Rear Hub Bearing Nut

[moggyvirgin]

Hi Guys,
Can anyone tell me the correct size socket to fit the rear hub bearing nut so I can go and buy one.

Cheers, Steve

[amgrave]

1-7/8" AF fits OK, thats what I used. They are expensive I got mine on a special offer from Baconsdozen. Google it.

[philthehill]

http://www.baconsdozen.co.uk/tools/ImperialAF.htm#Hub
The three offered are all 3/4" square drive.
If you do decide to buy a socket go for the six sided variety as you will get a better grip on the nut which is very thin.

This is a better bet:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR- ... 3d042dde70

or this - I bought one of these spanners quite recently from Australia.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rear-hub-nut- ... 27fb1e06ce


The loading on the nut with the two above spanners is in the correct plane - with the socket the face that fits over the nut is usually recessed and needs to be ground flat so as to grip the nut without rounding the corners - not so with the two spanners above.
Even though I have the correct and ground socket the two spanners above are a much better bet.
The 1 - 7/8" A/F spanner is usually supplied in 3/4" square drive so you will need access to a 3/4" drive socket set or a 1/2" to 3/4" adapter. I have the adapter as I have little use for a 3/4" drive socket set.
Phil[frame][/frame]

[moggyvirgin]

Thanks for your quick replies guys. Phil I'll be ordering one of those spanners tomorrow, thanks again.
Steve

[peterdjon]

Hi Steve, I struggled for ages with sockets on hub nuts and before I did any more damage I ordered one of the Aussie spanners. Brilliant! Nuts loosened easily with a bit of hammer assistance. Good service from the supplier. Cheers, Peter.

[ColinChandler]

I can vouch for the Australian spanner too. So much easier with the right tool.
Best wishes, Colin.

[HarryMango]

Hi Guys,
Can anyone tell me the correct size socket to fit the rear hub bearing nut so I can go and buy one.

Cheers, Steve

The correct size socket / spanner is actually 1 & 1/8 Whitworth but as others have said 1 & 7/8 AF is a good fit

Rog

[philthehill]

Spotted this on 'e' bay:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MIGET-REAR ... Swu4BVxj6i