DennisB DenLorsTools.com © Summary: Quick instructions on how to install the 248731 u-joint in many floor jacks. Also see the installation video below. The 248731 universal joint is used on many different brand floor jacks. It transfers the twisting action form the floor jack handle to release hydraulic pressure or seal the pressure so the jack can be jacked up. The universal joint is necessary to allow the pivoting of the floor jack handle. The u-joint on these jacks last a long time but they are a common wear item that can cause binding or they can many times simply break leaving the jack not usable.

The 248731 universal joint is used on many popular floor jacks.  Application is for the following 2 ton up to 3 ton capacity floor jacks. * Snap On – YA642 * Snap On YA700 – YA700B * Mac Tools JS642USA * Lincoln- 93642 – 2 ton floor jack * Lincoln- 93652 – 3 ton floor jack * Hein Werner – 93642 * Hein Werner – 93652 * Napa 91-642 * Marquette and more! The 248731 supersedes the following part numbers – 228356, 228349, 227874, 890-022-666 and YA700B3. We also have the measurements of the u-joint in case you’re still unsure if it will work on your particular jack.

DennisB DenLorsTools.com © Summary: Car manufacturers are using much more aluminum in vehicles today reducing over-all weight to increase fuel mileage. One example is Ford and it’s new trucks having an aluminum cab to reduce vehicle weight by hundreds of pounds. We’ve seen it for years in engine components with aluminum heads, blocks and intakes etc. Suspension and steering components are used a lot too. But, now more body panels are aluminum. With aluminum body panels new tooling is needed to handle these repairs. But what if one dent repair station can handle both steel and aluminum? What if the station could also be used for paint on and paint off? If you own or work in a body shop, I think you’re going to like the H&S Autoshot 9850. Read on or go on over to our product listing for current pricing and a video showing all the ways the H&S Autoshot UNI-9850 can be used as you own personal profit center!

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DenLorsTools.com Summary: With almost 30 years experience as a master technician, I have worked in some extreme conditions inside un-airconditioned shops in the Florida heat. A shop fan or blower is a must if the shop isn’t air conditioned, usually several are needed.

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This is article is about a recent visit to Pep Boys service center in Riverview Florida. I would love to write a complimentary article, but as you read, you’ll see my horrible visit will not allow me to. Sorry Pep Boys. First full disclosure. I haven’t always been an ASE Master Tech that sells automotive tools. I worked for Pep Boys years ago as an auto technician.  I actually started in Lakeland FL as a tech in 1990. I moved into management and was a shop foreman and then moved up to assistant service manager. I made my rounds going from Lakeland to Florida Avenue in Tampa, to Carrollwood Tampa, to Brandon Florida and then back around again. Pep Boys upper management always liked to shake things up by switching the management around. I learned a lot, however grew tired of the management style. I was next in line for the service manager’s position and had second thoughts. I like to provide excellent customer service and felt as though I was unable to in the at Pep Boys. I ended up stepping down and working as a Senior Tech again at Pep Boys, before finally moving on to CarMax in Tampa Florida in 1997. Read on to learn about the horrible experience I had at Pep Boys as a customer. Read the rest…

© DenLorsTools.com Summary: The image above was taken on July 19, 2013 while still under construction. Article on auto repair shop franchise with new location in Riverview Florida at 10010 McMullen Rd. The repair shop franchise not only uses the Internet, it also puts to use word of mouth communications in surrounding churches as part of their marketing strategy. Read the rest…