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  1. Futureman

    Futureman Formula 3

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    #1 Futureman, Oct 18, 2007
    So, other than the $80 Hill Engineering socket at Ricambi, is there a 22 mm socket that won't tear up my lug nuts?
     
  2. spiderseeker

    spiderseeker Formula 3

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    #2 spiderseeker, Oct 18, 2007
    Considering the lug nuts cost about $40 ea, a one time expense of $80 to protect them isn't that bad. My set came from Griots (actually an Xmas gift) and I use the other sockets on my other cars. They are a nice addition to your tool box.
    Hey Christmas is coming, ask for it as a stocking stuffer !
     
  3. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 Steve Magnusson, Oct 18, 2007
    OZAT and Snap-On both offer 7/8" aluminum-lined sockets -- do a search on "OZAT" for prior threads.
     
  4. yank05

    yank05 Formula Junior

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    #4 yank05, Oct 18, 2007
    You can get an enitre plastic-sleeved set from Griot's that has a 22mm (for under $80) - it is imported, but the quality is very nice.

    Anthony
     
  5. Futureman

    Futureman Formula 3

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    #5 Futureman, Oct 18, 2007
    Yeah, I didn't even think to look at Griot's. I found a similar set to his from Tooltopia. I checked Snap-on but didn't see anything other than standard sockets. OZAT, I'll have to search on that. It didn't come up in my previous Fchat search.

    Thanks.
     
  6. h00kem

    h00kem Guest

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    #6 h00kem, Oct 18, 2007
    pep boys...go slow, never puts even a scratch on mine.
     
  7. FERRARI-TECH

    FERRARI-TECH Formula 3

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    #7 FERRARI-TECH, Oct 18, 2007
    Snap On
     
  8. AMA328

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    #8 AMA328, Oct 21, 2007
    been a long time, but i think i got my 22mm socket somewhere like Sears
    (through their mail order, maybe), for pretty cheap(nothing like $80).

    What i do is fold over a plastic grocery bag a few times, place it on the bolt,
    then position the socket on top of that. Still have plenty of grip, but the plastic
    prevents any scratch marks(have very clean bolts after many years doing this).

    I've heard of people using sandwich bags, thick paper, etc.

    Just be sure to reposition it when using on the next bolt, so that the contact
    points don't wear through too much.
     

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