GLPoomobile 958 Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) 1) I have 32mm and 36mm Halfords hub nut sockets. They feel loose on their respective hub nuts. Surely this is not normal as they keep slipping and rounding the nuts. 2) To undo a N/S hub nut I presume you have to turn it anti clockwise as normal? I have to ask as it's only N/S hub nuts that I stuggle with! 3) As the hub nut is recessed quite far with the wheel on the car, can anyone suggest the best method to get proper leverage as with the Halfords sockets I need to use a 5 inch extension so that my breaker bar will clear the wheel face, which isn't ideal. I f***ing hate hub nuts, they always ruin my plans Edited May 2, 2006 by GLPoomobile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_life 0 Posted May 2, 2006 tried a 30mm i've come across 30 and 32mm hub nuts on 205's a 36mm on 405 and 309s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted May 2, 2006 As Jay said - 1.6's use 30 and 32mm hubnuts and 1.9's use 35 and 36mm hubnuts You turn the nuts anticlockwise as normal to undo on both sides, and a deep reach socket is better than using a shallow socket and extension piece. I use some cheap Laser deep impact sockets and they seem fine for the job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garry 1 Posted May 2, 2006 Try and get something to rest the extension on that will keep it square to the nut like a block of wood or bricks. That way you put all the power into twisting and not moving off the nut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_life 0 Posted May 2, 2006 yeh i used a trolley jack under the end of socket to keep it ight in and to stop prerssure pulling itdown off the bolt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted May 2, 2006 Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look out some longer sockets in 30 and 35mm sizes (I'm convinced the latest one that has snagged me is 32mm though, cos the socket isn't THAT loose). I like the idea of using a trolley jack under the extension/socket. I usually try and twist upwards which causes the socket to slip upwards, but if I twist downwards with something underneath then maybe I'll be a bit more successful next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_m 0 Posted May 2, 2006 Funny this should be mentioned today, im also having a bit of a nightmare trying to undo mine on both sides! I cant find a 35mm socket anywhere! so im a bit wary of really going for it with a 36 and rounding them off either way, i think a longer bar is needed.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted May 2, 2006 When i was having a mare with my old hub nuts.. i made up this little shim,held the socket level,got some good purchase on it that time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
888rmb 6 Posted May 2, 2006 I find 1 3/16" (30.1625mm) a better fit on 1.6 front hubs and 1 1/14" (31.75mm) on rear hubs fits better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted May 2, 2006 I picked up a 35mm socket from my local motor factors, it even had on the packaging 'suitable for Peugeot and Citroen'. £10 it cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted May 2, 2006 Had mine off yesterday. Used to p*ss me off something rotten! Scraped knuckles etc, desperately trying anything to stop it from slipping off, block of wood, jack, little brother....!! Now it's a doddle, went and bought a 3/4" Ratchet and socket set, couldn't beleive how much easier it was!! Occasionally still need to support the shoulder but i think as you can lean that much harder on it, it's made it that much easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted May 2, 2006 There are 35mm sockets in halfords, black ones for air tools. I think they cost £6, could be talking nonsense though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacey205 2 Posted May 2, 2006 Pretty sure I got a 35mm one from my local motor factors for about a fiver and Im sure Ive seen the ones Ahl mentions in Halfrauds as well. Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie_1.9 1 Posted May 3, 2006 Funny this should be mentioned today, im also having a bit of a nightmare trying to undo mine on both sides! I cant find a 35mm socket anywhere! so im a bit wary of really going for it with a 36 and rounding them off either way, i think a longer bar is needed.... Wow i'm not alone then! Spent all weekend looking for 35mm socket too! after trying all my mates, mates dads and my neighbours I ended up driving 20 odd miles to a hellfrauds that told me they had one (non locally did), but when i got there they had a 32mm Why was i supprised? On my way back after admitting defeat i drove past a little independant motor factor so i popped in not expecting to find anything here either - But they did! & only £6.99 too - Winner! I can tell you from bitter experience that halfords don't sell a 35mm. I have in the past bought a 36mm from them about 4 years ago but now the biggest they stock is 34mm if your very lucky. Most i tried only had up to 32mm. And then they only have sockets in 2mm increments too so no odd sizes (31mm,33mm etc). utterly usless if u ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_m 0 Posted May 3, 2006 Managed to get a mythical 35mm draper socket from one of the motorfactor's on barnet high road Only problem is now, my machine mart breaker bar is flexing to the point it will snap, my advice - dont buy one!! A new breaker bar, more£££ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted May 4, 2006 Managed to get a mythical 35mm draper socket from one of the motorfactor's on barnet high road Only problem is now, my machine mart breaker bar is flexing to the point it will snap, my advice - dont buy one!!A new breaker bar, more£££ Bollocks, mine is an MM bar It was a toss up between that and one from Screwfix for double the price (but slightly longer). I'm a tight bastard so what can I say Well, it looks like my nuts are 30mm after all (not my bollocks before anyone makes a comedy reply) so serves me right for just assuming that thet would be 32mm. I ended up just leaving the shaft attached to the hub and working around the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maturin23 10 Posted May 4, 2006 hi steve Pop round tonight - I've got my decent breaker bar back from the guy next door - and with that scaffolding pole you'll be laughing. You can hold on to it for the weekend if you need it. Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted May 4, 2006 Thanks Ian but no need. With the car off the road I don't fancy using public transport to get up your place either. It's soul destroying! Once I have the car sorted and the right size sockets - in long reach form - then I might take you up on the offer just to show the bastards who's boss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maturin23 10 Posted May 4, 2006 No worries - hope you sort it! I'd better get sorting my ride height Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
