$57 for a 54 mm socket?!?

PabloCruise · 06-08-07, 03:20 PM

I called to try and find a 54 mm socket and got quoted $57?!?

This was for a 2 1/8, they did not have a 54.

Wow! Over $1 per mm!

Does anyone have a 54 I can borrow for my knuckle service?

Or, does anyone know where to get one for about half that price?

madams557 · 06-08-07, 04:17 PM

I can't remeber the size, but I might have picked up a big socket like that for something in my rear axle from John at Coyote Cruiser.

It wasn't that expensive.

I'll check the size tonight.

polarweasel · 06-08-07, 04:57 PM

Did you try Sears? 2 1/8" easy-read socket there is $32.99 -- part #50797. $27.99 for the uglier part #47789.

madams557 · 06-08-07, 06:15 PM

I just checked and the hub socket that I have doesn't have a size on it. I'm pretty sure I picked it up from Coyote and used it on my FF rebuild.

kraeji · 06-08-07, 08:42 PM

harbor freight/northern tool?

Jenny Cruiser · 06-09-07, 04:15 AM

I got mine from John as well. You're welcome to mine if you need it.

usmcruiser · 06-11-07, 07:43 AM

TJ, i'm 90% sure I have one, you are more than welcome to use it.

PabloCruise · 06-12-07, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcruiser

TJ, i'm 90% sure I have one, you are more than welcome to use it.

Sweet! Thanks man. I did check with John and he said he has a sweet price but is out of them right now.

You coming up to the Fort anytime soon? Actually, why don't you just come up and rebuild my knuckles while you are dropping off the socket!

Isotel · 06-13-07, 04:50 PM

this is a tool that you should have in your toolbox if you own a toyota.. i think i got mine from Carquest for like $25.. im sure HF has one that will work for cheep

Man Jerk · 06-21-07, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Isotel

this is a tool that you should have in your toolbox if you own a toyota..

x2 I totally agree. It won't be the last time you use it

PabloCruise · 06-21-07, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isotel

this is a tool that you should have in your toolbox if you own a toyota.. i think i got mine from Carquest for like $25.. im sure HF has one that will work for cheep

Funny thing is Harbor Freight only sells socekts in sets. Biggest one was 50 mm.

Toyota does stock them. 1/2 inch drive vs. 3/4 which is nice!

polarweasel · 06-22-07, 02:12 AM

I still say Sears (though mine is a 3/4" drive) is the easiest, and decently priced. Bought mine off the shelf at the Ft Collins Sears store, I bet. I know I owned it when I lived in Loveland, so it makes sense I bought it up there...

madams557 · 06-22-07, 08:44 AM

TJS,

I was just at John's yesterday and I thought I saw three of them sitting on a shelf next to the northway near the suspension stuff.

Michael

Quote:

Originally Posted by PabloCruise

Sweet! Thanks man. I did check with John and he said he has a sweet price but is out of them right now.

You coming up to the Fort anytime soon? Actually, why don't you just come up and rebuild my knuckles while you are dropping off the socket!

polarweasel · 06-22-07, 02:57 PM

Speaking of John, when's he going to fix his website? It's been broken for about a month now.

PabloCruise · 06-22-07, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by polarweasel

Speaking of John, when's he going to fix his website? It's been broken for about a month now.

I think he has been Razor'd!

polarweasel · 06-22-07, 05:47 PM

Razor'd? Is Rezarf (that's his uname, right?) fairly well-known for this sort of thing?

madams557 · 06-22-07, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarweasel

Razor'd? Is Rezarf (that's his uname, right?) fairly well-known for this sort of thing?

Two different men, very very different men.

Uncle Ben · 06-22-07, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by polarweasel

Razor'd? Is Rezarf (that's his uname, right?) fairly well-known for this sort of thing?

Rezarf (Frazer) is not EVEN in the same catagory as "Razor the Flipper!" Everybody likes Rezarf!

Bighead · 06-23-07, 06:45 AM

Maybe a bit late but Christo sells an OTC 54mm (1.2" drive) for $24.95 on his website. http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/...driveshaft.htm

polarweasel · 06-23-07, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Ben

Rezarf (Frazer) is not EVEN in the same catagory as "Razor the Flipper!" Everybody likes Rezarf!

Phew. That's good. He seemed like a nice guy in the very brief interactions I had with him quite a while back!

06-08-07, 03:20 PM	#1
PabloCruise IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Colorado TLCA# 10713 Posts: 4,945	$57 for a 54 mm socket?!? I called to try and find a 54 mm socket and got quoted $57?!? This was for a 2 1/8, they did not have a 54. Wow! Over $1 per mm! Does anyone have a 54 I can borrow for my knuckle service? Or, does anyone know where to get one for about half that price? __________________ TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 1974 FJ-55 w/ 3FE CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club <<CLICK HERE>> for my Tech Threads

06-08-07, 04:17 PM	#2
madams557 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Posts: 1,003	I can't remeber the size, but I might have picked up a big socket like that for something in my rear axle from John at Coyote Cruiser. It wasn't that expensive. I'll check the size tonight. __________________ Michael Adams Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Horsetooth 4X4 99 UZJ100, (285 BFG AT K/Os), 95 FZJ80 38th Anniversary Edt. (Bull Bar, OME, Slee Tire Carrier), 78 FJ45 Longbed (OME, ARB Bull Bar)

06-08-07, 04:57 PM	#3
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	Did you try Sears? 2 1/8" easy-read socket there is $32.99 -- part #50797. $27.99 for the uglier part #47789. __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers

06-09-07, 04:15 AM	#6
Jenny Cruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 728	I got mine from John as well. You're welcome to mine if you need it. __________________ Chado "No man has found 'pure space,' nor seen the outside curtains, where nothing has a place." "Who needs a home when you have a colostomy bag?" "Everyone likes to dance to a happy song with a catchy chorus and beat so they can sing along."

06-11-07, 07:43 AM	#7
usmcruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: B to the E to the R to the THOUD! TLCA# 15913 Posts: 1,329	TJ, i'm 90% sure I have one, you are more than welcome to use it. __________________ Nick '78 FJ40 (scattered all over garage) '76 FJ55 "If you can read this thank a teacher. If you can read it in English thank a U.S. Marine." CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club

06-08-07, 06:15 PM	#4
madams557 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Posts: 1,003	I just checked and the hub socket that I have doesn't have a size on it. I'm pretty sure I picked it up from Coyote and used it on my FF rebuild. __________________ Michael Adams Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Horsetooth 4X4 99 UZJ100, (285 BFG AT K/Os), 95 FZJ80 38th Anniversary Edt. (Bull Bar, OME, Slee Tire Carrier), 78 FJ45 Longbed (OME, ARB Bull Bar)

06-08-07, 08:42 PM	#5
kraeji IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 210	harbor freight/northern tool? __________________ My Rig

06-13-07, 04:50 PM	#9
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 3,030	this is a tool that you should have in your toolbox if you own a toyota.. i think i got mine from Carquest for like $25.. im sure HF has one that will work for cheep __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - PM me for info on our products or to order! CrAwLoRadO.com

06-22-07, 02:12 AM	#12
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	I still say Sears (though mine is a 3/4" drive) is the easiest, and decently priced. Bought mine off the shelf at the Ft Collins Sears store, I bet. I know I owned it when I lived in Loveland, so it makes sense I bought it up there... __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers

06-22-07, 02:57 PM	#14
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	Speaking of John, when's he going to fix his website? It's been broken for about a month now. __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers

06-22-07, 05:47 PM	#16
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	Razor'd? Is Rezarf (that's his uname, right?) fairly well-known for this sort of thing? __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers

06-23-07, 06:45 AM	#19
Bighead Fear the Bunny Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CO TLCA# 15114 Posts: 157	Maybe a bit late but Christo sells an OTC 54mm (1.2" drive) for $24.95 on his website. http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/...driveshaft.htm __________________ Lance 2001 4Runner Limited 4X4 -- 315/75R16 MT/Rs \| MT Classic IIs \| Dual ARBs/4.88s \| (F) 5125/Tundra Coils (R) 5125/LC Coils \| 4Crawler 1.5" BL \| Aisin Manual Hubs \| Slee Sliders \| Sonoran Steel Rear Bumper \| TJM T-15 w/ Warn M8000 2004 Land Cruiser -- Stock for now

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