Offhand i dont remember whats best for which but thats basically what you want to think about when choosing. So the correct answer is, it's complicated, and the tiny bit of knowledge I had that moar molybdenum=gooder is actually dangerous and could damage the seals. I'll go buy some silicone grease and sit in the corner now 
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OSU_Matthew posted:So the correct answer is, it's complicated, and the tiny bit of knowledge I had that moar molybdenum=gooder is actually dangerous and could damage the seals. Well on things that do need high temp grease as long as its from an auto parts store its probably going to do the trick even if you use the wrong one and moly is good all around. But if you are looking for the best you get specific. Like up north corrosion resistance might be a better bet or even water resistance and it will blow out before heat cycling would thin it most likely. Also real world im not sure there is a noticeable difference honestly. I could be wrong and extreme situations probably call for it but on the road probably not.
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I've been curious too, what's the diff between regular moly grease and the 'heavy duty' / 'extended life' moly stuff? Just different ratios of the compounds?
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Well i guess thats the other important thing dont ever mix if you cant clean it 100%. On the moly thing my guess is regular moly is generic industrial and the heat and pressure range is way over what a car actually will dish out so they can make blends more car specific. Most of this is just industrial grease with whatever additives so its kinda getting into the same voodoo as oil and those claims. Also it is just oil with lithium or aluminimum and some other stuff added to make it fluffy. Dont quote me but i think its soap.
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And i guess another way to think of it they probably all perform about the same the difference is in how and why they break down, thats what will effect you. Its basically going to do the job fine until for whatever reason It gets runny and drains out or enough crap gets in there it gets too thick.
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I specifically use this stuff for slide pins: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...e/05361/4176047 I actually purchased it as it was recommended for greasing door latching mechanisms and for that it works wonderfully. It also takes a strong grip to get it out. Also the 5oz tube appears to be a lifetime supply.
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I need a new light to keep in my car for emergencies (I'm talking about a flood light to help with changing a tire, not a tactical light that would help me survive in the wilderness). I like the one I have, but the battery is less than great and it's dead when I go to use it if I don't charge it every few months. I'd like to be able to run it off of the cig lighter in a pinch. Or be able to charge/run it off a USB charger. Suggestion?
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Uthor posted:I need a new light to keep in my car for emergencies (I'm talking about a flood light to help with changing a tire, not a tactical light that would help me survive in the wilderness). I like the one I have, but the battery is less than great and it's dead when I go to use it if I don't charge it every few months. For a car id get one of those emergency air compressor's with a light if you dont have one. The lights on those are pretty good usually. Then like a led magnetic bar light of dubious quality on the cheap because i always end up breaking them long before they go bad anyways lol.
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Uthor posted:I need a new light to keep in my car for emergencies (I'm talking about a flood light to help with changing a tire, not a tactical light that would help me survive in the wilderness). I like the one I have, but the battery is less than great and it's dead when I go to use it if I don't charge it every few months. Astro Pneumatic 40SL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018R0XQPA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zfYVzb1H0P83S Charges off a cellphone usb charger, and I cant stress how bright this thing can get.
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I have one of the Milwaukee M18 work lights and it works pretty well. M18 batteries seem to last forever so I'm sure it'd be fine in the trunk for a few months. I'd imagine every brand(ryobi, makita, etc) probably has their own variations of that same unit that work with their batteries if you have a different brand of tools. The light I keep in my trunk tool bag is a Fenix PD35 simply due to the size, weight, easy use, and immense light output though. Unfortunately that's probably too "tactical" for what you're looking for. 100% Dundee fucked around with this message at 02:35 on Sep 18, 2017 |
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Fenix CL25R. Usb recharge, 18650 Cell, 350 lumens with a magnetic mount in the tail.
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So, I have need of a somewhat portable toolbox that I can use to bring a selection of tools with me when I go to work on stuff at other peoples houses and keep the tools I buy to work on my own junk separated from the other tools in my house. 3-4 drawers, a top that opens, preferably made of metal. Under $150 and with decent ball bearing slides on the drawers. Any suggestions? Edit: Bonus points if its bright green. Edit 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003AVMSVA/ref=mp_s_a_1_44 Basically, a smaller version of this would be perfect. My only worry with this one outside of price is the mentions of damage during shipping. Elmnt80 fucked around with this message at 10:17 on Sep 20, 2017 |
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Have you considered a couple of these instead? I had a box like that, with the intention of lugging it around, and that happened precisely once. It's a right pain in the dick.
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bolind posted:Have you considered a couple of these instead? I did exactly the same, and that tool box is on a shelf. I ended up buying a set of sockets/ratchets in a molded case just for mobile use, and using a tool bag for hand tools.
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Cop Porn Popper posted:So, I have need of a somewhat portable toolbox that I can use to bring a selection of tools with me when I go to work on stuff at other peoples houses and keep the tools I buy to work on my own junk separated from the other tools in my house. 3-4 drawers, a top that opens, preferably made of metal. Under $150 and with decent ball bearing slides on the drawers. Any suggestions? I think you're looking for something like this: BOSTITCH BTST19802 Rolling Tool Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J2IPW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7bLWzb5QH2MHA Or if it's a mechanics job, get a 200 odd piece tool set in a molded case, eg: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Mechanics-Tool-Set-268-Piece-H268MTS/203541462 Or if you're just looking for a small metal tool chest with drawers: http://www.searshometownstores.com/...phoCOSoQAvD_BwE Though the three drawer version is probably the largest I'd recommend for portability. That technicians tool carrier above is almost certainly the best option depending on what all tools you need. That plus a blow molded 200ish piece mechanics set should be adequate for most stuff. Black Friday is right around the corner, if you can wait, all that kind of poo poo goes on sale on the regular
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Gt the crescent toolkit in blow mold case I linked earlier (the Taiwan made one), The blow mold sets work way better in the make sure nothing lost or mixed or left behind problem. Get a soft reinforced tool bag for anything that is not in the set. Like extra drivers and bits, adjustable wrenches, hammer, screwdrivers, extra pliers and multimeter etc. I learnt in 1992 you don't lug a metal toolbox around - heavy and you can't trust the handle and you don't want that rolling around in your car. Fo3 fucked around with this message at 14:03 on Sep 20, 2017 |
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Uthor posted:I need a new light to keep in my car for emergencies (I'm talking about a flood light to help with changing a tire, not a tactical light that would help me survive in the wilderness). I like the one I have, but the battery is less than great and it's dead when I go to use it if I don't charge it every few months. I have an Milwaukee M12 "area light" that came as a redemption bonus with my M12 impact/drill combo. It is loving amazing. I took it camping with me and on the 4a/h battery it lasted a week. My electrician buddy keeps trying to steal it because it's better than any of the stuff he has
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Perhaps I need to give some context. Most of my tools are housed in a super crusty craftsman rolling chest and top cabinet from the 80s in my garage. The tools are a random assortment that I've inherited from various people over the years including my grandfather/grandmother and a boyfriend of my mother's who passed away. I've got the classic problem of having the remains of a bunch of different tool sets of varying quality meaning I'll have half a dozen 11mm, 8 9mm and 10 12mm sockets to dig through before I can find the one remaining 10mm socket. Well, this got on my nerves so I started building up my own set of decent tools solely for me to use and keep organized where I could find it all. To keep them separate, I have a small tool bag like the one recommended, but it is currently overflowing. Its also riding around in the back of my wagon clanking around at the moment because my garage is filled with crap for various reasons meaning I can't pull in a car to work on it. This means I'm doing the majority of my car work in my driveway on the other end of the house or a buddy's carport when available. I want to find a tool box that can ride around in my car until I'm able to use my garage again, then I'll be moving it onto the service cart in my garage and using the toolbag for running over and helping someone. So it won't be moving in and out of the car frequently, maybe once or twice total. I'd rather buy something that eventually will be kept full time in the garage on my rolling cart with the old boxes keeping the bulky stuff, spares and once in a blue moon type tools. The list of tools going in this would be 3 metric socket sets (regular, impact, deep well impact), 1 ratchet, a t-handle, a screwdriver set, a 5pc set of metric ratcheting wrenches and 4-5 pairs of pliers (3 angled needle nose and a pair of knipex or two). Outside of that, a universal joint, extension or two, some zip ties and maybe a set of hex keys. That really accounts for 90% of the tools I used on a frequent basis. Anything else I can carry in the tool bag, borrow from a friend if I'm at their house or try to make my way through the garage to get to my tools in there without breaking my neck. The bright green is just me being weird and wanting something besides the standard red, grey and black.  Edit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071J8VC2C/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_469_of_21?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CCX6AK5TPZ4EH6GAG4CY This was another alternate I was looking at. Price, size and style are pretty close to what I want. I just wish I know who actually makes the tool box. Edit 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003AVMSUG/ref=ox_sc_act_image_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 This is the smaller version of the first box I posted. It'd probably be a tight fit, but I'm reasonably sure I could fit everything in this guy if I tried. Elmnt80 fucked around with this message at 07:10 on Sep 21, 2017 |
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A toolbox in a car that isnt permanently mounted is a horrible idea honestly. You can buy a used cable company truck stupid cheap at auction and its a rolling toolbox. Plus you can literally park anywhere if you carry cones lol.
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Cop Porn Popper posted:So it won't be moving in and out of the car frequently, maybe once or twice total. I'd rather buy something that eventually will be kept full time in the garage on my rolling cart with the old boxes keeping the bulky stuff, spares and once in a blue moon type tools. The list of tools going in this would be 3 metric socket sets (regular, impact, deep well impact), 1 ratchet, a t-handle, a screwdriver set, a 5pc set of metric ratcheting wrenches and 4-5 pairs of pliers (3 angled needle nose and a pair of knipex or two). Outside of that, a universal joint, extension or two, some zip ties and maybe a set of hex keys. That really accounts for 90% of the tools I used on a frequent basis. Anything else I can carry in the tool bag, borrow from a friend if I'm at their house or try to make my way through the garage to get to my tools in there without breaking my neck. Ohhh, ok, that description helps. In which case, I'd like to amend my earlier recommendations. My friend, what you need is a genuine Bucket Boss. It even comes with green trim! It's the ultimate tool chest for any and every job. You got all your essentials nicely stowed on the outside, and all the random bulky tools and miscellaneous parts for your job chucked inside. Catatron Prime fucked around with this message at 02:28 on Sep 22, 2017 |
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The bucketboss toolbags are pretty nice as well and have the added benefit of not dumping all your poo poo if they fall over in the back of your truck. That'd be my go-to. Moving a metal toolbox around, even a small one, sucks and leaving it in your vehicle screams steal-me.
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Bucket Boss is super legit, I use one to carry all of my screwdrivers and pliers and other misc long things on the outside. Then I out all my oil/liquids/towels etc inside the bucket. That way it keeps my tool box a lot tidier because there's only wrenches, ratchets, sockets and extensions in there. Very highly recommended, quality is crazy good for the price as well. You'd expect some cheap garbage for $15 but it's actually strong as hell.
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My dad's got some old proto-Bucket Boss thing and I'll fourth their general awesomeness. If you're toting a bunch of tools around pretty frequently, it's drat easy to just grab a 5-gallon bucket and get moving. Makes it easy to haul parts around too (distributor in my case) if you've got something that might be too bulky for a regular box but don't want to have to carry it by hand. Buckets: the ultimate tool?
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Like every year at christmas you can pick up a bunch of these for a dollar a pop at home depot http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-Compartment-Professional-Tool-Caddy-Small-Parts-Organizer-211892/202273241 Ive got these drat things everywhere lol.
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Chiming in to echo bucket chat. I was able to do most of an engine rebuild with one. Like they don't look like they hold a lot but it just seems to organically grow pockets.
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:Buckets: the ultimate tool? Google proves everyone wrong. BUCKET HAMMER for tool supremacy!  Also, I like the Bucket Boss recommendation. Sounds pretty cool and handy.
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Do any non-motorcyclists use tool rolls? I've tried to work up a system for this one I have laying around, but it's always either too awkward or everything's the wrong size. Or poo poo just falls out anyway.
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I am not a motorcyclist, I am a jeeper, and I use a tool roll. All of my sockets (on the rail) go into it, along with my wrenches, breaker bar, ratchets and extensions. The rest of my stuff goes into a small tool bag. Usually with the jeep I only need to grab the roll to make any repairs.
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Im guessing Wera, Hilti, Gearwrench, and Ingersoll Rand are their own thing, which wouldn't be all that interesting, but very much come to mind when I think of tool brands.
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Gearwrench is apex tools group, along with matco and crescent E: apparently not matco anymore. rdb fucked around with this message at 22:29 on Sep 24, 2017 |
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i wanna see this chart, but just for the poo poo HF sells
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Gingerbread House Music posted:i wanna see this chart, but just for the poo poo HF sells
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I just bought a tool chest that has the little ports that you can run a power cord through so that you can keep a battery charger in the top section of the chest. I was wondering if anyone here could recommend a small power strip with 2-3 US power plugs and at least 1 USB port, that would be suitable for use in the toolbox? They had a model with this built in but it was $200 more for that and a coat of red paint. So I decided I'd come up with my own solution.
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