? Size socket back axle 76 Baywindow

[Sonny29]

Was told a size 45mm socket is what I needed. It’s to small. Also a 1 3/4 “ is to small. Help please!
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[Glenn]

46mm
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[wrxnofx]

Just went through this. As Glenn stated, it's a 46mm, which no one local to me carried so had to order.

Alternatively, a 1 13/16" socket is the same size, and you'll most likely be able to find one of those at a Menards/Home Depot in 3/4" drive. 'Murcah is annoyingly easy to find, whereas metric is not.
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[timvw7476]

the EMPI brand axle nut whacker is really nice.
Just a crude hoop with a 46mm six-sided hole in it, provision for a 1/2" breaker or massive ratchet, + surface for adding hammer/maul power so nothing stands in your way. Confidence inspiring.

[Abscate]

Heat a stuck one nice and hot, use thermo, not Mongo.
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[Sonny29]

Thanks friends for your help!
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[Wildthings]

Buy a set of Vanagon axle nuts and then you Vanagon tightening specs.

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