46mm sockets for rear wheel

BDG · 26-Nov-2004, 11:56

I was at the Dirt Rider Expo at Stoneleigh yesterday and a company called AB Tools PO Box 112, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 4WA 016306 72748 were selling 1/2 inch drive 46mm (or 1 13/16") sockets that have had the chamfered edge turned down and has only 6 sides to give better grip on the narrow rear wheel nut for £15. It was second hand but still cheaper than any new ones i've seen.

just thought it may be useful.

Godders · 26-Nov-2004, 12:12

Sounds good value, I've just coughed £50 for a 41mm, 46mm and extension bar with 3/4 drive so £15 is definitely a bargain.

moto748 · 26-Nov-2004, 12:21

I've got a 1 13/16" 6-point socket from Halfords, it's a standard car part, ball-joint nut or something. No chamfer either and pretty cheap IIRC.

ath748 · 26-Nov-2004, 12:26

Yep, I have the cheap Halfrauds version too. Has worked perfectly well so far.

BDG · 26-Nov-2004, 12:28

Quote:

Originally posted by moto748
I've got a 1 13/16" 6-point socket from Halfords, it's a standard car part, ball-joint nut or something. No chamfer either and pretty cheap IIRC.

How much was pretty cheap? Have i been done at £15?

ath748 · 26-Nov-2004, 12:55

Not really, I seem to remember a similar price for the Halfords one.

TP · 26-Nov-2004, 13:00

My local Halfords said they didn't stock anything in that size. "Are you sure you need something big? What is it, a truck?"

And then we had the torque conversation ... "Are you sure you need to torque it up that much?"

He was a real snapperhead!

So, I haven't bought anything yet ...

stephen hall · 28-Nov-2004, 17:01

yep i got one of the halferdds jobbies £12 sovs if i remmember.............does the job

antonye · 28-Nov-2004, 19:27

I got the same one from my local motorfactors - £7

Old Yella · 28-Nov-2004, 20:47

I usually can get hold of a set of three sockets from my local tool guys, he buys em in for me.
28mm 4 front spindle, 41mm 4 nearside rear wheel nut and 46mm 4 off side rear wheel nut.
Do all three plus 1/2 inch to 3/4 drive convertor for £22 plus P+P if anybody is interested?
Bradders and Mav among others have had em

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26-Nov-2004, 12:12	#2
Godders Registered Forum User Posts: 23 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Portchester Hampshire Mood: Praying for a long dry 2005 Sounds good value, I've just coughed £50 for a 41mm, 46mm and extension bar with 3/4 drive so £15 is definitely a bargain. Reply

26-Nov-2004, 12:21	#3
moto748 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,385 Join Date: Apr 2004 I've got a 1 13/16" 6-point socket from Halfords, it's a standard car part, ball-joint nut or something. No chamfer either and pretty cheap IIRC. Reply

26-Nov-2004, 12:26	#4
ath748 Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 762 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Switzerland and Dorking Mood: Missing my Flash... Yep, I have the cheap Halfrauds version too. Has worked perfectly well so far. Reply

26-Nov-2004, 12:55	#6
ath748 Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 762 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Switzerland and Dorking Mood: Missing my Flash... Not really, I seem to remember a similar price for the Halfords one. Reply

28-Nov-2004, 17:01	#8
stephen hall Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 210 Join Date: Nov 2003 NUTS yep i got one of the halferdds jobbies £12 sovs if i remmember.............does the job Reply

28-Nov-2004, 19:27	#9
antonye Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111 Posts: 13,054 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer I got the same one from my local motorfactors - £7 Reply