Snap ring plier suggestions for Johnny Joints

[chimmike]

So, for doing work on johnny joints, SYE, axles, etc...what are the recommended snap ring pliers?

Thanks

 

[nk24]

These have been solid for me:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B82G16/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[pagrey]

I have a pair of craftsman reversing pliers (47412) that work great. They are exactly the same as what @nk24 posted. There are some others at Harbor Freight that I saw that look fine too. I think the reversing pliers are generally more useful and easier to use.

 

[taylormade73]

These have been solid for me:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B82G16/?tag=wranglerorg-20

For some reason these didnt work well with my JJ snap rings. They kept slipping out.


So i bought these and they have been solid for every snap ring ive encountered.
https://go.harborfreight.com/coupons/2021/04/174762-63841/

 

[andy29847]

I bought Lisle Convertable Sanp Ring Pliers form Advanced Auto. They worked but I wished for bigger stronger.

 

[Apparition]

Get the ones Currie uses in his JJ disassembly and reassembly video.

 

[jjvw]

I like mine.

KNIPEX Tools - Circlip Pliers, Internal, Straight, 1 37/64"-3 15-16" Bore Dia. (4411J3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YYMDA/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[pagrey]

Get the ones Currie uses in his JJ disassembly and reassembly video.

Looks like Milbar, from Grainger they are about $23? I didn't search much.

 

[voodooridr]

I have a pair of the Knipex, they're just about the only thing that'll pull the snap rings off the front axles of my F250

 

[Apparition]

 

[mrblaine]

I have a pair of the Knipex, they're just about the only thing that'll pull the snap rings off the front axles of my F250

I much prefer the Knipex.

 

[Apparition]

Looks like Milbar, from Grainger they are about $23? I didn't search much.

You may be right, I can’t tell

 

[J R]

I would get the pair that @jjvw linked or if your looking for a set.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EXNT38/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Which has served me good.

 

[Gunnersmate]

Wright Snap Ring Pliers

3 Piece Retaining Ring Plier Set in Plastic Box - includes 9H1221S, 9H1234, 9H65 and Replaceable Tips​

I love these SRP about 150.00 for the three pcs set

 

[AndyG]

Leaving Blaine out, because he knows, who all knows the washer and snap ring orientation?

 

[mrblaine]

Leaving Blaine out, because he knows, who all knows the washer and snap ring orientation?

I am not the only one who knows they only go in one way.

 

[jjvw]

Leaving Blaine out, because he knows, who all knows the washer and snap ring orientation?

I do!

 

[Mike_H]

Leaving Blaine out, because he knows, who all knows the washer and snap ring orientation?

I know, I know!

 

[taylormade73]

Leaving Blaine out, because he knows, who all knows the washer and snap ring orientation?

 

[rasband]

Watch the upcoming BFH video, then you all will know the secret of the correct orientation.

I’ve made all the tools I’ve used work so far, unless they’re too greasy whatever you have or can acquire will be fine.