Hub Nut

What size socket fits on the rear hub nut (the one with the Cotter pin in it) for a 400ex? TIA

[steiner1]

the nut is a 24 or 26mm socket, but i am not for sure. that is the best i can do. hope it helps a little.

Thanks, at least that narrows it down!. Does anyone know for sure whether it is 26mm or 24mm? I know some of you have to know!! TIA

[SGA]

Some metric & american wrench and socket sizes are interchangable- 9/16 & 14mm are almost exact. 1-1/16 american is a perfect fit on the 400's rear axle nuts. i'm kind of picky about tools, if it doesn't fit right i'll go get the right size. but why go buy new if you have something that fits correctly in the shop already?

[Scott]

you're off one size sgaexer. It's 1/2 and 13mm that will interchange, not 14mm and 9/16. Don't know about the axle nut...

[oynot400]

19mm and 3/4 are the same also. ;)

[SGA]

Originally posted by Scott
you're off one size sgaexer. It's 1/2 and 13mm that will interchange, not 14mm and 9/16. Don't know about the axle nut...

Read your post, double checked the sizes in the shop. 13mm fits a little loose on a 1/2 bolt head. and yes, 14mm & 9/16 are almost exact.

[416 EXtreme]

its 27mm

[SGA]

any of you want to get me a 1/2 inch drive metric socket set for christmas? 14 thru 27 mm please :D J/K

It looks like it is a 27mm, which is also a 1 1/16" socket. 1.0625in. x 25.4mm/in. = 26.99 mm.

So now I just have to make sure I can round up either a 1 1/16" or 27mm socket. Thanks to all for your inputs.

:D