bansh_88 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I am looking to replace my steering shaft bearing and according to my manual, I will need a 30mm hex driver to remove the bearing retainer. I have been searching for such a hex driver, but have thus far been unsuccessful. If I cannot find one, I guess I will have to fabricate one up, but I would first like to see if anyone has a link or knows some website online that sells such a tool. I just cannot find one anywhere so far! Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew3160 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Go buy a hex head bolt the size you need. Then use a pair of channel locks and it should do the trick. We welded an old socket on our bolt so a ratchet wrench could be used for more leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUILDER Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I just welded a nut on a 1" bolt and use that with a socket and take them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I just welded a nut on a 1" bolt and use that with a socket and take them out. this is what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke_Banshee Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 i welded 2 30mm axle nuts together so i could use my ratchet and socket,works like a champ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANSHEE HP Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 this is what i used, cost $4.63. no welding or using a socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 this is what i used, cost $4.63. no welding or using a socket. x2 on this. i think the clymers even tells you to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 mine was free after digging through the junk bolts bin so ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansh_88 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 All are EXCELLENT ideas!! Thanks a lot guys, I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansh_88 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) this is what i used, cost $4.63. no welding or using a socket. Super great idea, but where were you able to find all that for under 5 bucks? I have browsed through a few websites already who have m30 hex bolts for sale, and the prices advertised for them was about $20 to $30 a bolt! Thats not even including the nuts yet! Where did you find those m30 bolts and nuts for that cheap? Thanks! Edited February 6, 2012 by bansh_88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Don't buy a metric bolt. A 3/4" bolt has a 1 1/8" head. That's close enough. You should easily be able to buy one locally to you, if you don't have one laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunes98 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I bought one from the dealership here in Boise for $10 if i remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex banshee Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 what ive always used is very handy and im sure everyone on this site has it. Take your flywheel puller and take the center bolt out of it. now flip it upside down and set it down into the steering stem bearing retainer, now from the bottom thread your bolt back into the puller until it bottoms out then it will turn that retainer right out. No welding, no homemade tool. Ive had both motion pro and now OTC flywheel puller and they both were the correct size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlarry Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Super great idea, but where were you able to find all that for under 5 bucks? I have browsed through a few websites already who have m30 hex bolts for sale, and the prices advertised for them was about $20 to $30 a bolt! Thats not even including the nuts yet! Where did you find those m30 bolts and nuts for that cheap? Thanks! I ordered them from Mcmasterr-carr. I ordered the bolt and two nuts at 6 p.m. and they arrived at my door the very next morning at 9:00 a.m. and I paid for standard shipping. I was psyched. http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-cap-screws/=g6jb5x They have everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfobasheeboy Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 this is what i used, cost $4.63. no welding or using a socket. X3 this is what I did too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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