tbeagley Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hi all, are them propshaft tools advertised worth the £16 they are going for or would a ground down socket be just as good. Just wondering after struggling undoing prop bolts with spanners today. Cheers, Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I keep meaning to get one,I think it's worth the cost to make the job a bit easier, otherwise I just use 2 x 9/16ins open end spanners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 The prop shaft tool is a "must have" item in the collection of tools acquired!!!!! It makes life easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I have a pair of the 'correct' spanners which make the job a little easier but I bought a propshaft tool about 6-years ago and it makes the job a breeze. It is one of those tools that make a slightly awkward job into an easy one. Ok, you can do the job quite well without one but as soon as you have bought one you will wonder why you didn't do it years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Perfectly right ^^¨^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 yes they are worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 In a word, yes, for all the reasons above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinv8 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Um....I must be on my own then in saying I wouldnt bother really, just use a couple of 9/16 spanners. I have got the proper tool but find that it doesnt get to all the nuts on the transfer end of the prop that easily and often revert to using spanners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Another yes vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I HAD one, binned it. Far too heavy and difficult to use. It would be a different story with a windy gun to hand I prefere the two 9/16 AF spanners. One day I will jump on the Snap-On van and buy a 1/4 drive 9/16 AF socket. You think the Defender is difficult ? Then try a series One with WHITWORTH headed nuts and bolts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwoody Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 As most of the above, I wouldn't want to be without mine - BUT - you do need to be aware that you will need to rotate the prop to "open up" the gap to get it onto the nuts without jamming or putting excess sideways force onto the bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Yes, use mine every time. Great for doing diff retaining nuts too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads Toy Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Another yes from me, after skinning your knuckles, rounding off bolt heads because the spanner/socket doesn't quite go on square - just buy it! Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam001 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Personally think they are pretty pointless, you still need to rotate the prop to use them correctly...and spanners do the job just fine, may add 30 secs to the job..oh dear lol. Rather spend that £16 or whatever on diesel, when I'm rich and can splash money over the place I'll get all these 'special' tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Saves a lot of time in my experience.... they become 'just another bolt' rather than a right pain to get to. Normally slack in the drivetrain is enough to get the tool on/off, no need to rotate the prop any more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 there are 2 versions, 3/8" and 1/2" drive. Get the 3/8" every time. The 1/2" is too bulky. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 i use a 9/16 flank drive socket(3/8 drive) and a wobbly extension,seems to work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoor_ian Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Its a yes from me. I think you will find the older you get the easier you want to make jobs, especially the laying on your back underneath getting cr*p in your eyes jobs. We've all been there even with safety specs on it still finds its way in somehow. But some might say thats why landys have mirrors that turn out so you can fish the bits out of your eyes with rolled up tissue. You will also find that over time the continual visits to your local landy parts supplier will mean you get on first name terms with them and things should get a fair bit cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Yes definately worth it, I used 2 spanners for years but it makes life much easier, usually have mine on an air ratchet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Not worth the money but a good tool, i bought one only used it once,best to convince your mate he needs one then borrow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 spanners do the job just fine, may add 30 secs to the job.. Ok, I'll give you a 30 sec head start and see who gets the prop off quickest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Lloyd Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 The easiest way to remove a prop (say the front one) is to lift one of the wheels of the ground, undo the nut and bolt at the bottom then rotate the wheel. This will bring the nuts and bolts to you rather than chasing them around the flange. With wind spanners, prop off in 30 secs on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Oh God Yes 3/8 drive, mini rattle gun * Spanner,.. I'll have a the entire prop off and on the floor in 3 mins One of those items I wish I'd bought years ago Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 id say no if youve got a decent 3/8" drive socket set. i can get in the uj using a 9/16 socket and a short wobbly extension, you have to jack up one wheel to enable to rotate the prop when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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