10mm....10mm...10mm

MunkeyTX · 10-23-2008, 10:42 AM

How many times have you needed to turn a bolt on your 3rd gen 4runner, end up dragging out all your various metric tools, only to find out that damn near EVERY bolt is a 10mm?

Makes things simple, I guess.

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pepsibluefloat · 10-23-2008, 10:51 AM

never

MunkeyTX · 10-23-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepsibluefloat

never

With your 4runner, I'm suprised.

rdlsz24 · 10-23-2008, 10:56 AM

I can look at the bolt heads and know if it is 8, 10, 12 or 14mm. You can take apart almost a whole car with those sockets lol.

Rob

ThorMX17 · 10-23-2008, 11:50 AM

i never have the problem. between my toyotas and honda atv/mx/street bikes ive learned to look and tell. i never use anything but 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17. i swear thats the only ones you need.

breknraj · 10-24-2008, 12:11 AM

I could almost get by with one set of metric tools between the Yota and my BMW. Almost everything on the Yota uses even metrics, and the Bimmer uses almost all odds!

surf4runner · 10-24-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepsibluefloat

never

X2

its the first size out

schmooot · 10-25-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breknraj

I could almost get by with one set of metric tools between the Yota and my BMW. Almost everything on the Yota uses even metrics, and the Bimmer uses almost all odds!

true. Every time I bought sets I would throw the odd ones in a box in the basement cuz I never used them. Then I got my bimmer and had to go searching for the box...my toolbox just doubled in weight

stormin94 · 10-27-2008, 10:32 PM

That's true. The 10 mm always seems to be missing for some strange reason... I swear, there's a big pile of 10mm's somewhere out in the shed.

**DeathCougar** · 10-27-2008, 11:16 PM

Toyotas rely a lot on 10mm. But the main sizes used are 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21 (lug nuts) 22, 24, 27, 30 (cars) 34 (3rd gens) and 54.

Oh, and 13mm for running board bolts on 2nd and 3rd gens.

algranger · 10-27-2008, 11:21 PM

Its 12mm on my 80's pickups. Damn near everything is 12mm or sometimes 14, i dont have a problem tho i can usually tell by looking at them once in a blue moon i am wrong.

apalmer1 · 10-28-2008, 12:40 AM

90% of sockets on all import cars of any year and newer domestic cars are 8, 10, 12, 14, and 17. actually all manufacturers were suppost to only use metric bolts for generic vehicle parts begining in the mid 80's, but most domestic companies are too stuborn. Ford and Chrystler are the worst...

breknraj · 10-28-2008, 01:21 AM

I had an old supervisor that always used to give me crap about driving a "jap scrap" Toyota (in good fun).

Caught him working on his early '90s Chevy PU one day. He was bitchin' a blue streak trying to find the right wrench to work on his alternator. Turned out that engine stuff was metric, and chassis stuff was SAE. I just "mentioned" that at least my truck only needed one set of tools!

Oh, if looks could kill!!!

giguchan · 11-01-2008, 02:08 PM

hahaha same thing with my Kawasaki jetski!!

nah2323 · 11-01-2008, 07:43 PM

good to see I'm not the only one who appreciates both Toyota's and BMW's

nah2323
Unintentional Thread Hijacking.

SchooBaka · 11-02-2008, 12:39 PM

When I started wrenching on Mazda's in 86 they were like that; everything was 10, 12, 14, 17 and 19mm. Towards the end of my carreer with Mazda, in 98, I would have just about every tool in my box out on my cart just to do the simplest of repairs. I even found out what that 5.5mm socket was for, lol. This was primarily due to Fords' purchase and susiquent influence in the Mazda line. In 98 I rolled my toolbox down the street to Toyota and never looked back. I was plesantly surprised at how much the Toyota's we're like working on the Mazda's in the old days.

giguchan · 11-02-2008, 12:45 PM

Well when i get My M3 this summer, you can add me to THAT list too!

breknraj · 11-03-2008, 12:17 AM

Bimmers for the road, and Yotas for the off-road and work -- THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!!

stormin94 · 11-03-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giguchan

hahaha same thing with my Kawasaki jetski!!

And I thought Toyotas were a PITA to work on. Then came the Kawi. I know your pain.

Fo_SheeZy · 11-03-2008, 06:34 PM

My 08 has a lot of 10mm bolts as well.

Gokumono · 11-03-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stormin94

That's true. The 10 mm always seems to be missing for some strange reason...

I hate that.... normally i end up finding one or two laying near where it should be.

AZ89LONGBED · 11-03-2008, 10:16 PM

For some reason I thought this was a thread about a powerful handgun cartridge... ;-)

drew303 · 11-03-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stormin94

And I thought Toyotas were a PITA to work on. Then came the Kawi. I know your pain.

I dunno, Yotas have so far been the easiest thing I've had to work on. Except for some minor stuff yotas are built very user friendly imo. For the most part, everything is built so it can be take apart...Compared to say... as the extreme.. a rivot verses a bolt. Or compared to anything built with parts that HAVE to be replaced when the piece is dissasembled.

stormin94 · 11-05-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew303

I dunno, Yotas have so far been the easiest thing I've had to work on. Except for some minor stuff yotas are built very user friendly imo. For the most part, everything is built so it can be take apart...Compared to say... as the extreme.. a rivot verses a bolt. Or compared to anything built with parts that HAVE to be replaced when the piece is dissasembled.

Good point. The concept of taking it apart is excellent, but the process sucks. The cramped quarters are no place for non-Japanese hands, and for good reason, too... since it was made in Japan.

If there was more room, it would be one of the most simple things to work on.

giguchan · 11-06-2008, 03:57 PM

I shot a 10MM once.... and i mean Once!
mi likem .45and 9mm.. when carefully placed they go a nice job..

10-23-2008, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-23-2008, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
rdlsz24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pecatonica, IL Posts: 1,483	I can look at the bolt heads and know if it is 8, 10, 12 or 14mm. You can take apart almost a whole car with those sockets lol. Rob __________________ 1988 Xtra Cab Pickup ('94 22RE; 4x4; 5spd) Rancho lift w/ 33x12.5x15 tires & 5.29s

10-23-2008, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
ThorMX17 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 35	i never have the problem. between my toyotas and honda atv/mx/street bikes ive learned to look and tell. i never use anything but 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17. i swear thats the only ones you need. __________________ 1997 4Runner SR5 4X4. Stock for now. 1994 Pickup DX 4x4. Totaled. My favorite truck ever. R.I.P. buddy. 1999 R1. Some bolt-ons. Go Gators! Go Jags! Nobama 08.

10-24-2008, 12:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	I could almost get by with one set of metric tools between the Yota and my BMW. Almost everything on the Yota uses even metrics, and the Bimmer uses almost all odds! __________________ Raj : 1960 Homo Sapien. 192cm, Blonde, Blue. Soon to lose spare tire. Worf : 1990 SR5 Xtracab 4x4 5 speed, Inca Red Metallic. 3.4 converted, with Taco 5 spoke alloys, 275/65R16 BFG AT K/Os. Soon to add rear e-locker.

10-27-2008, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,535	That's true. The 10 mm always seems to be missing for some strange reason... I swear, there's a big pile of 10mm's somewhere out in the shed. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 213,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 10/15 MPG city/hwy(with 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

10-27-2008, 11:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Here in the PNW Posts: 3,264	Its 12mm on my 80's pickups. Damn near everything is 12mm or sometimes 14, i dont have a problem tho i can usually tell by looking at them once in a blue moon i am wrong. __________________ . . . I said lie, for me lying under a process tree . . . .

10-28-2008, 12:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
apalmer1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bend, OR. Posts: 664	90% of sockets on all import cars of any year and newer domestic cars are 8, 10, 12, 14, and 17. actually all manufacturers were suppost to only use metric bolts for generic vehicle parts begining in the mid 80's, but most domestic companies are too stuborn. Ford and Chrystler are the worst... __________________ 04 taco, 3.4 5spd. loads of goodies, FZJ80 axle SAS in progress. 85 pickup, 327sbc, truggy, in progress. 86 mazda b2000 street queen haha. 92 mazda B2600i 4x4 absolutely mobs. 81 ford bronco drinks gas 90 mazda mx-5 all original. when in doubt, tach it out.

10-28-2008, 01:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	I had an old supervisor that always used to give me crap about driving a "jap scrap" Toyota (in good fun). Caught him working on his early '90s Chevy PU one day. He was bitchin' a blue streak trying to find the right wrench to work on his alternator. Turned out that engine stuff was metric, and chassis stuff was SAE. I just "mentioned" that at least my truck only needed one set of tools! Oh, if looks could kill!!! __________________ Raj : 1960 Homo Sapien. 192cm, Blonde, Blue. Soon to lose spare tire. Worf : 1990 SR5 Xtracab 4x4 5 speed, Inca Red Metallic. 3.4 converted, with Taco 5 spoke alloys, 275/65R16 BFG AT K/Os. Soon to add rear e-locker.

11-01-2008, 02:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
giguchan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long I$land NY Posts: 94	hahaha same thing with my Kawasaki jetski!! __________________ Cheers Gig 97' T4R SR5... TRD Exhaust.. Piaa's 004 xt K&N FIPK

11-01-2008, 07:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
nah2323 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 89	good to see I'm not the only one who appreciates both Toyota's and BMW's nah2323 Unintentional Thread Hijacking. Last edited by nah2323; 11-01-2008 at 07:44 PM.

11-02-2008, 12:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
SchooBaka Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 38	When I started wrenching on Mazda's in 86 they were like that; everything was 10, 12, 14, 17 and 19mm. Towards the end of my carreer with Mazda, in 98, I would have just about every tool in my box out on my cart just to do the simplest of repairs. I even found out what that 5.5mm socket was for, lol. This was primarily due to Fords' purchase and susiquent influence in the Mazda line. In 98 I rolled my toolbox down the street to Toyota and never looked back. I was plesantly surprised at how much the Toyota's we're like working on the Mazda's in the old days.

11-02-2008, 12:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
giguchan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long I$land NY Posts: 94	Well when i get My M3 this summer, you can add me to THAT list too! __________________ Cheers Gig 97' T4R SR5... TRD Exhaust.. Piaa's 004 xt K&N FIPK

11-03-2008, 12:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	Bimmers for the road, and Yotas for the off-road and work -- THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!! __________________ Raj : 1960 Homo Sapien. 192cm, Blonde, Blue. Soon to lose spare tire. Worf : 1990 SR5 Xtracab 4x4 5 speed, Inca Red Metallic. 3.4 converted, with Taco 5 spoke alloys, 275/65R16 BFG AT K/Os. Soon to add rear e-locker.

11-03-2008, 06:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,598	My 08 has a lot of 10mm bolts as well. __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar

11-03-2008, 10:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
AZ89LONGBED Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Flagstaffrica, Land of Trustafarians Posts: 224	For some reason I thought this was a thread about a powerful handgun cartridge... ;-) __________________ 89 Longbed PU with lots of AZ pinstriping My DD build so far: an LCE shortblock, EB street/RV head & 268 cam, LCE header, Magnaflow cat, LC cat-back. Taco rims, 235-85r16 GY Duratracs. The future: Install the 4.88's & e-locker sitting in my garage, t-case gears, sliders, mild lift with bj spacers & 2" springs...

11-06-2008, 03:57 PM	#25 (permalink)
giguchan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long I$land NY Posts: 94	I shot a 10MM once.... and i mean Once! mi likem .45and 9mm.. when carefully placed they go a nice job.. __________________ Cheers Gig 97' T4R SR5... TRD Exhaust.. Piaa's 004 xt K&N FIPK

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