Storm by Central 3D103 Rotor Runout/Ball Joint Gauge Set

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Product Features

• Rotor Runout/Ball Joint Gauge Set

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 12 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000I0XSQ0
• Item model number: 3D103
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,587 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #21 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Steering & Suspension Tools > Ball Joint & Tie Rod Tools

Product Description

Quality import at a value price

Includes: Dial indicator, locking plier clamp with adjustable flex-arm, wooden box



Dial Indicator Specifications:

Range: 0-1"

Graduations: 0.001"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars High quality tool, despite being "value", August 26, 2011

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M. Durand "Hacker for Hire" (Irvine, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Storm by Central 3D103 Rotor Runout/Ball Joint Gauge Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a "Storm" Rotor/Ball Joint Driveline Dial Indicator. Storm is Central Tools Inc.'s "Value Line". Basically this means that it's exactly the same as Central's made-in-USA line, except that it's made in China, and available at 1/5 the cost. I cannot comment on the quality of Central vs. Storm, but I can tell you that I don't have any doubts about the quality of this product. It feels solid, and the dial indicator appears to read accurately. Replacement parts are available through Central's website, and I wouldn't be surprised if Central American-made replacement parts are compatible with the Chinese-made Storm tool.

Beware that this tool does not ship with instructions of any sort. However, the instructions for Central's Made-in-USA model will suffice (Central 6454). Unfortunately Amazon won't let me link to the PDF, but it's easy enough to find. Find Central Tools' website through your favorite search engine, navigate to Tools > Dial Indicators & Sets > Brake, Chassis & Driveline Tools > Instruction Sheet.

Another reviewer commented that he thought his tool was delivered used. I can't verify his claim since I haven't seen it, but mine was received in brand-new condition, covered with light machine oil, like most shop tools are. Perhaps he confused it for "used" because of its oily condition. Who knows, but this product is shipped and sold through Amazon, and not some shady third-party company. So if there is an error with the order, you know Amazon will take care of it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Dial Gauge Functions as Expected, May 18, 2009

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Driveway Mechanic "DM" (ATL, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Storm by Central 3D103 Rotor Runout/Ball Joint Gauge Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

Fairly simple to use. I wish more (or at least some) of the mechanics had these. I don't think the one I got was brand new, as I expected (and, honestly, I'm not even sure if it was supposed to be brand new), but it is in fine working condition.