Arthritic hands

[4thgencreamsicle]

Ok. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I'm a woman. I don't mind admitting that, especially together, those two things equal weak & sore hands. I want to do as much work on my truck myself as possible even if it takes me longer. Seriously, just pulling the spark plugs cramped my hands up for a few hours. I'm tough, but there's no reason to not prevent pain.I won't be doing a ton of body work as this truck has lived it's life as a work truck and that's what it'll always look like.

I have some good mechanics gloves with palm padding and knuckle protection.

What I want to know are what your favorite tools are that save you from having to muscle everything.

Soon I will be splicing wires so your favorite hand-friendly crimpers would be nice. I haven't really decided yet, but I'm thinking that crimping, soldering after crimp, and then heat shrink my splices for looks is how I'll probably be going about it. Still cruising the electrical forum for that.

But really, this is about ANY tools you're using that saved your hands/arms/body! Creepers anyone?

Links are appreciated and extra points for Amazon links!