Which/Where axle nut sockets ??

[1978elcaminofreak]

Hello,
Where do you all buy your axle nut sockets ??? and how much $$ and What sizes are most common ??

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[dreamer2355]

Welcome to the forum.

The sizes are dependent on application. There is no universal size.

You can pick up most axle nut sockets for around $20. If you have air tools, i would recommend impact axle sockets over using the chrome ones.

[ytram]

Just happened to see a local Autozone had some. I think they were 17 bucks each. Then do not borrow it out so you can keep it!

[wafrederick]

The European and some of the Japanese car makers use 12 point axle nuts.Most of the tooltruck brands such as Mac,Matco,Cornwell and Snap On,you pay over $20.00 just for one axle nut socket.

[Anonymous]

If you’re going to buy a set, get the following sizes: 29mm, 30mm, 32mm, 34mm, 35mm and 36mm. You’ll need 38mm if you’re working on large vehicle applications. I bought some Lisle axle nut sockets and they were garbage (horrible finish, mars up the chrome, etc.). I also bought a Powerbuilt 35mm and it was just as bad, if not worse than the Lisles. I spent the extra $$ and bought some Armstrong sockets (made in USA and bloody fantastic). The Armstrong sockets were about 40% more expensive than the Taiwanese Lisle and Powerbuilt sockets, but they are 1000% better quality. I sold the other sockets at a loss but I still feel like I’m better off for doing it.

[captdavidwebb]

I have the 12 point set from grey pnumatic only used once but the socket did the job with no problems, the finish and quality are not the same as matco / snap on but what is? you can get them on sale at any good auto parts store. just ask for there tool flyer.

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