Date:         Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:42:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: HF Specials
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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