what brand socket for arp head studs?

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i know ive seen it on here, but i couldnt find it in the archives

what brands of deep 12 pt thinwall socket work without machining

i think i remember seeing MAC or snapon

is this correct

( hitwords for future searches ARP head bolt headbolt head stud headstud main bolt mainstud 12 pt )


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I used a snap-on. It worked perfect.

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Mines some cheap azz Advance auto socket that I took to a grinder. Worked perfect.

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i used snap on.......

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industrial or chrome finish? or does it matter?and did you use a 1/2 in or 13 mm?

part number would be great if you still have it
c-rad wrote:I used a snap-on. It worked perfect.

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tyrannix wrote:industrial or chrome finish? or does it matter?and did you use a 1/2 in or 13 mm?

part number would be great if you still have it
It's a 13mm chrome finish. I don't know the part # as I bought if off someone on here for like $8.

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it's a 3/8", i think the parts number for the snap on is sfm13, it's a 13mm 12 point deep well 3/8" drive

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i think u bought it off me. I know this question has been asked many times but which arp headstuds did you guys buy anyones? i remember buying the one that was stated for ca18det but the threading was too fine. And i think someone on here said to use the sr20det MAIN studs.


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