Sidewinder Speedwrench ??

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Mar 27, 2004 | 03:20 PM

cicch95

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Sidewinder Speedwrench ??

I see this wrench (ratchet) in all the catalogs. Anyone try it? How is it?

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-Rick

Mar 27, 2004 | 03:41 PM

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Re: Sidewinder Speedwrench ?? (cicch95)

Had mine for about five years. I find it useful for changing the passenger side spark plugs on the L98 in my 90 coupe.
Mark
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Mar 27, 2004 | 07:46 PM

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Re: Sidewinder Speedwrench ?? (90Z51Vette)

i have these also. they work Ok. Kinda bulky though. I used to have a version (very long time ago) called a reach-it. It was much better as it didn't have the t-handle. It just had a 3/8's or 1/2 in. drive hole in the end.
worked awesome and was much shallower..

But these work ok . i picked up mine at Sam's club for 25.00

Mar 27, 2004 | 08:04 PM

cicch95

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Re: Sidewinder Speedwrench ?? (pci_raid)

So, do they work bu turning the T handle to turn the socket. Seems like it would be great in some of the tight positions on the C4!

-Rick

Mar 27, 2004 | 09:08 PM

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Re: Sidewinder Speedwrench ?? (cicch95)

Yes , but, it's only for speed not breaking loose. and it does work well. it's more of a hi -speed 90% universal..

Bob

Mar 27, 2004 | 10:41 PM

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Re: Sidewinder Speedwrench ?? (cicch95)

Yep I like mine. You have to break the bolt/nut loose first then you just turn the T handle to twist it out. Its great in tight spots and better then the baby step turns you have to do with a wrench. I have guys asking to borrow mine all the time.

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