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01-12-2014, 11:31 AM
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Name: customharvester
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Originally Posted by RDPsmoker
Check craigslist! Broke people sell them cheap!
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X2.
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'95 12v. Fueling from a hell of a guy out west. Air from some stuff laying around the shop. Hopefully I win the lottery to build a SS one day...
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01-12-2014, 11:44 AM
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Name: HightechRedneck
Title: Too Much Time
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I have these. Got them both off Craigslist. Paid 3k for the 4s triple bay 72" and then 225 for the cart.
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Bagged 00 Jetta big turbo TDI - DRTY DZL
Bagged 03 Jetta Wagon TDI - DALY DZL
07 Dodge Ram Dually 12v swapped g56 - HULN DZL
ISSPRO GAUGES, XS BATTERY DÜRTY DZL PERFORMANCE
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01-12-2014, 12:27 PM
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Name: chris lang
Title: Too Much Time
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Originally Posted by YOUNG GUNS15
4s boxes are affordable used and have great drawers. Use mine every day at work and it's awesome.
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I'm looking at a 4s just like that on Craigslist for $3000. Ugly lime green looking paint, I love it!
And I 100% agree with everyone that has suggested buying used. The only things I usually buy brand new for me is bearings and piston rings.
Also I just found out only certain tools are available through the student program and the biggest box they have is the classic 78...I was wanting the 96,
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01-12-2014, 12:40 PM
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Name: Spooler
Title: Too Much Time
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Boxes don't make you any money. The tools inside do. I would spend more money on that and just piece meal boxes together. I would have to be overflowing with tools extremely bad before I upgraded my box.
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2004.5 Dodge 3500 Dually 4x2 Quadcab, 325/600, 4.10 gears,48RE, kinda stock
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01-12-2014, 12:47 PM
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Name: chris lang
Title: Too Much Time
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I have a decent homak box that gets the job done...but now that I have consolidated most of my tools into that box it is overflowing.
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01-12-2014, 02:43 PM
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Name: YOUNG GUNS15
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Originally Posted by Spooler
Boxes don't make you any money. The tools inside do. I would spend more money on that and just piece meal boxes together. I would have to be overflowing with tools extremely bad before I upgraded my box.
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While this is partially true, I'll have to disagree. With how many times you're getting into that box in one day you'll appreciate a quality box. Also having space to keep your tools organized makes you more efficient and overall a better mechanic. Your boss will notice stuff like that. Maybe give you a raise, so yes it can make you money.
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-1994 4x4 12 valve 13mm, single 475 748/1292 Fuel 872/1470 N2O
-2005 4x4 12 valve CCSB 3rd gen '12-rail' 280hp
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01-12-2014, 02:59 PM
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Name: BRE
Title: Too Much Time
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Quote:
Originally Posted by YOUNG GUNS15
While this is partially true, I'll have to disagree. With how many times you're getting into that box in one day you'll appreciate a quality box. Also having space to keep your tools organized makes you more efficient and overall a better mechanic. Your boss will notice stuff like that. Maybe give you a raise, so yes it can make you money.
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This...
If I have to spend more than 2 seconds looking for a tool in my box, it's not worth my time to be doing it. It better be organized OCD style and everything have it's own place. I completely disagree with running an old ragged box with crap flowing out of it. To each his own on that kinda stuff though.
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07 Dodge 3500 - Tow mirrors, silencer ring MIA, Spectra air filter.
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Originally Posted by jfaulkner
There really is nothing better than OEM. That goes for anything from turbos to boobs.
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RIP Dex KCCO
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01-12-2014, 03:16 PM
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Name: 97rada
Title: Too Much Time
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http://www.mactools.com/shoponline/p...k-station.aspx
That is what I work out of everyday. I don't mind it. My only problem is the snap on drawers are better. Mine just don't slide as easy. We have a 20 bay shop so its constantly moving. I will be going bigger when I can afford it. I want a large epic that's on the snap on truck. In my opinion tool organization is very important but so is having the right tools. I buy a lot of specialty stuff that is easier on my body and saves me time. When I got my box snap on only offered the 78 at a discount and that is to small for me.
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Austin
tow truck- 14-3500 with tuning
toy truck -94 rclb auto- 5.2x with a lot left. Shooting for 4s
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex...it takes a touch of genius- and alot of courage to move in the opposite direction.
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01-12-2014, 07:55 PM
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Name: okie18
Title: Too Much Time
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Craigslist and pawn shops are the places to look. People will go and get a $300 dollar loan from a pawn shop and put their new 2000 dollar box down for collateral and never come back for it.
Cornwell is a less talked about brand you could look for also. Matco's and cornwell's boxes are made my the same company so they are very similar to each other.
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2014 2500 Longhorn HPP tuned
04 2500 RCLB 4x4 Smarty UDC, AD 150, Fletcher Cam & Springs, Steed Speed, Thuren, Exergy 60%, Firepunk Comp 3, Anarchy Dual Cp3's, 467 fmw, 861/1427 930 on spray
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01-12-2014, 08:05 PM
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Name: ahale2772
Title: Too Much Time
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Originally Posted by Signature600
Both, I've bought one of each
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care to post a pic?
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94 SCLB dually 11.3@122
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01-12-2014, 08:28 PM
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Name: cityredneck
Title: Diesel Mechanic
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Get on craigslist. I bout mine for $3200. Screw those student deals. Classic series boxes from snap on are cheap. Krl and epics are nice but I love my matco. Drawers are more sturdy. Dont have stupid plastic sliders to open drawers like snap on. I can pull any drawer all the way out and jump on it. Slides love it. Mac is now owned by Stanley. Im not a fan. Some of there tools are identical to harbor frright.
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01-12-2014, 09:18 PM
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Name: Headcase98002
Title: Too Much Time
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Here is what I work out of, KRL1033. Paid $2300 and gave my old box(gave $2100 for it) on trade. I also got 4 updates for my Solus Pro and a kick ass trash an for free.
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1998 QCDRW 4x4 - p24v, 4k's, 024's, SAC 6x.013's, s363/68/.83 - HT4B, BD Intercooler, ATS T4 Manifold, 6" Exhaust, FirePunk Trans, Hamilton Springs & Push Rods, ISS Pro Gauges, exc.....
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01-12-2014, 09:21 PM
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Name: HightechRedneck
Title: Too Much Time
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I wanna see this trash can
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Dustin
Bagged 00 Jetta big turbo TDI - DRTY DZL
Bagged 03 Jetta Wagon TDI - DALY DZL
07 Dodge Ram Dually 12v swapped g56 - HULN DZL
ISSPRO GAUGES, XS BATTERY DÜRTY DZL PERFORMANCE
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01-12-2014, 09:25 PM
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Name: Headcase98002
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The kick ass part sarcasm, but I did get one. Was supposed to get two mugs as well, but never recieved them.
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1998 QCDRW 4x4 - p24v, 4k's, 024's, SAC 6x.013's, s363/68/.83 - HT4B, BD Intercooler, ATS T4 Manifold, 6" Exhaust, FirePunk Trans, Hamilton Springs & Push Rods, ISS Pro Gauges, exc.....
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01-12-2014, 09:52 PM
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Name: 97rada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Headcase98002
Here is what I work out of, KRL1033. Paid $2300 and gave my old box(gave $2100 for it) on trade. I also got 4 updates for my Solus Pro and a kick ass trash an for free.
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I want the epic version of that box. There is a flat Black one on the truck right now and I can get the box for like 5k. Just can't justify it yet. I want to get more specialty tools first. Really would like a laptop setup with insite. Do you like the solus? I don't have a box scanner at the moment
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Austin
tow truck- 14-3500 with tuning
toy truck -94 rclb auto- 5.2x with a lot left. Shooting for 4s
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex...it takes a touch of genius- and alot of courage to move in the opposite direction.
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01-12-2014, 10:02 PM
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Name: Headcase98002
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Ive had it for two years and it does everything I need. From programming Duramax injector flow data, to key fobs and TPMS. I was a tech for 7 years and made good money, nut quit last march shortly after GM pulled out.
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1998 QCDRW 4x4 - p24v, 4k's, 024's, SAC 6x.013's, s363/68/.83 - HT4B, BD Intercooler, ATS T4 Manifold, 6" Exhaust, FirePunk Trans, Hamilton Springs & Push Rods, ISS Pro Gauges, exc.....
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01-12-2014, 10:59 PM
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Name: 97rada
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Sounds like I might need to invest in one. I will probably have about 6-7 years in when I am done with my engineering degree. I love my job, but everything is going to little thinking and more parts changers. Scared for the future to be honest.
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Austin
tow truck- 14-3500 with tuning
toy truck -94 rclb auto- 5.2x with a lot left. Shooting for 4s
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex...it takes a touch of genius- and alot of courage to move in the opposite direction.
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01-12-2014, 11:15 PM
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Name: Headcase98002
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I agree, there were 5 guys that were working there that went to school and graduated with a degree, but barely know anything. It sucked not making the least amount of money in the who and having everyone come to you for answers. My best years were $48,000 and worst was $29,000 until I got put on salary.
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1998 QCDRW 4x4 - p24v, 4k's, 024's, SAC 6x.013's, s363/68/.83 - HT4B, BD Intercooler, ATS T4 Manifold, 6" Exhaust, FirePunk Trans, Hamilton Springs & Push Rods, ISS Pro Gauges, exc.....
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01-13-2014, 08:59 AM
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Name: chris lang
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I agree that the real world is the best place to gain experience and knowledge, but if your stupid/ignorant, your going to be stupid/ignorant with or without a degree. I wanted to use my gi bill and be the first in my family to get some type of degree.
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04-25-2014, 10:40 AM
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Name: Pulling1066
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I got a really nice snap on box for sale it is 4 months old and I am switching from working in the shop to building pumps. So I dont need it anymore it is the SS sereies black and red really nice box in great shape message me if you want more info!!
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