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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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I need a 4.5mm hex deep socket to adjust the head lights on my 08 Road Glide. I tried Sears and auto parts stores with no luck. Does anyone know where I can locate this? I don't understand why Harley uses parts that require so many unusual tools.
 
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I didn't need that size for mine. I used a 1/4 in drive metric short socket. Sorry but I don't remember what the exact size was.
 
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Originally Posted by mhud
I need a 4.5mm hex deep socket to adjust the head lights on my 08 Road Glide. I tried Sears and auto parts stores with no luck. Does anyone know where I can locate this? I don't understand why Harley uses parts that require so many unusual tools.
Bought Mine at Pep Boy's
 
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Craftsman loose pouches of allen wrenches contain a 4.5mm.
Cut it off at the elbow...slide it in a socket.
 
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Originally Posted by mhud
I need a 4.5mm hex deep socket to adjust the head lights on my 08 Road Glide. I tried Sears and auto parts stores with no luck. Does anyone know where I can locate this? I don't understand why Harley uses parts that require so many unusual tools.
You need a socket or an allen wrench ? If it's a long allen type hex wrench I can hook ya up.
 
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Snap On part number stmm4.5 is a 1/4 drive deep 4.5mm 6 point
 
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Thanks guys, I'll try snap on!
 
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