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Which specialized tools or Toyota SSTÆs are worthwhile? #800524 03/26/07 04:18 PM
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 373
Edmonton, Canada
The_Rusty_Gear Offline OP
Mudrunner
Which specialized tools do you find you use maybe once a year but save you lots of grief? I just did my rear brakes and would have killed for a tool to help with the shoe retaining springs.

What special tools do you use? Which ones would you recommend getting? I find the c-clips on the front axles are usually tricky to get off. Anything better than snap-ring pliers and a small screwdriver to use on these?

1988 4Runner, V6 Auto, Mostly Stock
32 x 9.5 Swampers
Re: Which specialized tools or Toyota SSTÆs are worthwhile? [Re: The_Rusty_Gear] #800525 03/26/07 05:22 PM
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Roseville, CA, Gateway to the ...
OOP'S Offline
Roll Me Over
These, Marlin sells them, but you can find them elsewhere.


Snap Ring Pliers

Removing the snap ring from inside the hub when doing trail side Birfield repairs can be quick and easy, or a hours long ordeal if you don't have the right tools. These high quality Proto Tool snap ring pliers make it easy to reach into the hub and remove the stub shaft C clip. Also useful for transmission servicing.

MC-17102, Snap Ring Pliers, $24.95


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Re: Which specialized tools or Toyota SSTÆs are worthwhile? [Re: The_Rusty_Gear] #800526 03/26/07 05:24 PM
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N. California. USA
4Crawler Offline
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I modifed some snap ring pliers for the c-clips:

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http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/AxleRebuild.shtml#TearDown

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Re: Which specialized tools or Toyota SSTÆs are worthwhile? [Re: 4Crawler] #800527 03/26/07 08:21 PM
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Posts: 2,101
Lacey, WA
kyle-22r Offline
Body Damage is Cool
i got frustrated with my cheap snap ring pliers and screwdrivers, so i broke down and bought a set of lock ring pliers from sears. much nicer!

'79 sport 4x4 longbed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked

'91 4x4 shortbed
22R-E, W56, the dd!
Re: Which specialized tools or Toyota SSTÆs are worthwhile? [Re: The_Rusty_Gear] #800528 03/26/07 08:39 PM
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,379
boonies of NH
Scerb Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Yes, the brake tools save a TON of time. Also a 54mm thin wall socket for the wheel bearing nuts up front are a must.

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Re: Which specialized tools or Toyota SSTÆs are worthwhile? [Re: Scerb] #800529 03/26/07 09:46 PM
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Posts: 48
Auburn, IN
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Ryan_Vazquez Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
On the brake retaining springs, I've found that if you lightly grab the cup with some vice-grips it's easy to put them on. Of course I found this out after my fingers were raw from doing the first side.

Ryan
Re: Which specialized tools or Toyota SSTÆs are worthwhile? [Re: Ryan_Vazquez] #800530 03/27/07 04:11 AM
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Posts: 669
Austin,TX
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dcg9381 Offline
Rock Warrior
There is an SST to center the birfs/axle in the front housing... Saves the seals.

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1988 4Runner
22RTE core, turbocharged, megasquirted...
Re: Which specialized tools or Toyota SSTÆs are worthwhile? [Re: The_Rusty_Gear] #800531 03/27/07 05:11 AM
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Fairbanks, Alaska
kewlynx Offline
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Ditto snap ring pliers and 54mm hub socket. You need a 1/2" to 3/4" dr adapter to go with that too.

My others:

*My universal brake tool
*Reverse drill bits (more forgiving than extractors)
*Nut splitter for the rusted/rounded stuff
*My 1/2"dr x 36" extension and 14mm/17mm toggle sockets for tranny work <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
*Gearwrenches; if you don't have air tools, at least have these!
*Blacklight flashlight--for those elusive leaks
*metric allen set
*BJ pickle fork
*1-1/2" x 3 ft pipe for leverage <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />
*Craftsman 1/2"dr torque wrench, 25-650 ft-lb
*Little cheapie Autotron multimeter
*brass drift set

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Re: Which specialized tools or Toyota SSTÆs are worthwhile? [Re: kewlynx] #800532 03/27/07 03:20 PM
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 373
Edmonton, Canada
The_Rusty_Gear Offline OP
Mudrunner
Quote
Ditto snap ring pliers and 54mm hub socket. You need a 1/2" to 3/4" dr adapter to go with that too.

My others:

*My universal brake tool
*Reverse drill bits (more forgiving than extractors)
*Nut splitter for the rusted/rounded stuff
*My 1/2"dr x 36" extension and 14mm/17mm toggle sockets for tranny work <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
*Gearwrenches; if you don't have air tools, at least have these!
*Blacklight flashlight--for those elusive leaks
*metric allen set
*BJ pickle fork
*1-1/2" x 3 ft pipe for leverage <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />
*Craftsman 1/2"dr torque wrench, 25-650 ft-lb
*Little cheapie Autotron multimeter
*brass drift set


What's a toggle socket?

1988 4Runner, V6 Auto, Mostly Stock
32 x 9.5 Swampers
Re: Which specialized tools or Toyota SSTÆs are worthwhile? [Re: The_Rusty_Gear] #800533 03/27/07 03:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 383
Southern California
Stevie Offline
Mudrunner
I'll guess it's a 3/8 or 1/2" drive that has the ability to work at an angle, not just straight-on from the wrench.

'80 4X4 Longbed
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