KTI Socket Sets Available in Expanded Sizes; Heavy-Duty Applications are Now ‘A Breeze’
K-Tool International (KTI), a leading manufacturer of tools for the aftermarket automotive and professional mechanic, now offers four add-on drive socket sets in larger, previously unavailable widths.
Grey Pneumatic Offers Four Socket Sets in One
Exclusive from Grey Pneumatic is a new 1/4"-drive set of 6-Point Impact Sockets (Set No. 9748). Like four sets in one, this complete set includes fractional sizes 3/16" to 9/16", as well as metric sizes 4 mm to 15 mm, in both standard and deep length.
GearWrench Offers Locking Flex Head Pass-Thru Ratchet
GearWrench’s extra-long Locking Flex Head Pass-Thru Ratchet is up to 50 percent longer than the popular original GearRatchet introduced in 2002. The durable ergonomic featured handle and extra length allow more leverage, making the ratchet easier to use and providing improved knuckle clearance.
The GearWrench Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket System Securely Holds the Drain Plug
The Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket System allows easy removal of hot, rounded and difficult-to-reach drain plugs. Specially designed sockets feature a magnetic core that holds the drain plug fast and prevents the plug from falling into the drain pan during use.
Grey Pneumatic Introduces New 1/4-Inch Drive Set
Exclusive from Grey Pneumatic is a new 1/4-Inch Drive Set (Set No. 9748) of six point impact sockets. Like four sets in one, this complete set includes fractional sizes 3/16" to 9/16", as well as Metric sizes 4mm to 15mm, in both standard and deep length.
LINK Tools Introduces The Locker – A Double Revolution in Ratchets
LINK Tools has introduced The Locker, a new half-inch ratchet wrench that has the capability to dramatically increase the speed and safety of all conventional ratchets and tool sets. The capability results from two fundamental and revolutionary changes in ratchet wrenches introduced for the first time in The Locker.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Present a New Service Opportunity
Changing technology always brings with it a need for new tools, and today’s new Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are no exception. In 2000, Congress passed legislation called the TREAD (Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation) Act in response to tire failures that were causing SUV rollovers. Many of these tire failures were blamed on
Mechanics Time Savers’ Magna-Rail Keeps Tools Close at Hand
The Magna-Rail from Mechanics Time Savers comes with a flexible magnetic strip on the back to allow mounting on any metal surface or without the magnetic strip on the back if desired.
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Tech Tip: Trailer Wiring Offers Repair Opportunity
Every year, an estimated 15 million trailer hitches are installed on cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Industry statistics tell us that upwards of 65% of all trucks and SUVs have a trailer hitch installed on them at some point, and many passenger cars do too. That’s a lot of vehicles on the road that may need trailer wiring repairs at some point in their life.