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 Apr 21 2005, 11:30 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7  |
If it's even happened, when was the last time you could buy an American car and only need one socket set?
Would a Japanese vehicle, manufactured in Japan, be 100% metric? |
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Apr 21 2005, 11:40 PM
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I suck at the auto-x :( Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,421 Joined: 21-April 05 From: TX Member No.: 727 |
QUOTE (Absolut Speed @ Apr 21 2005, 17:30) If it's even happened, when was the last time you could buy an American car and only need one socket set? Would a Japanese vehicle, manufactured in Japan, be 100% metric? My 1990 Nissan 240sx was 100% metric. It was great too (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Apr 22 2005, 12:03 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 |
1965 Rambler Classic 550 station wagon.
Only needed a standard set, no metric on the car that I found. Was a cool first car, other then the carb needing to be rebuilt every 300 miles even though I had 3 fuel filters on it. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
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Apr 22 2005, 01:20 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
my 98 camaro is 100% metric.
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Apr 22 2005, 01:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 366 Joined: 27-December 03 From: TEXAS Member No.: 54 |
Actually Glenn I don't think it is. I'm pretty sure the driveshaft and rear end components are standard....been a while since I've rebuilt a 10 bolt but I didn't think it was metric.
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Apr 22 2005, 02:30 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
D/S strap bolts are 11mm. diff cover can be 1/2" or 13mm. and carrier bolts are 9/16" or 15mm. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
worked on many F-bodies? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) :leaving: |
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Apr 22 2005, 02:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 366 Joined: 27-December 03 From: TEXAS Member No.: 54 |
Forkin not lately. To busy with these damn 2 seater things.
Not to worry though...I'll have it done this year. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) And whats this either or stuff? It either fits or it doesn't (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/whip.gif) |
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Apr 22 2005, 03:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Apr 21 2005, 19:20) my 98 camaro is 100% metric. Like why throw in 2 torx bolts on the drivers side shock tower and have all 4 be hex bolts on the passenger side? And aren't the 4 hex bolts 1/2" bolts? It was only last weekend, but I've done so much since then that I hardly recall. I think the stock lugs (using the lock adapter) are 3/4". |
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Apr 22 2005, 05:38 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
Remember some cross over(kinda) I know there are other's but off the top of my head...
7/32-7mm 1/2-13mm 9/16-14mm 3/4-19mm So is it really all standard or metric? |
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Apr 22 2005, 04:22 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 194 Joined: 23-October 04 From: Hamilton, NJ Member No.: 508 |
yeah, but are you really gonna buy a x/32 set just to be able to use it on metrix?
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Apr 22 2005, 05:01 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (severous01 @ Apr 22 2005, 10:22) yeah, but are you really gonna buy a x/32 set just to be able to use it on metrix? No, i just happen to have one! Don't know were i came from. And it's made in japan (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) |
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Apr 23 2005, 04:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 501 Joined: 15-February 04 Member No.: 210 |
Let's not forget the difference between european metric and asian metric sizing/ standards. No wonder I need a second toolbox.
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Apr 25 2005, 04:42 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
QUOTE (Absolut Speed @ Apr 21 2005, 22:36) QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Apr 21 2005, 19:20) my 98 camaro is 100% metric. Like why throw in 2 torx bolts on the drivers side shock tower and have all 4 be hex bolts on the passenger side? And aren't the 4 hex bolts 1/2" bolts? It was only last weekend, but I've done so much since then that I hardly recall. I think the stock lugs (using the lock adapter) are 3/4". The 8 bolts on top the shock towers are all metric. The studs and lug nuts are also all metric although a 3/4" socket works as well. |
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