any in ct have a 17mm allen wrench??

[CB750F]

trying my hardest to get my fork top caps off and it requires a 17mm allen. which i dont have nor can i find. they are on ebay but i dont want to wait that long.

so if anyone in preferably central ct has one i can borrow please let me know.

[noodles44]

Try and think if you know anyone with a BMW, they need 17mm allen for changing differential oil. My father just picked up a set of 3 larger sized allen sockets at the local auto parts store for his differential. In the morning I'll see if I can get the specifics from him. Have you also checked Sears? They have a bunch of 17mm allen options, I don't know if your local Sears will actually stock any of them. If you want to go "back yard mechanics" on it you could try to make your own out of any 17mm bolt (some VWs use 17mm lug bolts) and some vice grips. Or you could make one out of any sized bolt with two 17mm nuts on it...

[noodles44]

Oops, did not offer for you to borrow ours. I suppose you could, but it would be a hike for you to come get it...

[OreoGaborio]

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Autozone sould have it. I had to get a big allen for my SV... As said above it comes in a set of 3 in the form of 3/4'' ratchet attachments. (i think)

[beet]

I've got ta to Noels on wed. I will get one you can use honey!ya

[beet]

3/8 drive ya git leave the wrenching ta the pros..

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Autozone sould have it. I had to get a big allen for my SV... As said above it comes in a set of 3 in the form of 3/4'' ratchet attachments. (i think)

[OreoGaborio]

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sorry, i'm used to playin with big tools.... I meant 1/2''.

[ilikenapalm]

Fastenal on the Berlin Turnpike (Newington, across from Bernie's, just down the road from Hooters).. Call first, their number is 860 665 9322. Talk to Phil, make sure he actually gets off his ass and checks the shelf. If you want to go into the store and look for yourself, it'd be below all the plumbing shit (yellow labels on the bins) against the far wall on your right when you walk in. I'm not sure if its an in-stock item, but it could probably be there by tomorrow if you don't have another option.

[daviid]

Get in the zone. Autozone!



17,19,21 mm i believe. all 1/2in drive. about $10 or so

[CB750F]

thanks guys, all were very helpful. i tried the 17mm bolt with nuts and cannot seem to get the 3 nuts i put on the bolt to stay. this fuckers tight lol. i went to sears with no luck they wants like 50 bucks for a multi pac of sizes. i need 1 lol

as for autozone and fastenal i will give them a shot today. and beet i will keep you posted if i get it or not. thanks guys you all lol specially you BEET you old goat

[beet]

suck a old goat dick

thanks guys, all were very helpful. i tried the 17mm bolt with nuts and cannot seem to get the 3 nuts i put on the bolt to stay. this fuckers tight lol. i went to sears with no luck they wants like 50 bucks for a multi pac of sizes. i need 1 lol

as for autozone and fastenal i will give them a shot today. and beet i will keep you posted if i get it or not. thanks guys you all lol specially you BEET you old goat

[CB750F]

lmfao

[Mr. Kurtz]

I've got the same AutoZone set Pete and David mentioned, it's pretty cheap and there's an AZ around every corner in CT. If by some chance you can't find it though, I'm in West Haven and you're welcome to borrow mine.

[CB750F]

thanks mike . im gonna check out auto zone for a set if no luck i will keep everyone posted.

thanks again

[GNTurbo6]

I got a set of allen sockets from Harbor Freight that has the 17mm I needed for my front axle. Should be under $20 for the set.

[CB750F]

hmm ill look into that as well there is one next town over

[CB750F]

i heard they were overpriced and crappy tools??

[ilikenapalm]

www.fastenal.com

either part number 82808 or 82807 will work, one is a long arm, one is a short arm. Call Phil, have him check the shelf. Phone number again is 860 665 9322. Tell him its for a motorcycle, he might take care of the price a little bit. Wholesales for around 8 bucks.

Edit: Those part numbers are for Allen... Allen is made by Danaher, and I believe Danaher makes Craftsman as well.

[scottieducati]

They're not craftsman (the set at harbor freight) but they definitely get the job done. I got the jumbo sized set for my 848's rear axle nut and absolutely love it. All these huge metric sockets for $39, with ratchet and breaker bar + extension.

[CB750F]

matt i called phil i told him you said to get your ass up and check but he didnt have any instock so i am going to check autozone and if they dont have it i will check harbor freight

[GNTurbo6]

HF tools are fine for the most part, especially ones that are just a huge piece of metal.

[CB750F]

ok i just got back from my 17mm allen excursion.

i would like to say.. FUCK autozone at least the one in westhartford and newbritain ct.
nuthing but assholes and noone there even tried to speak english to ME!!! i dont even know spanish AT ALL!!!

i then went to pepboys of coarse like always nuthing in stock"surprise"

just about got home and was so pissed and my wife called and said swing by the grocery to get some milk. beline to harbor freight and foodmart right next door and.... WAHOOOO 9 piece metric set for 12 bucks, and milk next door for 1.99 on sale now the fun begins lmfao if anyone gets bored tonight come on over and fuckin help my ass out lol

[CB750F]

thank you to all who offered to lend me their tools and to those who gave sound advice, thanks to BEET for being..... BEET the coolest asshole ever

[GNTurbo6]

Woop! I win!

[CB750F]

yes you do lmfao