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Originally Posted by John_AZ View Post
Like TechnoDuck said, The quality at FLAPS is poor. I bought a set from AutoZone and this was the result after one use. The 8mm for the CV bolts-I did clean out the recess-chipped but I was able to finish. The 12mm for the FW bolts chipped as well but I filed the head down to get the last bolt in at 65 foot pounds.

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John_AZ
I had the exact same experience... I believe the set cost me around $20 at autozone, lasted long enough for me to do both sides of CVs but were trashed by the end.
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