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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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i have an old 1/2 inch 9/16th inch combo box end wrench that has an offset, most of the bolts on my truck are half or 9/16th so i use it all the time.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BradyCocuhman
i have an old 1/2 inch 9/16th inch combo box end rench that has an offset, most of the bolts on my truck are half or 9/16th so i use it all the time.

that was called a starter wrench back in the old days.
i have 4 of them, and use them more than any other wrench.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Snap-On full rotating head 1/4" drive ratchet. for body work it gets into all the tight spaces, rotated on end it acts as a nut driver, and has taken daily abuse since 1997.

A close second would also be the offset 1/2" and 9/16" box end wrench as stated in the previous post.

A close third would be my Snap-On ratcheting screwdriver.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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my favorite hand tool is my snap on long handled flex head 3/8 ratchet. it gets the snot beat out of it everyday and hasn't needed to be serviced in 5 years since it was new

second favorite is my mac tools tech 1000 toolbox

runners up are my craftsman cross force wrenches
 
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by rodbender
The big pink torque wrench!
I was gonna say, my fave hangs in the middle, but guess you already did!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by e-tek
I was gonna say, my fave hangs in the middle, but guess you already did!
Ha Ha Ha
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Answering this question is like having 12 kids and asking who is the favorite. If you have 12 kids a plug should have been the favorite tool. lol No I have a pair of pliars made for pipe which the harder you have to grip to get a bite the thing seems to grip 125%. I use them to crimp solderless connectors like they were soldered. They're adjustable and lock at the setting you want. They come in different sizes to cover all pipes.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 12:14 AM
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A few weeks ago I picked up an 18V impact driver.

I think I'm in love .....
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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I have a flat blade screwdriver that is the size and shape of a key on my key ring
had it since 70's, it's a proto brand, has come in handy many times
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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The most useful tool i ever bought, has to be my 2 post lift. Worth every penny.
No more laying on cold dirty floors

 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Good idea Steve, how about posting more pics of the buggy? Looks cool.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...y-project.html
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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your right one on that one
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Duct tape,hammer,cutting torch,9/16 wrench,and if the torch dont work the hake saw will
 
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Mac AW280Q 3/8 Impact, small, light, and packs 400 ft-lbs of nut bustin wallop! After that I would have to say my ratcheting flex-head wrenches.
 
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