Thread: f&^#K 17mm bolt
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Old 03-24-2007, 10:35 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by yokotas13
6 point is the way to go mainly becuase you have more surface area gripping the nut/bolt at any given time.
I've learened the hard way on that. 12pt socket will strip out a rusted bolt/ nut considerably easier than a 6 pt.

Again breaker bar is the way to go. I take a section of my jack handle and put it on wrench when I need the extra levereage.
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