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Makes me happy.  Aluminum receiver, complete stainless steel ball and mounting hardware

 

I want one of those for the Jeep  

Yessir! 2nd place last year but we dominated this year!

 

Congrats MK

So 231c or do I need to spend more.

 

Realizing of course that 80% of it's use will be changing wheels on my car once a year.

 

 

I still use a 231 that I bought 25 years ago. I had to replace the anvil because it got torn off removing a crank bolt from a Honda. While it is listed with modest torque, my 25 year old hoss out muscles every 213x I have seen for tough removal or even starting crush sleeves on differential rebuilds.

 

I do understand the newer 231s are not as strong, but I have nothing bad to say about the performance of my unit.... Negs? Loud as fuck and quite heavy for a 1/2"

 

I do have a Mac branded 2115 (3/8) that I use for most chores, including wheel removal, axle nuts, crank bolts, etc. With ~300 lbft of muscle, it does most of what I need. It is super light, and quiet. Negs? Sometimes it is too fast, I have torn the anvil off the thing 5 times in the 10 years I have owned it, and it is far more expensive than the 231. For me, being that it is in use a lot, the light weight is worth the money as it reduces fatigue.

I am also curious as to your goto ratchet in 3/8".  More than 1 is an okay answer, but if there is a categorical answer I don't need a book.

 

I use a Mac AR1776. It is the big bodied version of their pawl style air ratchet. I got tired of replacing my SO FAR7000 every 2 years. Rebuilds on air ratchets rarely yeild good power, so I just bought new ones. I grabbed the Mac because I was pissed that another SO failed, and have used it for ~10-12 years now.

 

FWIW, though, I rarely use air ratchets. I prefer hand tools.

 

You need a Makita BTW450.

I have a 3/8" impact that has taken over for 90% of all impact work I do.  Just want something beefy for when I do something else.  The Mak, I'd end up getting pissed at in 5 years when the batterys were shot.  Have a retractable air hose and air on demand so a lower cost impact won't piss me off that much.

 

You need to be shopping Sioux.

Well is seems one of my sources of ammo has decided to raise their prices. $61.75 for a box of federal 22LR 325ct. I am done giving them money.

Sorry to hear the sad news Seth.

 

I am also curious as to your goto ratchet in 3/8".  More than 1 is an okay answer, but if there is a categorical answer I don't need a book.

 

I use a Mac AR1776. It is the big bodied version of their pawl style air ratchet. I got tired of replacing my SO FAR7000 every 2 years. Rebuilds on air ratchets rarely yeild good power, so I just bought new ones. I grabbed the Mac because I was pissed that another SO failed, and have used it for ~10-12 years now.

 

FWIW, though, I rarely use air ratchets. I prefer hand tools.

 

Thanks!  I actually meant which 3/8" hand tool ratchet is your go to.  I have my core of tools now set, but want to buy the one I actually use 90% of the time

 

 

You need a Makita BTW450.

I have a 3/8" impact that has taken over for 90% of all impact work I do.  Just want something beefy for when I do something else.  The Mak, I'd end up getting pissed at in 5 years when the batterys were shot.  Have a retractable air hose and air on demand so a lower cost impact won't piss me off that much.

 

You need to be shopping Sioux.

 

First time I've heard of them.

 

So 231c or do I need to spend more.

 

Realizing of course that 80% of it's use will be changing wheels on my car once a year.

 

 

I still use a 231 that I bought 25 years ago. I had to replace the anvil because it got torn off removing a crank bolt from a Honda. While it is listed with modest torque, my 25 year old hoss out muscles every 213x I have seen for tough removal or even starting crush sleeves on differential rebuilds.

 

I do understand the newer 231s are not as strong, but I have nothing bad to say about the performance of my unit.... Negs? Loud as fuck and quite heavy for a 1/2"

 

I do have a Mac branded 2115 (3/8) that I use for most chores, including wheel removal, axle nuts, crank bolts, etc. With ~300 lbft of muscle, it does most of what I need. It is super light, and quiet. Negs? Sometimes it is too fast, I have torn the anvil off the thing 5 times in the 10 years I have owned it, and it is far more expensive than the 231. For me, being that it is in use a lot, the light weight is worth the money as it reduces fatigue.

 

If the 2115 works for you on wheels it would be better for me as the times I need more are so rare I can just grab a breaker bar.

Of course most of my impact sockets are 1/2" but I assume using a step up adapter won't be an issue. 

Sorry to read of more bad news.  Hope you are doing ok Seth.

Of course most of my impact sockets are 1/2" but I assume using a step up adapter won't be an issue.

As long as you get one for impact.

 

Of course most of my impact sockets are 1/2" but I assume using a step up adapter won't be an issue.

As long as you get one for impact.

 

Already have a set of those.

 

Most of the impact work I do I use a cheap 1/4" impact driver that came with a set of Ridgid tools.  Their lifetime battery replacement sold me on the tools as I've retired my Makitas due to shot batteries.

It doesn't have enough power, but add a 1/2" socket wrench to crack things loose and it can cover most of what I need to do.  For convenience though I'd like a real impact.

The more I think about the light 3/8" 2115 the more I like it.

For 3/8 hand ratchet I have given you my list before... but my absolute go to, must have is my 14" flex head SnapOn Dual 80 (fhlf80 ). I breal a shit ton of tools, as I am not afraid to use them to the extent of, and beyond their suggested capabilities... and as a manual tradesman for over 30 years I have some "retard strength" (to quote my co-workers). but this fucker takes most everything I throw at it.

Of course most of my impact sockets are 1/2" but I assume using a step up adapter won't be an issue. 

 

I suggest grabbing a 3/8 impact set. You will lose fairly significant torque through the adapter. With that said, I do have to adapt it up for axle nut sockets (they can range from 29mm to 36mm sockets) and I am successful with this set up 90% of the time... with a 10 year old gun, no less. Again, be aware that this gun is super fucking fast. If you are not careful you will lose control of lug nuts and scratch your wheels.

For 3/8 hand ratchet I have given you my list before... but my absolute go to, must have is my 14" flex head SnapOn Dual 80 (fhlf80 ). I breal a shit ton of tools, as I am not afraid to use them to the extent of, and beyond their suggested capabilities... and as a manual tradesman for over 30 years I have some "retard strength" (to quote my co-workers). but this fucker takes most everything I throw at it.

Of course most of my impact sockets are 1/2" but I assume using a step up adapter won't be an issue. 

 

I suggest grabbing a 3/8 impact set. You will lose fairly significant torque through the adapter. With that said, I do have to adapt it up for axle nut sockets (they can range from 29mm to 36mm sockets) and I am successful with this set up 90% of the time... with a 10 year old gun, no less. Again, be aware that this gun is super fucking fast. If you are not careful you will lose control of lug nuts and scratch your wheels.

Definitely gave me the list, but I was looking for the first one to buy: ie, go to.  FHLF80 it is.

 

I do have a metric 3/8 set, but not an SI.  Metric should cover most of what I do....but will add if necessary.

 

Thanks!!

I don't have a flex head period so that fits even better

And I like fast.  Much rather adapt to that than slow.  

Here are both guns (I figured you'd get a kick out of the 3/8 with the adapter and the 36mm socket on it) and the ratchet...

 

Beastly impact guns.

What about floor jacks? What do you guys use and why?

J

Rotary Asymmetrical lifts... That's the beauty of doing this for a living.

 

We use Hein Werner. Low profile, fast lift, high capacity.

 

Low capacity jacks are Lincolns.

I didn't know lifts were that cheep!