Tool for reaching precats

[BrianV]

I have removed and reinstalled my precats a couple times. It’s not the easiest job to reach those bolts. But I did find a tool combo that has worked the easiest.
It’s a shallow socket set from Amazon that can also leverage a 12mm ratcheting wrench as a driver;

TecoTek 13-Piece 1/4-Inch Drive Metric Low Profile Impact Socket Set $25​

. This combo makes it easy to reach and torque down with your hands.

Hope this helps someone

 

[JMT]

Those are definitely a pain to get to! Good find!

 

[hear]

Finally, a virgin post that has helpful content instead of a 5 year old necro bump.

Welcome @BrianV. You might post that in the tools subforum. I should do the same about my hose clamp pliers from yesterday.

 

[hear]

BTW, if you're into jeeps, nail polish, and belly dancing, but hate smart phones, I know a guy in your area.

 

[mrblaine]

Those are definitely a pain to get to! Good find!

If you strayed out of your small sphere of interest a tad bit more, you'd find where we discussed the Olsa versions a few months back.

 

[JMT]

If you strayed out of your small sphere of interest a tad bit more

I need a tad bit more time to stray!

EDIT: Those are helpful. Thanks

 

[jeepinit]

I have removed and reinstalled my precats a couple times. It’s not the easiest job to reach those bolts. But I did find a tool combo that has worked the easiest.
It’s a shallow socket set from Amazon that can also leverage a 12mm ratcheting wrench as a driver;

TecoTek 13-Piece 1/4-Inch Drive Metric Low Profile Impact Socket Set $25​

. This combo makes it easy to reach and torque down with your hands.

Hope this helps someone

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Very nice to know this, Thanks Brian! I do jave to ask - you say 1/4 inch drive? This was able to break those lose?
I will be order these tools today!

 

[BrianV]

Very nice to know this, Thanks Brian! I do jave to ask - you say 1/4 inch drive? This was able to break those lose?
I will be order these tools today!

Possible with a 1/4” but I used the 12mm ratchet. That’s what really gives you clearance from the cats and likely more ability to apply torque. That’s what I photo’d it with. The socket in a 12mm ratchet.

 

[jeepinit]

I see, makes sense. Ordering these now.
Thank you!