I'm pulling the engine out tomorrow or tuesday so i can start really working on the RHD conversion. I'm going to need to go buy a socket to get the axels out. I want the right one so i don't strip the nut. It looks like a 1 7/16" will work but just want to be sure.

 

use MM man.

 

I THINK its 37 mm.
Go buy one and when it doesnt fit take it back for the right one

 

Ehhh... 36mm. Sss Aaa Eeeee. Whaaaa???

 

I know its MM but i don't have anything that big. i thought it was around a 36 or 37 but no one in town has anything above 29.

 

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No Sears or Autozone? That's where I got mine from.

 

Its 36mm, Sears has em in the automotive specialy tools section

 

and if you don't have a sears nearby. there's always sears online

i think the 36mm i have for my socket was like 20 bux.

 

it would probably be easier to find a sae one the size is 1 1/2" i blieve, not an exact fit but will work

 

its REALLY big...bigger than a civic...seriously the thing is a monster. i got my socket from pep boys. i wanna say 38-39?...neway the thing is a monster. good luck finding it though.

 

it's 36mm people. if you don't know for sure, don't give out the wrong info please.

 

Its 36mm and it can be had at any autozone or equivalent. Dont use an SAE socket i woould not want to expletive up the axel nut. its on there with over 200 ft lbs, just get the right socket and do it right!

 

Whats even worse is the Helms lists it as 27mm WTF!!!!!!!

 

i think that the helms lists the pitch of the axle nut thread.

 

found one, Advanced auto parts had 1 left and it was listed in thier system as a honda axel socket so go figure.

Should have the engine out in an hour or so.

 

Ok, whats the trick to getting the axels off? Impact wrench? Lasers? C4? Mind Power?

 

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fark....i looked for that thing there once, i had a gift certificate....

i ended up getting the LED gloves instead.....lol

 

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recipie for axle ownage:
1 - 3' Pipe
1- ugly friend with at least 1 functioning leg/foot combo

now, ugly friend puts plastic down on driver seat and presses brake pedal hard
now you jump on the pipe until it comes loose

 

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All of the above.
If you have a pet elephant in the back yard, now may be a good time to teach him a new trick. It's called "Get that God D@w^ F$*%ing nut off!" After 2 days of trying on my own and a painful minor injury to my hand it finally came off. LOL!

 

3-4 foot breaker bar haha and make sure your ebrake is on really really really tight. your whole car is going to jump forward, it's nuts.. don't forget to unstake the axle nuts btw

 

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All of the above.
If you have a pet elephant in the back yard, now may be a good time to teach him a new trick. It's called "Get that God D@w^ F$*%ing nut off!" After 2 days of trying on my own and a painful minor injury to my hand it finally came off. LOL!</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha, did your elephant step on your hand?

 

on my friend's civic the nuts were so tight that me pulling up on the breaker bar lifted the corner of the car and spun the tire instead of loosening the nut.....

solution, turn it so i was pushing down....and get my jump on

 

i thought it was get ya sexy on?

 

its only on there with like 161 ft-lbs, heres a trick remove the center cap, leave the wheel on there, throw up the ebrake, put it in gear. get the biggest breaker bar you can find and just pull on it as hard as you can. always works for me.....or you can always use an impact gun....that'll get it off no problem at all.

 

I know you found it at autozone but I hust figured id add another location. Home Depot carries a husky set of large sockets Im pretty sure its in that set but its around $60 -70.