Tool Box Stuff

[Dissent]

I learned about Cobalt and Tungsten bits after snapping off a 1/4 pipe on my compressor outlet followed by a snapped off EZ Out. Hours and $$$ later, I'm a believer in Tungsten bits. Now I only buy Cobalt bits for my general use bits, they rip through everything!

 

[baldilocks]

What size bit do you find the best to carry?

It’s a three piece set:

The knuckle studs are M12x1.5 correct? And hub studs M6x1.0?

 

[mudgudgeon]

I just insert the jack tool into my 1/2" Dewalt drill to make my jack power up/down.

Easy peasy.

The male end must fit into the female end.

I did thus a bit at home. Found the hooked end would skip out too frequently.
I also don't carry a drill on trips

 

[mudgudgeon]

Many people seriously under estimate the OEM jack. That thing is a beast and so much safer than a Hi-Lift when there's an option. With the Safe Jack adapter, it's really solid.

I have used my OEM jacks at work on construction sites many times to lift or horizontally shift things.
Almost without fail, guys look at me like I'm stoopid when I suggest the jack from my car, then amazement when it does the job

 

[mudgudgeon]

It’s a three piece set:
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The knuckle studs are M12x1.5 correct? And hub studs M6x1.0?

Thanks for posting that. Have been looking for something like this.
Do you have a link for a supplier?

 

[mudgudgeon]

Thanks for posting that. Have been looking for something like this.
Do you have a link for a supplier?

Found them.

The Original Rescue Bit®

Not cheap, but these sort of things can save a hell of a lot of four letter words being spilled

 

[Dissent]

It’s a three piece set:
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The knuckle studs are M12x1.5 correct? And hub studs M6x1.0?

Just bought a 3-piece set...I gambled a bit though...I bought the set that are Double End Drill & Reamer. I always need a good reamer and go through cheaper ones waaay too quickly. IF I encounter a broken stud (unlikely), I'll rely on Cobalt EZ Outs then use the Rescue Bit to drill out the EZ Out.

 

[Dissent]

Found them.

The Original Rescue Bit®

Not cheap, but these sort of things can save a hell of a lot of four letter words being spilled

Note that @mudgudgeon actaully purchased the Left/Right Drill set. The Left Drill may act as an EZ Out. That link is for the double ended Right Drill set.

 

[baldilocks]

Can someone confirm the knuckle and hub stud spec’s.

 

[baldilocks]

I didn’t read this entire thread but I think it’s time to order a cordless angle grinder. I borrowed one during the Sierra Trek event last August to cut my rear sway bar off because one link broke and that end caught a rock and twisted back and into the ground like a plow.

 

[baldilocks]

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200594783_200594783

Seems reasonably priced for a good brand tool I may never need to use.

 

[Dissent]

I didn’t read this entire thread but I think it’s time to order a cordless angle grinder. I borrowed one during the Sierra Trek event last August to cut my rear sway bar off because one link broke and that end caught a rock and twisted back and into the ground like a plow.

Not a bad idea, that would take a while with a sawzall although you could cut the mounts fairly easily with the sawzall.

 

[Dissent]

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200594783_200594783

Seems reasonably priced for a good brand tool I may never need to use.

I use all my tools in the garage, I just toss them in the truck when I'm going on a run.

 

[baldilocks]