What did you do to your GMT today?

[navigator]

I haven't had any need to get my TB rotors turned. I priced some for our mini-van a few years back and I thought they were about $60 each. They are running closer to $40 each now. I think the guy turned both of mine for $20. It helped me confirm cheaply that the rotors were the source of a vibration when braking.

[Cable810]

They said It would be best just to replace the rotor. I've already had them turned once. I got 2 rotors for about $20 some apiece.

[ErikSS]

If you factor in labor... I think most people will replace rather than turn rotors. You have to consider your starting with a used rotors... Then shaving steel off until its true again. Just to install this much thinner than new rotors. All in the name of $10-15.

[v7guy]

Ordered a set of the Skyjacker rear coil springs. I have a theory they're going to ride like shit compared to the Z71's. Probably going to replace the rear shocks too when the Radflo's come.

Why do you think they're going to ride like shit?

Because you have them and your truck rides horrible

If you factor in labor... I think most people will replace rather than turn rotors. You have to consider your starting with a used rotors... Then shaving steel off until its true again. Just to install this much thinner than new rotors. All in the name of $10-15.

Every rotor in past 5 years I have taken to be turned, they say is under spec. I dont even bother trying with as cheap as rotors are.

I've had the same experience as Kyle and Erik, I used to turn rotors back in the day but it seems they are made thinner now. I've tried to turn rotors about 5 years back and they were all under spec with just one set of pads used. I'd rather have more material in the rotor for better heat dissipation and general durability, especially for the price.

[Cable810]

Got the rotors in and Issued fixed! Did manage to snap a Craftsman Adaptor within 2 hours of buying it Got it replaced though.

[Chango]

^^ impact???

[TBYODA]

Craftsman tool are not what they use to be. Just step above china junk.

[blazinlow89]

Craftsman tool are not what they use to be. Just step above china junk.

I think they are made in the same factory these days.

[Cable810]

^^ impact???

Nope, Reefing on it with a breaker bar.

[Moots1288]

^^ impact???

Nope, Reefing on it with a breaker bar.

Use a 1/2 drive socket and that wont happen.

[jonbo2002]

^^ impact???

Nope, Reefing on it with a breaker bar.

Use a 1/2 drive socket and that wont happen.

Bingo

[Sugar16]

Craftsman tool are not what they use to be. Just step above china junk.

i broke a Mac one yesterday at work, i don't think it matters what brand you buy when it comes to an adapter like that, you're just asking to break it

[Cable810]

All of my Major socket sizes are 3/8s... So I just I picked up that adaptor so I could get the breaks done. But yes using a 1/2 drive and socket would have been much stronger.

[The Roadie]

All of my Major socket sizes are 3/8s...

Sympathies.....

[Moots1288]

All of my Major socket sizes are 3/8s... So I just I picked up that adaptor so I could get the breaks done. But yes using a 1/2 drive and socket would have been much stronger.

Go buy 1/2 sockets! Even harbour freight will work.

[dvanbramer88]

I bought 2 sets of harbor freight 1/2 sockets. It was like $10 a set and they're great.

[ErikSS]

I rate Pittsburgh 1 step below Craftsman. However SOME Pittsburgh Pro tools I rate as high as Craftsman Pro. You get what you pay for... And maybe a little better at HF.

[HARDTRAILZ]

I rate my sockets and ratchets from Pittsburgh far superior to my craftsman. I leave the Crapman in the drawer and use my Pittsburgh every time. The wrenches are just as good too.

[JCrayton99]

I'd rather outfit my toolbox with Pittsburgh than anything else at this point. There are a few oddball tools that I'll go to a big name for (90* high speed is Snapon and I love it) but for the money you can't beat tools at HF. Plus all their hand tools are lifetime guarantee.

[navigator]

I agree, the Pittsburgh wrenches are great. I've used cheaters on them etc no issues.
I haven't tried their sockets yet. I have an assortment of 1/2 Stanley and 3/8 Kobalt and other items I don't recall.