Hub nut size

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randomspeedfreak
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Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:27 pm

what size are the hub nuts on our e30s?.... i assume they are all the same

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Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:38 pm

fookin massive, about 40mm IIRC.
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Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:54 pm

36mm on the front at least. & you'll either need a thin wall socket or a grinder to make one with :)
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Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:58 pm

I have a 36mm socket in my toolbox,certain that I bought it for front hub nuts!

Not yet attempted rear hubs,so I have no knowlege at all,here.
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Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:11 am

is anyone definate?
ill go and buy one now if its defo 36?

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Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:15 am

It's definitely 36mm on the front, just haven't had cause to check whether it's the same on the back!
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Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:15 pm

36 front and 30 rear
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Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:10 pm

thankyou boys
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