New tool for the MM Garage...

[SergntMac]

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=CAM%2DRL10 02&view=2047

I've been looking at cordless impact guns, the cheapest I found was 299 bucks from Makita. Then I found this gadget, and it solved a major problem for me. It's everything it's advertised to be, and for 50 bucks, you can't go wrong.

It's a plastic housing, and it does not operate as a drill or typical air gun, but it does work. I removed lug nuts I installed with 100 Ft.lb. of hand torque, and restored them to that torque. The carry case is 8" X 8" X 3" and that stores nicely. The correct socket for our MM lug nuts is included, and the cord is long enough to reach all 4 corners.

Beats the OEM tire iron, and it's faster than using a 4 way. It will install the lug nuts to a safe torque, and get you off the highway. Very helpful if your wife, or, adult kids are stuck somewhere. I know a dozen women who can change a flat tire just fine, but often cannot break the OEM/Tire Rack torque loose. This is one answer for that...IMHO.

BTW...Here's something else I threw in the trunk, because the OEM stuff just sucks...IMHO

http://www.maxtool.com/cgi-bin/dbsearch.exe?mdb=\tools.mdb,tb l=IC_ITEMS,template=/comp_master-4.htm,DBCOMP=ABS,ReturnMax=1,D B_ITEM=ME3990

[Dr Caleb]

Cool!

I've always tried to incorporate a 4 way and trolley jack in my emergency kit for all my vehicles, but that impact looks like a winner!

Thanks for the tip!

[Big Joe P]

Our very own Martha Stewart...
Thanks Mac, those 2 products are winners. Nice to know they've been field tested.

[hitchhiker]

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=CAM%2DRL10 02&view=2047

I've been looking at cordless impact guns, the cheapest I found was 299 bucks from Makita. Then I found this gadget, and it solved a major problem for me. It's everything it's advertised to be, and for 50 bucks, you can't go wrong.

It's a plastic housing, and it does not operate as a drill or typical air gun, but it does work. I removed lug nuts I installed with 100 Ft.lb. of hand torque, and restored them to that torque. The carry case is 8" X 8" X 3" and that stores nicely. The correct socket for our MM lug nuts is included, and the cord is long enough to reach all 4 corners.

Beats the OEM tire iron, and it's faster than using a 4 way. It will install the lug nuts to a safe torque, and get you off the highway. Very helpful if your wife, or, adult kids are stuck somewhere. I know a dozen women who can change a flat tire just fine, but often cannot break the OEM/Tire Rack torque loose. This is one answer for that...IMHO.

BTW...Here's something else I threw in the trunk, because the OEM stuff just sucks...IMHO

http://www.maxtool.com/cgi-bin/dbsearch.exe?mdb=\tools.mdb,tb l=IC_ITEMS,template=/comp_master-4.htm,DBCOMP=ABS,ReturnMax=1,D B_ITEM=ME3990 (http://www.maxtool.com/cgi-bin/dbsearch.exe?mdb=tools.mdb,tbl =IC_ITEMS,template=/comp_master-4.htm,DBCOMP=ABS,ReturnMax=1,D B_ITEM=ME3990)

Great Tool!

:up:

[rookie1]

great prices, great ideas, just spent the money....TY Mac

[Bigdogjim]

Well Mac I have never had a problem braking lugs loose:)

I myself like AAA instead of tools:lol:

Just kidding:):):)

Thanks for the tip 50 bucks does seem a fair price!

All you need now is a fire extinguisher:)

[SergntMac]

Thanks for the feedback, y'all, it's appreciated. I haven't seen much about tools posted here, and I find that...Odd?

Should I presume that most of us already own one of those neat Craftsman/Monster Garage tool boxes? Am I the only one looking at the Stanley stuff from Pep Boys? Well...I thought so.

I live in a condo, and my MM lives in a tight 10'X20' garage. Tool storage and elbow room is a premium and I must economize. This floor jack works in my tight spaces, and the impact gun expedites tire changes, which is a fact of MM ownership for me. Moreover, both are neatly packaged and store easy for my road trips. Yes, not "race shop" quality, or, durability mind you, but at these prices I can afford to replace them when they die. I'm glad you like them too, y'all got some reasonable "bang for the buck" going on here.

Anyone else got some niffty tools for our MM Garage?

SergntMartha? WTF?

[Petrograde]

Anyone else got some niffty tools for our MM Garage?

I have a few things, but I'm still trying to get my MM house squared away!

Will post more later.

[BillyGman]

Just don't be messing around w/stock holders, nor anything else that can wind you in jail Martha/MAC!!! But I like the jack, and infact I just ordered it from that site. I have a monster 3 ton Lincoln floor jack, but the thing weighs 100 lbs, and definately isn't for tight spaces nor for lifting in and out of the trunk!! And I think that jack will be perfect for using in the event I ever get a flat while out on the road. For that price, you can't go wrong. Once again, thanks for the tip Tool-Miester MAC!!!

[nslatin]

How about this one Harbor Freight (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=906 72). Almost disposable.

[SergntMac]

How about this one Harbor Freight (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=906 72). Almost disposable.
Identical to the one I suggested, but cheaper, and cheaper is good, yes? Check warranties, probably a refurb...

[sailsmen]

The small jack is excellent for the trunk. I also used a similar one for my SHO in the garage. When I bought the MM and a full size van I felt it was too small for the job.

I went with a full size floor jack, although the full size jack is only rated at 2.5 tons vs 2.25 for the mini jack it is a lot stronger.

Be sure to use proper jack stands, anyone having those stamped metal pin jack stands from the 1980's that they quit selling do your self a favor and throw them in the trash. The heavy ratchet jack stands they now sell are much stronger.

Also they now sell wheel chocks to use when jacking up the car. Some say we have the trans in park and are only jacking the front up. One of their purposes is to keep the car from rocking causing the car to slip off the jack stand.

I also use a 4 way tire rod, it provides good leverage to change break the lugs. A torque wrench is a very valuable tool for the weekend mechanic. I don't know my on strength and in the past have broken off many a bolt. Although when I regularly work on a car I develop a good feel for the right torque.

The best tool I recently bought was Mechanix Gloves. The do not hinder dexterity and provide good grip. My primary purpose was to eliminate all the bandages I found myself wearing after every time I worked on the car.