Tiger Tool 18137 3-3/4" 6-Point Axle Nut Socket 3/4" Drive, for Commercial Trucks, Works on Class 6 - 8 Trucks and Equipment
- The Tiger Tool 18137 is a heavy-duty 3-3/4-inch 6-point axle nut socket designed for Class 6-8 commercial trucks and transportation equipment. It is CNC machined from billet high-strength alloy steel for service durability and to resist rounding or flaring on large axle nuts.
- Features:
- 6-point design for maximum contact with axle nut flats to reduce rounding or damage
- CNC machined from billet high-strength alloy steel ensures toughness and long life even under high torque
- Compatible with up to a 3/4" impact wrench drive for high torque removal and installation
- Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Tiger Tool
- Part Number: 18137
- Socket Size: 3-3/4 inches
- Drive Size: 3/4" drive
- Socket Point Style: 6-point
- Material: high-strength alloy steel, CNC machined from billet
- Tool Type: Impact-rated axle nut socket
- Weight: approx 6.40 lbs
- The 18137 can also be referred to as 3-3/4-inch axle nut socket, Tiger Tool 3-3/4 impact socket, heavy duty axle nut socket, 6-point axle socket, and commercial truck axle nut tool.
Tiger Tool manufactures tools for heavy duty drive-line, suspension and drivetrain applications in North America. The 18137 socket provides the torque capacity, precision, and strength needed for servicing large axle nuts on heavy trucks safely and reliably.
Q: What is this socket used for?
A: It is used to remove or install 3-3/4-inch 6-point axle nuts typically found on Class 6-8 trucks (Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, etc.) without risking rounding or damage to the nut.
Q: What kind of wrench or drive should be used with it?
A: Use with a 3/4" drive impact wrench capable of delivering sufficient torque. The socket is rated for impact use so it is built to handle high torque demands safely.
Q: How to care for this tool to ensure longevity?
A: Keep the socket clean and dry, avoid excessive over-torque beyond what the impact wrench and fastener require, inspect for cracks or rounding periodically, and store properly to prevent damage to the points or drive end.
