Snap Ring Pliers.

[Alan W.]

I am looking for an external set that resembles this internal pair.
Due to clearance issues I need the 90degree bend and the extra long nose. Everybody sells this style in internal but no one it seems has an external variety.
Hopefully someone can help me find what I need.

 

[caver]

I got these a few years ago for the rings on my backhoe. WAY better than that set from Hazard Fraud.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YYM8A?th=1

 

[grsthegreat]

I got a set off of amazon a few years back, work good, but necks arnt as long as the one in picture.

 

[Alan W.]

Im replacing the clutch assembly on a van without pulling the compressor.
All I have left to remove is the coil and due to the hole depth and proximity to the radiator none of my pliers will work. Surely somebody makes one.

 

[zzvyb6]

I have a set which lets you flip it from expand to contract by moving the hinge pin. Weak link for me has always been the tips bending or breaking.

 

[ning]

13-Inch Snap Ring Plier Heavy Duty External Circlip Pliers Bent Jaw Tip Grey | eBay

Style: 13" External Bent. Color: Grey. Size: 310 x 110mm / 12.2 x 4.3". Application: Suitable for removing and installing retaining rings. Widely used in automotive, mowers, plumbing and pipes, bicycles, agricultural machinery, motorcycle.

ebay.us

These may not be long enough
there are some very long nose straight ones; maybe you can use a torch to bend the tips, quench

 

[grsthegreat]

My dad had an old set with removable tips, all different kinds of tips. Never knew where those went when i settled the estate. My brother probably stole them. Real heavy duty set too.

 

[Alan W.]

I have a set which lets you flip it from expand to contract by moving the hinge pin. Weak link for me has always been the tips bending or breaking.

Yes I have a couple of those also. Tried modifying one of them to work but the assembly is too thick to get in the opening.

 

[Alan W.]

13-Inch Snap Ring Plier Heavy Duty External Circlip Pliers Bent Jaw Tip Grey | eBay

Style: 13" External Bent. Color: Grey. Size: 310 x 110mm / 12.2 x 4.3". Application: Suitable for removing and installing retaining rings. Widely used in automotive, mowers, plumbing and pipes, bicycles, agricultural machinery, motorcycle.

ebay.us

These may not be long enough
there are some very long nose straight ones; maybe you can use a torch to bend the tips, quench

No tho tips are too short. Thanks

 

[Alan W.]

My dad had an old set with removable tips, all different kinds of tips. Never knew where those went when i settled the estate. My brother probably stole them. Real heavy duty set too.

I have three different ones that take the changeable tips.

 

[Alan W.]

Its looking like I will have to make one by heating and bending a straight pair.
Hopefully the temper will hold.

 

[TractorTech]

I've had this set for years. Really versatile.

 

[Lena]

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I am looking for an external set that resembles this internal pair.
Due to clearance issues I need the 90degree bend and the extra long nose. Everybody sells this style in internal but no one it seems has an external variety.
Hopefully someone can help me find what I need.

You might check the tool trucks you see at various businesses. I know they are expensive on their tools but I found what I needed years ago on a tool truck that came to my work place.

 

[Barnowl]

I invested in this 3 plier set from Lang Tools years ago. It cover such a wide variety of applications saves time/money. Each size plier has full set of tips that are interchangeable and each plier switches from internal to external. Has pretty much solved any situation I’ve been in. They also sell replacement tips. Check out their site, they have many more versions.

SKU : 1465 - 3-PC. Quick Switch Retaining Ring Pliers Set

Manufacturing professional tools since 1932

www.langtools.com

 

[mikester]

My dad had an old set with removable tips, all different kinds of tips. Never knew where those went when i settled the estate. My brother probably stole them. Real heavy duty set too.

I have a set of fixed pliers like these

https://www.princessauto.com/en/4-pc-7-in-snap-ring-plier-set/product/PA0008007364

I've tried several times using ones with removable tips and they are all too light duty and are wasting space in my junk drawer. Buy once, cry once.

 

[kjon]

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I am looking for an external set that resembles this internal pair.
Due to clearance issues I need the 90degree bend and the extra long nose. Everybody sells this style in internal but no one it seems has an external variety.
Hopefully someone can help me find what I need.

Amazon.com Not as heavy search for 90 degree heavy duty snap ring pliers.

 

[bowenskye]

When I had to do some work on a mini-ex, I bought a set of Knipex snap ring pliers. They're a little pricey, but built to last, and guaranteed.

https://www.knipex-tools.com/products/snap-ring-pliers/precision-snap-ring-pliers-external/external-precision-snap-ring-pliers/4921A21

 

[jedigene]

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I am looking for an external set that resembles this internal pair.
Due to clearance issues I need the 90degree bend and the extra long nose. Everybody sells this style in internal but no one it seems has an external variety.
Hopefully someone can help me find what I need.

Try Harbor Freight Tools. They have a couple choices.

 

[jedigene]

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I am looking for an external set that resembles this internal pair.
Due to clearance issues I need the 90degree bend and the extra long nose. Everybody sells this style in internal but no one it seems has an external variety.
Hopefully someone can help me find what I need.

Also, Tractor Supply has them.

 

[sandman2234]

MAC Tools must have offered a set at one time or another, as I have a large drawer full of all kinds of snap ring pliers, mostly MAC. The toolbox was owned by a friends Dad who owned a semi truck transmission and rear end shop. I have never needed a set of snap ring pliers that something in that drawer wouldn't fit!
David from jax