07-29-2014, 09:26 AM
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Kobalt XTREME ACCESS
Would these work ?
I like Kobalt and get these anytime I like...the Harbour freight store is an hour away
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07-29-2014, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Pdwight
Would these work ?
I like Kobalt and get these anytime I like...the Harbour freight store is an hour away
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no link Dwight
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07-29-2014, 09:33 AM
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07-29-2014, 09:40 AM
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looks like they would work
Sounds pretty cool
"Universal Spline?
This simply means that one socket fits most fastener shapes. Normally, 6pt (hex) sockets only fit one type of fasteners. These universal spline sockets fit hex, square, spline, and external-Torx fasteners.
If you don’t know whether you need spline, E-Torx, or square-fastener compatibility, chances are that it’s not something you will need anytime soon.
Inch + Metric?
As you may know, inch and metric sizes are usually pretty dimensionally close to each other. These sockets are designed such that one size can fit both inch and metric fasteners sizes. The trade-off is that they don’t fit either fastener sizes perfectly. "
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07-29-2014, 09:47 AM
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About what I thought
Thanks, I iwll just pick up a set from Harbor Freight next time I am over there
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07-29-2014, 06:25 PM
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kobalt is ok for household work, not auto mechanic work, the tools are pretty, but the fit is horrible and will round off corners of your bolts and nuts in a high torque application.
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07-30-2014, 06:47 AM
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Why would an auto maker use such stupid headed bolts?
Is it some kind of proprietary royalty favor to an obscure inventor or what?
Surely they don't think that it will prevent the DIY'ers and generate more dealer business?
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07-30-2014, 06:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jb92563
Why would an auto maker use such stupid headed bolts?
Is it some kind of proprietary royalty favor to an obscure inventor or what?
Surely they don't think that it will prevent the DIY'ers and generate more dealer business?
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JB
Have a look at this link, it gives some insight to the different fasteners
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spline_drive
It actually is a bit interesting
for example, you can use a robertson (square drive) bit in a triple square bolt
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