Spanner/socket for rear propshaft bolts

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satchmolips

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• Dec 27, 2019

• #1

Have to change the propshaft. Bolts and nuts move Ok but its a slow old job inching them around with a 13mm open ended spanner. Is there a special (thin) ring spanner/ratchet spammer or even a thin wall long socket that anyone uses to get onto them?

 

neilly

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• Dec 27, 2019

• #2

As an example. available in either 3/8 or 1/2 drive.


https://www.jgs4x4.co.uk/land-rover-propshaft-tool-1-2-drive-9-16/

But they should be either 9/16 AF or at a push 14mm AF on the nuts and bolts. If you have 13mm are you sure they are correct for the job?

Cheers

 

tottot

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• Dec 27, 2019

• #3

Defender prop shaft tool on the flea bay means you can use a ratchet spanner.

 

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Litch

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• Dec 27, 2019

• #4

The propshaft nut tool is ideal and makes the job a breeze.
I have an old thin walled ring-spanner which can also be used (fits where other ones do not) but the propshaft tool is made for the job.

 

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satchmolips

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• Dec 27, 2019

• #5

Thanks guys and I did mean 14mm. Didn't know such a tool existed. On order now

 

bankz5152

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• Dec 27, 2019

• #6

The britpart propshaft tool is the best ive used. + a buzzgun/impact props are off in seconds.