Monthly Archives: April 2016

My Car: Front Brakes and Ball Joints

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Dan

Time for the first big project of the year on my car.

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The Yankee Handyman

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Dan

One of the other techs in the shop was looking over a used car and found a few tools, including a special screwdriver.

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Coil Spring Modification

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Dan

There are ways to lower the ride height of your car that aren’t that bad. This was not one of those ways.

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Bug in the Wheel

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Dan

Just a quick one for you today:

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Tool Review: Knipex Mini Bolt Cutters

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Dan

Things need to be cut. Sometimes regular side-cutters just don’t work well enough.

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Mechanics’ Medical Tape

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Dan

One of the unavoidable parts of being a mechanic is getting banged up. A wrench slips, you bash a knuckle, cut your finger, or get scraped up or burned reaching into a tight space.

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