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common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:07 pm
by zuihoujueding
Just got a pay raise. planning to reward myself in some better tools!
Just wondering what are the common socket sizes used to work on FTO? 10mm, 14mm, etc. also i need a extension bar! some bolts are just impossible to break!
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:13 pm
by Bennoz
Not much you can't undo with a 10, 12, 14 & 17!
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:24 am
by Tippin
+1 I found a lot of the bolts used on the suspension system is 17mm
best to just get a full set IMO, 8mm-24mm
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:40 am
by I8A4RE
and a 19
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:11 am
by zuihoujueding
how does this looks? good bargain? i really need a set with an extension for extra touque.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... K:MEWAX:IT
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:20 am
by Astron_Boy
Go to an proper tool shop and get some GOOD tools.
been a thread before about this.
You get what you pay for.
And if you pay for sidcrome, kinchrome, protools, then you're garunteed decency.
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:11 pm
by I8A4RE
Agreed, but what ever you buy make sure it has a LIFETIME WARRANTY
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:20 pm
by zuihoujueding
sure thing. the listing is from a trusted local retail shop, not far from where i live. And its Stanley with lifetime guarantee also. So it will tick those boxes. But im just going to ask if any of you sydney guys have preference to any hardware stores? good service, fantastic price!
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:36 pm
by Tippin
you live in rosebery dont you? there is a good Sydney Tools there on Botany rd
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:50 pm
by zuihoujueding
correct. actually the ebay listing is from sydney tools as well, but at dulwich road branch!
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 5:58 pm
by zuihoujueding
ok, got a Stanley 68pcs socket/spenners set. lifetime warranty. Nice!
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 6:15 pm
by dstocks
Having pulled quite a few apart now, you will need:
8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, and 22(I think)
This will cover everything stock on the car. The 22 is for the crown nut on the hubs. A breaker bar with an extension is very handy I find. Try and make sure the 17, 19 and 22 all fit the breaker bar and extension.
Re: common socket sizes to work on FTO?
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:15 pm
by vipfto
pretty much and a 32 for castle nut
