Tool for steering drop arm nut

[rar110]

I put a kit through the steering drop arm and tightened the nut with a shifter. The nut is about 1 5/16" or 34mm. Is there a specific tool or just buy a socket to suit the nut?

Thanks

[BigJon]

Socket. I did mine about a week ago, but I did it all in situ, no need to disturb the drop arm nut.

[Blknight.aus]

just a big socket or ring spanner to suit.

ITs also handy to have something to stop the arm from turning other than the the steering stops that are inside the box (if the drag link is in place you'll be fine)

[justinc]

Shifter won't be big enough, socket and BIG bar is what we use.

JC

[Blknight.aus]

you need to get a real size shifter JC...

also the red and black adjustable spanner is only good for removing the nut in this case its not so good at getting it back on.

[Killer]

rar110, I have a 3/4 drive 1 5/16" socket with a long 3/4 drive ratchet, if you would like to borrow it.

Cheers, Mick.

[Tank]

A tip, don't use a ratchet (any drive size) to do the final tightening of a nut/bolt, use a breaker bar, Regards Frank.

[rar110]

rar110, I have a 3/4 drive 1 5/16" socket with a long 3/4 drive ratchet, if you would like to borrow it.

Cheers, Mick.

Thanks Mick for the offer.

I have a 1/2" driver and am looking at buying a socket for $20 - $30.

Regards
Pete

[sclarke]

you need to get a real size shifter JC...

also the red and black adjustable spanner is only good for removing the nut in this case its not so good at getting it back on.

Shifters are designed for people to lazy to buy the correct sized spanner. They never fit correctly and end up making matters worse. I'd put them one level above a pipe wrench for auto use. Yes I carry one in the car as I can't take every tool.
Shifters suit plumbers and fridgies. Lol

[BigJon]

Shifters are designed for people to lazy to buy the correct sized spanner. They never fit correctly and end up making matters worse. Lol

Yep, also known as nut****ers.

[bee utey]

Shifters are designed for people to lazy to buy the correct sized spanner. They never fit correctly and end up making matters worse. I'd put them one level above a pipe wrench for auto use. Yes I carry one in the car as I can't take every tool.
Shifters suit plumbers and fridgies. Lol

A good quality shifter is worth its weight in gold. If you adjust the jaws a little too tight they can be tapped on for a better fit. A hunk of pipe on a 15 inch Sidchrome shifter will move most stubborn big nuts and bolts. NOT to be confused with a Chinese $3 shifter. If someone rounds a nut with a shifter they are being lazy or stupid.:p:p:p

[Killer]

A good quality shifter is worth its weight in gold. If you adjust the jaws a little too tight they can be tapped on for a better fit. A hunk of pipe on a 15 inch Sidchrome shifter will move most stubborn big nuts and bolts. NOT to be confused with a Chinese $3 shifter. If someone rounds a nut with a shifter they are being lazy or stupid.:p:p:p

I have broken a 15" Sidcrome shifter that way.:twisted:

Cheers, Mick.

[Tank]

I have broken a 15" Sidcrome shifter that way.:twisted:

Cheers, Mick.
Did you take it back and get a replacement, guaranteed for life, Regards Frank.

[bee utey]

Did you take it back and get a replacement, guaranteed for life, Regards Frank.
Yep, I broke a 12 inch one and got a new one in return, but my 15 inch one must be 30 years old now and is used regularly.:)

[rovercare]

Shifters are designed for people to lazy to buy the correct sized spanner. They never fit correctly and end up making matters worse. I'd put them one level above a pipe wrench for auto use. Yes I carry one in the car as I can't take every tool.
Shifters suit plumbers and fridgies. Lol


Nah, Stihlsons grip better:D

[rovercare]

A good quality shifter is worth its weight in gold. If you adjust the jaws a little too tight they can be tapped on for a better fit. A hunk of pipe on a 15 inch Sidchrome shifter will move most stubborn big nuts and bolts. NOT to be confused with a Chinese $3 shifter. If someone rounds a nut with a shifter they are being lazy or stupid.:p:p:p


I'd nearly pay that if you said BAHCO, sidchrome shifters are rubbish:p

Oh.....just buy a 3/4 socket set, they are cheap as;)

[Killer]

Did you take it back and get a replacement, guaranteed for life, Regards Frank.

The Sidcrome warranty is not what it used to be.:mad:

Cheers, Mick.

[Killer]

I'd nearly pay that if you said BAHCO, sidchrome shifters are rubbish:p

Oh.....just buy a 3/4 socket set, they are cheap as;)

I think they are different now but I once received a Bahco shifter in a Sidcrome set, the two shifters were identical at the time except for the brand stamped on them, obviously came out of the same factory.

Cheers, Mick.

[harry]

most of the apprentices i've had the pleasure of training have been absolutly amazed at how far across the tarmac i can throw their shifter,

and once thrown, never to reappear in the hangar.

i do not care how much money you spend on a shifter, or who made it,

it will not be used in my hangar.

yes, i do carry one in my land rover,
but it isn't for any other reason than an emergency tool

if you use shifters in your daily work place,
you are not a professional tradesman.

and back to the topic, almost,
dave, loved the red and black spanner,
that's the hot one, i presume..

in the old days we used bryant and mays to start it going, now it's all flikker things, far less popping!

[Blknight.aus]

and back to the topic, almost,
dave, loved the red and black spanner,
that's the hot one, i presume..


yeah, a reference for and from JC

[bee utey]

i do not care how much money you spend on a shifter, or who made it, it will not be used in my hangar.

Good thing I don't fix your aeroplanes then. A shifter is like any other tool, used incorrectly it will do damage. Used carefully it will outperform a regular spanner in some situations and so has a valued place in my spanner set. Not every nut on a customers vehicle is made to aircraft standards.

[sclarke]

I use one daily. Accually I use 4. Because I'm a glorified plumber. But I wear my pants at the right Height

I do agree that on a car I won't use it unless I have nothing else. As for flare nuts on a refrig system. Perfect. Rotolocks. Perfect. Filter driers perfect. Service caps perfect. So they have a use. Just not on my cars.