wowblaauw
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| posted on 2/6/20 at 06:08 PM |
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Sierra 7" diff and Quaife LSD fitment
Hi all,
I have a Sierra 7" diff which I have stripped down to the pinion gear to house a Quaife ATB but for the life of me am struggling a bit with the
pinion gear nut. Its a 12 point 36mm socket I think. But looking at the spline it won't fit as the 1/2" hole is not big enough. So I am
wondering, am I going to cut a snap on socket costing the best part of £60 in half or has someone out there already done this and have the tool for
the job? Or other ideas?
Thanks in advance
Craig
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming...
Damn, What a ride!!"
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 2/6/20 at 06:37 PM |
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Would a deeper socket help?
36mm Deep Socket
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wowblaauw
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| posted on 2/6/20 at 07:24 PM |
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Unfortunately, no. The 1/2” sq for the 1/2” socket wrench is too small. This is the part I think I’ll have to chop off and then weld a tube to the
socket part etc. But thanks for your idea, much appreciated.
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming...
Damn, What a ride!!"
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SJ
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| posted on 3/6/20 at 10:15 AM |
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3/4" socket?
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wowblaauw
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| posted on 3/6/20 at 01:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wowblaauw
Unfortunately, no. The 1/2” sq for the 1/2” socket wrench is too small. This is the part I think I’ll have to chop off and then weld a tube to the
socket part etc. But thanks for your idea, much appreciated.
Actually Steve Walker got me thinking so I found a deep 3/4" socket having measured up last night and ordered it this morning, should be with me
tomorrow. Didn't know such a thing existed so big thank you to Steve Walker.
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming...
Damn, What a ride!!"
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fregis
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| posted on 21/11/20 at 01:01 PM |
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i bought typical socket, cut in middle, extended with pipe what lenght i need, welded.
edited:
dam. sorry post old, didnt notice
[Edited on 21/11/20 by fregis]
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wowblaauw
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| posted on 21/11/20 at 01:13 PM |
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No worries, all sorted now and rebuilt with new Quaife ATB. That said, found the socket I needed but cost me the whole set which I won't bore
with the cost lets just say that if any other is looking to do this job I am more than happy to loan out the socket providing it comes back - did save
on a whole bunch of bother especially if you're like me and cant weld for toffee.
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming...
Damn, What a ride!!"
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