Sprocket change

[Todd Beenen]

What’s a good snap ring tool for removing sprockets

 

[fourbarrel]

Any of the high end tool brands will have what you need but if your not looking to spend big $ on a set then look for some with hardened tips.They will last longer and shouldn't bend when you use them.

 

[Todd Beenen]

Angled style or straight?

 

[fourbarrel]

Well I'm not sure which would be best,my set has three styles and I don't remember what ones I used last time.Tip size is also something you should look at.If you go with a set of snap ring pliers then get a set with a decent range of tip sizes in at least 2 styles.Most common sets will have straight and 90° but I find the 45° ones will work in a wider range of situations.

 

[Todd Beenen]

will do , thanks for your info

 

[STAIN]

For type of rings used in our sleds I prefer the square nose pliers.

 

[GR8BBQ]

I was recently needing a set myself, and I found a good set that has worked well at Lowe's, a Craftsman set...

 

[maim]

most of the matco tools, mac tools, gray tools and unitool snap ring pliers i have used/own are basicly the same other than the labeling.

the one thing i have found using this style is that i hate the new quick change style as they seem to come apart more than the older ones that used a screw to swap with a stiff snap ring.

i do reccomend ones with a warenty as i have used some knock off ones that look identical to mine that some one handed me and they twisted in my hand tying to pull a snap ring that mine pulled easily.

i do know i hate the ones with changeable tips with a passion as when using the 90 or 45 degree tips they never stay tight and i tighten them almost to the point of stripping the fastener head.