BUDD NUT SOCKET - Ken-Tool

The Ken-Tool 30149 BUDD NUT SOCKET is an essential heavy-duty impact socket engineered for the demanding task of servicing Budd-style truck wheels. This specialized tool provides the precise fit and robust construction required by professional technicians to safely and efficiently remove and install outer cap nuts on commercial vehicles. Its thoughtful design minimizes contact with the wheel and inner cap nut, helping to prevent damage during use.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Impact Construction: Built to withstand high-torque applications, ensuring durability and a long service life in professional shop environments.
• Optimal 1-1/2" Hex Size: Specifically designed for outer cap nuts on Budd-style truck wheels, providing a secure and precise fit.
• Limited Hex Depth: The carefully controlled 1-1/2" hex depth is engineered to help prevent unintended contact with the wheel surface, safeguarding against cosmetic or structural damage.
• Deep Style Design: Features a deep-set profile that effectively eliminates contact with the inner cap nut, streamlining the removal and installation process.
• 1" Drive: Compatible with 1-inch drive impact wrenches, making it suitable for high-power applications common in commercial vehicle maintenance.

Applications

The Ken-Tool 30149 Budd Nut Socket is ideal for professional mechanics and technicians working on heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles equipped with Budd-style wheels. It is specifically used for the removal and installation of the outer cap nuts, which often secure steel inner wheels to aluminum outer wheels. This tool ensures accurate and safe wheel service, crucial for maintaining fleet safety and operational efficiency.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ken-Tool
• Model Number: 30149
• Socket Type: Special 1-1/2" Hex Deep Heavy-Duty Impact Socket
• Drive Size: 1" Square Drive