Help! what kind of bolt heads does MB use? Suspension?

Old Jun 4, 2020 | 01:48 AM
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Help! what kind of bolt heads does MB use? Suspension?

Hello!

Who can tell
me the name of the tool needed for those special bolt heads?

I am considering lowering my suspension.

thank you
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Old Jun 4, 2020 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Jambert Corpus
Hello!

Who can tell
me the name of the tool needed for those special bolt heads?

I am considering lowering my suspension.

thank you
i have not looked at the suspension yet but the engine uses mostly a inverted torque. it might be to your advantage to by the kit with both styles of the torque bit tools.
you will have to excuse me i can not type for ****
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Old Jun 4, 2020 | 02:49 AM
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now mind you i and a new owner of a R350 ( or i should say my WIFE,S CAR ! ) and the engine is a M272 3.5L
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 06:15 AM
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It's 12 point inverted or e socket

Like this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10pc-XZN-12...hoCu7wQAvD_BwE

Or

Amazon Amazon

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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 06:32 AM
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Ebay link is for 12 Point male like a TORX bit.
Amazon link is for the female 6 point STAR (Female E-Torx Star Socket) -looking socket.

Who wins?

my money is on Female E-Torx Star Socket..
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 06:35 AM
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He should buy both anyway if is going to work on mercedes
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 12:30 PM
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I got it guys!!

Thank you!!

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