So over the weekend I like to say I tackled a lot of work. Here is what I did, and then I will tell you my dilemma. First of all the EFSedan got KYB AGX struts all around, skunk2 springs, skunk2 front upper adjustable control arms, rear adjustable camber kit upper arm, Integra DA 90-92 rear trailing arms / disc setup, and trailing arm bushings, and last the 4040 Prop Val.

Now here is where I came into trouble taking out the old Prop Val. I had a cheap flare nut 10mm wrench made by Power Built. The issue I had with this wrench is when you put torque towards the nut to break them loose it, the damn thing would slip. Basically stretching open then slipping off nut and, rounding out the edges of the nut. So I had to turn to old faithful to break the damn things loose. Old grips of power (Vise Grips). Now I guess my question is.. Does anyone make a solid and stout flare nut wrench, which will not stretch like mine, did? Maybe drop forge steel or something else…

Thanks…. Dem0nk1d



Modified by dem0nk1d at 1:30 PM 3/11/2008

 

I have a set of cheapos like you mentioned and I have a set of craftsman as well.

The craftsman are real nice and they do not flex much. They are also a really tight fit on the fittings to begin with, which helps too.

I am sure if you spent the money on snap-on, matco or mac you would also get a great set of wrenches, but hte craftsmans are good quality at a good price.

 

i buy and use snap-on and they always get the job done. haven't broken a tool yet