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[tx_shooter]

Man I want a 3/8 drive batt impact!

But the real question is, Anyone on here build a fuel pump removal tool?

I really like my 3/8s Milwaukee Fuel impact. It makes working on the 4Runner so much easier since it is so compact.

 

[TacoXpo]

All good. Made one

 

[Silverback]

Pics?

 

[TacoXpo]

I'll post one up in the morning.

 

[Anathollo]

I have an older non-Fuel Milwaukee 3/8" impact an its awesome. Dad bought the new Fuel one and its even better. One of these days I'll get one but for now there is no need.

Love my 3/8" impact. Don't know why I didn't get one sooner...I still need to pick up a 1/2" impact as well.

 

[Silverback]

M18 Fuel 1/2” impact with battery and charger. $199. MILWAUKEE-2663-21 | Acme Tools

 

[Anathollo]

M18 Fuel 1/2” impact with battery and charger. $199. MILWAUKEE-2663-21 | Acme Tools

Glad it's not a DeWalt on sale. My wife will kill me if I buy anything else.

 

[Taco Loco]

@Silverback

Make a $5 donation get additional 5% off, which really means $2.50off the $150

 

[Silverback]

I'm good with the DeWalt set I picked up last week. I like the flat style case. I need to get my arse in gear and start building a set of bed drawer/slides for the truck to store it in.

 

[TacoXpo]

Who has a R-E-A-S-O-N-A-B-L-Y priced butane soldering iron that they would by again?

 

[Silverback]

I have a portable one, don't recall the brand... but I haven't used it in a long time and don't recall my opinions of its operation. IIRC I tried to use it and it just sucked down too much butane. Amazon has a Dremel that seems like a nice piece and gets good reviews. Although in reading a few seems it sucks down fuel as well. Just bring a few cans.

 

[TacoXpo]

I used one in Baja from another team and it was GREAT for what I would want it for. I just don't recall the brand. Thanks Mr. 'Back. I knew you would have one.

 

[TacoXpo]

This looks like the soldering iron I used in Mexico. Now I know why I was impressed!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Appli...3829548&sr=1-6&keywords=butane+soldering+iron

 

[Silverback]

Oh yeah.. that's nice.
This is the one I have https://www.amazon.com/Weller-P2KC-...3831547&sr=1-6&keywords=butane+soldering+iron

But seeing this one has me thinking it might be the ticket. rated at 125 watt.
https://www.amazon.com/Portasol-010...3831547&sr=1-8&keywords=butane+soldering+iron

Not sure.. if the one you used is the one you found... go for it. Its like a band-aide.

 

[TacoXpo]

Oh yeah.. that's nice.
This is the one I have https://www.amazon.com/Weller-P2KC-...3831547&sr=1-6&keywords=butane+soldering+iron

But seeing this one has me thinking it might be the ticket. rated at 125 watt.
https://www.amazon.com/Portasol-010...3831547&sr=1-8&keywords=butane+soldering+iron

Not sure.. if the one you used is the one you found... go for it. Its like a band-aide.

 

[Oswego]

Crack head would give the best recommendation on gas torches... Where is member Brutalguyracing when you need him?

 

[TacoXpo]

 

[CowboyTaco]

It's back. Don't know if you can order to the same address again or not.

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This is still going on...just in case you were wondering.

 

[CowboyTaco]

Ok, garage gurus....I need a new hydraulic floor jack.

I had a Michelin (branded) jack that was rated at 3.5 tons with a lifting range of 5.5" to 22". I sold it on Craigslist for $25 since it leaked oil and I couldn't find a gasket replacement/rebuild kit for it. It worked fine, but I figured it was time for a new one since I owned that one for about 15 years.

I bought that one when I was into lowered cars. I was pleased when it would still get the Tacoma off the ground...even after the lift. There were times that I had it extended to the max, so I don't want a lifting height of under 22". I would like a daily driver eventually, so I like the idea of low profile. Don't want to spend a fortune either.

I think I've narrowed it down to this Pro-Lift Premium https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Lift-G-737-Speedy-Lift-Garage/dp/B004SVQVBY/ref=sr_1_7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1509483243&sr=1-7&keywords=automotive+jack&refinements=p_36:6000-23000,p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin:7019256011|7019257011 based on specs and cost. Seems to be very similar to the one I just sold.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

At many of y'alls recommendation, I picked up the HF low profile 3 ton jack. $89 out the door isn't bad. I went with the low profile because it actually had a higher max lift height (19 3/4") than the regular one (18 1/4"). Even with that extra lift height, I could barely get my front tires off the ground by lifting at the frame near the tire. Trying to get both wheels off the ground at the same time was laughable. The one I sold had a max lift height of 22".

Enter the Floor Jack Cross Beam. Makes the jack look more like a hammerhead shark, but so far I'm incredibly pleased. The beam itself gives another couple inches and the pads can be extended up another 5". Plus, it spreads the load on the frame a little, for whatever that is worth.

Steel Floor Jack Cross Beam

I got a 25% off coupon and it was a done deal.

 

[Texoma]

At many of y'alls recommendation, I picked up the HF low profile 3 ton jack. $89 out the door isn't bad. I went with the low profile because it actually had a higher max lift height (19 3/4") than the regular one (18 1/4"). Even with that extra lift height, I could barely get my front tires off the ground by lifting at the frame near the tire. Trying to get both wheels off the ground at the same time was laughable. The one I sold had a max lift height of 22".

Enter the Floor Jack Cross Beam. Makes the jack look more like a hammerhead shark, but so far I'm incredibly pleased. The beam itself gives another couple inches and the pads can be extended up another 5". Plus, it spreads the load on the frame a little, for whatever that is worth.

Steel Floor Jack Cross Beam

I got a 25% off coupon and it was a done deal.

Interesting. I use a 4x4 block on the saddle to get the extra height I need.