Tool Deals

[DoubleSidedTape]

If you join Avants, you get a discount code for 10% off at FCPEuro (and a bunch of other places). They also have a cool magazine they send out quarterly. It’s been well with the $99/year for me.

[SQ13]

Advance Auto is clearing out a ton of TEQ and gear wrench hand tools. Got all this for $62. Didn’t really need the tool kit but at $17, I figured I’d get it to loan out to friends. One of the stores I went to didn’t have red pricing tags for the tools, but they still rang up at discounted pricing.

[jet_dogg]

If I spent a lot of money on nice underwear with a lifetime guarantee and needed replacement, then yes I would return them if the company wanted them back for some reason. 💩

FCP's policy is no secret. They advertise it and promote it. They even have an Instagram account for it. It's a large part of the reason that many of us spend large amounts of money at FCP. But it's not mandatory, so you do you. 😁

Every one of us values our time and energy differently is the takeaway from all this.

Back to the tool discussion.

[Cubieman]

Not so much a deal, but an endorsement. I bought this torque wrench (30-250 in. Lb.) specifically for Vanos work as I didn't have an IN. Lb. wrench at the time.
CDI I guess is made by Snap On, please feel free to correct. After two years and many many uses this wrench has stayed caliberted and is well made in general.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0046...b_b_asin_title

Also I used this tool so I could accurately torque the hub bolts with Vanos installed.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHTTA38110M

My next purchase will be a Snap On Techangle digital torque wrench.
I will likely buy it used an have my buddies Snap On dealer calibrate it for free, I believe their products have life-time warranty regardless of original purchaser.

[jet_dogg]

CDI is reputable as it's a subsidiary of Snap-On, made here and the ratchet mechanism is made in Taiwan. The only thing I don't like is the flimsy direction switch.

As far as warranty service for Snap-On, it's up to the dealer's discretion really. If you didn't buy it from them they may deny you service but you can ultimately send it to Snap-On themselves.

[usdmej]

I think they're banking on people not abusing the system and instead using it for its real purpose.

i bet a large portion of their profits come from car enthusiasts moving on to different car projects and not taking advantage of the return policy

[eacmen]

CDI is reputable as it's a subsidiary of Snap-On, made here and the ratchet mechanism is made in Taiwan. The only thing I don't like is the flimsy direction switch.

As far as warranty service for Snap-On, it's up to the dealer's discretion really. If you didn't buy it from them they may deny you service but you can ultimately send it to Snap-On themselves.

Okay I thought it was just me. The direction switch on the CDI is so annoying.

Good tool though. Had them recalibrated last year and they all were still within spec.

[Arith2]

My Kobalt torque wrenches do just fine. I actually really like the digital ones. I was comparing my 3/8s digital Kobalt to a Matco one and it was literally the same torque wrench with different colors. Even the design was the same. Some tools are a rip off and some are not. I do believe Lowes offers a lifetime warranty on their tools. Kobalt isn't the best tool out there but unless you're wrenching everyday, Snap On isn't needed. I definitely love Snap on rachets though. Those are not Chinese.

[jet_dogg]

Matco has brilliantly positioned themselves under the guise of a legitimate tool brand amongst their tool truck peers.

[elbert]

Just an FYI: When buying tools off amazon, please double check to see if the manufacturer will honor the warranty. I know Grey Pneumatic does not.

[jet_dogg]

Just an FYI: When buying tools off amazon, please double check to see if the manufacturer will honor the warranty. I know Grey Pneumatic does not.

I love this.

[SQ13]

Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Impact Wrench and Inflator Combo Kit with 3/8 in. Drive Metric Socket Set - $149

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-3-8-in-Impact-Wrench-and-Inflator-Combo-Kit-with-3-8-in-Drive-Metric-Socket-Set-2463-21RS/312364858

Needed the inflator. I doubt the impact wrench will be able to remove lugs, so I’ll probably sell it. And I like my stubby impact.

Not on sale anymore but I got the Ridgid high torque impact wrench with 4 Ah battery and charger for $120

[Arith2]

It isn't on sale at the moment but I literally use this every single day and I love it.
Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet Kit with One 1.5 Ah Battery, Charger and Tool Bag 2457-21 (homedepot.com)

If you work on car, this tool is quite necessary.

[SQ13]

It isn't on sale at the moment but I literally use this every single day and I love it.
Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet Kit with One 1.5 Ah Battery, Charger and Tool Bag 2457-21 (homedepot.com)

If you work on car, this tool is quite necessary.

Agreed! This ratchet is a life saver. Can have the ratchet for $80-90 if you get it as a “free” tool with one of those Milwaukee kits.

[usdmej]

For all quickjack users looking to wall mount

https://www.homedepot.com/p/QUICKJACK-Wall-Hangers-Set-5210199/312015281

home Depot has them for half the price compared to buying directly from quickjack. I ordered them, got them in the mail and can confirm they dropship directly from quickjack and are the latest black powdercoated version