Trying to remove freehub, 10 mm hex too small
04-18-17, 05:17 PM
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Trying to remove freehub, 10 mm hex too small
But I can insert a 3/8" socket extension and it fits tight. Anybody tried removing a freehub too big for a 10 mm hex key with a 3/8" socket extension?
04-18-17, 05:21 PM
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I don't think you're getting engagement with the 3/8" extension if the 10mm is too big.
I've had freehubs that were 12mm, 13mm and 14mm hex, have you tried other sizes?
I've had freehubs that were 12mm, 13mm and 14mm hex, have you tried other sizes?
04-18-17, 05:45 PM
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Using two hex keys (8 and 4 mm), I found out the size of the hex keys required is 12 mm. Yes, 3/8" is smaller but that's the flat surface dimension. From edge to edge is very close to 12 mm. I gave it a go and "freed" the freehub easily. So for posterity, if you have a 12 mm free hub, a 3/8" socket extension will work just fine :-)
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Using two hex keys (8 and 4 mm), I found out the size of the hex keys required is 12 mm. Yes, 3/8" is smaller but that's the flat surface dimension. From edge to edge is very close to 12 mm. I gave it a go and "freed" the freehub easily. So for posterity, if you have a 12 mm free hub, a 3/8" socket extension will work just fine :-)
