Tripple square sockets

[B6ayfour]

hey guys just wondering if anyone knew of any places that rent out tripple square sockets. i just need them to swap a steering wheel.

[manhertm]

Just buy a set. The usual suspects, Autozone, Advance and Oreilly doesn't rent much less sell them in-store . I bought a set on Ebay years ago and now it's just part of the tool chest.

[SJorge3442]

Autozone has them. Come in a 3 pack set of sockets. I think Advanced Auto sells the same kit.

[bakedziti]

If you call autozone or advanced, you may have to describe the triple squares as 12 points.

[BARRY]

some auto parts stores have them, but best to order them online in a kit. as a kit online they're much cheaper and fit much nicer than the low quality stuff autoparts stores sell. i order a schwaben kit from amazon.

[B6ayfour]

Yeah i was looking at kits online but didnt feel like i needed to purchase a set yet and i figured some auto parts store will have a bit/set i could borrow and not spend anything. Will try calling around and see whats up

[SJorge3442]

Yeah i was looking at kits online but didnt feel like i needed to purchase a set yet and i figured some auto parts store will have a bit/set i could borrow and not spend anything. Will try calling around and see whats up

unlikely to borrow. Its such a specific tool that they dont rent them. I think I paid $12 for the kit of 3 sockets. Not gonna lie, I returned them after I put my steering wheel on. They came in a package that allowed me to do this. Sure it was scummy, but I don't think I'll ever use those again. not unless my steering wheel needs to come off.

[redline380]

I don't think I'll ever use those again. not unless my steering wheel needs to come off.

Terrible sentiment to have. For $12 keep them. Plenty of triple squares on Audis.

I for one love buying tools, or at least did until I acquired everything I needed. Consider it an investment.

[SJorge3442]

Terrible sentiment to have. For $12 keep them. Plenty of triple squares on Audis.

I for one love buying tools, or at least did until I acquired everything I needed. Consider it an investment.

Yeah I usually keep em. It was just that I was going back to drop something else off and figured I'd get rid of them. That and I'm not a fan of off brand tools. I'll order some legit ones when I need them again.

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[redline380]

That and I'm not a fan of off brand tools. I'll order some legit ones when I need them again.

Same here. I have mechanic quality tools even though I am just a home wrench.

I spend a lot of time at my buddy's diesel shop and using his tools versus shitty ones makes a large difference. Plus, they don't really lose much value so you can always get almost what you put into them

[tHatOne guY]

Plenty of triple squares on Audis.

I for one love buying tools, or at least did until I acquired everything I needed. Consider it an investment.

Same here, I picked up a used set of Matco brand on eBay just under a C note.

To the OP, there is a nice stubby impact set on Amazon also. I got that set and have tried to break it to no avail yet, def not the cheapest you can find but from a reputable company and lifetime warranty.

[customa4]

I bought a set of OEM brand triple square sockets from Auto Zone for around $12 like sjorge. I've used them at least 10 times by now, probably more. $12 well spent.

[coffeysm]

I bought a set for like 10 bucks at AdvanceAuto. I haven't had to use them yet, but the way things keep breaking on this A4....it's only a matter of time until I need them.

I do a lot of shopping for tools at Harbor Freight or their website. Some of the stuff is pure junk, but I've had luck with most of their hand tools. I did break the 7MM socket I purchased from them doing my driveshaft, but they're good about returns usually.

[PreciseD]

Best set I've ever bought.

[imnuts]

Best set I've ever bought.

That's a nice looking set. I got two smaller XZN bit sets from the same manufacturer, one long, the other short. I haven't used them yet, but they seem to be good quality.

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[customa4]

That does look like a nice set.

[PreciseD]

They are great. Use them all them time with my cordless driver.

[customa4]

My "kit" came with like 4 of the triple squares. I think M6, M8, M10 and M12. I've done my fair share of axles on these cars so they've definitely got put to the test. I like that yours is actually a kit though. Mine just kick around in a drawer in my toolbox.

[redline380]

Mac guy had these on special for $50 one day. They look good enough in my box to not care I rarely ever use them, which I guess is a good thing. Came in handy when I took apart the door on my b6 though

[fR3ZNO]

This is the set that I got:



I've only had to use them a few times, but these are much easier to use than the ones I used to have:

[texasboy21]

I for one love buying tools, or at least did until I acquired everything I needed. Consider it an investment.

This.

[lyates1987]

This is the set that I got:



I've only had to use them a few times, but these are much easier to use than the ones I used to have:

That's a solid set right there mane!

[cleoo]

This is the set that I got:



I've only had to use them a few times, but these are much easier to use than the ones I used to have:

I got that set from eBay for less than $30. Search for "
Capri XZN"


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[fR3ZNO]

I got that set from eBay for less than $30. Search for "
Capri XZN"


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The set on Amazon is less than $30 as well... plus I got 2 day shipping with Prime with it.

[redline380]

AST makes great tools, but two issues-

They cost an ass ton and (at least the bits) rust.