feerocknok Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 It's 20 miles north of where I live, and I currently don't need anything, but... We finally freakin got one. Are there any fees just to go in, for insurance or anything? Do they let you drive back, so you can take ALL your tools? I think I can spend a whole day just lookin at stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Mine costs a buck to get in. But, gotta walk in (it would be way easier otherwise) and no bringing in torches, body saws, welders, ATVs (damn) or other parts. And a few other 'duh' rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 yea, mines a dollar too, no jacks of any type or stands either. should be a base rate for parts... i know my pick'n'pull has a website with the prices for stuff listed. might wanna google for yours or soemthin. theyre mighty nice pick'n'pulls are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 mine is free to go in and look and you can take whatever tools you want but it is easier to walk then drive. they use their monster front loader to lift the vehicles to get wheels and other underside parts off. they also use their torches. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 yea, mines a dollar too, no jacks of any type or stands either. should be a base rate for parts... i know my pick'n'pull has a website with the prices for stuff listed. might wanna google for yours or soemthin. theyre mighty nice pick'n'pulls are hell yea i HEART the u pull it on buford hwy!! set prices for everything is the bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Saturday's Pick'N'Pull day! I don't need anything, but gosh dang, I just can't pass this thing up, or put it off. In case I see something I have to have... What tools would everyone suggest bringing? I was thinking sockets and wrenches, metric and standard, breaker bar, tork sockets (i think that's the name), and a tape measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I never into the 'yard go without torx bits, #2 phillips, flathead, needlenose pliers with wire cutters in them, small tape measure, small adustible wrench and maybe the small pipe wrench. It's usually enough to remove any small stuff that might catch my eye. But then, the 'yard is only 20 minutes from my house so if I see anything big I want, I can run home for the specific big stuff I need. Items I've found handy are a dolly (hand cart, hand truck, 2-wheeled cart, whatever you'd like to call it) with big pneumatic tires, a decent sized tough rubbermaid container to help carry all the big tools/tollboxes on the dolly, and several ratchet straps (not bungee cords) for securing big items to said dolly. Sometimes I sneak in a small map gas torch. :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 I never into the 'yard go without torx bits, #2 phillips, flathead, needlenose pliers with wire cutters in them, small tape measure, small adustible wrench and maybe the small pipe wrench. It's usually enough to remove any small stuff that might catch my eye. But then, the 'yard is only 20 minutes from my house so if I see anything big I want, I can run home for the specific big stuff I need. Items I've found handy are a dolly (hand cart, hand truck, 2-wheeled cart, whatever you'd like to call it) with big pneumatic tires, a decent sized tough rubbermaid container to help carry all the big tools/tollboxes on the dolly, and several ratchet straps (not bungee cords) for securing big items to said dolly. Sometimes I sneak in a small map gas torch. :brows: Didn't think about a dolly or the such at all! Because of traffic, and our lousy roadways, it's a 30-40 minute drive. I could make it in 20 but... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 yea hte pullapart here torches are a no no. depending on what ur pulling is what tools i would take. i wouldscour the yard first online (if they have that option) and in person and see what they have. i always take a big socket set, breaker bar, cutters, a few screw drivers(mainly phillips flat and a small pocket one for those iddy biddy parts), pocket knife,torx socekts, cordless 3/8 impact( i love that thing),allen wrences, swivels and extensions area BIG plus,big @$$ hammer. also i abig piece of cardboard is waaaaay better than layin on rocks and dirt. a buddie also helps to, I'm sure u can fit him in the cart:D also don't forget bandaids and a big water bottle and hand sanitzer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 junkyard tools... hacksaw, large persuader, breaker bar, deepsockets metric and SAE, normal sockets, extensions, and a whole lot of TIME. it usually takes a few hours even for the smallest things cause you just HAVE to poke around. the cardboard mat sounds like a goodass idea JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I carry a "junkyard" box....it's a large metal ammo box I picked up at a flea market. It carries the usual hand tools, in addition to: torx bit set allen wrenches (SAE and metric) multimeter wire stripper/needlenose/line tool 8 mm combo wrench 10 mm socket (by far the most used tool in the box) paint pen scissors telescoping magnet (I drop stuff alot :D ) small bottle jack that I hide in the bottom of the box and cover up with all the other crap Everything else (the big stuff) I leave back in the truck and go get if I need it: 1/2 drive socket set (with 32 and 36 mm sockets) 1/2 breaker bar crowbars, deadblow hammers pipe wrench hacksaw cordless screwdriver w/ bit set tarps come-along Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 junkyard tools...hacksaw, large persuader, breaker bar, deepsockets metric and SAE, normal sockets, extensions, and a whole lot of TIME. it usually takes a few hours even for the smallest things cause you just HAVE to poke around. the cardboard mat sounds like a goodass idea JB yea those rocks at the u pull it are HOT, plus if it gets oil or whatever on it, you cna just leave it there lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 and a whole lot of TIME. it usually takes a few hours even for the smallest things cause you just HAVE to poke around. The jy's all I've got on my schedule tomorrow! Well, I also have to buy a header, but that only takes 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 Well, it was actually a U'Pull'It, but I think it's the same thing. They had a Comanche with a nice bed, but while pulling off the tabs for the tailgate, a guy offered his help, and helped by ripping the metal around the tab with channel locks, like they were a can opener. One more dead bed. Didn't get much but these: They're Calmini control arms and a link for a Suzuki Sidekick. Paid $20 for all 3, and already sold em for $100. Didn't mind making a profit cause they're not Comanche parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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