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101 Best Homemade Automotive Toolsfrom HomemadeTools.net

This ebook contains the 101 best homemadeautomotive tools from HomemadeTools.net.

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Axle Standsby: thehomeengineer

Homemade axle stands constructed fromtubing and steel pins. Provides an extrameasure of safety when lifting a vehicle.

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Bolt-on Receiver Hitchby: Frank S

Homemade bolt-on receiver hitch constructedfrom steel plate, tubing, nuts, bolts, and ahitch ball.

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Vehicle Viseby: naughtyboy

Homemade vehicle vise fabricated from steeland intended to facilitate impromptu repairsduring off-road adventures.

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Mini Dozerby: dozerbuilder01

Homemade mini dozer adapted from a zeroturn mower. Bodywork was fabricated fromsteel and intended to replicate theappearance of a Caterpillar Model 22.

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Chassis Jig Tablesby: astroracer

Homemade chassis jig tables featuring slidingH-beams to accommodate varying trackwidths. Mobility and leveling are eachfacilitated with both casters and jacking lugs,respectively, at each corner. One tableincorporates a melamine top to enable layoutmarking directly on the washable surface.

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Air Bag Liftby: Ed ke6bnl

Homemade lift consisting of two stacked airbags placed atop an automotive wheel dolly.A wooden block serves as a cushion betweenthe upper bag and the vehicle's lifting point.

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Adjustable Standsby: kess

Homemade adjustable stands constructedfrom bar stock, threaded rod, nuts, andtubing.

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Rearend Cradleby: jniolon

Homemade floor jack adaptor cradle designedto facilitate the installation of a rearend.Fabricated from schedule 40 pipe. Cradle isadjustable side-to-side to allow for differentspring saddles, and includes an adjustablearm that supports the nose.

Click here for more details on: Rearend Cradle

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Free Standing Truck Bed Slideby: Keith William Knull

Homemade free-standing truck bed slideconstructed from 2x4s, pressure-treatedplywood, and casters.

Click here for more details on: Free Standing Truck Bed Slide

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Topside Mechanic Creeperby: Imabass

Homemade topside mechanic creeperconstructed from surplus lumber, 2x4s, aladder, and a ratcheting strap.

Click here for more details on: Topside Mechanic Creeper

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Tiltable Cab Dollyby: chief36chevy

Homemade tiltable cab dolly featuringhinge-mounted 2x4s intended to enableone-man access to the cab's bottom surface.An engine crane is utilized to rotate the cababout one hinge. Dolly is caster-mounted forimproved mobility.

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Vacuum Testing Machineby: Hotz

Homemade vacuum testing machineconstructed from an inhaler machine, anelectrical box, a power switch, a vacuumgauge, hose, wire, and high-density foam.Intended to facilitate the process of testingengine valve seal efficiency.

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Carburetor Monitoring Systemby: chy_farm

Homemade carburetor diaphragm monitoringsystem constructed from a displacementdetector, magnetic coil, signal amplifier,voltage divider, analog-to-digital converter, ahomemade pulser coil, and a laptop.

Click here for more details on: Carburetor Monitoring System

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Hydraulic Jack Standsby: 67mustangal

Homemade hydraulic jack stands fabricatedfrom angle iron and utilizing 1-ton bottle jacksto supply the lifting force. Jacks provide extraworking clearance without compromisingstability.

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Wall-Mounted Bead Breakerby: wadeamca

Homemade wall-mounted bead breakeradapted from a truck's receiver hitch.

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Engine Crane Come-Alongby: chief36chevy

Homemade engine crane come-alongmodification utilizing a pair of pulleys to yieldincreased range of operation.

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Truck Wheel Ring Straightenerby: Frank S

Homemade truck wheel ring straightenerconstructed from a length of bar stock and acam bolted to the work table.

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D10 Bulldozer Blade Conversionby: Frank S

Homemade D10 bulldozer blade conversionconstructed by modifying the structure of asurplus U-shaped bulldozer blade.

Click here for more details on: D10 Bulldozer Blade Conversion

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Wreckerby: Jerrdan john

Homemade wrecker constructed from scrapand surplus components. Utilizes a Chevronboom and three 10,500 pound 2-speedwinches. Features wireless remote operation.

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Modular Body Cartby: astroracer

Body cart made from scrap pressure-treatedlumber. Includes modular top that can bemodified to accommodate various automotivebodies.

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Pedal Depressorby: woodstockva

Homemade pedal depressor constructed froma non-retracting caulking gun, a 4' length of1/4" steel rod, a 5/16" ID fuel line, and aU-bolt.

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Chassis Jigby: Astro

Homemade chassis jig constructed from3"x2"x1/8" RHS steel. Features four integralleveling feet. Intended to facilitate the processof enlarging a racecar's cockpit whilemaintaining all other critical measurements.

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Tappet Locking Toolby: Hotz

Homemade tappet locking tool adapted froma sharpening file. Intended to facilitate theprocess of performing valve adjustments.

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Valve Seal Installation Toolsby: Hotz

Homemade valve seal installation toolsfashioned in a range of sizes and zinc-coated.

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Axle Nut Socketsby: Frank S

Homemade axle nut sockets constructed fromflat bar stock and surplus sockets.

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Chassis Jig Spindle Fixtureby: astroracer

Homemade chassis jig spindle fixtureconstructed from tubing, flat bar stock, andwashers.

Click here for more details on: Chassis Jig Spindle Fixture

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Automotive Wiring Organizerby: astroracer

Homemade automotive wiring organizerconstructed from cardboard, a surplusaluminum pole, lumber, and screw eyes.

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GM Radio Removal Toolby: nortin

Homemade GM radio removal toolconstructed from a surplus screwdriver handleand a pneumatic quick connect fitting.

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Chassis Rotisserie Conversionby: astroracer

Homemade chassis rotisserie conversionbased on a pair of 1,000 lb. capacity enginestands. Features solid 10" casters on one endand swivels on the other. Frames are securedto the rotisserie with 2" x 2" U-bolts.

Click here for more details on: Chassis Rotisserie Conversion

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Helping Handby: nortin

Homemade helping hand utilized to hold aflywheel stationary while torquing theflywheel-to-crankshaft bolts.

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Adjustable Pushrod Length Checkerby: Cobalt327

Homemade pushrod length checker intendedto aid in determination of valve traingeometry. Constructed from a used pushrodand threaded stock.

Click here for more details on: Adjustable Pushrod Length Checker

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Magneto Static Timing Unitby: Greg Dix

Homemade magneto static timing unit basedon the principal of sensing the coil's inductivereactance.

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Slide Hammer Bearing Puller Adaptorby: Frank S

Homemade slide hammer bearing pulleradaptor constructed from steel rod and a pairof nuts.

Click here for more details on: Slide Hammer Bearing Puller Adaptor

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Universal Pulley Holderby: blknblu

Homemade universal pulley holder inspiredby the OTC 4754 tool and intended tofacilitate the process of loosening thecrankshaft pulley of a Mazda 1.8L FP engine.Constructed from two flat bars, sourced fromHF ratchet clamps, and two M8 bolts.

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Stuck Engine Flywheel Toolby: KustomsbyKent

Homemade stuck engine flywheel toolconstructed from steel plate, bar stock, nuts,and bolts.

Click here for more details on: Stuck Engine Flywheel Tool

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Engine Loosening Toolby: Frank S

Homemade engine loosening tool constructedfrom bar stock and a hex fitting.

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Compression Testerby: Cascao

Homemade compression tester constructedfrom a gauge, high pressure hose, Schradervalve, and homemade adaptors.

Click here for more details on: Compression Tester

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Engine Locating Jigby: astroracer

Homemade engine locating jig constructedfrom tubing, angle iron, and motor mounts.

Click here for more details on: Engine Locating Jig

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Pulley Removal Toolby: TexBuxer

Homemade pulley removal tool constructedfrom surplus steel stock, threaded rod, andbolts.

Click here for more details on: Pulley Removal Tool

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Brake Caliper Piston Wind Back Toolby: ian

Homemade brake caliper piston wind backtool designed for working on the rear brakepiston calipers of Volkswagen vehicles.Fabricated from an M10x100mm bolt, largewasher, 2 M10 nuts, piece of 1/8th plate, and2 M6 set screws.

Click here for more details on: Brake Caliper Piston Wind Back Tool

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One-Person Brake Bleederby: jere

Homemade one-person brake bleederconstructed from a garden sprayer, a tirepressure gauge, vinyl tubing, rubber, a brassfitting, a brass 'T', nuts, and bolts.

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Transmission Fillerby: Dave W

Homemade long-reach transmission fillerfabricated from a 20" length of stainless steelsupply hose, a 1/2" pipe nipple, and a funnel.

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Transfer Box Jack Adapterby: naughtyboy

Homemade transfer box jack adaptorintended to facilitate lifting operations duringwork on Land Rover and Range Rovertransmissions. Adaptor was fabricated fromsteel and attached to a floor jack's liftingsaddle.

Click here for more details on: Transfer Box Jack Adapter

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Transmission Tailshaft Plugby: nortin

Homemade transmission tailshaft plugconstructed from a kitchen sink drain pipe,plastic, and sealant.

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Heavy Duty Transmission Jackby: Frank S

Homemade heavy duty transmission jackconstructed from 4x4 square tubing, 1"sprinkler pipe, casters, swivels, CRS barstock, homemade collars, and a chromedcylinder.

Click here for more details on: Heavy Duty Transmission Jack

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Groove Cutting Toolby: Frank S

Homemade groove cutting tool constructedfrom a surplus hand tool ground with apointed edge. Used for cutting a groovearound the mating surfaces of a flywheelhousing.

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Radius Platesby: Spannerdude

Homemade radius plates constructed fromMDF and steel plate. Intended to facilitate theprocess of accurately tracking the wheels of aFiat 500.

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Front Shock Mock Up Toolby: astroracer

Homemade front shock mock up toolconstructed from flat bar stock, nuts, andbolts.

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Valve Spring Compressorby: TacoSalad

Homemade valve spring compressorconstructed from an oxygen sensor socketand scrap steel. Intended for a Volvo B230engine.

Click here for more details on: Valve Spring Compressor

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Carburetor Standby: astroracer

Homemade carburetor stand constructed froma surplus carburetor spacer, bolts, and nuts.

Click here for more details on: Carburetor Stand

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Oil Filter Cutterby: funflyer

Homemade oil filter cutter constructed fromaluminum stock, threaded rod, skateboardwheel bearings, and a tubing cutter blade.

Click here for more details on: Oil Filter Cutter

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Oil Filter Wrench Modificationby: mattthemuppet

Homemade oil filter wrench modificationconstructed from a surplus measuring jug andsealant.

Click here for more details on: Oil Filter Wrench Modification

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Bead Breakerby: TERBPA

Homemade bead breaker fashioned bywelding a short length of I-beam to a piece ofheavy angle iron. Intended to facilitate tirechanging operations for a '41 Dodge truck'ssplit rims.

Click here for more details on: Bead Breaker

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Bead Breaker Attachmentby: aametalmaster

Homemade bead breaker attachment for ashop press fabricated from 3/8" flat steelstock and a short section of pipe.

Click here for more details on: Bead Breaker Attachment

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Laser Wheel Alignment Gaugesby: Spannerdude

Homemade laser wheel alignment gaugesfabricated from 1" square steel tube andutilizing inexpensive air gun sights mounted toadjustable fittings. Capable of accommodatinga range of rim sizes and vehicle widths.

Click here for more details on: Laser Wheel Alignment Gauges

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Tapered Axle Pullerby: nonhog

Homemade tapered axle puller adapted froma surplus Toyota MR2 hub and utilizing asection of black iron pipe as the tool's body.

Click here for more details on: Tapered Axle Puller

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Differential Casing Separatorby: TexBuxer

Homemade differential casing separatorconstructed from tubing, flat bar stock,threaded rod, nuts, and a dial indicator.

Click here for more details on: Differential Casing Separator

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Single Hole Spanner Wrenchby: Frank S

Homemade single hole spanner wrenchconstructed from flat bar stock. Used to holdthe flange when tightening axle nuts.

Click here for more details on: Single Hole Spanner Wrench

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Panel Jogglerby: richthemechanic

Homemade panel joggler adapted from a doorskin edging tool. Utilizes a reversible nylonblock and a sturdier jaw fabricated from steel.

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Dollyby: nonhog

Homemade dolly adapted from aninexpensive 3-pound dumbbell. Smoothedand polished with successive grits untilacceptable for use. Capable of being mountedin a vise.

Click here for more details on: Dolly

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Pickup Bumperby: Frank S

Homemade pickup bumper constructed fromsheetmetal. Contains compartments for safetyequipment and connectors.

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