Performance Tool Reversible Snap Ring Pliers (Internal & External)

The Performance Tool Reversible Snap Ring Pliers switch between internal and external snap rings in one tool, so you can pull and set retaining rings on UTV drivetrain and suspension jobs without digging for a second pair. Interchangeable straight and 90 degree tips and a lifetime warranty come standard.

These reversible snap ring pliers handle internal rings from 7/8 to 1-7/8 inch (22-48 mm) and external rings from 5/16 to 1-7/8 inch (8-48 mm). Tips come in 1.8 mm and 1.2 mm sizes in both straight and 90 degree styles and change with the included hex key, and the cushion grips store the spare tips. Performance Tool says this one tool takes the place of four different pliers.

Snap rings, also called circlips or retaining rings, hold bearings, shafts and pins in place across many UTV drivetrain jobs. Convertible snap ring pliers like these are internal external snap ring pliers in one, and the interchangeable snap ring pliers tips let you match the ring's holes. Check your ring diameter against the range above before relying on it as your only snap ring removal tool. It earns its spot among your mechanic tools and UTV tools, and it is the Performance Tool snap ring pliers option to choose when you want one compact tool instead of a full set of circlip pliers or retaining ring pliers.

Key Features

• Switches between internal and external operation
• Internal rings 7/8 to 1-7/8 in. (22-48 mm)
• External rings 5/16 to 1-7/8 in. (8-48 mm)
• Tips: 1.8 mm and 1.2 mm, straight and 90 degree
• Tips change with the included hex key
• Cushion grips with built-in spare tip storage
• Replaces four separate pliers
• Lifetime warranty

Built To Solve: Needing Separate Internal and External Snap Ring Pliers

• Swapping between internal and external pliers mid-job
• Straight-only pliers that cannot reach a ring at a right angle
• Losing small replacement tips in the tool box
• A drawer full of single-purpose pliers taking up space

Best For: UTV Owners and Home Mechanics Working on Drivetrain Parts

• Side-by-side owners doing their own drivetrain and suspension service
• Shop benches that see both internal and external retaining rings
• Trail tool rolls where one tool has to do the work of four
• Mechanics who want straight and 90 degree tips in one tool

Specifications

• Brand: Performance Tool (Wilmar LLC)
• Type: reversible snap ring pliers, internal and external
• Internal ring range: 7/8 to 1-7/8 in. (22-48 mm)
• External ring range: 5/16 to 1-7/8 in. (8-48 mm)
• Tips included: 1.8 mm and 1.2 mm, straight and 90 degree
• Tip change: hex key included
• Overall size: 7 in. long x 5 in. wide x 0.9 in. thick
• Warranty: lifetime
• UPC: 039564115585
• Manufacturer Part Number: W88013

Fitment

This is a universal hand tool with no vehicle fitment. It works on any internal or external snap ring within its rated range, on UTVs, ATVs, trucks and shop equipment.

• Universal: internal rings 22-48 mm and external rings 8-48 mm

This tool is not vehicle-specific. Measure the snap ring on your part to confirm it falls inside the rated range.

FAQ

Do these pliers work on internal and external snap rings?

Yes. The reversible design switches between internal and external operation.

What size snap rings does it fit?

Performance Tool rates it for internal rings from 7/8 to 1-7/8 inch (22-48 mm) and external rings from 5/16 to 1-7/8 inch (8-48 mm).

Which tips come with it?

1.8 mm and 1.2 mm tips in both straight and 90 degree styles. The included hex key changes them, and spares store in the grips.

Can I use it on UTV drivetrain parts?

Yes, on snap rings that fall inside its rated ring range. Snap rings and circlips are common on drivetrain and suspension parts; check the ring size first.

Is it covered by a warranty?

Yes. Performance Tool lists a lifetime warranty on these pliers.

Should I get this or the 5-piece snap ring plier set?

These reversible pliers cover internal and external rings with 1.8 mm and 1.2 mm tips in one tool. The 5-piece set adds straight, 45 and 90 degree heads with 1.3 mm tips and a storage case.

Why Performance Tool

Performance Tool is the automotive tool brand of Wilmar LLC, based in Kent, Washington. Wilmar describes Performance Tool as a specialty automotive tool and accessory maker with about 4,500 products designed with the user in mind, and it lists a warranty term for each tool on its product pages.

Round Out Your UTV Drivetrain Tool Kit

Before your next axle, bearing or suspension job, measure the snap ring and confirm it falls in the 22-48 mm internal or 8-48 mm external range. Add Performance Tool lighted safety glasses to protect your eyes from a ring that lets go, and a 5-piece plier set if you also want 45 degree heads.