Das Borgen Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 anyone know anywhere LOCAL I can buy a 46mm socket to buy (not borrow)? preferably a non-impact socket such that it's thin enough to fit on the axle nut inside the hub for front wheel bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Check Sears. I think theirs is for a 3/4" drive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I got mine at the Gahanna Hardware Store... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Not sure if you measured yet, but I just did an axle nut on a Honda Civic this past weekend and it was a 32mm. We used a HF Impact socket to loosen and tighten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 sears hardware store at county line rd and sunbury rd usually has a good selection...see if you can find a standard equivilent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I bought a 3/4" drive set from harbor freight for the rare ocasions when I need something that big. It's kind of hard to break those sockets regardless of who makes them, I think it included most sizes from 19-52 for around $100. I bet that socket is $30-40 by itself at Sears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Rich buy it so I never have to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoXbmx Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Is it for your BMW? if so, you'll probably need a 12pt socket, which makes it even more difficult to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Tried borrowing a free one at advance? I know you want to buy but I believe they have one if your in a pinch and cant find it locally. Plus I think they may sell them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I bought a 3/4" drive set from harbor freight for the rare ocasions when I need something that big. It's kind of hard to break those sockets regardless of who makes them, I think it included most sizes from 19-52 for around $100. I bet that socket is $30-40 by itself at Sears. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 not for me for a coworker's '02 325i I do believe it is a 12pt nut on the E46.....good point there Gabe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 spartan tool over on alum creek drive will have what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 call a snap on dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoXbmx Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Okay, if it is a 12-pt, then you may have much better luck finding a standard size socket, rather than a metric. I have used standards on all bmw hub nuts with success, I just cant remember what size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 1-13/16" my coworker got what he needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 for future reference, i recommend the harbor freight 3/4" sockets as mentioned above, for these rare occasions---i just can't justify spending $300+ for a full set of sears sockets. i got a standard harbor freight set when they went on sale--they were $50. and they are 12 point sockets, so they would have worked with this application. good to hear you got it worked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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