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Can't seem to find a good angle meter to align shifters right..any ideas?

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Old 03-23-2007, 05:33 PM
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Default Can't seem to find a good angle meter to align shifters right..any ideas?

Im looking for one that JHM uses in his installation vid, nice and easy to use. Would lowes/home depot/ walmart carry one? Search websites but came out empty, thanks.
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I got mine for $5 at a store called Harbor Freight...not sure where you live though.
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Default Here's one...$45 though. :/

<ul><li><a href="http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Mechanics+Tools&amp;pid=00999793000 &amp;vertical=TOOL&amp;subcat=Automotive+Specialty +Tools&amp;BV_UseBVCookie=Yes">http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Mechanics+Tools&amp;pid=0
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Default Plenty....even the exact one he uses in the video. ;)

<ul><li><a href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;q=magnetic+base+angle+finder&amp; btnG=Google+Search">http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;q=magnetic+base+angle+finder&amp; btnG=Google+Search</a</li></ul>
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I'm serious, go to Home Depot. I picked a perfect magnetic one for 7 bucks. Used it and worked great
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Default Re: Here's one...$45 though. :/

I got mine from sears which looks just like that, made by stanley, and it was only like $10...
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(In the tool section, then go to where the protractors are)
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central tools make that one. i got one around $40
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OSH (Orchard Supply Hardware) has some that are magnetic in the tool coral, work great
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