Will this 19mm socket work for front wheel removal?

[rrgcsfb]

Hi,

I found this set of 3 - 14mm, 17mm & 19mm hex sockets on ebay for $19.50. This will fit my 3/8" torque wrench, but I am concerned that the hex bit may be too short to remove the front wheel.

They state the tool is 28mm long (just over 1"). I believe that is overall length, not just hex bit length. Do you think the length will be an issue?

I'm partial to this set, as I can use the other 2 bits to work on my car.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks


Short Sockets 3 Hex Tools 14, 17, 19mm BMW VW Audi auto:eBay Motors (item 120428542938 end time Jun-30-09 17:59:37 PDT)

 

[CHEMIKER]

Well, any socket, no matter how long, will only go into the axle about 14mm (I just measured it). And the socket I used to get my front wheel off successfully a couple of weeks ago is only 7mm long (the hex part that actually goes into the axle).

Here's a question I have: is 28mm the overall length of the socket, or just the hex part? I bet it's overall length, so if you can find out how long just the hex part is, and it's longer than 7mm, I'd say this will work for you.

 

[rrgcsfb]

Great! Thanks for the info and quick reply!!

 

[FuriousGeorge]

As long as the bit goes in far enough to securely turn it without stripping it will work fine. I usually prefer shorter bits since they should be a little stronger and less likely to twist.

 

[Motogiro]

You can use a spark plug sock that has the nut on it to put a wrench on.

You just stick an extension in the socket from the other side and put the 3/4" or 19mm end into the axle. If you do a search on the forum you should find a thread on this. There are a couple of easy, cheap and very efficient ways to do this if you want to save a couple a bucks.

Hey! Take the money and buy something from our new Swag Store!:rockon:

 

[alanrim]

Anyone looking for a tool for removing the front wheel in the UK, Halfords sell one for just under a tenner in the motorbike section.