Tag Archives: Tools

Tool Review: Lisle Inner Tie Rod Tool

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Dan

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Tool Review: Harbor Freight Ball Joint Separator

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Dan

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When You Have To Buy a Tool For a Job

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Dan

Even if you’ve been a mechanic for years and have a toolbox full of tools, sometimes you’re missing that one crucial tool for a certain job. I once had to wait for one of the tools trucks to show up … Continue reading →

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Tools Stuck in Tight Spots

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Dan

Working on cars often involved squeezing your hands and arms into tight spots. That also means getting tools into those areas, and sometimes they get can get stuck in awkward positions.

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Bolt-Bending Ball Joint Tool

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Dan

Several years ago, I bought a ball joint separator tool from Harbor Freight. It was the best $20 I’ve ever spent there. I don’t use it that frequently, but it works great. It’s finally failed on me, but not so … Continue reading →

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Video: Taps & Dies vs. Thread Chasers

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Dan

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Tool Review: Mastercool Hydraulic Line Flaring Tool

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Dan

This is a written version of my video from last week.

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Tool Review: Mastercool Hydraulic Line Flaring Tool

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Dan

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Improvised Serpentine Belt Tool

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Dan

On most Hondas, when I need to loosen the serpentine belt, I can usually get a wrench in with enough room to turn it to loosen the belt enough to remove it. Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s a tight fit, … Continue reading →

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Tool Review: Hyper Tough Slotted Screwdriver

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Dan

This might be the cheapest tool review I’ve ever done.

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