Show your custom-built SSTs (Special Service Tools) (1 Viewer)

[Chris FJ80]

Lots of threads here on MUD describe SSTs (Special Service Tools in Toyota lingo) that mudders have fab'd up for one job or another.

I thought it would be nice to start consolidating these into one thread, so wanted to get it started by posting three simple SSTs I have fabricated.

Suggested post format:

• Application of the tool
• Raw stock materials and how you fabricated it
• How well does it work?
• Suggestions for improvement for the next guy who makes one
• Pictures

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• Application: compressing spring on outside (D/S, P/S) mirror posts to remove the U-shaped retaining sleeve
• Raw stock and fabrication: started with a ¾" female-female threaded pipe fitting then ground to the correct shape with an angle grinder. It took a few iterations to get the clearances right
• Works perfectly
• Suggestions for the next guy: start with something (e.g. old socket) with a smaller outer diameter so you don't have to grind the outer perimeter down to make it fit
• Pictures

 

[Chris FJ80]

Couple of more pics

 

[Chris FJ80]

Second SST:

• Application: removing the radiator stockcock -- help to get a grip with or without a ¼" socket wrench
• Raw stock and fabrication: started with a1/4" drive 7/16" junk socket and used a dremel tool to grind out a groove that fits the stopcock handle
• Works perfectly - it allows you to get a little more grip on the stopcock when reaching down from above
• Suggestions for the next guy: works OK like this. pretty simple
• Pictures

 

[Chris FJ80]

Third SST:

• Application: electrical connector terminal pin removal
• Raw stock and fabrication: el-cheapo HF awl; ground and filed until it met the FSM dimensions
• Works OK but is too flimsy. It feels like it will bend or break if bent
• Suggestions for the next guy: start with higher quality steel; not HF pot metal junk
• Pictures

 

[NLXTACY]

Living this thread!!!

Making sure @Photoman sees this

 

[Kernal]

Maybe include a list of links to previous threads/posts showing self-fabricated SST's

 

[Weber Sarge]

Buy a cheap file to make the wiring SST - need high carbon steel instead of whatever that stuff HF makes it's cheap tools from . I'd use the tang end of the file , if it's too soft heat it to a low orange and quench in old motor oil (keep an extinguisher handy, please) .
I've got so many SST homebrew tools I'd crash the site if I posted them up....
Sarge

 

[sggoat]

Buy a cheap file to make the wiring SST - need high carbon steel instead of whatever that stuff HF makes it's cheap tools from . I'd use the tang end of the file , if it's too soft heat it to a low orange and quench in old motor oil (keep an extinguisher handy, please) .
I've got so many SST homebrew tools I'd crash the site if I posted them up....
Sarge

Crash away-this is what the site is for. I think many of us would love to see the tools that have been fabbed up to service our addiction

 

[FJ60Seth]

Use this to push the bearing cap out of the knuckle.

 

[Chris FJ80]

Nice idea

 

[cahilc]

Love this thread!

 

[mudbludger]

This works well for accessing those hard to get to toyota upgrade funds

 

[murf]

STT wrench for accessing the hard to reach supercharger pulley to R&R the SC belt.

 

[Chris FJ80]

• Application: holding the spindle, gaskets, dust shield, etc. when reassembling an 80 series knuckle
• Raw stock and fabrication: 10mm studs; then grind screwdriver slots in
• Works great. Many mud members recommend. Super simple, yet saves lots of hassle trying to position everything correctly
• Suggestions for the next guy: simple and easy already
• Pictures
  
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