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Old 09-04-2009, 11:23 PM   #1
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Default AU Nuts Imperial or Metric?

Hey guys, are all of the nuts on the AU metric, imperial or both? specifically the suspension components (lower strut etc) can anyone tell me off the top of their head whether the lower strut bolt 22mm requires a deep socket? or a normal one will do the job? Have a great Easter. Serge.

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Old 10-04-2009, 12:30 AM   #2
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i have done few jobs on mine and don`t think i`ve come across any imperial so far , not sure on the other question.
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Old 10-04-2009, 12:45 AM   #3
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I've never come across anything that wasn't metric. That is of course not to say that none exist, but I doubt it.

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the 302 engine still have imperial gear in them as they are US, especially internal components, however most bolt ons are metric. body wise everything is metric.
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Old 10-04-2009, 03:22 AM   #5
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Lower strut bolt should be fine with a standard 22 MM socket, without the expense of a deep reach one
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Old 10-04-2009, 08:27 AM   #6
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I've found a few of them have metric heads but imp. Threads
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