Removing the diff in my e36 and hit a snag. The hex bolt stripped. HF bolt extractor did it's job, even though I was dubious when I bought them.
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Originally posted by Kershaw View Post
Removing the diff in my e36 and hit a snag. The hex bolt stripped. HF bolt extractor did it's job, even though I was dubious when I bought them.
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Last edited by M-technik-3; 10-05-2016, 06:29 AM.
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I have a Hanson bolt extractor set for large bolts (19-30?) and the steel is much finer machined and the edges are much sharper. I was afraid that the HF set, being rounded, wouldn't bite into the metal as much, so I made sure to really wail on it.
I hope Husqvarna buys Craftsman. Techtronic is the HF of Amazon.AWD > RWD
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this is a really old thread and i probably already said this before, but since i memory is short, i will say it again.
harbor freight is great for what it is. cheap tools that are more or less of an acceptable level of quality for a HOME OWNER. if you can afford better quality tools or if you use them for a living, spend the extra money and buy better quality.
otherwise, understand the limitations compared to the price. i own and buy items from there now and then. i would probably never buy an electric or battery operated power tool there.
with all that said, we have pawn shops on every corner here in texas. i stop in there on occasion to buy most of my tools. i will never pay more than half of the new price though. usually, i pay 1/4 to 1/3 or i walk out the door. as a result, i have a LOT of tools.sigpic
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My general rule on Horrible Freight is that if it has moving parts, avoid it. That said, I have the aluminum racing jack (1.5 ton, $60 bucks!), a 1 ton chain hoist, and ratchet set from them that have been fantastic. ^ But yeah, light duty stuff for sure.sigpic
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Originally posted by ajhostetter View PostMy general rule on Horrible Freight is that if it has moving parts, avoid it. That said, I have the aluminum racing jack (1.5 ton, $60 bucks!), a 1 ton chain hoist, and ratchet set from them that have been fantastic. ^ But yeah, light duty stuff for sure.
Sent from my XT1575 using TapatalkSi vis pacem, para bellum.
New Hawtness: 1995 540i/6 Claptrap
Defunct too: Cirrusblau m30 Project
Defunct (sold): Alta Vista
79 Bronco SHTF Build
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