where to buy large ratchet sockets in the GTA?

[thinair]

I need a pretty big socket for the nut that holds my wheels hubs/bearings on, and I don't have one at home that fits (the largest I have is 1 1 1/4" and 30mm).

Anyone know somewhere that would carry such large sockets?

[WASABI]

Try Hard Industrial Supply (905)565-8700

Cisco Industrial (905)670-1360

KBC Tools, sorry forgot the #

We use these guys to supply our tools and other stuff at work.

edit: Princess Auto as well: www.princessauto.com

[SpoolinS6]

Originally posted by thinair
I need a pretty big socket for the nut that holds my wheels hubs/bearings on, and I don't have one at home that fits (the largest I have is 1 1 1/4" and 30mm).

Anyone know somewhere that would carry such large sockets?

nelson do u want Snap-on
at the shop i work at the Snap-on truck comes by want me to ask how much it is ??*wave*

[KIRASIR]

Canadian Tire.

SL

Originally posted by thinair
I need a pretty big socket for the nut that holds my wheels hubs/bearings on, and I don't have one at home that fits (the largest I have is 1 1 1/4" and 30mm).

Anyone know somewhere that would carry such large sockets?

[thinair]

on another note, anyone know what size it is?:confused:

[thinair]

Originally posted by KIRASIR
Canadian Tire.

SL

The Canadian tire I went to sells nothing larger then 1 1/4", and rents nothing larger then 1 3/8" or 36mm.

I need a 1 3/4" or a 44mm.

Ah well, I guess I gotta put off my brake conversion for another week.

[djcontra]

How about home depot? They have sockets too
Snap on is probably the best choice though. There are a few snapon stores around the GTA and probably a few near you as well.

[NickP]

Are you sure its 44mm? on my e30 it was 46mm...

[thinair]

Originally posted by NickP
Are you sure its 44mm? on my e30 it was 46mm...

you're right, it is 46mm, or 1 13/16"

[NickP]

I had a hard time finding that socket when I was doing my brake upgrade / new hubs...

I borrowed a couple of 46mm sockets from some friends that wouldn't fit - the wall was too thick. Also keep in mind the torque value is something like 240 ft lbs so you'll need a big enough torque wrench.

Luckily BMW Autohaus is 2 blocks away from me, I drove the car there and they torqued the 2 nuts for free!

Cheers,
Nick

[thinair]

Originally posted by NickP
I had a hard time finding that socket when I was doing my brake upgrade / new hubs...

I borrowed a couple of 46mm sockets from some friends that wouldn't fit - the wall was too thick. Also keep in mind the torque value is something like 240 ft lbs so you'll need a big enough torque wrench.

Luckily BMW Autohaus is 2 blocks away from me, I drove the car there and they torqued the 2 nuts for free!

Cheers,
Nick

I have a torque wrench that'll handle that torque, the problem is just getting the nuts off....:(
ah well, one day, i just gotta keep searching around. I'd rather do this at home then hit up a garage to do it for me.

[SpoolinS6]

Originally posted by thinair
I have a torque wrench that'll handle that torque, the problem is just getting the nuts off....:(
ah well, one day, i just gotta keep searching around. I'd rather do this at home then hit up a garage to do it for me.

nelson why dont u do this at my place my dad wont care u can use the tools
hes practically got everything
its up to u now !:cool: