so maybe I can pull off a two for one.
Torx Sockets
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Torx Sockets
Where do you guys get your torx sockets?
I'd imagine I only need E10, E12, and E14. Are there any others I should grab for general working on the car stuff. I was hopping to do some work on the car today, but alas I didnt think ahead and they dont have them at my local auto parts store.
I'd imagine I only need E10, E12, and E14. Are there any others I should grab for general working on the car stuff. I was hopping to do some work on the car today, but alas I didnt think ahead and they dont have them at my local auto parts store.
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Sears, Matco, Snap-On, Harbor Freight, Leslie, they're all good. Autozone tends to have pro-tools and some stores even have rental programs where you can rent the tools for just a deposit and you get the money back after you return the tools.
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Get a deep socket VIM Durston 11 piece set off of the internet. About $30. Then you can do everything. Their quality is fine for DIY work.
Edit - think I paid about $24 for mine
Edit - think I paid about $24 for mine
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; Apr 18, 2010 at 02:30 PM.
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Complete sets of EXTERNAL Torx covering all sizes you need on a Benz are not well catered for. The VIM is one of the few.
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Harbor Freight has a female and male socket set in a blue case. The sockets go from 1/4 to 3/8. The male bits just need a screw driver that accepts bits.
I keep that in the car always. If you are going to do service in your interior, I recommend a set of screw drivers that are torx. some of those screws can be hard to get to, so you want a longer ish screw driver.
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I keep that in the car always. If you are going to do service in your interior, I recommend a set of screw drivers that are torx. some of those screws can be hard to get to, so you want a longer ish screw driver.
Ed
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Got mine at HF:
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece...set-67887.html and http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece...set-67898.html
Keep them in the car since nothing else I own uses Torx.
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece...set-67887.html and http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece...set-67898.html
Keep them in the car since nothing else I own uses Torx.
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If you want German brand tools, ECS Tuning sells Schwaben.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mercedes_Be...Tools/ES11418/
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mercedes_Be...Tools/ES11418/
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# Deep E4 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E5 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E6 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E7 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E8 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E10 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E11 Torx Socket 3/8 Square Drive 2.5 long
# Deep E12 Torx Socket 3/8 Square Drive 2.5 long
# Deep E14 Torx Socket 3/8 Square Drive 2.5 long
# Deep E16 Torx Socket 3/8 Square Drive 2.5 long
# Deep E18 Torx Socket 3/8 Square Drive 2.5 long
Model: VMVDE418
I bought this set for light work. They also have a 34 piece set for the serious
# Deep E5 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E6 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E7 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E8 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E10 Torx Socket Square Drive 2 long
# Deep E11 Torx Socket 3/8 Square Drive 2.5 long
# Deep E12 Torx Socket 3/8 Square Drive 2.5 long
# Deep E14 Torx Socket 3/8 Square Drive 2.5 long
# Deep E16 Torx Socket 3/8 Square Drive 2.5 long
# Deep E18 Torx Socket 3/8 Square Drive 2.5 long
Model: VMVDE418
I bought this set for light work. They also have a 34 piece set for the serious
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; Feb 26, 2011 at 08:16 AM.
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Sears had a set for $7.99--I guess they're on sale
Where do you guys get your torx sockets?
I'd imagine I only need E10, E12, and E14. Are there any others I should grab for general working on the car stuff. I was hopping to do some work on the car today, but alas I didnt think ahead and they dont have them at my local auto parts store.
I'd imagine I only need E10, E12, and E14. Are there any others I should grab for general working on the car stuff. I was hopping to do some work on the car today, but alas I didnt think ahead and they dont have them at my local auto parts store.
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I use MAC, very nice sets, lifetime warranty.
http://www.mactools.com/shoponline/p...ocket-set.aspx
http://www.mactools.com/shoponline/p...river-set.aspx
http://www.mactools.com/shoponline/p...ocket-set.aspx
http://www.mactools.com/shoponline/p...river-set.aspx
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If replacing interior door handles, you need to remove the door cards, which requires #15 #20 #27. Just replaced the front passengers interior door handle today.... (Wife's 2005 C230K w/25,364 miles. Yeah I know, low mileage...we've been overseas a long time.)
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