Prop shaft socket tool

[abaddonxi]

Got off my arse last night and found a 9/16 socket in 1/4" drive from the Snap-on site -
TM18, Socket, Shallow, 9/16", 6-Point (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=844&group_ID=134&store=&dir=catalog)

They have it in chrome or not, and 6/12 point, etc. The only one currently in stock was chromed at $4 more. Anyway, $17.45 plus postage.

Also available here-
4x4 Store (http://shop.difflock.com/difflock-propshaft-tool-p-29.html)

Landrover Propshaft Tool 9/16 (14mm) 1/2 Drive by: Koken - UKtools - Sealey (http://www.uktools.com/landrover-propshaft-tool-14mm-12drive-p-12576.html) - these guys are also on ebay - hope this link will stay current.

Please post here if there's someone in Australia that does the whole thing.

[JohnF]

I would have thought that size would be readably available, though perhaps only in a set, but 1/4 drive sets are reasonable priced.

[abaddonxi]

I would have thought that size would be readably available, though perhaps only in a set, but 1/4 drive sets are reasonable priced.

Well, when you find one, post up a link here.;)

[mark2]

After reading about this in a post a while back, I got my 1/4" 9/16 socket individually from QLD Trade Tools, along with the wobble extension which I think is also necessary. I recall the socket and swivel extension was about $15 all up.

I wish I had got this setup years ago, it makes propshaft removal so much easier/faster and no more rounded nuts/bolts.

[101RRS]

What is wrong with using good quality standard 14mm or 9/16th spanners. I use these all the time (series 1s, series 3s, D1s and my 10o1) and have never had any problems.

Garry

[Blknight.aus]

What is wrong with using good quality standard 14mm or 9/16th spanners. I use these all the time (series 1s, series 3s, D1s and my 10o1) and have never had any problems.

Garry

We're just lazy.

[It'sNotWorthComplaining!]

Got off my arse last night and found a 9/16 socket in 1/4" drive from the Snap-on site -
TM18, Socket, Shallow, 9/16", 6-Point (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=844&group_ID=134&store=&dir=catalog)

They have it in chrome or not, and 6/12 point, etc. The only one currently in stock was chromed at $4 more. Anyway, $17.45 plus postage.

Also available here-
4x4 Store (http://shop.difflock.com/difflock-propshaft-tool-p-29.html)

Landrover Propshaft Tool 9/16 (14mm) 1/2 Drive by: Koken - UKtools - Sealey (http://www.uktools.com/landrover-propshaft-tool-14mm-12drive-p-12576.html) - these guys are also on ebay - hope this link will stay current.

Please post here if there's someone in Australia that does the whole thing.

I posted the UK shop before, 1/2 drive is very overkill, i bought the 3/4" drive. less bulk.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/88715-strange-spanner-sizes-toolkits.html

[StuRR80]

Yep, after spending the other day on replacing my front one AGAIN (because I didn't do it right the first time! :mad:) I wish I'd thought of using 1/4" sockets (damn non-mechanic brain!).... ended up using a ring spanner and an open ender which took ages but ratchet ring spanners would be a go I thought!

[BigJon]

I posted the UK shop before, 1/2 drive is very overkill, i bought the 3/4" drive. less bulk.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/88715-strange-spanner-sizes-toolkits.html


3/4 drive is huge, I am sure you meant 3/8... :p

[steveG]

Yep, after spending the other day on replacing my front one AGAIN (because I didn't do it right the first time! :mad:) I wish I'd thought of using 1/4" sockets (damn non-mechanic brain!).... ended up using a ring spanner and an open ender which took ages but ratchet ring spanners would be a go I thought!

Don't think you'd have the clearance for a ratchet spanner.

Steve

[It'sNotWorthComplaining!]

3/4 drive is huge, I am sure you meant 3/8... :p
:eek::eek::eek::eek: Oops sorry it was a typo, yes meant 3/8, can't get around this imperial stuff in this metric world.;);)

[abaddonxi]

I posted the UK shop before, 1/2 drive is very overkill, i bought the 3/4" drive. less bulk.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/88715-strange-spanner-sizes-toolkits.html

Thank for that, your link was for ebay. I added the store link so that it won't expire. You're right about 1/2" being overkill.

[Utemad]

Anyone ever bought the propshaft removal tool. Which is a 9/16 socket with a built in thin extension?

I bought a 3/8 socket set pretty much just for this job.
However since getting it I find I use it almost exclusively. Perfect size for everything except the really small or really big on the Disco.

http://roverland.info/html/land_rover_special_tools.html
It's half way down the page.

[abaddonxi]

100% to Snap-on for speed, 50% for accuracy. I ordered two, one turned up 1/2", and side by side it's a really difficult mistake to make, they are not at all similar.

Called them, all fine, except that they wanted me to return the 1/2" and expected me to pay the return postage. I had to ask before the offered up a courier bag. And of course, no apology, or worry if it was an urgent need...

On to the review -

As you can see from the pics the socket has pretty broad shoulders and you still have to get the prop shaft turned just so to get the socket fully engaged. I don't know if this is the case with the all-in-one tools, but I was hoping for something that would work on all prop shaft nuts in all positions.

On the upside, I doubt there's a chance of splitting the socket at the 1/4" end at its thinnest the wall is 5mm.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/09/110.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/09/111.jpg

[It'sNotWorthComplaining!]

Don't think you'd have the clearance for a ratchet spanner.

Steve
That's probably why LR has a special tool to do it.
I've been down the ring spanner route, it was PAINFULLY SLOW:(

[dobbo]

So what is the advantage of using these over a pair of 9/16 spanners?

[abaddonxi]

So what is the advantage of using these over a pair of 9/16 spanners?

You don't have to take the spanner off every fraction of a turn, lever it between the nut and the yoke every single time.

[StuRR80]

That's probably why LR has a special tool to do it.
I've been down the ring spanner route, it was PAINFULLY SLOW:(

Yep! :spudnikcurse:

Also, getting that oil seal in is a right pain, if you don't have a hoist and have to lie on your back. I found using the old seal turned around and the hub spanner sitting in the recess makes it a bit easier seating the new seal without damaging it.

[JohnF]

Well, when you find one, post up a link here.;)

Was at South Tweed Trade Tools Direct last night looking at welders [they did not have a good range], and looked for 1/4 drive sockets. Plenty of 9/16 in 3/8 drive but did not see 1/4 drive indivudually, only in sets. The 3/8 drive 9/16 sockets were from $6.50 to $7.50 each. Some deep sockets as well in 3/8 drive 9/16 size. They had 3-4 different brands in their range.

[StuRR80]

Could also try Coventry fasteners. They have individual sockets, tools, etc in the store across across the road from work at Wacol.

[JLo]

I've found half moon ring spanners to be OK for the job.


Cheers

[Scouse]

Seeing as I seem to have a habit of removing rear propshafts on the track lately, I've just ordered one of these sockets from my local tool bloke.
Not too sure of the brand yet but it's a 6pt & only $8.

[Scouse]

Not too sure of the brand yet but it's a 6pt & only $8.It arrived today, Kokon (or Koken, it's a bit hard to read) brand, made in Japan so I'm happy with that :).

[Disco_owner]

It arrived today, Kokon (or Koken, it's a bit hard to read) brand, made in Japan so I'm happy with that :).

Scott, which tool shop did you get it from ? a part number ?

sounds like a 3/8" drive ???

[Scouse]

I ordered through a tool guy who drops into the workshop each week. A&K Tools I think he is.

It's a 1/4" drive socket, 6 pt. The number stamped on it is 2400A 070 if that's any help.

I can order another through him if you have trouble finding one.