I need a good set of snap ring pliers

astjp2

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I have a bunch of Proto stuff (no snap ring pliers though) and I like their stuff. Never used Wilde.
 
Probably made in the same factory. For some reason a lot of tool makers farm out the pliers. The best snap ring pliers I've found are Knipex. They'll cost a little more but definitely worth it.
 
I fought my snap rings on suspension joints with a pair of irreplaceable end channel lock snap ring pliers. They are fine for small stuff. I ended up buying some cheap 90 degree needle nose pliers and started trimming the ends with an air grinder and fine tuning with a file until they just fit the eyes of the snap ring. The tips are D shaped leaving the grooves in place. They are specialized, but have used them on smaller inner rings too.

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