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easyout type sockets

i picked up a set of those sockets you use to remove bolts with sripped heads on them.
those things are really worth it, they grap on anything ready to be twisted out so i suggest everyone atleast buy the small set sears sells for 9 or 10 bux, its got 5 pcs that cover about 8 different sizes. 
you dont use a ratchet on them, you place the socket on the bolt head and then use a box in wrench to twist. I recently became aware of this an now they reside on my wall in the shop.

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If i get back in at Michel Tire Plus i will grab myself a set you have no idea how stupidly cheap people can be, we sold replacement oil pan pulgs for like 5 dollars and 9/10 times they declined.

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THEY ARE AWSOME I HAVE SET + WE SELL THEM AT AUTO ZONE :flame:
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Omg is it another Autozoner!  Woot Store 1738 here!
One 88

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are they like that gator head thing from informercials way back when? I will prolly just go to sear at look around for them.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

 

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no they look like a spiraling cutter that gets progresivly (sp) smaller inside.  As you turn the socket it digs down applying more force making it nearly imposible to slip.  The gator thing has a bunch of pins that can break off.
One 88

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okay just wanting to know what to look for. Thanks. I guess if jcass recomends it its good enough for me.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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HEY COUGAR SE STORE#469 IN THE HOUSE :flame:

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You and im_gay_as_hell are neck and neck for most annoying posts.
Bird351 has already said it once...

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Somebody needs to pass him a beer so he can calm down and stop yelling.

They don't let you yell in Autozone do they?
One 88


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Quote from: BEAR MAXWELL
Test


That's what the test/suggestion forum is for.  You can't tell when your caps lock is off?  There should be a little light on your keyboard somewhere telling you whether it's on or off. 

Anyway, back to topic...

Those tools rank right up there with the wheel and such other great inventions.
1987 Thunderbird 3.8. Sold :(

1982 Thunderbird - Goodbye 255, Hello 302!


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i dissagree.  they dont work on a very well rusted bolt
had to get out the dremel and cut it off :disappoin