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Carl Rose (Carl_rose)
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Username: Carl_rose

Post Number: 92
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 7:01 pm:   

Hi Mr. Garven,

I recently purchased the Snap-On aluminum-lined 7/8" (yes, I know! 22mm not available) socket for $29. Use thick "freezer" baggie over bolts then slide socket on - no markings, very happy. Socket's not inexpensive but neither are the bolts. Drop me a line if you'd like a picture.

:-) Carl
Rob Schermerhorn (Rexrcr)
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Username: Rexrcr

Post Number: 363
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 12:16 pm:   

Subject done to death, do the search :-) :-)
mark richards (Theneed4speed)
New member
Username: Theneed4speed

Post Number: 21
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:53 am:   

i do them up by hand then with a torque wrench ,takes longer but better than a windygun
i also rap the socket in several layers of masking tape ,to save the paint
Henryk (Henryk)
Member
Username: Henryk

Post Number: 545
Registered: 8-2001
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:24 am:   

Are protective really necessary? As long as one avoids an impact wrench, I see no problem. Besides, unless you do ALL the wheel service yourself, ANY service garage, including Ferrari shops, will use an impact without question.
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member
Username: 91tr

Post Number: 1508
Registered: 1-2001
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:10 am:   

Rob -- Do a search on "ozat" to get to a previous thread that shows links to aluminum-lined 7/8" (22mm) sockets available from Ozat and Snap-On.
Robert W. Garven Jr. (Robertgarven)
Junior Member
Username: Robertgarven

Post Number: 110
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 10:14 am:   

I just bought a new set of wheel bolts for my 308gt4 $$$$ and I am looking for a source for some kind of socket insert to protect the finish. Eastwood and Griots have some but they stop at 21mm Ferrari bolts are 22mm and they have a sleeve on the outside to protect the wheels. I am looking for something that would be on the inside to protect the finish of the bolts.

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