Ken-Tool introduces truck axle nut sockets

Dec. 9, 2015
Ken-Tool has announced introduction of a series of sockets designed for removal and installation of axle nuts for the most common truck axle retainer nuts in today’s market.

Ken-Tool has announced introduction of a series of sockets designed for removal and installation of axle nuts for the most common truck axle retainer nuts in today’s market.

The line of five popularly-sized axle nut sockets are made in the U.S.A. and cold pressed from high quality, tool-grade steel, assuring a long service life.  Each socket is black e-coated to protect it from corrosion.  Each socket’s size is stamped on the socket’s driver receiver end, plus the Ken-Tool logo and model number electro-etched on the surface.  These sockets are designed for use with breaker bars or ratchet handles, but not or power impact drivers.

These sockets will make an important addition to any service technician’s tool box. 

The axle nut sockets are available in the following sizes, plus as a complete set:

30410 – 3.250” – 8 pt Axle Nut Socket, weighs 2.70 lbs (1.2 kg)

30411 – 3.500” – 6 pt Axle Nut Socket, weighs 2.95 lbs (1.3 kg)

30412 – 3.750” – 8 pt Axle Nut Socket, weighs 3.15 lbs (1.4 kg)

30413 – 4.000” – 6 pt Axle Nut Socket, weighs 3.35 lbs (1.5 kg)

30414 – 4.375” – 8 pt Axle Nut Socket, weighs 3.50 lbs (1.6 kg)

30415 – Axle Nut Socket Set – 5 sockets, weighs 16.00 lbs (7.2 kg)

Each socket is polybagged and bar-coded, and features a limited lifetime warranty. 

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