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  • Where can I get a deep 10mm socket to service my forks?
  • theonlywayisup
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    I’m trying to service my RockShox SIDs. They are dual air, so the lower left leg is hollow and I need a deep socket to undo the air valve.

    I bought one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360935493327?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    Not deep enough, anyone know where I can get a suitable socket?

    Trimix
    Free Member

    Stick an extender bar on it.

    theonlywayisup
    Free Member

    An extender bar is no use. I should have been clear about that.

    The schraeder valve is long (~50mm) with the 10mm bolt at the bottom. The socket has to go over the the entire length of the schraeder valve before it can engage the bolt.

    Adam@BikeWorks
    Free Member

    I got mine (for the same job) from a local hardware store.
    Failing that try Halfords/B&Q/Wilkinsons etc?

    eddiebaby
    Free Member

    I bought a set of cheap tube sockets from a local car shop. Under a tenner.
    This kind of thing. socketty thing

    theonlywayisup
    Free Member

    Excellent. Thanks for those 3 suggestions.

    PeterPoddy
    Free Member

    I’ve got a set of deep reach sockets I bought from Haldords nearly 20 years ago. 10-19mm if I recall correctly. They’re spot on for forks, and I do quite a few….
    You don’t need anything special. 🙂

    steve_b77
    Free Member

    Box spanner is your friend here and they cost pennies

    eddiebaby
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    Ah! Box spanner! That’s the name I couldn’t think of.

    jordie
    Free Member

    I got one in Halfords they sell them in a cabinet under lock and key

    PePPeR
    Full Member

    Another vote for the Halfords deep reach sockets, in 3/8 usually as it’s slimmer.

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