Rear hub nut

190+ · 3rd August 2021, 14:44

I was helping my friend change the rear hubs on his ZT because there was a lot of crud and rust on the abs ring .
On fitting new hubs (aftermarket) we found the nut was not a 32mmA/F but 35mmA/F.
As he did not have a socket that large, we put the original nut back on until he could find the right ones.
Does anyone know who sells them because after checking on fleabay they all seem to be 35/36mmA/F
Or should ge just buy a bigger slim walled socket to finish the job.

Thanks in advance for any replys.

COLVERT · 3rd August 2021, 15:00

If you do find some they will most porbably be second hand like the ones you have already.

Bigger socket seems a good idea.---

AndyN01 · 3rd August 2021, 15:22

Looks like you'll be spending rather more on the socket than the replacement nut.

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A quick Google search comes up at around £15 for a 1/2" drive.

I think a 1&3/8" imperial AF socket might fit if you happen to have one?

35mm = 1.378"

3/8" = 0.375" which is pretty close to 0.378"

Can someone please check my maths. Thanks

Good Luck.

chris75 · 3rd August 2021, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyN01

Can someone please check my maths. Thanks

Good Luck.

Agreed , well worth a try

1 3/8 " x 25.4 =34.93 mm , a snug fit !
ask around your mates who has a box of old imperial sockets , although the slim wall might prove rare !

T-Cut · 3rd August 2021, 16:34

I prefer the larger nut personally.
You can get 12-point impact type 1/2" drive 35mm sockets for under £7 on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154508582...EAAOSwWCtgon~n
Or if you prefer a 6-point, which I bought, you'll pay 30 bob more. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222879413...4AAOSw~oldCM7n

This one just fits into the hub. I guess another brand may not.
The listing I used had all the dimensions including the OD, so worth measuring the hub bore before spending too much on a socket that won't go in.

TC

sewerman · 3rd August 2021, 18:40

Brought an impact one from Halfords with lifetime guarantee, be aware of the lazer tools impact one the walls were too thick..

trikey · 3rd August 2021, 18:42

I have a few new original old stock ones for sale if you still need some.

190+ · 3rd August 2021, 20:23

Thanks all for the advice.
Still got to figure a way to remove the abs on his car because the heads of the bolts are badly rusted.
Also the people on fleabay need to be more honest with the description of these parts

bsafly · 4th August 2021, 00:15

I bought a pair of new hub nuts from DMGRS not long ago, they were £3.49 each (quick delivery too!)
Hope that helps.

3rd August 2021, 14:44	#1
190+ Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Walsall Posts: 74 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Rear hub nut I was helping my friend change the rear hubs on his ZT because there was a lot of crud and rust on the abs ring . On fitting new hubs (aftermarket) we found the nut was not a 32mmA/F but 35mmA/F. As he did not have a socket that large, we put the original nut back on until he could find the right ones. Does anyone know who sells them because after checking on fleabay they all seem to be 35/36mmA/F Or should ge just buy a bigger slim walled socket to finish the job. Thanks in advance for any replys.

3rd August 2021, 15:22	#3
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,070 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Looks like you'll be spending rather more on the socket than the replacement nut. . A quick Google search comes up at around £15 for a 1/2" drive. I think a 1&3/8" imperial AF socket might fit if you happen to have one? 35mm = 1.378" 3/8" = 0.375" which is pretty close to 0.378" Can someone please check my maths. Thanks Good Luck. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I prefer the larger nut personally. You can get 12-point impact type 1/2" drive 35mm sockets for under £7 on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154508582...EAAOSwWCtgon~n Or if you prefer a 6-point, which I bought, you'll pay 30 bob more. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222879413...4AAOSw~oldCM7n This one just fits into the hub. I guess another brand may not. The listing I used had all the dimensions including the OD, so worth measuring the hub bore before spending too much on a socket that won't go in. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 3rd August 2021 at 22:07..

3rd August 2021, 18:42	#7
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,763 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I have a few new original old stock ones for sale if you still need some. __________________ Lest we forget..

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190+ Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Walsall Posts: 74 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks all for the advice. Still got to figure a way to remove the abs on his car because the heads of the bolts are badly rusted. Also the people on fleabay need to be more honest with the description of these parts Last edited by 190+; 3rd August 2021 at 20:24.. Reason: addition

3rd August 2021, 15:00	#2
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	If you do find some they will most porbably be second hand like the ones you have already. Bigger socket seems a good idea.---

3rd August 2021, 18:40	#6
sewerman Gets stuck in MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 632 Thanks: 166 Thanked 264 Times in 154 Posts	Brought an impact one from Halfords with lifetime guarantee, be aware of the lazer tools impact one the walls were too thick..

4th August 2021, 00:15	#9
bsafly Just going about! Rover 75 CDTi Connie SE Tourer starlight silver and serpents. MG ZT-T 190+ in Raven Black. Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Great Leighs Posts: 468 Thanks: 626 Thanked 167 Times in 110 Posts	I bought a pair of new hub nuts from DMGRS not long ago, they were £3.49 each (quick delivery too!) Hope that helps.