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 Aug 17, 2006 - 9:57 PM
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so finally got a day off to install my rear eibach prokit springs, fronts have been installed for a couple weeks or so now. got past the dreaded rusted sway bolt without stripping (yay for living in colorado!) and thought i was home free. proceeded to take off the 2 19mm bolts, and snap, cheap socket broke on me and its the only one i have. good news is the bolt didnt round off much.
before  during  sadly no after yet because of this  --------------------  I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside. |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 10:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
wow... dont see that everyday... get some craftsman made in the USA and maybe that would do the trick
 cant wait to see the final pics!
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Aug 17, 2006 - 10:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Hollywood, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
any of the chain hardware stores will have a lifetime warranty on there brand name of tools.. i got mine from loews, name is kobalt, they are nice, comes in a nifty case, and lifetime "no hassle" warranty.
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Aug 17, 2006 - 10:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i banana'd a craftsman 6 point on my suspension, dont feel too bad!
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Aug 17, 2006 - 10:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 20, '05 From sacramento, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(brianforster @ Aug 17, 2006 - 8:08 PM) [snapback]470120[/snapback] any of the chain hardware stores will have a lifetime warranty on there brand name of tools.. pretty much what he said...craftsman, husky, etc.... |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 10:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
you'd be surprised how many of those tools come from the same factory or same company.
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Aug 17, 2006 - 10:28 PM
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QUOTE(tim86 @ Aug 17, 2006 - 9:04 PM) [snapback]470119[/snapback] wow... dont see that everyday... get some craftsman made in the USA and maybe that would do the trick cant wait to see the final pics!doing that first thing in the morning, and will post after pics tomorrow  no more cheap tools from taiwan! the ratchet in the damn socket wrench from the set has already broke too.
-------------------- I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside. |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 10:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 23, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(Bitter @ Aug 17, 2006 - 9:27 PM) [snapback]470125[/snapback] you'd be surprised how many of those tools come from the same factory or same company. that figures, so whats generally considered the best? craftsman? by the way, any better place to place the jack stands. i dont like how i have them but i didnt want them resting on the sideskirts. and also, the interior trim panel over the passenger side rear strut, do i have to break that snap near the tool compartment to get it off? -------------------- I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside. |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 10:53 PM
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Craftsman probably has the best bang for buck in tools. Their great and the warranty is awesome.
When I get some spare cash Im buying me a set of tools at Craftsman.. but for now. Im going to use my brothers tools.. and my dads cheap ass tools from 10 years ago hahaha |
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Aug 18, 2006 - 7:33 AM
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QUOTE by the way, any better place to place the jack stands. i dont like how i have them but i didnt want them resting on the sideskirts. for the rear, you can put them right under the crossmember, one on each side. for those high-torque bolts, impact sockets own! -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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