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Old 07-31-2011, 07:17 PM
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I just bought a rivet tool to install a soft top. What'd you pick up lately?
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got me a full size floor jack, pair of stands, and a creeper on sale at sears for 115
sale ended yesterday
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Originally Posted by y8s
I hear quality control at MFz is going to be much tighter than at MT.net.
Yeah, My blue one is too small.
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Im thinking about picking up a scissor lift from HF....any thoughts? A buddy has the Snap-On version and its helpful. The HF version can be had for around $1k.

What it looks like with sporty vehicle on it

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I don't know if I would get under a HF scissor lift, I'd spend a little extra and get something with a brand name and a good reputation.
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Personally I dont think I would trust something like that from HB. I do have one of their aluminum floor jacks, but I never get under the car withOut jackstands.

I did just trade in my worn out Craftsman screw drivers, life time warranty FTW
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Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
I don't know if I would get under a HF scissor lift, I'd spend a little extra and get something with a brand name and a good reputation.

There has been a lot of discussion regarding the HF lift being built at the same plant as a few other more expensive brands.

These lifts do have lock outs that stop it from falling if the hydraulics fail.

The snap-on version is like 4x the price. Arghhhhhh.
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I just bought a new in/lb torque wrenceh and safety wire pliars from HF to assemble my Wilwood brake kit. Go me.
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Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
I just bought a rivet tool to install a soft top. What'd you pick up lately?
I used a ball peen hammer and a hand sledge as my hammer and dolly for the top rivets. It worked great. I'm curious about this tool you speak of. Link?
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I recently bought the 1/2" electric impact wrench from HF to do my suspension. What a time saver, it's big but there was no bolt that it couldn't handle. When this breaks I'll get another.
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