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Vote for: What is the best spark plug gapper?

engine tools | Oct 12th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
lisle 67800 spark plug gapper
Lisle 67800 Spark Plug Gapper
performance tool spark plug gapper
Performance Tool Spark Plug Gapper
kd tools spark plug gap gauge
Kd Tools Spark Plug Gap Gauge
champion spark plugs spark plug gap tool
Champion Spark Plugs Spark Plug Gap Tool
motion pro wire gauge spark plug gapping tool
Motion Pro Wire Gauge Spark Plug Gapping Tool Motion Pro Tools

If you're going to replace your spark plugs, it's important that you get a good gapper capable of setting the space between the electrodes and the contacts to just the space required by your engine. These handy tools make it easy to measure the tiny distance required to ensure the right performance. Which of these spark plug gappers do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best hex wrench set?

shop tools | Apr 27th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
pittsburgh 18 piece t handle ball point hex
Pittsburgh 18 Piece T-Handle Ball Point and Hex Key Wrench Set 96645
trademark tools 10 piece sae t handle hex
Trademark Tools 10 Piece SAE T-Handle Hex Key Wrench Set 75-6050
integy c22301 titanium nitride hex wrench set
Integy C22301 Titanium Nitride Hex Wrench Set
park aws 10 metric folding hex wrench set
Park AWS-10 Metric Folding Hex Wrench Set
pedros 7 function folding allen key set 6463100
Pedros 7 Function Folding Allen Key Set 6463100

A good hex wrench set is an important part of any proper set of shop tools. These handy devices make it easy to adjust all manner of hex-based fasteners, and you will find that your car is rife with these types of fastenings. When selecting a hex wrench set, you should consider the size of the grips and the lengths of the different shafts, as these will affect how easy it is for you to turn seized or rusted hex head bolts. Which of these great hex wrench sets do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best motorcycle lift (part 3)

lifts | Jul 7th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
king heavy duty hydraulic platform
King Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Platform
sunex 6615a 1500 lb capacity motorcycle lift
Sunex 6615A 1500 Lb. Capacity Motorcycle Lift
titan 1000d air motorcycle lift table
Titan 1000d Air Motorcycle Lift Table
ranger rml 750hd motorcycle lift platform
Ranger RML-750HD Motorcycle Lift Platform
harley davidson 94653 98 motorcycle service
Harley-Davidson 94653-98 Motorcycle Service

Getting you motorcycle up off the ground is the most effective way to change tires and wheels without doing any damage to the bike itself. This is best achieved with a powerful motorcycle lift, capable of levitating the bike for you to work on with ease. If you're going to be maintaining your own bike, you need to invest in one of these simple lifts. Which of these lifts do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best automobile battery tester?

battery | Jul 21st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
spx 3181 otc 130 amp heavy duty battery
SPX 3181 OTC 130-Amp Heavy-Duty Battery Load Tester
spx 3180 otc 100 amp battery load tester
SPX 3180 OTC 100-Amp Battery Load Tester
auto meter bva 300 battery tester car truck
Auto Meter BVA-300 Battery Tester - Car/Truck/SUV Parts
car battery chargers schumacher 65amp 10 20 amp
Car Battery Chargers : Schumacher 65amp 10-20 amp 2 Amp Hybrid
granite 1295 6v 12v battery tester alarm monitor
Granite 1295 6V-12V Battery Tester Alarm Monitor

Your automobile has a battery under the hood which provides the starter motor with the electricity it needs to start the engine from a dead stop. If you don't have enough charge in the battery, your starter motor can't function, and your engine won't start. This will prevent you from getting where you're going. With a car battery tester, you can ensure that your battery is up to snuff by checking its available voltage and amperage daily. Which car battery tester do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best transmission jack?

transmission jacks | Jan 4th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
otc 1791 1000 lbs capacity high lift transmission
OTC 1791 1000 lbs Capacity High- Lift Transmission Jack
omega 41001 jack transmission
Omega 41001 - Jack Transmission
torin big red transmission adapter hydraulic jack
Torin Big Red Transmission Adapter for Hydraulic Jack
norco 72700a 1 ton transmission jack
Norco 72700A 1 Ton Transmission Jack
hein werner hw93720 1 2 ton telescopic transmission
Hein-Werner HW93720 1/2-Ton Telescopic Transmission Jack

Rebuilding a transmission is a lot of work, and to make it manageable, you will probably want to invest in one of these amazing transmission jacks. These jacks are designed to make it easy to get the transmission down and out of your car, so you can work on it by hand. Which of these great Transmission jacks would you most like to use for you next rebuild project?

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Vote for: What is the best ATV lift?

atv tools | May 23rd, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
otc 1545 stinger 1 1 2 ton motorcyle
OTC 1545 Stinger 1-1/2-Ton Motorcyle / ATV Lift
torin atv lift 2000 lb capacity model tr65670
Torin ATV Lift - 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model#TR65670 T69007
rafael jac m 1500 lbs motorcycle atv lift
Rafael jac-m 1500 lbs Motorcycle / ATV Lift
atd tools 7460 motorcycle atv lift
ATD Tools 7460 Motorcycle and ATV Lift
mountain 5592 motorcycle atv lift
Mountain 5592 Motorcycle ATV Lift

Working on your ATV from underneath can be quite difficult. The devices tend to be quite heavy, and while they have some ground clearance, it's usually not enough for a full size adult to get underneath them. If you want to ensure that you can get underneath your ride and work on it, a good ATV lift is called for. Which of these great ATV lifts do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best ratchet set?

gear wrench 8925 25 piece 13mm driver gear
Gear Wrench 8925 25 Piece 13mm Driver Gear Ratchet Set
craftsman 15 210 25 pc socket set 1
Craftsman 15-210 25-Pc. Socket Set 1/4" Drive 12PT
kd tools kdt891427 27 piece 1 4 in
KD Tools KDT891427 27 Piece 1/4 in. Drive GearRatchet Set
wera 003595 17pc 3 8 drive ratchet socket
Wera 003595 17pc 3/8 Drive Ratchet and Socket Set
industro 00394 1 4 inch drive socket ratchet
Industro 00394 1/4-Inch Drive Socket and Ratchet Set 20 Piece

A ratchet set is the most important tool you can own if you're going to be working on your own automobile. These simple tools allow you to quickly and effortlessly remove all manner of twisting fasteners, bolts, nuts and other car parts.These various ratchet sets from different manufacturers will all allow you to get your hands dirty working on your. Which set do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best lockout tool set?

slim jims | Mar 24th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
slim jim universal lock tool set
Slim Jim Universal Lock Out Tool Set
neiko 52902 universal automotive lockout tool set
Neiko #52902 Universal Automotive Lockout Tool Set
steck manufacturing 32950 bigeasy glow complete lockout tool
Steck Manufacturing 32950 BigEasy Glow Complete Lockout Tool Kit
atd tools atd 4976 6 pc lockout tool
ATD Tools ATD 4976 6 pc. Lockout Tool Kit
protoco 8321 automotive lockout tool set vts1 30
Protoco 8321 Automotive Lockout Tool Set VTS1-30 PR8321

A good lockout tool kit will allow you to get in to your car without your keys. These devices are easy to use, and can be applied to all manner of different automobiles. If you need to make a little extra cash, you can help people get into their own locked cars. Which of these great lockout tool sets do you like the best for ensuring you always have easy access to your car?

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Vote for: What is the best engine run stand?

engine rebuild | Jun 13th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
tswf mfg tsw5055 tswf manufacturing engine run stand
Tswf Mfg. Tsw5055:Tswf Manufacturing Engine Run Stand
prw 1300111 low profile racing engine test stand
PRW 1300111 Low Profile Racing Engine Test Stand
larin mets 1 mobile engine test station
Larin METS-1 Mobile Engine Test Station
easy run engine test stand professional series
Easy-run Engine Test Stand, The Professional Series
deluxe portable engine test stand
Deluxe Portable Engine Test Stand

Making an engine run properly can take a fair bit of tinkering. All this work can be really annoying, especially if you're constrained by the tight access and small tolerances of working on your engine in situ. If you're interested in rebuilding an engine properly, you need a good engine run stand upon which to get yhe engine firing well before installing it into you ride. Which of these great engine run stands do you like the best for your automotive rebuild work?

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Vote for: What is the best spark plug tool?

spark plug tool | Oct 12th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
industro magnetic t handle spark plug removal tool
Industro Magnetic T-handle Spark Plug Removal Tool - 16mm - 00410
performance tool w1129c 5 8 t handle spark
Performance Tool W1129C 5/8" T-Handle Spark Plug Socket Wrench
motion pro 158239 4 stroke spark plug tool
Motion Pro 158239 4-Stroke Spark Plug Tool
sk hand tool skt4480 socket 58 deep universal
SK Hand Tool SKT4480 Socket 58 Deep Universal Spark Plug
wright tool 3596 13 16 21mm spark plug
Wright Tool 3596 13/16"/21mm Spark Plug Holding Socket 3/8" (6EA/BOX)

Replacing your own spark plugs can save you a bunch of money, improve your gas mileage and be accomplished easily using one of these great spark plug tools. The tools make it easy to extract the existing plugs from your engine and replace them with brand new ones. Which of these great spark plug tools do you like the best for switching out your plugs?

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