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I've searched for this tool for a while. I only think about it when I need to reinstall stud if the nuts take the studs out with them. I'm uploading pictures of the stud in question. They are rectangular I've seen the tool/socket before but for some reason can't find it now. I've installed them without the tool, but figured I'd actually get it this time. Thanks and if this is the wrong thread please move.
No luck I just checked. I still couldn't find it. Thanks though. I have seen it I just don't remember where or what else to call it. I looked up Ford stud tool and various variations
From top view of your pic they are somewhat rectangular and a little rounded on both ends, you use crowfoot wrench with ratchet or breaker bar, which you should have already. If it's insufficient grasp still, use two crowfoot around it, it doesn't look that long that one crowfoot should do it.
Good idea. I currently don't have a crows foot that small, I have an open-end wrench 6mm and that's too big. I'm able to install and remove with the 2-nut method that's not the problem. I was just looking for this "special" tool, just to make the job easier. I'm a dealer tech and run into the issue I first stated sometimes not often. When I replace turbos they don't come with the studs installed but I install them out of the vehicle with the 2-nut method. I'm just looking for this socket to make life easier. Thanks for the suggestion though.
It doesn't look that small from your pic. And crowfoot normally 10mm is the smallest. I personally use crowfoot to set torque. Maybe you can try the universal socket like this:
I finally found it. Unfortunately, it looks to be discontinued. Thanks for the help. At least I got a tool number, maybe someone still sells it. I'll check eBay and amazon.
*Hopefully I can get this one. I found it on NAPA - BK 7769240
Last edited by MechB; Jul 26, 2024 at 01:14 PM.
Reason: Found newer version on tool, added for posterity
No never thought about asking them. I thought of it Thursday, our Snap-On runs Mon and Matco ran Thursday. He had been gone before I had even thought of it. But the one I found from NAPA was only $2. Hopefully it works, it should be here Mon-Tues. No one local had it. I'll check the catalog first, don't want to be suckered onto the truck.
We are aware then truck charges a little more, but the idea of on the spot delivery many times was very helpful for me.
Lots of techs have accounts with the salesman that allowed for spread out payments,if necessary. Saved me lots of time and trouble.