JP Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 As the title says really. I'll check to see if my hub nut socket fits through the centre hole in my chocked 13" wheels, but if not does anyone have any other good tips? Having searched the archives, it seems that some may have had success by placing a drilled 1m metal bar over 2 wheel studs and wedging the other end against the ground to prevent movement. Does this seem to work and if so, how thick a bar should I order so that it is strong enough? (Currently looking at 5mmx25mmx1000mm, but thicker options are available). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amos91 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Borrowing an impact gun would be the easiest way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I suspect 25x5 would just fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 12, 2023 Member Share Posted April 12, 2023 I used steel angle, probably something like 40 x 40 x 5mm. 1m might be a bit short.And I drilled it so that I could fix it on the studs with nuts.JonathanPS: Check that you're forcing the car into the ground rather than lifting it off the stands, the LH nut has a LH thread, some now need a 42 rather than a 41 mm socket, and sockets and torque wrenches are available in the Equipment Register. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 Thanks all. I've now checked and it is a 41mm nut and my socket does fit through the centre of my 14" wheels. So I guess I should be able to loosen the nut with the wheels on the ground and chocked and turning the socket to push the car into the ground.When I rebuild it will be with new hubs and brakes and so I guess I should be able to do most of the job with the wheel on again with final torquing down done with an assistant standing on the brakes...No doubt wishful thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 If you can borrow a DeWalt DCF899 rattle gun it will take the nut off without having to lock the hub first. I've got one in Twickenham if you're anywhere close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 #5 I've now checked and it is a 41mm nutHave you got new 41mm nuts for the reassembly? If not, note that new nuts will probably be 42mm.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 #6 Thank you Roger. Let me attempt it first with a breaker bar, but if I get in to trouble, I'll be in touch - thank you for your kind offer.#7. I have not got new nuts for reassembly. I thought that as this will be the only time they have been removed since the car was born, they would be good for another use. Is that unwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted April 12, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted April 12, 2023 Don't forget nearside is left hand thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 Thank you #9 - so tighten in direction of rotation of wheels on each side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted April 12, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted April 12, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 #8: Well, I always renew mine as a matter of course as they're safety-critical. My Haynes Sierra manual also says to renew, but I don't know whether you actually have to do this.#10: Yes, tighten in the direction of rotation.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 #12. Hmmm...I'll give that some more thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuddy Supersport Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I parked mine on a slope with the car facing the correct way to undo or tighten. That way you are trying to move the car up the slope. I used a 1M long breaker bar, it was quite easy. The socket for the original nut was 41mm and the new nut from Caterham is 42mm.Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 If you decide to replace them Chris at Redline can provide 41mm nuts to avoid you having to buy another socket. I've re-used them in the past, but last time I did one I decided to fit a new replacement for the same reasons John mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Fit new ones, safety critical & cheap as chips.Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 I think I'll order some new 41mm ones from Redline, but re-use the current ones until my rebuild is finished and the car is back on the road and running properly in case I find I need to remove the hubs again for any reason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 B&Q 3ft angle iron drilled for studs. Once you do it you always have it as a tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Thank you #18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Your welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amos91 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I've had the hub nuts off plenty of times and reused them no issue. They are handed so shouldn't just come undone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 You could degrease the shaft thread and nuts and use locktight but what price peace of mind fitting new nuts correctly torqued for a few quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 Thanks for all the tips. Changed my rear hubs, brake discs and wheel studs today. I've reused the old hub nut for now while my rebuild continues - in case I need to remove them again. Once I'm happy with everything I'll change for new nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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