Why You Need a Good Thin Wall 36mm Socket in Your Box

If you've ever tried to swap out a front axle and realized your standard impact set just won't fit the hub, you know exactly why a thin wall 36mm socket is such a specific but necessary tool. It's one of those items that sits in your toolbox, maybe not getting used every single weekend, but the moment you need it, nothing else will do the job. If you're working on modern cars, especially European imports or heavy-duty trucks, you're going to run into a 36mm nut eventually, and more often than not, it's buried in a space that doesn't leave much room for error. ...

May 23, 2026 · 6 min · Urtiaga Under