What did you do to your Ram today???

[jl13]

Back on topic - I bought a pass through socket set to help install my Eibach front struts this weekend

those sure come in handy, I find myself using them more and more. Also purchase a set when I level my truck

 

[Jako]

Back on topic - I bought a pass through socket set to help install my Eibach front struts this weekend

For those unfamiliar. What brand did you buy and why that brand if you don't mind me asking.

 

[jl13]

For those unfamiliar. What brand did you buy and why that brand if you don't mind me asking.
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duralast, autozone,
the truck was already on jack stands, only option in stock near by
originally was going to get Pittsburg from harbor freight but the location near by is always poorly stock just as the home depot as well on the Husky brand
gotta say all 3 get great reviews and would get the job done but I suspect that these kind of sets don't take to kind to heavy abuse. Time will tell

https://www.autozone.com/ratchets-sockets-and-wrenches/ratchet-and-socket-set/p/duralast-3-8in-drive-pass-through-ratchet-socket-sae-metric-tool-set-20-piece/569724_0_0

SAE and Metric Go-Thru Socket Set, 21-Piece

Amazing deals on this 21Pc Sae/Metric Go-Thru Socket Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[HSKR R/T]

For those unfamiliar. What brand did you buy and why that brand if you don't mind me asking.
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Been looking at some, but haven't pulled trigger in purchase yet. I was looking on Amazon

 

[Kovy23]

Been looking at some, but haven't pulled trigger in purchase yet. I was looking on Amazon View attachment 133502

Bought these from Sam's Club last year and love every bit. They've held up to some wear and tear so far.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Bought these from Sam's Club last year and love every bit. They've held up to some wear and tear so far.

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Those aren't pass through sockets.

 

[djevox]

Been looking at some, but haven't pulled trigger in purchase yet. I was looking on Amazon View attachment 133502

I’d lean towards Crescent brand if they’re the ones made in South Carolina. SC makes some good adjustables.

 

[Mattbryan660]

Got some work done today I feel like a cool kid..

 

[jl13]

Bought these from Sam's Club last year and love every bit. They've held up to some wear and tear so far.

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nice set but yes not pass thru sockets
see pic, middle nut holding the strut. some people get lucky, for others the nut will get loose but will only keep spinning
so you use a pass thru socket and insert another socket to hold the inner hex and remove the outer nut

 

[Jako]

duralast, autozone,
the truck was already on jack stands, only option in stock near by
originally was going to get Pittsburg from harbor freight but the location near by is always poorly stock just as the home depot as well on the Husky brand
gotta say all 3 get great reviews and would get the job done but I suspect that these kind of sets don't take to kind to heavy abuse. Time will tell

https://www.autozone.com/ratchets-sockets-and-wrenches/ratchet-and-socket-set/p/duralast-3-8in-drive-pass-through-ratchet-socket-sae-metric-tool-set-20-piece/569724_0_0

SAE and Metric Go-Thru Socket Set, 21-Piece

Amazing deals on this 21Pc Sae/Metric Go-Thru Socket Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Used to like Craftsman for their warranty and availability. I was denied an exchange at Lowes as they do not honor Sear"s Craftsman. I did a warranty on Channel Locks end nippers, it was a hassle mailing it in plus postage. I think Lowes POd a bunch of people with Kobalt's warranty and adding Craftsman.

Have purchased some Knipex tools, little pricey.
Purchased from

Knipex Tools Master Distributor

ChadsToolbox is proud to present the pinnacle of plier and cutter manufacturing, Knipex Tools of Germany. You will find them to be the best you have ever tried. Upgrading to Knipex tools will get your professional jobs done faster and easier.

chadstoolbox.com

He has some good deals at times.
Never regretted buying a good tool.

The pass thru ratchet looks like one of those tools that just make life easier at times.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Used to like Craftsman for their warranty and availability. I was denied an exchange at Lowes as they do not honor Sear"s Craftsman. I did a warranty on Channel Locks end nippers, it was a hassle mailing it in plus postage. I think Lowes POd a bunch of people with Kobalt's warranty and adding Craftsman.

The pass thru ratchet looks like one of those tools that just make life easier at times.

Most of my tools are still Craftsman. But I won't buy any new ones. Quality just isn't there. And even some of the ones I bought through Sears aren't as good. They stopped doing replacements for ratchets the last several years and would only "rebuild" them in the store. The 1/4" drive ratchets we're the worste. I don't have a working Craftsman 1/4" drive ratchet

 

[Derek916]

Sold my Ram 1500 Laramie SW Edition today for 59,000. Paid 60.5K after TTL and +1600 for shipping. Although, during that time I picked up a BBQ that was $800 off, and furniture that would of costed me $200 to have delivered. Always wanted a truck, but I just didn't like navigating parking lots with that beast as my daily driver. Looking for a highlander hybrid now.

 

[Dewey]

Most of my tools are still Craftsman. But I won't buy any new ones. Quality just isn't there. And even some of the ones I bought through Sears aren't as good. They stopped doing replacements for ratchets the last several years and would only "rebuild" them in the store. The 1/4" drive ratchets we're the worste. I don't have a working Craftsman 1/4" drive ratchet

Same here on all accounts. Even the broken 1/4” drive ratchets.
Everything else has been excellent and stood the test of time. All of my Craftsman are over 30 years old. Back when there were still quality tools being produced.

 

[GraniteRam]

I think the good old craftsman years are gone, I was doing a part time at sears when they were purchase by black and decker like around 2017 I think.
Sears are gone in my area not sure if ever where but even by that time I saw sears employees trying not to honor the warranty probably on direction from upper management.
Haven't purchase craftsman in a while and yea I think I have only seen them at lowes now
Agree life savers at times
Your location comment made me laugh in your signature

I've had luck with my Ace Hardware honoring the warranty.

 

[Jako]

I've had luck with my Ace Hardware honoring the warranty.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

 

[TNRamGuy]

I've had luck with my Ace Hardware honoring the warranty.

Same here, ace hardware swapped a couple screwdrivers (pry-bars) and a split socket for me. No hesitation

 

[HemiDude]

Most of my tools are still Craftsman. But I won't buy any new ones. Quality just isn't there. And even some of the ones I bought through Sears aren't as good. They stopped doing replacements for ratchets the last several years and would only "rebuild" them in the store. The 1/4" drive ratchets we're the worste. I don't have a working Craftsman 1/4" drive ratchet

Funny you mentioned Sears and 1/4" Craftsman ratchets. My first job as a mechanic was at a Sears, and I bought quite a few Craftsman tools while there, mostly bc they gave a discount to employees. Exchanged a number of 1/4" ratchets and rebuilt about the same number too. Ended up buying a Mac 1/4" ratchet which I still have today. I have quite the mixture of brands now in my boxes, but the only 3/8" ratchets I have are the Craftsman - More than earned their keep!

 

[Nels]

Funny you mentioned Sears and 1/4" Craftsman ratchets. My first job as a mechanic was at a Sears, and I bought quite a few Craftsman tools while there, mostly bc they gave a discount to employees. Exchanged a number of 1/4" ratchets and rebuilt about the same number too. Ended up buying a Mac 1/4" ratchet which I still have today. I have quite the mixture of brands now in my boxes, but the only 3/8" ratchets I have are the Craftsman - More than earned their keep!

My main set is Craftsman over 30 years old. Had to replace the 1/4 inch ratchet about 5 years ago. After 25 years I didnt ask for a refund/replacement.

 

[56 Pontiac]

My main set is Craftsman over 30 years old. Had to replace the 1/4 inch ratchet about 5 years ago. ...

Gotcha beat! I started with Craftsman 50 years ago, still own complete set of combo wrenches, open end wrenches, box wrenches, 1/4 3/8 (6 point and 12 point) and 1/2 inch socket sets (including deep sockets) with ratchets, plus crows feet wrenches, ratcheting box end wrenches, punch pins, line-up bars, cold chisels, screwdrivers (flat head and Phillips), cotter key puller (which I have used for more purposes than any other tool) and complete set of metric wrenches too. None less than 10 years old (finally succumbed to metric ).

I never over-stressed my 1/4 inch drive ratchet so it is still going strong.

Dave

 

[Eighty]

I never over-stressed my 1/4 inch drive ratchet so it is still going strong.

Then you weren't using it right.