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Old 16-07-2008 | 04:20 PM
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Default Cosworth hubs socket size

Does anyone know what size socket i will need to undo the rear hubs on a 2wd cosworth , i measured it to 41mm but want to make sure before i order one .

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Old 17-07-2008 | 06:44 AM
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Yeh mate you will need a 41mm socket to get them off.
Old 17-07-2008 | 09:26 AM
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and a fucking big bar. Go for a 1" drive socket if you can, anything else stands a good chance of breaking.
Old 17-07-2008 | 10:45 AM
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41mm indeed.

as as Wil has said above.
Old 17-07-2008 | 05:38 PM
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I bought a cheapo Franklin socket for mine, didnt see the point in buying one off my snap on dealer for the amount i'd use it lol Anyhows, the one I bought was actualy labeled up as a sierra rear hub nut socket
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remember,n\s is LH thread!
Old 17-07-2008 | 06:17 PM
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I took mine to a machine shop and had them reworked down to 36mm. lets see if they hold up, should do as the GpA cars were not 41mm.

And they weigh a ton, better with 36mm Titanium ones.
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