I attempted to do my spring install today but couldn't get the damn top hats off without having the proper tool.

Let me know if you have one that I can borrow for the day!

Someone in the 408!

Thanks
Rob

 

use a wrench or a socket and locking pliers then use a 7mm allen on the inside i think it was a 7mm.

 

impact

 

I couldn't fit a wrench in there

I just bought a locking plier but will still lock a round socket???

Dont have access to one, so that's out...

If all else fails, I will just purchase a set from sears...

 

you can buy sockets that can fit a wrench on it let me see if i can find it on sears anywhere

 

i tried bro and nada...

Ima just grab the pass-thru

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00930049000P

 

if you bought the genuine vice grips they should do the job. the new ones have an allen socket on the adjustment dial so you can tighten it even more once its locked. also the ones with the curved jaw will be a better fit around a socket. if it still slides on the socket, you can grind the sides down flat (if you have a grinder) or maybe try a impact socket as those are a little more abrasive and should provide more friction.

i did mine a few weeks ago. bit of a pain, but totally doable without the open socket set imo.

 

Thanks for the tips fellas!

I went ahead and bought the set just incase the visegrips dont work...

 

you can buy a single 17mm socket that has a hex base like this, than you just work the hex base with a wrench and pass the Allen through the hole

looks like this

 

Thanks Krinkov, I ended up going with the pass-thru socket set! Hopefully I can return it

But yea I looked everywhere locally for that socket and no one had it..

After many man hours my spring install is done!!!

Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

nice! Congrats!

 

Had I sent this earlier, I would have lent you my set. I had the same issue before. Only thing is I had to travel to Sears in Pleasanton because none around here nor Orchard had them.

 

I love harborfreight


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93150

 

All good! Valco Sears had a couple instock. This weekend was my only time to get this install done...

But as always...Beats paying someone to do a install..Just apply the money to get more toools goodies...

 

Word! If you only have to use a tool 2 or 3 times in your life, Harbor Freight is your answer!!!!