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Old 03-10-2011, 07:55 PM
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What size is it?
 
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Old 03-10-2011, 07:58 PM
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Use a 5/8 deep socket with a short extention.
 
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That is what I was using and it kept slipping. The socket and plug didnt look stripped. I guess I will try again tomorrow.
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Yea and why the heck is there an a allen in the center of the plug.
 
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Were you using a six point socket?
 
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Yup, 5/8". I use an extension and a deep socket. Lazy man style...
 
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Yea and why the heck is there an a allen in the center of the plug.
I use an Allen Socket. It fits easily between the shocks and on a 3" extension with a regular ratchet it gives more than enough leverage. It also makes considerably less of a mess than using a socket.
 
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I use an Allen Socket. It fits easily between the shocks and on a 3" extension with a regular ratchet it gives more than enough leverage. It also makes considerably less of a mess than using a socket.
+1 on that
 
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Great now I feel stupid. What size allen is it 3/8, 5/16 ?
 
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Yea and why the heck is there an a allen in the center of the plug.
I use the Allen to get the plug threaded. Then finish tightening with the socket. The Allen provides a more precise "feel" for the threads.
 


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