what kind of tool is it called to tighten the strut bar...

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Nov 10, 2007 | 09:41 AM

invascion

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what kind of tool is it called to tighten the strut bar...

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.

Nov 10, 2007 | 09:45 AM

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14 mm socket... and do you need a rachet? thats teh tool the socket attaches too...

Nov 10, 2007 | 10:45 AM

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jack stand? hah im jp ya dave is right =)

Nov 10, 2007 | 11:03 AM

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open end wrench will help ya reach those pesky ones in the back.... 14mm

Nov 10, 2007 | 03:28 PM

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Nov 10, 2007 | 07:01 PM

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I think he's talking about a torque wrench. Thats what they recommend when tighten the bolts

Nov 11, 2007 | 04:52 AM

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well.... i think he was just looking for the word "wrench"

(hopefully not... :?)

Nov 11, 2007 | 06:59 AM

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I think he's talking about Allen wrenches. Also called Hex keys.

Nov 11, 2007 | 07:18 AM

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Breaker bar?

Nov 11, 2007 | 11:33 AM

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ya 2 tC is right its the hex keys

Nov 11, 2007 | 12:15 PM

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could be torqex heh

Nov 12, 2007 | 04:56 AM

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ohhh.. the allen wrenches...

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

Nov 12, 2007 | 05:20 AM

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Dude take a pic of what your talking about? If its octagon it should be a ratchet your talking about...

Nov 12, 2007 | 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by invascion

ya 2 tC is right its the hex keys

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

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