12 point tool (CV joints, etc.)

[urq]

> try a place that handles "lisle" brand.  There is a
> pack that has four sizes, and you use a deep 1/2"
> socket on the bit.  Got mine at Pep Boys, I think.
> Part # is 60750...link is:
>
> http://www.lislecorp.com/tools/catalog/fasteners/index.htm

... agreed!  BTDT myself ... even down to the purchase at Pep Boys.  Beware
though that IME the person at the counter isn't going to know what a "triple
square" is ... I think that "VW drive shaft tool" was what was familiar to
him ... and the tools were in a locked display case.

My biggest issue with the Lisle part is that integrated to the shaft is the
drive for the ratchet ... which tends to interfere with the boot and the
inner CVJ.  My 8mm triple square was made from a length of 8mm hex stock, to
which I could attach any appropriate 8mm socket ... I never had a problem
with the inner CV boots with that one ...

HTH!
Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)