GEARWRENCH 82208 8 Inch Indexing Pry Bar (180 Degree Swivel Head 14 Locking Positions Alloy Steel Black Phosphate Component Alignment Hand Tool)
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The GEARWRENCH 82208 is an 8-inch forged alloy steel indexing pry bar engineered with a 180-degree swivel head to deliver mechanical leverage in restricted automotive and industrial spaces. This heavy-duty hand tool features 14 distinct locking positions to adjust prying angles dynamically, optimizing force transmission during demolition and component rebuilding. Outfitted with a slim, low-profile head configuration and an anti-corrosive black phosphate conversion coating, this high-strength alignment system resolves spatial barriers and component access limitations during tight engine bay servicing and machinery positioning tasks.
Best Used For:
- Automotive Engine Alignment: Adjusting heavy engine blocks, motor mounts, and alternator brackets to line up bolt apertures in cramped engine bays.
- Industrial Machinery Positioning: Repositioning small mechanical housings, gear assemblies, and steel base plates on manufacturing workshop floors.
- Confined Space Demolition: Prying apart stubborn casting joints, seals, and pressed metal interfaces where standard fixed-head pry tools cannot clear.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- 14-Position Indexing Head: Swivels a full 180 degrees and locks securely across 14 indexing tracks to maximize leverage arcs at critical approach angles.
- Low-Profile Structural Tip: Ultra-slim head geometry allows seamless insertion into narrow spatial gaps and low-clearance parting lines.
- Forged Alloy Steel Core: Heat-treated structural steel build yields high load capacity, safely exceeding ASME and ANSI shear resistance baselines.
- Black Phosphate Protection: Chemically bonded phosphate layer envelopes the entire tool to resist rust, moisture tracking, and chemical shop wear.
- High-Leverage Pivot Pin: Reinforced mechanical joint assembly sustains deep torsional compression without track displacement or jaw spread.
What's Included
- (1) GEARWRENCH 8" Indexing Pry Bar (82208)
Technical Specifications
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GEARWRENCH |
| Model Number | 82208 |
| Overall Length | 8 Inches |
| Indexing Positions | 14 Locking Positions |
| Head Articulation Range | 180 Degrees |
| Metallurgical Construction | Forged Alloy Steel |
| Surface Treatment | Black Phosphate Finish |
| Blade Reach Length | 3 Inches |
| Overall Tool Width | 0.715 Inches |
| Net Product Weight | 0.87 lbs |
| Compliance Standards | Meets or Exceeds ASME & ANSI |
Pro-Tip: When shifting angles, push the detent button firmly and ensure the indexing pin snaps fully home into the mating track before loading the bar; proper gear engagement avoids localized tooth stress and prevents joint slippage.
