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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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Default 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.
Old 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...
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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jack stand? hah im jp ya dave is right =)
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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open end wrench will help ya reach those pesky ones in the back.... 14mm
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Old 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
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 04:52 AM
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well.... i think he was just looking for the word "wrench"

(hopefully not... :?)
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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I think he's talking about Allen wrenches. Also called Hex keys.
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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Breaker bar?
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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ya 2 tC is right its the hex keys
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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could be torqex heh
Old 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
Old 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...
Old 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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