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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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Where can I purchase a 33MM socket to remove my rear axle nut?
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Where can I purchase a 33MM socket to remove my rear axle nut?

I have no idea. The largest size at Lowes was 30 mm. I need to get a 36 mm for something and I am having a hell of a time.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ROJ#79
Where can I purchase a 33MM socket to remove my rear axle nut?
AutoZone, OReilly's, PepBoys, seem to carry at many but not all stores. They are usually on a peg board together with other axle nut sockets in various sizes, rather than with all the other sockets.

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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Ranger
AutoZone, OReilly's, PepBoys, seem to carry at many but not all stores. They are usually on a peg board together with other axle nut sockets in various sizes, rather than with all the other sockets.

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I checked on line but Autozone didn't show any. I have to call or visit the stores.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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I got one at o'Reilly's. The same size socket fits a lot of front wheel drive cars. They had a good selection of larger sockets just for axle nuts.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ROJ#79
I checked on line but Autozone didn't show any. I have to call or visit the stores.
a 34mm will work fine, az has them
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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Air cooled VW's used a 36MM socket for thier flywheels.

A 1-5/16" socket is just over 33MM and just under 34MM.

Good luck
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Have you tried Sears? Try chasing down a Snap-On truck or Matco truck.
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Have you tried Sears? Try chasing down a Snap-On truck or Matco truck.
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Have you tried Sears? Try chasing down a Snap-On truck or Matco truck.
Try murrays my local stire stocks them Bob
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look up the web site to snap-on... they will tell you the name of the distributor servicing your area...and likely giv eyou his cell phone number...
I neded a specialty part quick and linked up witht he local franchsise owner within an hour..
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I got mine at a local AutoZone
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I use 1 5/16" to do this all of the time. Fit's almost perfectly (1.32" vs 1.30").
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

It's not cheap at just over $34, but worth every penny IMHO...

Good luck... GUSTO
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Originally Posted by Ranger
AutoZone, OReilly's, PepBoys, seem to carry at many but not all stores. They are usually on a peg board together with other axle nut sockets in various sizes, rather than with all the other sockets.

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Bought mine yesterday from O'Reilly's... $9


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