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I've got a set of Race Face Turbine cranks and I need to change the axle on them. I now need to source a 16mm hex key/socket to do this.. nightmare! I can't find the part on any of the big providers websites.
I've seen a few on Ebay, but I'm questioning the quality..
Does anyone know where I can find one or possibly borrow one from (Newbury/Reading area)?
2x 8mm will work in a pinch
Needs to be torqued up a fair bit though.. will this really work?
Amazon
eBay. It doesn't need to be high quality. You'll use it once or twice. Have 11/12mm keys from eBay I've used on hubs before and had no issues
Cheers chaps- this looks like it'll do it;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KS-Tools-151-2039-CLASSIC-wrench/dp/B007XUI7EG/ref=pd_sbs_60_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AG8MSW60FXHYFDDQS82R
I'd say [url= https://www.amazon.co.uk/BGS-Socket-12-5-mm-16-mm-5052-16/dp/B00QJ10VGC/ref=pd_cp_60_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0DSR0Z2CBGT0ATPWF1YN ]This[/url] is better.
[url= http://www.silverfish-uk.com/ProductDetail/0/16395/TOOL-8-16MM-HEX-ADAPTER/D30351 ]http://www.silverfish-uk.com/ProductDetail/0/16395/TOOL-8-16MM-HEX-ADAPTER/D30351[/url]
have you got a socket handle?
socket ones are possibly easier to pick up from auto supply shops - that's what i use
edit just clicked links above 😳
Out of the box suggestion -
When I needed something similar for a Manitou thru axle I found that the external sides of a box wrench I had was the exact size I needed.
Drac has it...
I agree. A socket will see you right for this. Far better than a cheap hex key one you start to lean on it.
Cheers! Will get this ordered.
Why are there 2 sizes listed; Hex Socket 12.5 mm (1/2) – 16 mm (1)
the 12.5 1/2 is the drive of your wrench, 16 mil is the bit size, youll need an 1/2" wrench, ratchet ot breaker bar to drive the tool- hth
Ahh, thanks for that.
Or a bit more bodgy, 16mm bolt head with a couple of nuts locked on and use a spanner on the lock nuts.
Was about to suggest what dufusdip suggests
I do it for radiator tails. - which would suggest 16mm key at screwfix in the plumbing section
16mm is an odd size, sure its not 5/8"?
Daviek- yup, 16mm
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16mm bolt head! Sounds like a monster bolt. Not even sure where I'd source that. There's a Wickes round the corner that may work..
Hang on - do you need to take the cap off? Surely the bolt is only 8mm?
Edit: ah - you're changing the axle, not just removing them. As you were....
Nope- 8mm cap is for the crank arm to connect to the axle on the DS, 16mm cap is to change the axle on the None-DS.
@ 2:05
16mm bolt head .... the hex side ... as in a 16mm socket would fit on it.
very common size of bolt on a car.
Trail_rat- the tool has to have be a hex key, a.k.a- bolt head.
The cap I need to undo is a essentially like the socket.
So opposite to a car.. I've got plenty of sockets in that size, and annoyingly a 17mm & 15mm hex key.
no you mis understand .
i mean you need a bolt that a 16mm bolt socket would fit on.
those bolts are common on cars....
youll get one in bnq easily.