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Old 02-21-2017, 08:36 AM
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Hi guys. I have a torque tube rebuild coming up as part of a total drivetrain refresh on my 2002 Z06. I know I need a huge pair of snap ring pliers to do this. Shane at RPM transmissions suggested a Kentmore tool KMTJ-45126 and whoa they are OMGWTFBBQ levels of expensive. How have you guys done this job? Did you use a $200 pair of pliers? I hesitate to spend that kind of money on a tool I plan to use twice.

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Originally Posted by oharal
Hi guys. I have a torque tube rebuild coming up as part of a total drivetrain refresh on my 2002 Z06. I know I need a huge pair of snap ring pliers to do this. Shane at RPM transmissions suggested a Kentmore tool KMTJ-45126 and whoa they are OMGWTFBBQ levels of expensive. How have you guys done this job? Did you use a $200 pair of pliers? I hesitate to spend that kind of money on a tool I plan to use twice.

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another thread same discussion, ideas.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...snap-ring.html
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I bought mine used snap on on eBay $40. Might take a couple of weeks or parts store loaner.

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