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SNEAK PEEK
Welcome to Sneak Peek!
This section features recently introduced
automotive tools and equipment. See new
products even before automotive technicians
read about them in PTEN magazine.
REMOVES DAMAGED
AND CORRODED LUGS
The CTA Tools Emergency Twist Flip
Socket Set, No. 5700, comes with six sockets
that cover commonly used sizes for lug nuts
and lug bolts. Made from high-quality steel
for durability and strength, this socket set is
designed to remove damaged and corroded
lug nuts. It features a twist-flip design which
allows users to switch between standard
hex sockets and twist sockets with just one
hand. The set includes 17mm, 19mm, 21mm,
13/16 " , and 7/8 " sockets. It also includes a
matching emergency twist size on the opposite
end of each socket and a 3 " long 1/2 "
drive extension for use on all sockets. n
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FOR EASY ORGANIZATION
OR JOBS ON-THE-GO
The Matco Tools 8-pc Pliers Set comes
with a canvas tool bag used for both organization
and on-the-go jobs. Each plier has
a dipped handle to help reduce hand fatigue
and allow a non-slip grip while working. The
pliers are made from high-alloy carbon
steel, drop-forged, and heat-treated with a
steel surface that has been polymer-coated
for corrosion resistance and extending the
life of the tool. The set includes 11 " and 8 "
diagonal cutting pliers, 10 " arc joint pliers,
9-3/4 " lineman's pliers, 8 " long nose pliers,
6 " and 8 " slip joint pliers, and 8 " tongue and
groove pliers. n
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REMOVE AND INSTALL
WHEEL BEARING LOCKNUTS
ON SUVS AND TRUCKS
The OEMTOOLS 7-pc Wheel Bearing
Locknut Set, No. 37385 can be used to
remove and install the wheel bearing
locknuts found on many Dodge, Ford, and
Toyota SUVs and trucks. The removal set
comes with popular metric sizes for front
and rear wheels of imported trucks, and
includes an SAE socket for American-made
trucks with dual rear wheels. This set can
be used with a 1/2 " square drive ratchet,
breaker bar, or torque wrench. Included in
the set are standard hex and rounded hex
sockets for universal appeal. n
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REMOVES AXIAL JOINTS
The GEDORE Excentric Wrench is designed
to remove and install axial joints and fits
universally for cars and vans. The wrench
offers direct mounting on the tie rod and
one-handed operation. Its resistant profiling
is designed to prevent tool slippage and
save time. n
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REACHES UP TO 20 "
The NextLED Flexible Shaft Magnetic
LED Flashlight and Pickup Tool, No.
NT-7647-1, combines a flashlight and a
pickup tool in one. The tool features a
telescoping neck with an extendable
reach of up to 20 " , making it easy to access
hard-to-reach areas. The strong magnetic
bottom of the tool allows users to pickup
items weighing up to 1lb, while the 300 lm
Cree COB LED worklight provides bright
and reliable illumination. n
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ERGONOMIC RUBBER GRIP
The M7 5-in-1 Air Ratchet, Drill, and
Grinder, No. NE-0405-KIT, is designed to
give users hours of comfortable use thanks
to its ergonomic composite rubber grip. It
comes in an oil-resistant foam tool holder
inside a blow-molded case. The kit features
a drive tool fitted with five tool heads which
include a pneumatic die grinder, air angle
grinder, air ratchet, air angle die grinder,
and an air drill. Via a one-touch push sleeve,
these heads have the ability to connect and
disconnect from the drive. Also included
are three spanner wrenches and an oiler. n
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of august2023
Editor's Note – Stock up!
Sneak Peek
Most Wanted
Exclusive – Innovation Awards
In Focus
Cover Story – Turning up the pressure
Diagnostic Tech – Leveraging shop management and service information systems
Show Me Your Truck – Fresh off the show floor
Go Sell Something – The dangers of prequalifying
Driving Sales – Shop Equipment and Tool Storage
Tales from the Road – How Leuschner saved Christmas
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