$1.40 front axle wrench

[Justin]

I know this topic has probably been covered before, but not sure as cheap as this.

Picked up a 1/2 in .-13 x 1-3/4 threaded rod coupling nut at Home Depot

The outside width is 3/4 inch, which just happens to darned close enough to 19mm

Look at that!

Slip a 19mm or 3/4 socket over the other end, and BAM!

Cost, with tax, $1.40

Sorry if it's a repost, otherwise, I hope it's useful to someone!

 

[Dunk43]

I have seen others but this is the best yet !!!

 

[garyahouse]

Thanks for the great idea. However, your guess was right. It's been covered more than once here. Put a typical 5/8 spark plug socket on a ratchet with a 3 inch extension... backwards. Stuff the "wrong" end into the hexagon pocket of the end of the axle, and ya got it... and for most of us it's --

Free.

 

[Justin]

Thanks for the great idea. However, your guess was right. It's been covered more than once here. Put a typical 5/8 spark plug socket on a ratchet with a 3 inch extension... backwards. Stuff the "wrong" end into the hexagon pocket of the end of the axle, and ya got it... and for most of us it's --
Free.

I tried that first. However, mine would not allow a ratchet extension to go through . So, rather than buy a $10 spark plug socket, I did this . A cheap solution for those that need it.

 

[VMaxChuck]

Good call and thanks for the tip Justin!

 

[garyahouse]

Thanks for the great idea. However, your guess was right. It's been covered more than once here. Put a typical 5/8 spark plug socket on a ratchet with a 3 inch extension... backwards. Stuff the "wrong" end into the hexagon pocket of the end of the axle, and ya got it... and for most of us it's --
Free.

I tried that first. However, mine would not allow a ratchet extension to go through

. So, rather than buy a $10 spark plug socket, I did this

. A cheap solution for those that need it.

Ha that's funny. You need a set of old sockets like mine... REALLY CHEAP. They work great !!

Gary

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