Socket Size for Semi Truck and Trailer Lug Nuts?

I have a 2014 Freightliner Cascadia and a 2019 Utility trailer. I hear it’s 33 mm. Would that be true for both truck and trailer? I also notice my trailer may need a long socket. Am I right about that?

 

I can’t believe Harbor Freight doesn’t carry a 33mm socket. They have a set of impact, but they skip 33mm!

 

Do you guys use a 9+ inch socket extension bar with the torque wrench for lug nuts other than the steer axle?

Ok, I found the answer. They have them on Amazon. The 10-inch appears to do the trick.

 

I was thinking about rotating my own tires, but I may have to put this idea on hold. It costs about $150 to rotate 8 tires (no dismount), which is not bad. Maybe in the future if I decide to grow a fleet, I’ll invest in all the necessary tools.

I think I need to focus on addressing my irregular tire wear much sooner, and not postpone it. I knew my trailer tires were wearing unevenly, but decided to put it off for later when all I needed to do is take a couple days off during the week to take it to a shop for inspection. The main problem was wheel seal leaks, which then probably caused a misalignment. Luckily all of my truck tires have been wearing off evenly despite the irregular wear on all of my trailer tires.

 

They’re cheap.

I think I may just get all the tools to remove wheels, but not the tools to remove tires.

 

Don’t get a torque multiplier. They’re too expensive and almost unnecessary. I’d go with a 3/4” long breaker bar ($50) and a 1400 foot-pound Milwaukee electric impact tool ($400). In reality, you only need the breaker bar, but it may take several minutes to remove one tire, and you’ll probably be tired by then.

The Milwaukee impact can remove a few tires without the breaker bar, but if you use a breaker bar, the battery will last longer. Or you can get two battery packs.

EDIT——

On a second thought, torque multipliers are not expensive, just a little over $200. In my case, I already own a Milwaukee impact, the 220 foot-pound, though, with one battery pack. I’d need to spend $200 to get the 1400 foot-pound and about $50 for a 3/4” breaker bar.