Tools

Here are some reviews of useful tools. If you have tools that you would like us to review, contact us at info@froracing.us

Battery adapter for electric power tools

• Ryobi 18V to Milwaukee M18 18V Battery adapter (to use Ryobi batteries on Milwaukee tools): https://amzn.to/4s6SdAy

• Milwaukee M18 to Ryobi 18V Battery adapter (to use Milwaukee  M18/Dewalt 20V batteries on Ryobi tools): https://amzn.to/4v8kGIM or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ4MRTYV?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.3ENFAR7UGDOKR&linkCode=tr1&tag=frogracing-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.3ENFAR7UGDOKR_1775137108582 

Fuel jugs

Gas cans: Storefront link https://amzn.to/4scX1nX 

• Tuff Jug | 5 Gallon Multipurpose Container: Green: https://amzn.to/4v7lIEW -  Red-https://amzn.to/4e1pkST 

• VP Racing Square Motorsports 5 gal Jug (Red) - https://amzn.to/41KCJY2 

  • VP Racing Fuels 3044 Deluxe Filler Hose - https://amzn.to/41JdKV5 

• VP Racing Utility Container 5.5 Gallon Jug - 2 Pack With 2 Deluxe Hoses and a Get Bent Hose Bender:https://amzn.to/3NZtaBu 

• VP Racing Utility Container 5.5 Gallon Jug - 4 Pack With 4 Deluxe Hoses and a Get Bent Hose Bender: https://amzn.to/3POFu8f 

• AM-TANK Portable Gas Fuel Tank w/ Pump, 58 Gal: https://amzn.to/4tve2e2 

How to use a tire machine

Link to the tire changer base: https://amzn.to/4bYltVe (affiliate link, we receive a commission if you purchase through this link)

Other useful links:

• BeadBuster: https://amzn.to/4rKN5Sk

• Bead Sealer: https://amzn.to/4rHrgmJ 

• Tire Bead Lubricant: https://amzn.to/4sk2Znb 

• TOOLUXE 30007L 5 Gallon Tire Bead Seater for Tires, 145 Max PSI Tire Bead Blaster, 87-116 PSI Operating Pressure Air Cannon: https://amzn.to/4d2Va1h 

• Tire Changer Base for Tire Changing Machine: https://amzn.to/4bYltVe 

• 30 Inch Heavy Duty Tire Spoon Bars / Tire irons: https://amzn.to/4ctsg9C

Car alignment

• 5th Gen QuickTrick QuickString – 4-Wheel Alignment solution: https://amzn.to/4dCLSsR 

• Brake Pedal Depressor Tool, 28 Inch Adjustable Accelerator Pedal Depressor: https://amzn.to/3PUf5FO

• Wheel Alignment Turn Plates - 4-Ton Capacity: https://amzn.to/4lQxKi2 

• Adjustable Steering Wheel Holder, Car Alignment Steering Wheel Lock: https://amzn.to/4bHvmVY 

• VEVOR Wheel Alignment Toe Plates: https://amzn.to/4tkQGYv 

BeadBuster and bead sealer for Rallycrossers

BeadBuster: https://amzn.to/4rKN5Sk

Bead Sealer: https://amzn.to/4rHrgmJ 

Brake bleeder

Pesiko Brake Bleeder Kit One Person, 4L Brake Pressure Bleeder Hand Pump with 1L Brake Bleeder Bottle for Most European Automotive Master Cylinder Bleeders: https://amzn.to/3NDRQiz 

Balljoint removal tool

Company23 balljoint removal tool to service your balljoints.
Equivalent product as the Company23 tool is no more available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4d2xwlA 

Exhaust hanger pliers

Link to the tool: https://amzn.to/49sTcV7 

Zip tie gun

Link to the tool: https://amzn.to/41lMLyG 

Welding/Cutting/Torch

All the following tools have their use around the shop, heat is often your friend with rusty metal components!

• LOTOS LTP5000D Plasma Cutter: https://amzn.to/490735c (110V cable adapter: https://amzn.to/4uJHlu3)

•  Hobart Handler 140EZ 120-Volt Wire Feed Welder - MIG Welder Machine: https://amzn.to/4v4TBGp 

• MAPP blow torch: https://amzn.to/3Pqe7kO 

• MAPP gas recharge: https://amzn.to/4ws57MM 

• Bolt buster Magnetic Induction Heater: https://amzn.to/49LlAlr 

Trailer tools and spare organization

Jacks

We use the following jacks:

• Scissor jack with 17mm for impact (ideal in the car): https://amzn.to/4vSNiq2 

• Scissor Jack Adapter for 1/2 Inch Impact Wrench or 13/16 Inch Lug Wrench: https://amzn.to/4rK6ItO

• 3 ton air jack: https://amzn.to/4uc9KZv 

• 6 ton air jack: https://amzn.to/4sUBmBq 

• Compressor for air jack: https://amzn.to/426eMec

• Transmission jack:  https://amzn.to/4mMXU5u 

Electric wheelbarrow

We use our electric wheelbarrow to carry parts, tools, wheels and tires to and from our shop. This has been a very reliable unit that we strongly recommend. Works also for gardening!

Link to product: https://link.amazon/B0fdsFHNc  

Threaded heat inserts (heatserts)

If you have a seized or overtightened timing cover bolt you know the nut embedded at the back of the cover will strip the plastic. There is an inexpensive solution to install new threaded insert as demonstrated in the video below.

The threaded heat insert (heatserts) kit used is this one: https://link.amazon/B0c7QPxZT

Radiator / Coolant pressure tester

We had a leak in our cooling system and we used a radiator / coolant pressure tester (https://link.amazon/B034VVo1N) to pressurize the system and find the source of the leak.

We ended up using out PermaTex One Minute gasket maker to fix the leak (https://link.amazon/B07eYV49n) but spoiler alert it took more than 1 minute to cure! Watch the video below: