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Date:         Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:50:35 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Subject:      Re: ok where did I go wrong on my half axle 1984 vanagon powell
              river bc Canada
Comments: To: Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <EC011099-A93D-408E-992F-0BE6260DDC38@gmail.com>
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On 3/27/2012 12:12 PM, Robert Stevens wrote:
> Not according to the parts guy in Bend, OR who told me that the 12-point
> refers to socket or box-wrench tool, which fit OVER the bolt end; and the Triple Square refers to the Allen
> type tool, which, of course, fits into the bolt end.


"12 point" usually refers to a double hex drive, and are often used for
axle nuts on newer vehicles. Double hex have 60 degree points, and a 12
point socket fits, which is why they're called "12 points." XZN (aka
triple square) have lobes with right angle points.


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