Radio Controls Nut Tool
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Green Valley Arizona
Radio Controls Nut Tool
Is there a tool available that fits the factory radio control nuts; the nuts with the two opposing notches? In the past I have just used a pair of needle nose pliers but these are not the best to use.
I do not know what to call this type of nut to do a tool search.
Appreciate any leads.
Thanks.
I do not know what to call this type of nut to do a tool search.
Appreciate any leads.
Thanks.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
Sometimes you can find them in the "generic" tool section of some automotive parts stores. You can also use a set of snap-ring pliers with larger 'pin' type ends to do that job. Or, you can find a junk socket of the right diameter and grind back the outer end, leaving the tabs.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,323
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From: Green Valley Arizona
Be nice if I could just use a normal socket, but the two on the radio in my '81 are round with no flat sides, just the two opposite notches....so a normal six sided socket will not work.
I did the search on ebay and looked-over the list; be nice if there were some dimensions given to be sure they were the correct size.
Thanks for the leads.
I did the search on ebay and looked-over the list; be nice if there were some dimensions given to be sure they were the correct size.
Thanks for the leads.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,323
Likes: 142
From: Green Valley Arizona
Yep, the one on the right.
I did as suggested and did a search on ebay and found them. Never thought to check ebay for some reason.
Anyways, have one on order.
Thanks for the help once again.
I did as suggested and did a search on ebay and found them. Never thought to check ebay for some reason.
Anyways, have one on order.
Thanks for the help once again.
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From: Goose Creek SC
Looks like they just take a deepwell and mill off some of the length leaving a couple of tabs that fit into the slots in the nut. I assume this was an attempt at anti-theft? (Making it more difficult to remove a radio from the dash.)