Shock pliers, educate me.

[Ifgoneleaveamessage]

So I picked these up cheap on aliexpress.
Has lots of markings but i don't know what any of it is for. Can someone give me a rundown of tool uses?

 

[dure16]

I have a similar tool and it's awesome.

Green for adjusting turnbuckles.
Blue for holding shock shafts to unscrew the ends. It's round so it doesn't scuff the shaft.
Orange for installing/uninstalling ball joints.

 

[morrjr71]

The T shaped slots are for measuring the length of fasteners: one for button head screws and cap screws, and the other for flat head screws.

 

[Fishtank]

Tenko makes this multi tool. Just built there SCT410.3 with it worked great.

 

[slick2500]

Starting from top to bottom, it appears to have a 4mm and 5mm turnbuckle wrench built in the tip above the pivot, below the pivot you have 3 different shock shaft sizes usually 3, 3.5 and 4mm, then the next two spots below that are for holding onto the shock body, as previously mentioned the spots on the side are for measuring fasteners, where is says T that is a spot to place your t connector for soldering, and all of the holes on the side are for holding bullet connectors while you are soldering them. I wouldn't use that as a soldering jig as aluminum makes a poor material for holding bullet connectors as it wicks away the heat from the connectors.


This is how the ball stud thing works.

 

[dure16]

Just built there SCT410.3 with it worked great.

That thing looks like a sweet basher

I wouldn't use that as a soldering jig as aluminum makes a poor material for holding bullet connectors as it wicks away the heat from the connectors.

I learned this the hard way. I bought a sweet looking soldering jig and was having all sorts of trouble. Well it was aluminum. I ditched it and soldering is so much easier now.

 

[Adiabatic]

Great tool, a marginal improvement over the pliers wrapped in tape or aluminum foil I typically use on shock shafts.

 

[slick2500]

Great tool, a marginal improvement over the pliers wrapped in tape or aluminum foil I typically use on shock shafts.

You can get a set on Amazon for like $12. https://www.amazon.com/prorcmodel-A...d=1656516896&sprefix=rc+shock+,aps,127&sr=8-5

 

[dure16]

Here's what I have. Love 'em.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JQJX23V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Robbbbbb66]

I got the tekno one since it’s the one @Rich Duperbash recommends.

 

[dure16]

I got the tekno one since it’s the one @Rich Duperbash recommends.

Those things are .

 

[Robbbbbb66]

Those things are .

Worth it IMHO.
When bought mine they were $32.
Also I don’t like shopping Chinese ripoffs too.

 

[SrC]

I have a similar tool and it's awesome.

Green for adjusting turnbuckles.
Blue for holding shock shafts to unscrew the ends. It's round so it doesn't scuff the shaft.
Orange for installing/uninstalling ball joints.

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You read my mind.
I use the Tekno version.
And said same thing. This tool has other uses. But it is primarily a Shock tool and Ball Remover and Installer for rod ends of shocks and tie rods.
The key thing about it, is that it is Alloy( Softer than steel) and won't scratch/gouge the Shock Shafts when installing the Ends.
The main reason I have one of these.
Nothing worse than using regular steel pliers and ruining Shock shafts.
This tool obviously does other things. You can get creative I imagine. Having no instructions. Curious about the other features.

Pink is for holding Shock Shafts while screwing in the ends.
Red is for installing and removing Rod end Balls very easily. ( at Shock shafts and Tie rods)
The holes are for measuring O.D. (diameters) in MM.
A Shock Tool is a must have in any RC toolbox.

 

[Adiabatic]

Think I'll get this one since it's cheap and I already have a turnbuckle wrench and calipers to measure screws. Used to have a better set way back when I raced and built kits, didn't think they were worth getting for bashers but at $14CAD eh why not.

 

[AIan]

Think I'll get this one since it's cheap and I already have a turnbuckle wrench and calipers to measure screws. Used to have a better set way back when I raced and built kits, didn't think they were worth getting for bashers but at $14CAD eh why not.

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i have this one too, it’s good

 

[SrC]

Tekno Shock Tool is no doubt expensive. What I use. One of the originals out there. But there are many cheaper alternatives nowadays.
As long as it is Alloy. Good for removing Anodized Alloy Shock caps without scratching them up.

https://www.horizonhobby.com/produc...4585032214881007&utm_content=AllProducts_MOFU

 

[Sirkensirlot]

That thing looks like a sweet basher

I learned this the hard way. I bought a sweet looking soldering jig and was having all sorts of trouble. Well it was aluminum. I ditched it and soldering is so much easier now.

I also found this out the hard way. I now use an old wooden block with holes drilled in it slightly smaller than the bullets I'm using works a treat

 

[Fishtank]

That thing looks like a sweet basher

Yes, that’s what we built it for. Just need a body and we’re ready to roll,

I learned this the hard way. I bought a sweet looking soldering jig and was having all sorts of trouble. Well it was aluminum. I ditched it and soldering is so much easier now.

 

[Ifgoneleaveamessage]

Wow overwhelmed by the response. Thanks for all the explanation. I think I'll put in some pivot balls tonight so I can play with the new tool. The fastener measurements look odd to me like it's different scales on both sides but I'll have a closer look shortly.

 

[dure16]

The fastener measurements look odd to me like it's different scales on both sides but I'll have a closer look shortly.

It’s because flathead length is measured as the whole screw, and button/socket is measured only by the threaded portion.