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Socket Set
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:41 pm
by AMACHA
Hi all im in teh market for a socket set any reccomendations? what sizes do i need to do such things as remove the intake manifold the front bumper etc?liek the most ocmmon sizes for the fto bolts?
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:47 pm
by Bennoz
10, 12, 14 & 17mm is all you need!
Unless you wanna pay $25 a socket for 'Snap On' gear (the best of the best), just get a budget set from you local auto shop. Make sure you get socket extension bars thou.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:53 pm
by AMACHA
Bennoz wrote:10, 12, 14 & 17mm is all you need!
Unless you wanna pay $25 a socket for 'Snap On' gear (the best of the best), just get a budget set from you local auto shop. Make sure you get socket extension bars thou.
oh ok thanks benno how long do the extension bars need to be mate?
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:03 pm
by Bennoz
There's usually 2 standard lengths, ones about 3 inches, the other double that.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:23 pm
by rock_it
I have a repco set... Was a good price, and pretty good quality ...