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TECHNICAL => F.A.Q => Topic started by: TURBO KING on January 06, 2006, 08:08:58 PM

Title: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: TURBO KING on January 06, 2006, 08:08:58 PM

I went to Home Depot and bought a large 5/8 interior thread size coupling that is 2" long and has an EXTERIOR hex size of 15/16 ths.  It fits the front axle nut PERFECTLY, with NO SLOP.  I think it is better than the 15/16th bolt with two (2) 15/16 ths nuts on the end, but I bought that also.

The coupling is part # 2627. 

For the bolt, I chose a 3" with a 5/8 thread bolt # 2696 for $.66, and the nuts were # 2596 for $.23 each.  Each has a 15/16 ths head.

Fits and works great.  Thanks to everyone that gave me the idea for this.

Walt

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/willtt/AxleNutRemover002.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/willtt/AxleNutRemover017.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/willtt/AxleNutRemover019.jpg)

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: CADDYWOMPUS on January 06, 2006, 08:35:07 PM

looks even better than the bolt .  part# and all . Thanks

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: tnfastbusa on January 06, 2006, 09:52:14 PM

looks good

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: BusaWizard on January 06, 2006, 10:12:26 PM

Thanks for the info.

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: BUSA_STEVE on January 06, 2006, 10:14:48 PM

Nice :D

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: 2slow2go on January 06, 2006, 10:54:34 PM

Nice find ,thanks  :)

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: Brains on January 07, 2006, 12:48:41 AM

 :shock: :kickass:

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: goneridin on January 07, 2006, 01:50:36 AM

The local hardware store didn't have that stuff in stock when I needed to pull my front wheel so I just bought two nuts and welded them together. I ground the weld down smooth and painted it up after I was done and it looks good for the money i put into it. Doesn't look as nice as the threaded rod coupler but I didn't have a choice.

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: Skeeter on January 07, 2006, 02:17:28 AM

Sure beats the hell out of the approximate 30 dollars they want for their genuine tool. :shock:

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: GeorgeC on January 07, 2006, 08:28:35 AM

Excellent idea for a front wheel removal tool...

I made one by welding a socket to an old LS1 crankshaft pulley bolt, but the threaded coupler from Home Depot would've been easier.

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: Kain 1300 on January 07, 2006, 09:06:28 AM

Damn, wish I would have known that about 1 1/2 months ago. I guess that's $17 that I'll never see again. Thanks for the info though, hopefully no one else will have to loose money for a part that should have been included in our tool kits :x.

KAIN

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: busa200 on January 07, 2006, 10:45:16 AM

i'm gonna get me one of them. thanks

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: Adrnlnjunky on January 07, 2006, 11:29:50 AM

Great info! Thanks for the part #.

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: jimmygsxr on January 07, 2006, 07:32:49 PM

 :thumb:   thanks

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: Twisted on January 07, 2006, 08:53:02 PM

yup, thats exactly what I used, an allthread connector....  :thumb: apparently I was robbed, mine cost 2.90 at champion nut and bolt...  :evil:

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: TURBO KING on January 07, 2006, 08:55:20 PM

You are all welcome.  It feels good to finally be able to give out a tiny little bit of help after 6 months of everyone helping my feeble ass!

Walt

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: tour-n-busa on January 10, 2006, 06:12:21 PM

 :D
SWEET!!!!!

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: rpm9001 on January 14, 2006, 09:38:51 PM

Ok...spent half a day going to every hardware store, home depot, lowes, ect....NO ONE CARRIES 15/16.  They have all the others but no 15/16.  No one in this area carries them.  We went everyplace.   anyone happen to have 2 they want to sell/ship? 

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: tour-n-busa on January 16, 2006, 04:15:53 PM

Quote from: rpm9001 on January 14, 2006, 09:38:51 PM

Ok...spent half a day going to every hardware store, home depot, lowes, ect....NO ONE CARRIES 15/16.  They have all the others but no 15/16.  No one in this area carries them.  We went everyplace.   anyone happen to have 2 they want to sell/ship? 

 Try Grainger, or an industrial supply store. I'll be looking for some myself.

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: RED05BUSA_NJ on January 18, 2006, 10:05:44 PM

Quote from: rpm9001 on January 14, 2006, 09:38:51 PM

OK...spent half a day going to every hardware store, home depot, Lowe's, etc....NO ONE CARRIES 15/16.  They have all the others but no 15/16.  No one in this area carries them.  We went everyplace.   anyone happen to have 2 they want to sell/ship? 

I have to pick up a couple of things from Home Depot tomorrow (Re-doing my Diningroom). I'll take a look and see if they have them. If so, I'll pick up a few extra.

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: rpm9001 on January 19, 2006, 05:41:48 PM

Cool ...let me know if you find them.   

Geo

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: d.becker on August 01, 2006, 08:37:18 AM

what section of home depot do I find a 5/8 interior thread coupling in??????????

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: TURBO KING on August 02, 2006, 02:28:18 PM

Hardware, near the bar stock and threaded rod.

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: Rinaudo on August 02, 2006, 03:34:58 PM

I guess mine is diff. looks to me I can use a socket on mine, is there diff. in years I have 2001

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: TURBO KING on August 02, 2006, 05:40:25 PM

You can use a socket or a wrench

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: dkariores on November 11, 2006, 04:34:00 PM

thats the same device they use here at my local suzuki shop!!

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: sccoast on December 09, 2006, 07:58:07 PM

Thanks for the info.

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: Ball Z Motorsports on December 12, 2006, 02:08:33 AM

 :thumb:

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: busa2r on December 17, 2006, 12:54:02 PM

http://www.suzukihayabusa.org/forum/index.php?topic=85139.msg951998#msg951998

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: truckracer on December 21, 2006, 11:45:05 AM

 I wouldn't think the axles are different size...

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: Ball Z Motorsports on December 21, 2006, 12:06:41 PM

Quote from: truckracer on December 21, 2006, 11:45:05 AM

I wouldn't think the axles are different size...

They are all the same size if the same style front axle.

I think the 01 back has a outy and the 02 up has a inny :D

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: Kurt on December 21, 2006, 02:53:14 PM

Quote from: Doogie on December 21, 2006, 12:15:39 PM

I used to work for fastenal and i just checked there site

theirs are
5/8-11 x L2-1/8 x A13/16 Coupling Nut Zinc Plated

the one I got form Home depot must be of the 13/16 variaty than the 15/16 ones

Yep Doogie the home depot around here also only has 13/16 ones, I just welded a couple of nuts onto a bolt that was 15/16
and it works fine for me :thumb:

Title: Re: Front Axle Remover Hex Drive for $.83 at Home Depot
Post by: frogman on December 21, 2006, 06:22:41 PM

good info but i have had one for years now used a bolt and nut and welded it on works great