Seems like if you wait long enough the torque wrenches are sometimes $9.99. I got the in/lb 1/4" drive one for the odd time I might need that for bicycle work. I did the upper and lower ball joints on my '86 using the press type thing I borrowed from my flaps for free. no problems. Edward
At 11:32 PM 5/31/2012, JRodgers wrote: >Just looking through my latest HF flyer tonight - and found on sale a >1/2 in. drive torque wrench - 20 to 150 ft lbs - for $19.99 - if one >needs a torque wench. Dunno how good they are - but may be worth >checking out - lot no. 239. > >Also - 3 in air driven cutoff tool - $9.99. I have on of these. Works >good. just takes a whole lot of air to drive it, though. Item 47077. > >One thing that caught my attention is a ball joint/u-joint/C-frame press >service kit. I have an up-coming ball joint replacement to do on my blue >88 GL, and I'm curious about this. I've been told the lower ball joint >can only be pressed out on a press, and the new one installed likewise. >But - I do wonder..... it's item 38335 for $59.99 if anyone wants to >take a look. > >Opinions anyone? > >John |
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