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firecadet613
 Post subject: 1 7/8" Socket
PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:07 pm 
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I need a big 1 7/8" socket for the 2 5/16" ball going on my WD hitch. O'Reilly Auto didn't have one, and suggested Lowe's, but I can't find one big enough on their website. A big cresent wrench won't work, as it is tucked up inside the drop hitch. Any ideas?

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 Post subject: Re: 1 7/8" Socket
PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:18 pm 
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Can you wedge something against the nut to hold it and turn the ball with a vice grip?

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Wet Doggg
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:23 pm 
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WD hitch for your Durango :shock: :shock: :shock:
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 Post subject: Re: 1 7/8" Socket
PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:24 pm 
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I would go to Sears and buy what you need. Good luck!
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:29 pm 
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how about harbor freight?? :?:
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:46 pm 
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bkfw190 wrote:
how about harbor freight?? :?:


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40996

Here's what I picked up from Harbor Freight. It's not nearly as nice as the Craftsman stuff you'd pick up at Sear's, but for the limited number of uses, it fit the bill.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:17 pm 
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Craftsman aren't that great anymore either. It all depends on whether you need the tool tonight or in a few days!!
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firecadet613
 Post subject: Re: 1 7/8" Socket
PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:21 pm 
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SundayDinner wrote:
bkfw190 wrote:
how about harbor freight?? :?:


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40996

Here's what I picked up from Harbor Freight. It's not nearly as nice as the Craftsman stuff you'd pick up at Sear's, but for the limited number of uses, it fit the bill.


Sweet. I was about to send you an email asking about how you got that ball on there...

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I use my standard Craftsman 3/4" drive socket, a 3/4' to 1/2" adapter, 1/2" breaker bar and the upper half of my aluminum jack handle (about 3' long).

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230 Mike
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+1, go to Sears and get an impact socket. Oh, and you'll need an IR impact wrench and a new compressor to go with it.

Always remember, Carpenter Diem - seize the tools. Every project deserves at least one new tool.

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I went to a local RV dealership, and had them use their impact wrench/socket and install it for me. It took them 15 seconds, and they did not charge me anything.

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230 Mike wrote:
Always remember, Carpenter Diem - seize the tools. Every project deserves at least one new tool.



:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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I've got the compressor already. Ended up stopping by a local garage and got it done free.

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I would stop by a local garage and get it done for free. :D Then go home and order a 3/4" socket set from Harbor Freight for fun!
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