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Old 01-23-2017, 07:08 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by renfield90 View Post
I tried the strap tool and found it unsatisfactory for me. I use a deep offset box wrench like this: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...oIHBoCQrXw_wcB

Harbor Freight sells an ok-ish set that is deep enough to get into the stock top hat.
have you tried flipping the strap around? I was using the strap tool on the wrong side and kept noticing it slip. after I flipped the rubber (or whatever material it is) strap around, it gripped extremely well. it also helps to have a buddy around to help out
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