SAE Bolts on a Metric Jeep - Is it Really that Big of a Deal??

[AZVAJKU]

 

[wayoflife]

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LOL - nailed it! but, with a metric nail

 

[wayoflife]

A tool to solve the problems of the world

 

[JeepFan]

LOL - nailed it! but, with a metric nail

Do they make those? Where can I buy them?

 

[JT@623]

I think all American manufacturers should use SAE metric is for European crap. I mean Canada uses the metric system enough said.

 

[Bierpower]

In my experience, so long as your using 6 point sockets metric will fit most any SAE. I believe the only exception is the 9/16-14mm where the 9/16 is slightly larger so the 14 is tight to put on. I was a "professional mechanic" for a while too and I have a very very limited set of SAE tools.

 

[bobfriesenhahn]

I currently only carry metric in my jeep except for specific cases I know are SAE. Everything takes space and adds weight. Otherwise I would carry more.

 

[DeJkUnlimited]

If you’re not getting some unnecessary BS from some random assclown, you’re not doing YT the right way!!

 

[Spazbyt]

I only carry one socket.

 

[TheGrendel]

10mm is all anyone really needs

all anyone needs and never anyone has.

 

[kevman65]

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Is this guy clinically ill? Twice as many tools?

^^^ This guy knows.

Personally, I'd prefer SAE Grade 8 over Metric 10.9.

The standards sorta kinda maybe resemble each other, but Grade 8 is stronger because of a few different requirements.

 

[The BAD Influence]

I was diligent in putting together my tool bag for the Jeep. Then I realized every aftermarket part I put on was SAE and my sparse bag was full of metric tools. Now I have a big heavy bag full of everything I could ever possibly need. I just figured it's a Jeep thing. No panties were wadded in the process.

 

[Tixslam]

I think I found him.

 

[jesse3638]

I was diligent in putting together my tool bag for the Jeep. Then I realized every aftermarket part I put on was SAE and my sparse bag was full of metric tools. Now I have a big heavy bag full of everything I could ever possibly need. I just figured it's a Jeep thing. No panties were wadded in the process.

Probably should add a pair of un wadded panties just in case you come across someone like this guy who may need a fresh pair. Really it's no big deal. Also a 12 pt 20-21mm socket works for wheel locks. Don't forget that.

 

[GP NOIR]

I prefer to keep things all metric on my Jeep, just to avoid confusion. But it’s not worth bringing up.