Archive for the 'Garage Accessories' Category

Airbag Install Tip: Loctite 545

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

When putting together an airbag setup, lots of people use good old fashioned teflon tape to do the deed, but that’s not the best idea –  teflon tape can break off and get into the system, clog up valves and cause leaks.  The easy solution is Loctite 545, a thread sealant designed for use in hydraulic or pneumatic […]

Translate That Screaming Check Engine Light

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

If you love your car like a baby, hearing it cry when you don’t know what’s wrong just hurts. Thats why the dreaded “check engine” light is so frustrating: it doesn’t tell you what to check. To translate the gobbledygook from the plug under your dash into the reason the CEL came on – in English […]

The Mechanic’s Buddy: Pro Parts Washing For Small Shops

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

If you don’t trust your customized baby to anyone else, you’ll appreciate the Mechanic’s Buddy 3-in-1 parts washer. According to the manufacturer it’s a parts washing sink with a brush and hose, a spray cabinet/jet wash (like a dishwasher for parts), and even a brake washer. And it’s small enough for even home shops.

A Tire Rack From The Tire Rack

Monday, October 29th, 2007

If you’re too lazy to break out your welder and build one yourself, Tire Rack now sells a rack perfect for storing your off-season or track wheels and tires when you’re not using ‘em. It features of a backing plate that attaches to your wall studs at whatever height works for you, then the rack […]

Get A Lift, Lift Your Spirits

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Every hobbyist customizer that I’ve ever met (who didn’t already have one) wishes for a lift of their very own. But to get one you used to have to buy from no-name distributors in the back of magazines. Now even the big aftermarket players are into the lift market: Summit Racing now offers their own […]