Search results

  1. S

    Front end 2012 Silverado fittings or sealed?

    Thank you very much. I'll get them lubed up.
  2. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    I bought one SK 1/2" drive Extra long 10mm hex bit socket on Zoro. The quality is impressive. there's no hole or no roll pin or no set screws. It's Pressed in and the hex bit looks like some high-quality Hardened Steel. It has a gray color. Not just a Black Bhondus Shaft like Armstrong uses...
  3. S

    Front end 2012 Silverado fittings or sealed?

    I'll know for myself in a few hours. A fellow owner said none; Google research says 2. Come on 7:30!
  4. S

    Front end 2012 Silverado fittings or sealed?

    Working right now (on break) was just wondering about grease fittings because I do hear some type of squeak when I turn my steering and I'm not moving or if I'm moving very little. It's not a high pitch squeak so I'm not sure if it might just be the humming of the power steering Maybe? That is a...
  5. S

    Best Tire Air Pressure Gauge?

    I'm in the market for one now, my CH is 10 psi off. Used my dad's Blue Point today; he bought it from a Snap-On Truck 40 years ago. I wish he'd give it to me, since he has digital now. It's in excellent condition too. But it has sentimental value to him. I didn't really ask him for it; but I...
  6. S

    AR cleaning kit?

    I am going off things I heard and read about years ago; things change; myths debunked, better powder; I really only use the copper cleaning stuff after 3 days of prairie doggin'; other than that; I don't shoot, just to be shooting; not if my rigs are tuned in. Now in my youth; rounds we're...
  7. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    My cousin is collecting a bunch of USA Craftsman tools. I got a 16pc 3/4 drive ratchet set unused, made in USA from him for $150; thought that was pretty decent deal. I guess the way he talks, Craftsman will eventually be all overseas, he said Western Forge dropped Craftsman over some money...
  8. S

    AR cleaning kit?

    Was just reading the posts on running dirty! LoL! My drill instructor stuck his finger in my chamber with a white glove!! It took me several tries; he was about to thrash me on the quarterdeck over it. There's two kinds of people in the world. Those who maintain Equipment, and those who run it...
  9. S

    AR cleaning kit?

    I was at Walmart today and noticed hoppe's boresnake prices have been rolled back; $9.94 for regular; $12.90-ish for Viper. I really like the Otis cables for pulling patches through. With one of the best solvents of all time; shooter's choice MC#7(so good it cleans Muzzleloader crud rings with...
  10. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    A local industrial supply store had a decent "remaining" Armstrong inventory. I was able to score 1/2" drive extra long hex bit sockets in 6mm to 17mm. I am not worried about 19mm as a bolt that big should just use hex key and cheater bar. I like the extra long because you have plenty of length...
  11. S

    Need a new 1/2 In impact

    Yeah I have not used any other aircat impacts besides the 1200 k. But it's very impressive. It has broken bolts before but I'm convinced nine times out of 10 the bolts are already in a weakened state. It's definitely too much for bolts under 12mm; even on the lowest setting. but it shines on...
  12. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    Who makes a better product in HEX bit sockets between Proto Challenger and Armstrong? I'm going to pick up 3/8 Drive in 6 mm and 8 mm so I can use with my 3/8 Drive T handle. I will over tighten them with my half-inch drive too easily. As the half inch Drive is 13 inch long T handle and the 3/8...
  13. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    That's it.... I'm sold. Snap-on it is
  14. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    I have a bad habit of ordering a new tool and then I think it's so nice I don't want to use it!
  15. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    I really appreciate the replies. The wiha hex keys I mentioned above are made in Germany same outfit that makes Heyco and possibly others. I vote they are the best allen style wrenches. We were issued them but I also grab allenbrand hex keys and use them and they round off so quickly while the...
  16. S

    Need a new 1/2 In impact

    FYI; the Nitrocat 1200K is a product by Aircat
  17. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    Thanks for your Snap-on testimonial. The ones I saw had a gold color to them like maybe they were super hardened or something and had a plating. I was very impressed that none of them were rounded off. The only other hex tool I know of that will not round off is Wiha hex keys (Allen wrenches)...
  18. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    Also, once in awhile we do come across a large bolt that takes a 19mm or 17mm hex that is seized up; up until now I've been putting an allen wrench in them and then putting a 24-inch adjustable wrench on the Allen wrench and breaking it Loose with manual torque. We use grey pneumatic one piece...
  19. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    Same here I appreciate USA made tools I will tolerate certain things made in Taiwan but I love Proto, SK and truthfully I haven't let myself afford many Snap-on items but I really like the hex bit set they have and I'm very tempted to take the plunge. I will check out VIM.
  20. S

    Who knows about Hex Bit Sockets? What's the best?

    I handled some snap-on's and I was very impressed but I've been recommended to check out Proto. I like the snap-on's because none of them were rounded off and I looked at an old set that has been used a lot and they were all tight with no jiggle or play. I did not even see a retaining pin on the...
Back
Top