1/4" to 1/2" socket adapter

[sierradmax]

Looking to test pinion preload using a 1/4" beam torque wrench. I have a 1/2" drive 1-1/8" socket used on the pinion nut. Seems I cannot find a 1/4" female to 1/2" male socket adapter for the life of me. I see plenty of 1/2" to 3/4"....Any help?

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-...VCztpCh2O5wOfEAQYASABEgKbe_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

or harbor freight will get you there

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

No it won't. I have never seen a 1/4" to 1/2" adapter.
The only thing I can think of is the 1/2" socket adapters for 1/4" hex impact drivers. They work, but break if you put too much torque.

You have to plug 3/8 in between.
I don't think strength is too critical checking pinion preload.

 

[finn]

Pinion preload is a few inch lb.

Stack adapters, but you should use a dial type torque wrench for accurate readings.

 

[Bagherra]

true...I've never seen nor heard of a 1/4" to 1/2" adapter...

 

[CBassB]

Never heard of one either. But when I need to apply more torque I usually use these in the picture. Because they nest together they can take a lot more torque and provide a much lower profile. This is a generic picture off the internet but my set is even lower profile than that.

 

[royesses]

I've always stacked adapters for this. I tried to find a 1/4 to 1/2 inch adapter many times since the 1960's. Never have seen one. A friend with a mill can make you one.

Roy

 

[Elvisidal]

I have a 1/2" drive 1-1/8"

Get a 3/8” drive 1-1/8” socket
Like .. https://apexbits.com/3436-apex-3-8-square-drive-sae-thin-wall-standard-length.aspx
And a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter from well anywhere
Or get a 3/8 beam
But the 1/4 to 1/2 is made of unobtanium

 

[sierradmax]

Yes, I'm only checking pinion preload. I have the 1/2 drive 1-1/8" socket used to torque the pinion nut down so I figure use this as a means to check preload using my 1/4 beam torque wrench. I'll only be exerting 20 in/lbs.

I never thought of the 1/2" drive 1/4" impact adapter. I guess I can use this with a 6-pt socket.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-203176014-_-202562859-_-N

 

[Millwrong]

Weld a cheap 5/16” 1/4” drive socket (~1/2” o.d.) into the drive hole of a cheap 1/2” drive 1-1/8 socket.

 

[mr.lemons]

As posted above. Stacked.

 

[KnurledNut]

Koken.

https://www.frankstools.com/koze1to1ad27.html

 

[gtr1999]

I do this everyday with old vettes, you need a good dial torque wrench to really see it. The beam is ok but I wouldn't rely on one. Yes I stack 1/4-3/8-1/2. The drive is 1/4, the socket is 1/2 drive. I like the short extension it creates as well. Built 100's of vette diffs like this.

 

[nmantas]

Koken.

https://www.frankstools.com/koze1to1ad27.html

Koken for the win.....I wonder how many of those they produce a year (sell).

 

[Richard Cranium]

Ok, now we all need to order this.
and the stack adaptors ( who sells them?)

 

[thecj3man]

I bought a Stahlwille STW410 adapter just for using to set up pinion gear preload. I can use my 1/4" drive torque-o-meter and a 1/2" drive socket and not have a bunch of slop from using more than one adaptor.

 

[metaldad]

im with rc. i suddenly need 3 or so

 

[LB-1911]

As posted above. Stacked.

Facom 3pc Compact Adapter Set (D.169PB)
https://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/part.php?products_id=5787

Koken Zeal 1/4dr to 1/2" Adapter, 2756Z-1/2 (New Item)

 

[CBassB]

I’m pretty sure my set is by Blackhawk, but I couldn’t find it online, maybe they don’t make it anymore

 

[619DioFan]

Never heard of one either. But when I need to apply more torque I usually use these in the picture. Because they nest together they can take a lot more torque and provide a much lower profile. This is a generic picture off the internet but my set is even lower profile than that.

Titan tools makes a set like this . saw them at orielys for 10.00

 

[jimmyin3D]

Stahlwille 410
Koken 2756Z-1/2

 

[sk farmer]

i have a set marked starr. they used to be at napa stores in a napa package. someone must have bought a pile of them at one time and peddled them on ebay but have not seen them in stores or on the bay for years.

 

[bonneyman]

I've always stacked adapters for this. I tried to find a 1/4 to 1/2 inch adapter many times since the 1960's. Never have seen one. A friend with a mill can make you one.

Roy

I'll betcha he's gonna make more than one!

 

[Fedwrench]

You guys don't need adapters

You need a good 3/8 drive inch pound dial torque wrench.

https://www.tooltopia.com/precision-instruments-d2f150h.aspx

 

[ATC]

Use a 3/8" drive 1-1/8 socket. Then use a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter.

 

[M_George]

If it's just a few inch pounds. I would go to HF, get 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch adapters and weld them together. problem solved.

 

[larry_g]

Me, I'd find a 1/4" socket just over a 1/2" od and file or mill some flats on it till it fit in a 1/2" drive socket. Or find a piece of 1/2" square stock and a 8 point 1/2" quarter drive socket. Or file a hex on that 1/2" square stock that will fit a socket you have. Or a 1/2" square head bolt with a nut on the other end that fits a quarter drive socket you have.

Use your imagination and make something.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[JulianMorrow]

I have never seen a 1/4" to 1/2" adapter.
The only thing I can think of is the 1/2" socket adapters for 1/4" hex impact drivers. They work, but break if you put too much torque.

A 1/4" to 1/2" adapter just sounds like a bad idea. I'm glad someone with practical experience provided an example why.

 

[Cruzan80]

A 1/4" to 1/2" adapter just sounds like a bad idea. I'm glad someone with practical experience provided an example why.

No worse than the 1/2" to 1/4" adapter I have laying around. 24" breaker bar on a 3/16" nut...[emoji48] [emoji28]

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[JulianMorrow]

No worse than the 1/2" to 1/4" adapter I have laying around. 24" breaker bar on a 3/16" nut...

I'm trying to imagine needing a 24" breaker bar for a 3/16" nut. You might want to upgrade your 1/4" ratchet. And there's nothing wrong with a 3/8" ratchet with a 1/4" adapter for difficult fasteners. But a 1/2" breaker bar for a 3/16? I think your other hand tools must be garbage.

 

[The Cobbler]

No worse than the 1/2" to 1/4" adapter I have laying around. 24" breaker bar on a 3/16" nut...[emoji48] [emoji28]

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I'm trying to imagine needing a 24" breaker bar for a 3/16" nut. You might want to upgrade your 1/4" ratchet. And there's nothing wrong with a 3/8" ratchet with a 1/4" adapter for difficult fasteners. But a 1/2" breaker bar for a 3/16? I think your other hand tools must be garbage.

he's being facetious

 

[NC Rick]

A long 1/2” breaker bar horizontal to the nut and level, hang a 1 lb weight out 20 inches from the socket centerline??

 

[Elvie84]

So going to get that koken


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[Mohawk Dave]

I made my own. From 1/4 to 1/2 and from 1/4 to 3/4...used grinder, welder, an adapter, and socket.

Made for rear ends as well.