View Full Version : what kind of tool is it called to tighten the strut bar...


invascion
11-10-2007, 09:41 AM
i have the hotchkiss strut bar in my car and i notice that the screws are loose. the ones that look like octagon shape. i was wondering what kind of tool is it called i need to buy one.

davedavetC
11-10-2007, 09:45 AM
14 mm socket... and do you need a rachet? thats teh tool the socket attaches too...

HaYnSktC
11-10-2007, 10:45 AM
jack stand? hah im jp ya dave is right =)

SquallLHeart
11-10-2007, 11:03 AM
open end wrench will help ya reach those pesky ones in the back.... 14mm

KINGxOFxSKA
11-10-2007, 03:28 PM
:doh:

xjamiex
11-10-2007, 07:01 PM
I think he's talking about a torque wrench. Thats what they recommend when tighten the bolts

SquallLHeart
11-11-2007, 04:52 AM
well.... i think he was just looking for the word "wrench"

(hopefully not... :?)

2_tC
11-11-2007, 06:59 AM
I think he's talking about Allen wrenches. Also called Hex keys.

ihavenosn
11-11-2007, 07:18 AM
Breaker bar?

invascion
11-11-2007, 11:33 AM
ya 2 tC is right its the hex keys

jct
11-11-2007, 12:15 PM
could be torqex heh

SquallLHeart
11-12-2007, 04:56 AM
ohhh.. the allen wrenches...

yeah.. that's probably what he's looking for.... hmm.. can't remember what size it is though

Beantowntc
11-12-2007, 05:20 AM
Dude take a pic of what your talking about? If its octagon it should be a ratchet your talking about...

Beantowntc
11-12-2007, 05:25 AM
ya 2 tC is right its the hex keys

I just saw this post...so you mean allen wrenches