"Bud" Wheel Socket Needed

[russ81]

Does any one know where I can get a socket to remove the inner lug nut/stud from the rear wheels of my Duce? I believe they call these "Bud Wheels." I saw one for sale on this site a while back, and should have bought it, but didn't. Now I need one, and can't find anyone on line that carries this tool.

Thanks

 

[Gravel]

Think this is the thread you are looking for.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=7230

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=PN_zClassifieds&file=detail&cat=3&de=553

 

[cranetruck]

Snap-On BWD482, probably covered in the above links....

 

[ems4ty]

I've got a brand new spare one if you need it. $10.00 for the socket (3/4" Drive x 1-1/2" Hex x 13/16" Square for both inner and outer lug nuts) plus postage USPS Priority or Parcel Post (Your Choice) and PP Fees and it's yours!

 

[russ81]

Thanks for the help guy's!

I really appreciate it!

Rusty

 

[timntrucks]

i need one of those sockets any one have one to sell , maybe want to clean out tool box thanks in advance Tim

 

[jeli]

NAPA has them too.

 

[drmeece]

I got mine at Harbor Freight

 

[ems4ty]

Check ebay, Napa, Harbor Freight. Also, Houdel (a SS Member - Hope I got the spelling right) was selling them too. Prices range from on average $15 to $65 bucks. There's plenty of them out there.

 

[jimm1009]

I purchased mine from Mr. Houdel on this list and in this thread. It was in like-new-condition and woks great!
If I needed another, I would buy from him again. It's great to get a good deal (much much cheaper than NAPA and SnapOn) and also support a fellow brother afflicted by the O.D. Green Sickness at the same time.
It came in the mail and was waiting in my mailbox for me when I came home from work.
Jim in Louisiana
jimm1009@yahoo.com

 

[drthunder33]

I just got mine from Houdel. Fast shipping and good price! I recommend.

Thanks Houdel.

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

Got mine from Houdel, too. Brand new, great price, fast shipping. You will need a 3/4" breaker bar or impact wrench.

 

[Green_gator]

You will also want a good sized extension if you go with the breaker bar. I have two of the sockets from Houdel and they are great to use. I use a 3/4 drive ratchet with a 16" extension for the socket. You probably are going to want a cheater bar also to increase the leverage on the breaker bar. It is not a light set up by the time you put together the socket, extension and ratchet/breaker bar.

 

[ems4ty]

I've got a 6" extension and a cheapo 3/4" Drive electric impact gun from Harbor Freight (Chicago Electric with 450 Ft Lbs Torque) that works very well. Only problem is that its really heavy after you've done a few tires. I'd always use the impact because doing it by hand takes forever. Cheers!

 

[Recovry4x4]

A little trick I use when doing the rears with this manual equipment. I have a 2x4 with a variety of holes on each end that are big enough for that 3/4" drive extension to fit through. Selecting the right hole for the lug, I use this to support the outter end of the assy so I can apply a cheater or jump on it if necessary. The addition of the geared wrench makes this less necessary but lets face it, the geared wrench is reall only geared for removing the outer rear wheels, after that its a 1 to 1 wrench.

 

[Green_gator]

Kenny,
Great idea on the 2X4. I know that things start getting heavy after a bit. Some time I will have to see what the three pieces combined weigh.

 

[docfarmall]

were can you buy these geared wrenches ? any help? thanks ahead of time

 

[Recovry4x4]

Geared wrenches show up on Ebay from time to time. One dealer on ebay had a bunch and was blowing them out for $40. If it weren't for that deal, I'd not have one.
Here's the thread with some pics.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=20921