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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 2 of 2 1 2 Re: What do they call those sockets that only touch the flat area of a bolt? [Re: off-roader] #1032862 08/13/11 01:36 PM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 4,282 N37*39 W122*3 ldivinag Roll Me Over Quote Thanks guys. Not the 6 point sockets. I have a set already. I found the ones I'm talking about. They're the Metrinch type of wrenches. Are the spline drive wrenches supposed to work the same way? i like met metrinch set a lot. it does what it advertizes. grab the flats, not the corners. i bought mine from a local ORCHARD supply store almost a decade ago. plus one socket/wrench will SOMETIMES do both metric and SAE... leo d. 90 4runner, v6, auto, WCOR CitB kit, marlin duals, arb rear, tt front 4.88, blah, blah, blah... Pres. of TEAM IFS! and GETTING OFF 4WD Club member Re: What do they call those sockets that only touch the flat area of a bolt? [Re: ldivinag] #1032863 08/14/11 02:44 AM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 13,649 Helen , GA fasteddy Web Wheeler I think spline drive has more ridges, so it grips the flat closer to the point, but the principle is the same. Not responsible for advice not taken... Page 2 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4x4Wire, 52degrees, Adam F, Axe Man, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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