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installation Specialty Tools and materials

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wdt_ID	Type	Brand	Name	Description	*Cost	Notes
2	tool	GIANTISAN	16" Rivnut Tool Kit	Professional Rivet Nut Setter Kit with 12 Metric and SAE Mandrels, Nutsert Rivet Tool Set with 120Pcs Assorted Rivnuts, Threaded Insert Hand Riveter with Rugged Carrying Case	74.99	not necessarily a high-quality product but not low-quality either... handy to have.
3	tool	Tiger Tool	Automotive C-Frame Socket Press	Rigid C-frame with 2.5 ton capacity, Manufactured from high-grade steel for strength and durability, Hardened self-lubricated steel components to help prevent galling	259.99	this was on backorder for 2-months but absolutely worth the wait.
4	tool	Smart Weigh	Digital Heavy Duty Shipping and Postal Scale	Durable Stainless Steel Large Platform, 440 Pound Capacity x 6 oz Readability , UPS USPS Post Office Postal Scale and Luggage Scale	41.99	because of the ability to set a tare weight, this scale is perfect for weighing most aftermarket and OEM UTV components, even large ones like aftermarket cages or wheels and tires... just through on a piece of rigid plywood, then set the tare, then add items for weight measure.
5	tool	ABN	Axle Nut Socket	30mm, 1/2in Drive, 6 Point – Universal for All Vehicle 6pt Installation, Removal, Repair	10.99	recommend buying 3 of these; one for the garage toolbox, one to keep in your regular transport vehicle, and one to keep with your UTV.
6	tool	Kemimoto	Wheel Bearing Greaser Tool	39mm for CAN AM Maverick X3 & MAX Turbo RR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017	59.99	this tool can grease the wheel bearing even with wheel hub still mounted on car and it works very well.
7	tool	RCV	CanAm X3 Boot Install Tool	for 300M Ball Joint	1.00	an absolute value and can also be used in certain press situations for balljoints and such.
8	tool	Laser	7286 Torque Adaptor Set	3/8"D x Bi-Hex (12pt) profile; Sizes: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm. Manufactured from polished chrome vanadium. RoHS compliant.	109.97	a solution for those hard-to-reach bolts with a regular torque wrench/socket setup (e.g., the lower-rear 14mm brake caliper bolts on Can-Am UTVs)
9	material	Continental	65127 5/16" ID Fuel Hose	50 psi - SAE 30R7 - 25' Length	20.17	this is a low-pressure fuel line and should not be used for the high-pressure side of fuel injection systems.
10	tool	WEN	Service Utility Cart	500-Pound Capacity 36 by 24-Inch Extra Large (73004)	196.62	a "must have" for staying organized while you work!
11	material	Home Depot	Plain C-Channel	1/2" x 1-1/2" x 36" (1/8" Thickness)	15.31	used to create Uncle Carl's handy-dandy hang-some-shit tool

Frequently Asked Questions

why should I buy any of these specialty tools or materials?

The specialty tools and materials presented on this page are all used in our DIY Installation Videos and Tips-n-Tricks videos. They’ve been placed here as a single place of reference for your convenience. Each one’s value and purpose are demonstrated in our videos (where applicable and as-needed).

what made you decide to use and present these specific specialty tools and materials?

The driving factors for determining which specialty tools and materials were acquired and used include the components being installed, and the processes required to complete the installation. Following that, the next considerations were cost and quality of the specialty tool and/or materials. And lastly, what advantages the specialty tool and/or material would provide and for how long? (i.e., will it get reused, or is it a one-off?)

do you get any money for providing links to any of these specialty tools or materials?

Yes. Several but not all of the “buy” links on this website are a type of link know as an “affiliate” link. If you click and open an affiliate link from this website and complete the purchase then uavinnovate.com will get paid a small portion of the profit from of your purchase. The price you pay is not increased because of this affiliation but rather the profit that the vendor would have normally made is slightly reduced because now they have to pay UAV Innovate for the link-back to their product(s).

do you work on UTVs that you do not own?

Yes but on a very limited basis. The utvs that we work on may belong to a friend, colleague, or a family member. The work would be done at a highly discounted labor rate in exchange for allowing UAV Innovate to create DIY Installation Video content or Product Review Video content.