Review on 🔧 GEARWRENCH 82033 Double-X External Snap Ring Pliers: High-Performance Precision Tools for Efficient Snap Ring Removal by Julian Davidson

First, let me say that I have other great GearWrench products. This does not apply to these circlip pliers. I bought these to remove a hard to reach snap ring on my John Deere 2305 driveshaft. I used green elbows for this removal. After successfully removing the retaining ring, I noticed that one of the tips looked slightly bent. When installing and reinstalling the snap ring, the same tip broke before I could put the ring back into the groove. I chose tips with a smaller angle and one of the tips broke immediately. The hex portion of the smaller tip fits into the ring hole, allowing me to install the ring. This locking ring is only about 1.5 inches in diameter and doesn't require much force to open.