I've been hacking at a 1/2 deep wall socket for a day or so trying to get enough room for the wire. PIA!

any there easier ways to get them out (and in) short of buying the hd tool or murdering sockets?

i will resume chopping at it later. would love a "less character building" method.

 

Your already doing exactly what I would do, sometimes you just gotta find a way.

 

You're not a million miles away from what the HD tool looks like, you just need to take a bit more out and you'll be good to go. HD uses a 6 point style socket I believe.
Be patient putting the new one in so as not to cross thread it and don't over tighten it.

 

 

I'm ashamed to admit I haven't changed mine out yet....

T. (life happens)

 

you swapped/swapping the heads? i thought you were going 1250 with 883 heads

 

Hehh!! check your other thread where I break down some of my 'costs'...

T.

 

 

lol, that better than paying $30+ for some wacky tool from the dealer. Good job

 

Auto zone has a set of loaner slotted sockets. A flair nut wrench should work.