I finally found the perfect solution for those pesky passenger side plugs on an f-body. I just picked up the Snap-On palm ratchet (ask your tool guy for item PALMRAT). On the lift, I was able to swap the plugs in my LS1 in about 15 minutes!

 

anyone else use this? What does it look like?

 

It's a 3/8" ratchet thet fits in the palm of your hand. It has no handle, but your arm can supply more than enough torque.

 

Here it is click here

 

ewhh, havent seen that before, so its like a rubber peice that fits in your hand?, sweet I'll be picking one of these up

 

When I bought my first "good" ratchet, I took
the hacksaw to my first cheapo and made it so
it had about a 1/2" stub of the handle. It's
served me well for 20+ years of occasional
shade tree duty. It's even smaller than the
fancy one here, and way cheaper.

 

That's a good idea Jimmy. I've got so many extra ratchets lying around. I'm gonna cut the handles off a couple of 'em.

Thanks for the idea!

 

I have a Stanley "stubby" ratchet I use that works great. Cost like 8 bucks

 

Before anyone blasts Stanley tools or dismisses them as cheap they do alot of the manufacture of Snap-On and Craftsman tools.The tools are serviced on different lines within the same location. While the callouts for heat treating are different the quality of manufacture is present in all three lines. My father has built and serviced some of the heat treating machines/tempers Stanley factory in the midwest.He speaks highly of their facilities.

While they are not as "good" as Snap On and Craftsman they are decent and will work.