As a mechanic, if you are coming home that dirty, you are doing it wrong. Plus if you are a mechanic using an adjustable crescent wrench, I have some bad news for you. That tool is for plumbers, not mechanics.

[–] cmfhsu@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Oof. What if I don't want to buy a 33mm wrench for the one inner tie rod I'll do in five years?

Also, Tub o towels is the most magical product I've ever discovered for people to do automotive work. I could bathe myself with those

[–] RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's what adjustable tie rod wrenches are for: Image of an Adjustable Tie Rod Wrench from Matco Tools

They make em in all different size ranges.

I am an avid fan of Fast Orange, but Gojo is good too. Wear long sleeves and pants (yes, even in summer here in California in triple digit weather) made of 100% cotton and you only really gotta worry about cleaning your hands if you don't wear gloves.

[–] cmfhsu@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's for rotating the inner tie rod when adjusting toe, not for replacing the inner - though I do love purpose made tools.

I do a lot of track days and racing, so my toolkit is usually pretty minimal since I don't own a semi to haul my tools over. My rule is usually "make do with what you have twice. If you're still swearing the second time, go buy a quality dedicated tool and find room in the mobile tool box".

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