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bkervaski 10-23-2017 06:33 AM

Beringer Wheels
 
For those who have installed Beringer Wheels, what socket or tool did you use to get the 1 1/4" main wheel nuts tightened? The output shaft is longer than even the longest socket I can find and a wrench won't quite get enough grip without damaging the nut. I don't want to mangle the nut. Advice appreciated.

bkervaski 10-23-2017 07:21 AM

Well, a Dremel and a cutting wheel didn't work .. tried to modify a cheap socket .. bye bye Dremel .. had high hopes until the magic smoke appeared .. oops!

Av8rRob 10-23-2017 09:51 AM

Me too
 
Im glad you asked this. Im about a week away from this issue and will appreciate what you learn.

bkervaski 10-23-2017 10:34 AM

Big thanks to @pappa, an RV-9A builder who surprisingly lives only about a mile from me. He called right after he read my post and offered to help modify a socket. I'll post a pic here in a bit.

@Av8rRob assuming this works I can ship it to you if you don't want to make one.

Av8rRob 10-23-2017 11:15 AM

So it looks like your just cutting the end off a 1.25" socket. How do you plan to torque this to 141 in/lbs?

bkervaski 10-23-2017 11:25 AM

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So it looks like your just cutting the end off a 1.25" socket.
You make it sound so easy! Dremel, you will be missed!

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How do you plan to torque this to 141 in/lbs?
My plan is to grind two flats and then use a crescent style torque wrench .. haven't got quite that far yet .. maybe I'll just weld a sacrificial socket to the modified one.

Av8rRob 10-23-2017 11:32 AM

Gotcha, kinda like making it into a crows foot? Can you verify that the size is 1 1/4??

bkervaski 10-23-2017 11:43 AM

It's 1 1/4. None of my crowfoot adapters will fit, the nut is flush or just recessed past the wheel.

bkervaski 10-23-2017 11:50 AM

Check this out! Didn't even know there was such a tool, a "flare nut" crowfoot:


SmilingJack 10-23-2017 12:07 PM

Sounds like Alan has to modify his inventory for you guys! :D


He sells 1 1/2 & 1 3/4, but not 1 1/4

https://antisplataero.com/products/a...ork-nut-wrench


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