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Old 11-18-2009, 01:59 PM
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im looking for a socket that fits the bolts on ep3 civic 2003 lower control arm. it three bolts that look like standard star bolts. not the hex bolts, but it wont fit one of those sockets it has got either one more or less point, its about a size 17mm i believe. any one know where i could get one or have one i could borrow?

looks like these.
http://www.clubrsx.com/speedshop/dai...s/P2250671.JPG

found it online but does anyone have one i can borrow?


http://www.clubrsx.com/cr/SPC-69330.html

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Old 11-18-2009, 02:25 PM
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Default Re: looking for a very specific socket, honda guys, inside

looks like a 12point 17mm same as flywheel
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:39 PM
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Default Re: looking for a very specific socket, honda guys, inside

Originally Posted by b00st3db18a
looks like a 12point 17mm same as flywheel
know where to gets one?
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Old 11-18-2009, 04:23 PM
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Default Re: looking for a very specific socket, honda guys, inside

sears,snap on,advance,walmart
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Default Re: looking for a very specific socket, honda guys, inside

Originally Posted by nftuatn
sears,snap on,advance,walmart
tried advanced. no lucks. ill try sears.com
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Default Re: looking for a very specific socket, honda guys, inside

Choc rain FTW!
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hahah yeah some stay dry, others feel the pain
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Old 11-20-2009, 01:26 AM
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Default Re: looking for a very specific socket, honda guys, inside

seriously....a 12 point socket is a VERY STANDARD socket that you can get anywhere.. they even come in most tool sets (those and 6 point sockets)
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Default Re: looking for a very specific socket, honda guys, inside

Yeah if you get a large set of tools from sears it comes with both sets usally.
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Default Re: looking for a very specific socket, honda guys, inside

I have personally delt with those bolts. NEITHER a standard or metric 12 point will fit. Usually aftermarket control arms will come with the special socket needed. However my friends didnt. I was able to use my "gator grip" socket to work just fine. It was barley big enough, but worked.
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