[S10xGN]

Hi All,

I managed to break a good set of snap ring pliers trying to remove a lock ring from a T-5 main shaft. Would

this

this

be a better option?

Russ

[S10xGN]

Went ahead and ordered it, will post back with results later...

Russ

[TexasT]

I bought these a while back. I used them in my transfer case odyssey. They were ok. I am saving for some nicer snap on or matco ones. The one you posted looks pretty nice for the money. I'll probably order a set next time I place an amazon order as they are pretty inexpensive.

The problem I have with cheap pliers of any kind is the softness of the metal at the pivot. With a ball pien and a sturdy surface it can be adjusted but It is a hassle.

[S10xGN]

I'd forgotten about this, so thanks for the reminder. The tool is rugged and works great! I'd recommend it to anyone.

Russ

[AutoGear]

We use some pretty huge snaprings in some of our products. The only ones we had in the shop were the pliers you posted Russ; and they work great. Only thing we don't like is that you can't replace the tips and they're kinda small. When we came out with our modular countershaft design; we needed a safer, stronger set of pliers, with more leverage. So we use these for the big'uns.
Retaining Ring Pliers by PROTO - Retaining and Lock Ring Pliers by Zoro Tools Industrial Supplies

Anyone who installs a lot of snaprings, or gets fatigued easy, should think about it.