are they the same ones from that website above where they lock around the shaft?

 

does this look legit? seems a lot cheaper than what other people are quoting..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-S-...item1e540114a1

 

why spend all that money when 2 small pairs of vicegrips do the same thing?

 

i'd prefer to have levers instead of vice grips..

 

- edit ordered one.

 

i think i ended up getting the more expensive ones with the set screw and they sucked.

 

Buy 2 small pliers that lock and put them on each side. If you buy new ones they will just bust anyway. I have seen tons of trucks with same issues so its a GM thing and very common.

 

Yes, but what if you need the vise grips for something else? I've used the vise grips on my 56 F-100 pickup for the window cranks. LOL

 

That deserves a facepalm ... Not like you cant buy those parts, is it. Where are the restorers getting them?

Lowes had mini visegrips for about 2 bucks several months ago.. Howe could you miss that?

 

i took a old socket (sry dont remember size) i hammered it on what was left of the shaft not much. drilled a small hole in the center of the shaft took a screw and washer to hold the socket on then i welded a old wrench i had laying around to it