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robmc7759
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4/10/2004
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I was hoping one of you mechanically inclined guys could answer this one for me. Metric or Standard sockets-how is the size measured? Say it is a 5/8 socket, how is that 5/8 measured? I measured a 5/8 socket (6 sided) and if I measured it from the 1st to third side I got 5/8. The reason I am asking is I need to do a shock and strut change on a Nissan Pathfinder and I know that I will have to go get a socket to fit the nuts. I know this is probably a crazy question, but I hope you guys can help me.
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Kowalski
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4/10/2004
14:19:33
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Measured from one flat to the oposing flat, just as you measured. With a six sided nut, the size of the socket and nut will be the same. If you come across a 4 sided nut, you can still use a socket if you have 12 point sockets; but the sizes will be different.
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umm
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4/10/2004
14:26:31
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why not just buy a kit and not worry about measuring bolt
heads? they aren't that expensive
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robmc7759
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4/10/2004
14:35:42
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thanks for the help. I have Craftsman metric and standard socket sets, but they don't have an sockets big enough. I would rather just buy one socket than buy a set of bigger ones.
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uh
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4/10/2004
17:25:50
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if the standard set you have does not come with a socket big enough to do the job you will need to go to the next biggest drive ratchet to fit the socket you need to purchase,1/4, 3/8 or 1/2 drives are standard and 3/4 is usually used on semi trucks, when you get to the hardware store you will find that once yoou price the socket you need along with the ratchet you will need to drive it you will be fairly halfway to the price of a full set, so an investment in a full set will in the long run be cheaper as a ratchet and individual sockets will cost more. so in the long run, umm's advice is sage.
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PLarkinJr
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4/11/2004
11:22:04
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Yeah, sure, go ahead and buy one socket... I started doing that 20 years ago... now I have a toolbox full of sockets of varying type/brand/quality and no organized way to store them. Wish now I'd bought it all in Sets... but I didnt have the cash back then.
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M.O.P.A.R.
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4/11/2004
13:53:02
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I am a tecnician.
And yes, buy a set of metric sockets.
I work on all makes asian,euro,American.
It is a rare occasion that I break out my standard tools.
Occasionally use a 1/2 or 9/16,mostly a 7/8
flare wrench for locknuts on tie-rods.5/8 is a 16mm.
Many tool sets do not include a 16mm because you probably have 5/8 already.
There may be lots of standard size nuts/bolts on the cars I work on, but I never have
strippage problems using metric on standard.
The key is the breaking loose part.Use an abrupt force to crack the nut loose, not slow-steady pressure.
The set you buy should have 8mm to 19mm This is a good start.You may want to heat the nut on the shock up with a torch first.I use oxy-acytelene and get the nut cherry red before ever attempting to loosen a bolt I think might break.
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