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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
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
:lol: 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:D

antonye
28-Nov-2004, 19:27
I got the same one from my local motorfactors - £7 :D

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

KeefyB
28-Nov-2004, 23:01
I bought mine (41mm,46mm) from the Newark Autojumble,4 quid each.:D

BDG
29-Nov-2004, 01:25
Originally posted by Old Yella
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

I woz done sez man with Mug tattoed on forehead:roll:

Never mind